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Children in Urban Situations - a blog of resources, and a community of urban/pioneer family workers

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Home - CURBS | Children in URBan Situations

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We have key churches/groups who connect with our approach and share our values and these form our vitally important 'CURBS HUBS'. These HUBS represent CURBS 'on the ground' and we support them with free resources, relevant training and encouragement in their situation.

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Salvation Army free resources for outdoor gathering & activities with under 5’s

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For more detailed information, advice and guidance read the Set-up Guide; but here are some FAQs that Captains Nick and Shelley (creators of Get OWT!) have shared their answers to. What does a session roughly look like?
We make all the Get OWT! packs and take them to the event shelter for people to pick up. Families are asked to book in advance using Eventbrite to ensure we have a pack ready for them, though we prepare a few spares for those who forget to book. Families sign in, in their bubble, and then go and use the resources in the meadow or woodland area.

Activities that take place at the Event Shelter are booked to ensure people are not mixing bubbles. With booking in, there are enough resources for everyone. No sharing is necessary!
What if we don't have a nice outside area to use?
You can make your venue work for you - nature is everywhere, even in a very urban area. You might need to undertake a 'reccy' to find out what spaces will be suitable.

We contacted our local authority to ask for permission to use the meadow and woodland. You might need to find out if you can attach resources to lamp posts, fences and gates etc. Private landowners often encourage people to explore the outdoors, so don't be put off if the space you'd like to use is privately owned. Contact the owner and see if permission can be granted to use the space.

You can encourage people to collect their packs from the car park, which you could convert into an 'urban garden' or from the foyer of your building.
What happens if it rains or is very cold?
Our mantra is, 'There's no such thing as bad weather, only wrong clothing.'

We have journeyed with our families and they know we will be there unless the rain is torrential or the wind is dangerous or the temperature is very, very cold. Generally, families want to get out once a day and so we have trusted them to make the decision for themselves.

We will only cancel in exceptional circumstances and in line with local Covid guidelines.
How do you keep people safe?
We communicate the expectations on social media and in the sign-up sheets, and have clear signage to remind families of the local rules which we place prominently throughout the areas being used.

Families take part in the activities in their own space and time. There is no need for anyone to congregate around the Event Shelter.

Booking for sensory activities ensures families stay in the bubbles, and we take social distancing, hand washing, sanitising and mask wearing very seriously. Packs are made in advance to ensure there is adequate time for quarantining them.
Where do you find the resources you use?
We get inspiration from children's stories, our own children, nature and creation. If you're stuck for ideas, don't worry, as there are lots of resources online and several good books outlining good outdoor activities. We often ask the families to suggest themes for the sessions and some parents, especially the creative ones, are happy to come up with ideas linked with the themes. We find this empowers the families we work with and helps keep them included.

You will need to photocopy the resources and source some items, but if you want to follow our programme, you will find material on this page.
What about Bible stories, singing and praying?
Our mission is that people are emotionally, socially and spiritually uplifted during Get OWT! God is the creator, and during the session families are directed to think about a variety of things in response to the activity. We pray that God will meet them in creation and in the wonder they experience. The Salvation Army's publications ( Kids Alive! and the War Cry) are put in packs or made available from the Event Shelter. These contain good stories and spiritual reflections.

We are currently putting together additional material for those seeking to make their Get OWT! sessions more overtly religious. These sessions will give leaders the option to include Bible readings, prayers and songs.

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For more detailed information, advice and guidance read the Set-up Guide; but here are some FAQs that Captains Nick and Shelley (creators of Get OWT!) have shared their answers to. What does a session roughly look like? We make all the Get OWT! packs and take them to the event shelter for people to pick up.

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Outdoor intergen worship resources & ideas for your local community

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Welcome to Muddy Church...

Muddy Church is a place for people to gather together, outside and to connect with the space and God. The heart of Muddy Church is to offer spaces to

This site is full of resources designed for use by individual groups - these are all available free to download or use online (there are pre-printed copies available to buy).

'wander and wonder' together.
Muddy Church is an intergenerational idea, based on groups discovering the gifts in their community.

RESOURCES

We have a huge range of resources including reflection sheets, activity ideas and trails. All are FREE to use and adapt to your setting.

Most Muddy Church resources are available to download for free, to make them accessible to all. You can support Muddy Church and help with the ministry through donating any amount via Ko-fi.

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ALL ABOUT MUDDY CHURCH

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Every Muddy Church is unique designed around your community. Find out more about our ethos, values and how Muddy Church happens.

Muddy Church has grown into a collection of people and groups looking to build worshipping communities and opportunities outside. Muddy Church is intergenerational and unique to each space and event as people connect with the places they are in and others around them. Everyone is welcome to journey together, talk, explore, grow, have fun and be.

Muddy Church is a fun and engaging place, enjoying creation, nature and being together .

Find out more, join in and share the journey .

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Muddy Church is a space for wandering and wondering with God. Communities exploring faith together in adventure and outdoor spaces. Children, families, pets, all ages welcome

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10 simple ways to start recognising faith at home

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Spending time together is so much easier when food is involved. For a toddler sitting in a highchair they get to feel part of the family, and it helps everyone with communication, including teenagers!

Try having everyone in the family (including adults!) answer simple questions like:

What was the best thing about your day?
What was the hardest thing about your day?

You could even add in an extra focus like:

Did you see God in anything you did today? Or Did you talk to God about anything today?

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Kitchen Table Project - Ten things we can do at home

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Spending time together is so much easier when food is involved. For a toddler sitting in a highchair they get to feel part of the family, and it helps everyone with communication, including teenagers! Try having everyone in the family (including adults!) answer simple questions like: What was the best thing about your day?