Joshua New Beginnings

16/08/2026

☕ NEW BEGINNINGS – COFFEE MORNINGS THIS WEEK!

Could this be the fresh start you’ve been looking for?

Maybe you’ve been feeling stuck, isolated or unsure of what comes next. Maybe you’ve been out of work or education for a while, lost some confidence along the way, or simply feel ready to make a positive change.

Our next 16-week New Beginnings Faith-Based Personal Development Programme is starting soon — and this week we’re holding informal Information Coffee Mornings in Navan and Dublin for anyone who would like to find out more.

☕ NAVAN
📅 Wednesday, 19th August 2026
⏰ 11:00am
📍 Joshua Community Centre, Kennedy House, Kennedy Road, Navan

☕ DUBLIN
📅 Friday, 21st August 2026
⏰ 11:00am
📍 Dublin Christian Mission (DCM), 5/6 Chancery Place, Dublin 7 – Smithfield/Four Courts area

There’s no pressure and no commitment — just come along for a coffee and a chat.

You'll have the opportunity to:
✨ Meet the New Beginnings team
✨ Hear from past graduates and their experiences
✨ Learn what happens during the 16-week programme
✨ Ask any questions you may have
✨ Find out whether New Beginnings could be the right next step for you

New Beginnings is about more than a course. It’s an opportunity to rebuild confidence, discover purpose, develop practical life and employment skills, meet new people and begin taking positive steps forward.

The programme is faith-based and welcomes people from all walks of life. Whether you're exploring faith, returning to faith, or simply looking for support, community and a fresh start, you will be welcomed with dignity, respect and without judgement.

💚 And maybe this post isn't for you — but it could be for someone you know.

If someone comes to mind who has become isolated, lost confidence, needs some direction or simply needs an opportunity to re-engage and move forward, please share this post with them or invite them to come along.

Sometimes a new beginning starts with something as simple as walking through the door and having a cup of coffee.

📩 For more information:
✉️ [email protected]
📞 085 256 6447

Places on the August 2026 programme are limited.

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."

16/08/2026

11/07/2026

☕ New Beginnings – Your Fresh Start Begins Here

Are you feeling stuck?
Is life not going the way you hoped?
Maybe you're feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or simply ready for a fresh start.

🟢 This is your invitation.

Our next 16-week New Beginnings Faith-Based Personal Development Programme is starting August 2026 in Cavan, Navan and Dublin.

New Beginnings is designed to help people rebuild confidence, discover purpose, develop practical life and employment skills, and take positive steps towards a brighter future. The programme is faith-based, with teaching that encourages personal growth, hope and lasting life change.

Whether you're exploring faith, returning to faith, or simply looking for support and a fresh start, you'll be welcomed with dignity, respect and without judgement.

✨ What you can expect:
✅ A warm, welcoming and supportive community
✅ Personal growth and confidence building
✅ Practical life and employment skills
✅ A faith-based approach that inspires hope and purpose
✅ The opportunity to connect with others on a similar journey

Before the programme begins, we'll be holding informal introductory coffee mornings, where you can meet the team, hear real stories of transformation, ask questions, and find out if New Beginnings is the right next step for you.

☕ Register your interest today, and we'll let you know as soon as the coffee morning dates are announced.

📍 Locations:
• Cavan
• Navan
• Dublin

No matter what your past looks like, your story isn't over. A new beginning could start today.

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." — C.S. Lewis

📩 To register your interest or find out more:
✉️ [email protected]
📞 085 256 6447

Places for the August 2026 programme are limited, so we encourage you to get in touch early.

10/06/2026

New Beginnings Graduation, June 2026 ✨

Today we celebrated another incredible group of graduates from the Joshua Community New Beginnings Programme.

What a privilege it has been to walk alongside each of you as you embraced new challenges, discovered new strengths, and took steps towards a brighter future.

Graduation is a moment worth celebrating, not because the journey is over, but because it is proof of how far you have already come. Every lesson learned, every obstacle overcome, every decision to keep showing up has brought you to this point.

The Apostle Paul reminds us in Philippians 3:13-14:
"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal..."
Today is a reminder that your past does not define your future. The courage you have shown, the growth you have experienced, and the determination you have demonstrated are all foundations for the chapter that lies ahead.

To our graduates, thank you for trusting the process, supporting one another, and allowing us to be part of your journey. We are incredibly proud of every one of you.

To our staff, trainers, volunteers, supporters, and partners, thank you for investing your time, encouragement, and belief into the lives of others. Your impact reaches far beyond what can be seen in a single graduation ceremony.

Congratulations, Class of June 2026. Today we celebrate your achievement, but even more than that, we celebrate the hope, potential, and purpose that lies ahead.

💛 The best chapters are still to be written.

23/04/2026

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Sinead from the INTREO Navan for taking the time to visit our New Beginnings student group and deliver such an informative session on the Work Experience Placement Programme.

Sinead provided a clear and practical overview of how the programme supports individuals to take meaningful steps forward, offering valuable opportunities to gain hands-on work experience, access sector-specific training, and achieve accredited qualifications.

For many of our participants, this pathway represents a powerful stepping stone, building confidence, developing skills, and opening doors toward sustainable employment.

We are truly grateful for your time, your insight, and your ongoing support in helping our students move forward on their journey of progression.

22/04/2026

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Citizens Information Centre Navan, and especially to Tom and Nicola, for delivering an informative and engaging session to our students on the New Beginnings Programme.

Their presentation, followed by a fantastic Q&A, gave real clarity and insight into key areas such as housing, medical supports and social welfare entitlements. For many in the group, this information is not only practical but empowering, helping to break down misconceptions and remove barriers that can often hold people back from progressing.

Participants came away with valuable resources, application guidance, and the reassurance of ongoing support, with the opportunity to attend their information clinics Monday to Friday, 9:30am–12:30pm.

We are so grateful for your time, your expertise, and your continued openness to support our participants on their journey forward.

21/04/2026

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Joanne Kangley HR Management Company for delivering three powerful sessions as part of our New Beginnings Career Development Module.

Joanne brought such depth, honesty and encouragement to the group, creating a space where participants could reflect on themselves in a meaningful way. The sessions supported individuals to better understand their behaviours, communication styles and what drives them, and how these play a key role not only in gaining employment, but in sustaining it.

What stood out most was the message of hope woven throughout; that our past does not disqualify us, but can instead become the very fuel that drives us forward.

Participants left encouraged and equipped with simple but powerful truths to carry with them:
• Motivation follows action
• Small wins rebuild identity
• Consistency beats intensity

We are so grateful for your time, your heart and your investment into the lives of those we support. The impact of these sessions will continue far beyond the classroom.

02/04/2026

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Skill set day with Monica