Sorted reunited

Lots of memories were rekindled as adults gathered to remember their Sorted days and mark 20 years of meeting with young people.

Andy and Tracy with the lovely cake made by Lynne

To mark the milestone, the Sorted team threw a reunion party, welcoming back former young people now all grown up. A great time was had as they remembered over a pint and a hot dog what Sorted had meant to them, reconnecting with each other and being reminded of their faith journey.

Andy’s talk was just like the old days

 For many years, Sorted (a shared project between the diocese and Church Army) has been recognised as a church in its own right, comprised of young people from six parishes, thanks to a Bishop’s Mission Order.

The charity also launched ‘Friends of Sorted’ during the party, raising money to continue the work into the future.

Rev Tracy said: “We are looking to find people who, like us, want better for the young people of Bradford and are prepared to spend a few pounds each month to make it happen. We don’t have a building of our own, for instance, and have to hire premises and there are ongoing staffing and equipment costs.

“Each Summer we take a group of young people away on residential, providing a holiday which many can’t afford, and we’ve seen this can be really transformational as they escape the daily pressures for a while and enjoy a sense of freedom and space. In the past couple of years, this has taken place at Scargill House in the Dales.”

Every young person at Sorted knows that it is “run by young people for young people”, empowering and equipping them to make good choices.

Lots of catching up to do!