Interns' Gatherings
Interns' Gatherings are great opportunities to connect with interns across Baptist Union, share experiences and be encouraged.
As well as giving out welcome packs, access to a WhatsApp group and hosting online gatherings, we host an ‘Exploring Your Calling’ gathering alongside
Baptist Assembly. We're looking forward to the next one in Harrogate - more details to follow soon.
Isabella Senior will share some more information about the upcoming events closer to the time but please contact her if you are an intern, a line manager or have any questions. Below are the details of this academic year's gatherings:
Online
- 11 November 2025 from 6-7:30pm on Zoom
- 17 March 2026 from 6-7:30pm on Zoom
Onsite
- 13-17 May 2025 in Harrogate. ‘Exploring Your Calling’ gathering (13-15) combined with
Baptist Assembly (15-17)
- Informal meetups at various events such as
Fresh Streams,
Satellites and
Kairos youth camp.
When did this start and what are the gatherings like?
The first gathering was in January 2023. Isabella interviewed three former interns and we heard about how their internship year equipped them.
You can read the full interview with Isabella. In the second Interns’ Gathering we talked about different types of ministry God might be calling interns to. There were breakout rooms for conversations about Creative Arts, Music, Pioneering, Youth & Children’s work, and Church Leadership. Interns also met up at Baptist Assembly in the summer and contributed to the programme with their insights and experiences.
The gatherings in the past years followed a similar pattern welcoming guests and former interns to share their experiences and speak into the opportunities & challenges of being an intern.
At the at the start of their internship, interns receive welcome packs with some gifts and connect via a WhatsApp group. They meet in person alongside Baptist Assembly in May for the 'Exploring Your Calling' gathering and informally at Fresh Streams and summer festivals.
Follow
@baptistyoungleaders on Instagram for updates.