Youth
Digital community strategies
By Kelly Skilton By gathering together we create opportunities for people to build connections, regardless of whether we are onsite together or online. Our Digital CARPETS remind us that our digital ‘rooms’ need to be safe and welcoming by addressing…
Read MoreSocial media and justice
By Kelly Skilton A globalised world has not only connected people together everywhere, but it has also helped us to see the impact that we can have when we advocate for others. The coming month, there are two justice campaigns…
Read MoreAct2 and our future
By Kelly Skilton If you have not heard what the Act2 Project is about, feel free to click on the links below: What and Why is it called Act2 Act2 Project Information Act2 Project Plan Hopefully these links have helped…
Read MoreCommunication made easy
By Kelly Skilton When it comes to family connections and digital media, computers do not always get a good rap. The stories are usually along the lines of children being ‘glued’ to their phones, games and tablets rather than spending…
Read MoreZoom in and connect online
By Kelly Skilton Through the ‘Connecting with Community Series’ I hope to introduce to you a range of digital mediums, however, it may also be about reminding you of things that our communities are frequently using to connect. In this…
Read MoreFun times with Kahoot!
By Kelly Skilton There is more to the digital world then sharing information into the ether. There are many ways we can connect with each other, build communities and help learn more about who we are, who others are and…
Read MoreHabits 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…
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