CREATIVITY | RESTORATION | COMMUNITY
WELCOME TO
YWAM NEWRY
Formed in the spring of the 2020 pandemic, Youth With a Mission Newry is based along the border town of Newry within Northern Ireland. Our heart is to see God's Kingdom of love established through creative initiatives that build community and inspire hope.
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"TO KNOW GOD AND MAKE HIM KNOWN"
MEET THE TEAM
CHRISTA CURRY
Washington State, USA
DTS Location: Rostrevor, Northern Ireland
YWAM Staff Since: 2013
Creative Background: Video Production, Design, Photography, Photoshop, Acrylics, Mixed Media
KADIE HOOLEY
Indiana, USA
DTS Location: Montrose, CO, USA
YWAM Staff Since: 2013
Creative Background: Pastel, Ink, Watercolour, Prophetic Art, Portraiture and Illustrative Landscapes
BRI ROBINSON
North Carolina, USA
DTS Location: Rostrevor, Northern Ireland
YWAM Staff Since: 2017
Creative Background: Illustration, Watercolour, Mixed Media, Graphic Design, Prophetic Art
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OUR VISION
CREATIVITY | RESTORATION | COMMUNITY
"They will rebuild the ancient ruins
and restore the places long devastated;
they will renew the ruined cities
that have been devastated for generations."
- Isaiah 61:4
CREATIVITY //
One of YWAM's greatest strengths is their fervour to champion the skills and gifts that God has given to each one us. We believe that creative gifts come in all different forms and have a passion to see those gifts sharpened, edified and released into Newry, the island of Ireland and across the world. We have vision to host after school art programs, facilitate community art projects and develop second-level YWAM training programs that equip people to use their skills to bring the Kingdom of God to earth.
RESTORATION //
While this Emerald Isle is renown for its breathtaking beauty, it also has a dark past steeped in conflict resulting in wounds that have left a generational impact, especially along the borderlands. We recognise a need to be peacemakers wherever we go and feel called to be a part of God's heart to bring restoration and renewal to the beautiful, yet battered, border town of Newry. In all that we do we want to see the broken experience healing, the lost find belonging and redemption in the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.
COMMUNITY //
We believe that human connection is a vital part of maintaining a happy and healthy soul. The after effects of the pandemic left many with traumatic experiences of being isolated, lonely and hopeless. We want to be a place where people can gather, feel welcome and plug into a greater community of people. Eventually we hope to host open mic nights, karaoke nights, after school art programs, creative seminars and many other initiatives that build community and encourage human connection.
A YWAM NEWRY INITIATIVE
BEHIND THE NAME //
Inspired by all those who feel they never quite fit in with any particular side. The ones who live in the middle-grounds of faith. These are the people on the fringes of our societies, bursting with potential but all too often overlooked. We want to uplift, empower and encourage those who feel stuck on the fringes to find freedom, purpose and belonging in Jesus Christ.
A YWAM NEWRY INITIATIVE
THE BIG PICTURE //
Fringe Coffee Co. is the first major project we're undertaking as YWAM Newry, and it all began in April of 2020 during the pandemic. Amidst the struggle of the lockdown we felt prompted to envision something preemptive that would help counter the mental health crisis that would inevitably be on its way, due to the mass isolation and loneliness experienced around the world. Coffee felt like a sustainable way to create spaces for people to connect and find belonging again. After going on a fundraising tour across our home nations, we were able to purchase a coffee roaster and get the early days of the vision off the ground!
Since we started in 2020 we've hosted multiple open mic nights, coffee & canvas sessions, creative workshops, a joy seminar and pop-up cafes around the island, not to mention contributing thousands of pounds towards life skills and entrepreneurial training programs in South Africa as well! This is still just the beginning.
The journey continues!
BEHIND THE NAME //
Inspired by all those who feel they never quite fit in with any particular side. The ones who live in the middle-grounds of faith. These are the people on the fringes of our societies, bursting with potential but all too often overlooked. We want to uplift, empower and encourage those who feel stuck on the fringes to find freedom, purpose and belonging in Jesus Christ.
HOW TO PARTNER
As a pioneering team we cannot make this dream come to fruition without the generosity and support of our friends, family and supporters around the world. If you feel led to contribute towards the cost of establishing this new ministry initiative in Newry, please give via the buttons below.
We thank you in advance for your generosity!
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