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This year the Revised Common Lectionary has us exploring the Christmas story found in the Gospel of Luke, particularly looking at Luke 2:1-14, verses 8-14 which go something like this: 8 The Shepherds were not at Jesus’ birth as they were…

The countdown to Christmas has begun, and the storytelling, pageants, nativity plays, and stage shows are around the corner. These are great opportunities for the children in our communities to be seen up the front, participating in the retelling of…

By Kelly Skilton The internet is full of the fun, creative and joyous memes, videos and dances, however, it is also full of the scary, adult-only and dangerous corners of the dark web … so where do you start when…

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…

During the great Covid-19 Lockdown of 2020, UCAYouth partnered with Pulse to produce a weekly live chat show, chatting with amazing guests and exploring how people were making sense of their experience and taking care of themselves. The show quickly…

The tradition of Friday night gatherings need not end with current lockdown requirements. Yes, physical distancing has suspended gatherings, yet below are several options to explore that might provide entertainment and engagement for  your communities. Digital Platforms House Party is…

It feels most aspects of our society have shifted in the past few days, with more change likely. Here at UCAYouth, we’re attempted to help your church community ride the wave (check out our posts at www.ucayouth.org.au). Bible studies/home groups…