As part of our aim to empower the local Church to pray, get involved and support Schools’ Ministry, SUNI have devised, alongside SU Scotland, our Back to School with God Sunday. A Back to School with God Sunday church service is a fantastic, practical way to pray for and encourage your young people and school staff at the start of a new school year, showing them that God and His Church are interested in their everyday lives.
A wide variety of churches, both large and small, some with few children and others with many, mark the start of a new academic year by holding a Back to School with God Sunday service. There is no set date for Back to School with God Sunday – just pick a date at the end of August or early September that suits.
Back to School with God Sunday aims to:
All denominations have used our resources, and not just in the UK but across the world. Many churches use the service as an outreach to a school community, inviting them along to be part of it. It is recommended that you involve children and young people in the service, particularly in praying for their school.
Let us know if you plan to run Back To School With God Sunday this year by filling out the form below.
BTSWG24 – Overview of Resources
BTSWG24 – All–Age Service (Word)
BTSWG24 – All–Age Service Slides (PowerPoint)
BTSWG24 – Response (PowerPoint)
BTSWG24 – Responsive Prayer for Schools
BTSWG24 – Zacchaeus Craft Labels