Youth Ministry Team is the Youth Service for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle since 1994. Since then we have provided vibrant and relevant Youth Ministry provision throughout the Diocese and beyond. Our team members who have joined us over the years has carried with them the passion of accompanying young people towards a personal relationship with Christ and fully into the life of the Church.
The last few years has been difficult for all but this has not hindered YMT to work passionately toward the evangelisation of young people. As we move on with much hope, enthusiasm and fervour in our service, here are the most recent happenings within YMT!
YMT Internship Programme
The Youth Ministry Team (YMT) gathers together young people (18-30) from all over the world, from August to July, to live a community lifestyle and work as part of a team. Our Youth Ministry Interns are given training, ongoing formation and support. At the same time, they embark on planning and carrying out school outreach, retreats and activities for the young people of the diocese and beyond. Since we started in 1994, we have had members from all over the world, such as the USA, Philippines, Australia, and Cameroon, to name a few.
These young adults must be willing to grow in their relationship with God, learn more about their faith and help other young people on their faith journey whilst learning professional skills. We are constantly amazed and uplifted when young people of all ages respond and receive a new vision and a new insight into themselves and the God who loves them. The work of the team is essential to YMT and is a life-changing experience both for them and for those to whom they minister.
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An Experience
Young people were at the forefront of the design of the Emmaus Youth Village, building four purpose-built chalets, each with 11 ensuite rooms including accessible facilities accommodating up to 88 in twin or 44 people in single occupancy.
Each chalet benefits from a lounge area with 55″ TV and kitchen space providing fridge, kettle and microwave. Accessible by a key card system, young people can feel that they are staying at the hotel.
All of this situated in the picturesque Derwent Valleys, providing retreatants with a comfortable, reflective and enjoyable stay.
The Emmaus Youth Village is a residential centre that offers a holistic approach to retreats, where play, prayer and community building are essential on all programmes offered. At the Emmaus Youth Village, we wanted young people to encounter Christ through the scriptures, each other and their surroundings.
A Venue
Owned by the Catholic Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle and managed by the Youth Ministry Trust Charity, The Emmaus Village is situated 15 miles from the Centre of Durham & Newcastle set in 20 acres in the Derwent Valley. Well-resourced with conference and breakout rooms, beautiful views. Fantastic facility for community groups, staff building or other occasions. Minutes from local transport and direct road links, yet just 13 miles from Newcastle or Durham.
This residential centre offers four purpose-built chalets, each with 11 ensuite rooms, including accessible facilities accommodating up to 88 in twin/triple or 44 people in single occupancy. Each chalet benefits from a lounge area with 65″ TV and kitchen space providing fridge, kettle and microwave. In addition, the main building an Auditorium with full sound and AV equipment for presentations and functions. The dining area offers a restaurant seating up to 90 seating, plus meeting spaces for delegates.
This unique venue provides vast outdoor space with a community area & fire pit, ideal for groups, team building, conferences, family gatherings or community support. Additional space is available for camping.
Contact Us
We are very happy to respond to any inquiry, so please feel free to contact us below
Donate to YMT
If you would like to support us through your kind donations, you can do so
via Cheque donations payable to YMT or Bank transfer, details below
YMT Account number: 21172654
Sort code: 403445
Transfer reference:DONATEYMT
All Cheque donations can be sent to our centre: Emmaus Village, Pemberton Road, Allensford, Consett County Durham, DH89BA.
If you wish to sponsor an Intern for a year or be part of any of our Sponsors list, please email admin@ymt.org for more information.