2025 marks the fiftieth anniversary of a Christian camp in Sizewell Suffolk, which been lead by people in Cheadle churches since it's foundation in 1975. Over five decades, thousands of young people from Chester Diocese have celebrated their faith and grown in their relationship with Jesus through this holiday, and the team of dedicated leaders. They’ve been joined by others from all over the country and across the world, with young people from France, Germany, Belgium and even Israel.
The camp was the dream of two Cheadle church planters Tony and Dorothy Mason (pictured below). They were approached by Covenanters to run a holiday for young Christians, and it has been run by people from Chester Diocese ever since. Many who come to serve as leaders had such life changing encounters with God there, that they wanted to join the team, so future young people would have the opportunity to experience the awesomeness of God themselves.
Phil James, part-time evangelist in training at St Matthew's Edgeley has just returned from a training day and sent these photos of the team. He explains: "Sizewell holiday Christian camp runs from a manor house turned into a Christian conference centre for a week each August. Its beachfront location in Suffolk is a stunning reminder of God’s wonderful creation and allows the perfect safe space for the young people who attend to explore their faith and meet with God, make life long Christian friends and have a good laugh! It’s an awe-inspiring experience for 16-22 year olds wanting to grow in their relationship with God and have fun in a beautiful place by the sea. As it’s the 50th Sizewell this year, there are some extra special plans to celebrate this milestone! So from the team at Sizewell, a heartfelt thank you goes to all the dedicated leaders over the years from Chester Diocese."
