What did the Church tell us about children, young people and faith in 2026?
Thank you to everyone who contributed to Scripture Union's Taking the Pulse research.
Between April and June 2026, hundreds of parents, carers, youth and children's workers, church leaders, volunteers and others from across the UK shared their experiences and perspectives.
Now it's time to explore what we discovered.
Join us for a FREE online findings event to be among the first to hear the key themes, emerging trends and practical insights from the research. We'll explore what the findings reveal about ministry with children, young people and families today, and what they could mean for churches, organisations and ministry leaders across the UK.
Whether you work with children and young people, lead a church, support families or simply care about the next generation, this event will equip and inspire you with evidence-based insights to strengthen your ministry.
BE THE FIRST TO HEAR THE FINDINGS
We're launching this year's Taking the Pulse findings with a FREE online event. Join us on Monday 28th September 2026 (12-2pm) or Thursday 1st October (7:30-9:30pm), where we'll share key insights, trends and practical implications to support your ministry.
>> Secure your place today!
By joining this free online event, you will:
✅ Get exclusive early access to national research
Be among the first to see insights gathered from across the UK on ministry with children, young people and families – before they’re widely released.
✅ Understand what’s really happening on the ground
Go beyond assumptions and hear what parents, youth workers, church leaders and others are actually experiencing right now.
✅ Take away practical ideas you can use immediately
Discover clear, actionable takeaways to strengthen your outreach and discipleship with under-18s in your context.
✅ Shape your strategy with confidence
Use real data, not guesswork, to inform decisions, prioritise resources and plan next steps in your ministry.
✅ Be part of something bigger
Join others from across the UK who are passionate about seeing children and young people explore faith and grow in Jesus.
Perfect for church leaders, youth and children’s workers, parents and anyone passionate about reaching the next generation.
Email Dr Sarah Holmes (Lead Researcher) if you have any queries about Taking the Pulse.
Discover Scripture Union
Taking the Pulse is a research project from Scripture Union. But what do you know about SU? We're more than you expected!
Our mission is clear: to reveal Jesus to the next generation. We equip churches to reach children and young people – especially those outside the church – wherever they are, and in ways that truly connect. Because every young person should have the opportunity to discover Jesus. And too many never will.
We been doing this for generations. Discover how you can make the most of our experience as you reach out to the next generation.