Joanna will be starting work with UCCF as Relay Worker in August 2026.
Joanna is doing Relay in Newcastle, supporting the Christian Unions in Newcastle University and the University of Northumbria.
Relay is a ten-month discipleship, training and mission programme run by UCCF, a charity which aims to give every student in Great Britain an opportunity to hear and respond to the good news about Jesus Christ.
Relay Workers equip, resource and encourage student Christian Unions whilst being discipled and trained by a member of UCCF staff.
Hi, I'm Joanna. I have recently finished studying Maths at the University of York, and I'm going to be doing Relay in Newcastle.
Being a part of the CU at university has been a blessing, being a part of student evangelism and seeing God's work in students in York. And I'm looking forward to serving Newcastle and Northumbria CUs, meeting new people, and seeing them grow spiritually. I’m also looking forward to delving deeper into the Bible and allowing this experience to strengthen my own faith. I would appreciate prayer that the Lord will give me the confidence to proclaim him boldly and the courage to talk about the things I care about most. And pray that God will go before me into the city of Newcastle and soften hearts and work in the lives of the people I'm looking forward to meeting and the friends I'm looking forward to making.
If you want to get more updates and support me prayerfully, then please sign up for my prayer letter. Because the Relay role is a voluntary one, I would also appreciate financial support to help cover my living and ministry costs.
Prayer is a vital part of supporting Joanna’s work with Christian Unions. Here are some prayer points from Joanna:
It costs on average £10,000–£14,000 to cover the living and ministry expenses of a Relay Worker.
Having a team of people who partner financially and in prayer with Relay Workers means that they can: