Youth
Habits transform our faith
By Kelly Skilton In his book, Surprise the World. The Five Habits of Highly Missional People, Michael Frost explores five ‘regular rhythms or habits that transform our everyday lifestyles’ (P.17): Bless, Eat, Listen, Learn and Sent. Some of these practices…
Read MoreSafe ‘Digital’ Church
We know children today are connecting across the digital landscape, but how are we able to recognise safe and supportive digital spaces? Getting our heads around Safe Church in the digital world can be overwhelming; luckily we have some digital…
Read MoreDigital rooms and CARPETS
By Kelly Skilton When we gather together we create opportunities for people to build connections. The digital world is no different, and there are an abundance of places people meet in. For these digital “rooms” to be safe and welcoming…
Read MoreNAIDOC 2020 resources
Below is a ’boutique’ list of resources to engage young people in conversation around the significant of NAIDOC week. As always, if you think something is missing, please get in touch! The NAIDOC website seems a good place to start…
Read MoreA Framework for Online Intergen Worship
In Victoria, churches have been gathering online in various ways for six months, and the end of this season remains beyond the horizon. Digital church gatherings may continue to be part of our communities going forward, as many have discovered…
Read MoreMental Health Resources for Young People
Young people are telling us they are worried about their mental health, and the mental health of their friends. The medical industry confirms a significant rise in the prevalence of mental health disorders in young people. The following is a…
Read MoreAre your young people ‘rooted?’
“What helps the seeds of faith in young people root, grow and flourish?” In November 2016 the Church of England released a research report exploring what factors support young people maintain their faith throughout adolescence. The report follows similar international…
Read MoreSpeak your voice on Climate Change
The Vic/Tas Synod is running a consultation on how the church should continue to respond to the issue of Climate Change. This page is designed to ensure it is as easy as possible for young voices to be heard as…
Read MoreNYALC 2021 Cancellation
The National Youth Adults Leaders Conference (NYALC), scheduled to be held in January 2021, has been cancelled. Dr Deidre Palmer, President of the National Assembly, writes to advise that due to COVID-19, the volatility of our current health situation in…
Read MoreCongratulations – you’re a youth pastor!
Attended a baptism? Celebrated a confirmation? Congratulations, you’re a youth pastor. Let’s get to work. Rather than outsource the spiritual formation of young people to certain individuals, whether they be employed or volunteer, the Uniting Church wisely instructs all members…
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