Glow Youth Events

What Is Glow?

Glow is a FREE to attend gathering for young people aged 11-17 to come together to creatively explore faith in Jesus in community with Christians across Cornwall. Each gathering features a core theme and a time for prayer, worship, teaching, creativity, hospitality, and a practical connection to our real life.

Glow is a great space to meet new people, deepen faith and learn how to make an impact in your local community. We aim to address the feeling of isolation that many Christian young people in the Southwest experience, as they often believe they are the only Christians in their area. 

What happens at Glow?

Every session is slightly different, but at our the core of Glow is four key elements: Worship, Testimony, Teaching, and Hubs (breakout sessions). These elements combine to create an engaging and meaningful experience for young people to connect with God and make new friends.

When you arrive with us, you’ll be met by our wonderful welcome team and have some free time to get some food (provided free for all attendees), play some games, and catch up with your friends. Follow this we’ll go into the main room for the ever-important notices as well as jumping into an icebreaker game to get us moving and chatting to one another. Throughout the evening there will be times of worship, hearing testimonies from other young people, interactive breakout sessions (we call these hubs), as well as an encouraging message to take home with you. It’s always a ton of fun and great opportunity to connect with God and other young people.

You Are Invited!
See what what a typical night looks like!

Upcoming Events

Late 2026/2027 dates coming soon!

 Got Questions?

  • We’re grateful to The Engine House Redruth for the use of their amazing facilities.

    There is plenty of parking available on site.

    Address:
    The Engine House Church, Elim Redruth, Cardrew Way Cardrew Industrial Estate, Redruth TR15 1SS

  • Yes! At every Glow we have a designated First Aider, identified by a green lanyard. This individual will have, at least, a level 3 in emergency first aid certificate. If you have any additional needs or requirements, please do get in touch with us at glow@creationfest.org.uk

  • Hubs are interactive breakout sessions that last for 30 minutes. They provide young people with the opportunity to engage with the theme of the evening in a hands-on way. The number of hubs depends on the attendance, typically ranging from 3-4 at each event. Each young person can choose one hub to attend.  

    Hubs are divided into three areas of interaction: Creative (for those interested in crafts and creating), Sports (for those who enjoy physical activities), and Discussion (for those who prefer in-depth conversations on the theme). These three areas cater to the interests and hobbies of most young people, regardless of their age or background. Various organisations and local churches are invited to plan and provide resources for each hub. 

  • Glow is for ages 11-17 to come together to creatively explore faith in Jesus in community with Christians across Cornwall.

  • Glow aims to encourage young Christians in their walk with Jesus, however every session is made accessible for those who are new to faith or have no faith in Jesus.

    We’re intentional on our use of language, not ‘dumbing down’ Christian theology, but using everyday language to connect ideas to the young people.

  • Yes! We’re proud to say that all of our volunteers are DBS checked and we have a designated safeguarding lead on site during the entire event.

  • We'll provide a sandwich, packet of crisps, and piece of fruit for all attendees. We'll do our best to accomodate for dietary needs, please let us know when booking your tickets.

  • Doors open at 5:15pm, with the first 30 minutes being free to grab food, hang out, and get settled.

    We’ll finish our time together at 8pm.

  • While at the event, young people are free to enjoy the sessions, however we ask that no child is left in our care without a responsible adult attending with them. This can either be their youth worker or other church volunteer, or a parent/guardian.

  • If you’ve got more questions about Glow or want more details on the upcoming Glow, please email us at Glow@creationfest.org.uk