Leicester’s ICLS is aimed at young adults. The guide age range is 18-30 years, although ICLS is far more interested in life-stage than age. ICLS recognises that there is great diversity among people and that there are myriad patterns people take when moving through their lives.

The young adult age group is probably one of the most diverse – there are people from all walks of life – those studying at FE colleges and universities, those taking their first jobs and others with more work experience behind them. Some live close to their families, others have moved away to follow a job or university place, and some may be starting their own families and ‘settling down’ into a new community. This, coupled with the ethnic and cultural diversity of Leicester, makes it an exciting and sometimes disconcerting place to be as a young adult.

This is where ICLS can be most effective; bringing together young adults from diverse backgrounds creates a network of trust- a place for ideas, action and friendship based on ICLS’s principles of honesty, openness, mutual respect and understanding.

Not only does ICLS facilitate these relationships, it also supports young adults by providing high quality skills training in conflict mediation, communication and media, and leadership, as well as examining personal identity and diversity, with a particular focus on Leicester’s context and the faith communities within it.

If you would like to take part in an ICLS residential course, there are two approaching, to be held at Cliff Conference Centre, Calver, Derbyshire. The dates are: 16^th-20^th June 2008 and 8^th-12^th September 2008. For more information email Rachel Smith or download an application form.