Children have more fun - (b) 6July2007

Synod often has a keynote speech from a visitor, and today's is from Sir Albert Aynsley-Green of the Children' Society. He is also the first Children's Commissioner for England - and excited about his work and enthusiastic about his interaction with children and young people.

Their most recent work is the 11 Million project. Their website says:

You are 1 in 11 million children and young people in England, and you have a right to be heard! 11 MILLION, led by the Children's Commissioner, wants adults in charge to listen to what you've got to say. We want your rights to be respected.

Much of the church's work is with children and young people, and we are encouraged by the many places and ways in which our ambitions for children overlap.

It was almost as if Sir Al was encouraging Synod to join with the statement, less as a statement, and more as a command; Children: Have more fun!

Alastair GS101