Youth Resources

Sue Scarlett from the Christian Playgroup Network/Traralgon UCA writes about Christian playgroups and how the CPN can assist your church with an existing or new playgroup ministry.

Our Education and Strategy Co-ordinator, Sandy Brodine, spent the day in Hamilton, Western Victoria leading a training day on the theme of 'creative worship for all ages'.

The Culture of Safety Unit provides a witty reminder about why your WWCC/WVP checks should be up to date.

Simple craft activities are a great way children can engage with each other around the story of Jesus feeding 5000 people.

Josh Tuipa Turner writes about the purpose and role of the Culture of Safety Unit.

It is always a good time to have a child safety refresher; particularly when it comes to broadcasting images across the internet. So, what child safety things do we need to remember when livestreaming?

There are two easy intergenerational ideas from Sandy Brodine to go with the parable of the mustard seed in Mark 4:26–34.

How can we become a more intergenerational, intercultural church this season of Pentecost? Sandy Brodine reflects on the story of Pentecost, and how God might be calling us into deeper listening and mutual relationship with one another.

The month of May is important to Tongan communities. Watching the ways diaspora communities raise children in faith points to the vitality of keeping culture and language alive for all generations.

Support for trans and gender-diverse young people is an increasingly common issue for congregations and faith communities, but one that many don’t feel confident with. Dr Chris Phillips has picked out some tips from working with trans and gender-diverse young people over the last few years that might be helpful.

Wanting to worship outdoors on Pentecost Sunday? Sandy and her daughter show you how to make a giant bubble wand and bubble mixture to blow giant bubbles together.

God reveals God’s self in a strong wind in several places in the scriptures. Here’s a fun activity to help your community engage in ‘wondering questions’ as they explore why God revealed Godself in this way.

In the lead up to our “Science and Faith Converse” event this week, Sandy Brodine reflects on the critical importance of wrestling with issues of science and faith, and the central role of authentic dialogue with our First Peoples around issues of land and climate.

The story of Pentecost signifies the birth of the Christian church. What can we learn about our current faith communities as we reflect on birth, death and new life?

Sandy Brodine talks about developing the practice of ‘wondering questions’ and curating safe and inclusive spaces for people of all ages to wrestle and engage with the big questions of faith and of life.

How are we to live as Christians in an AI reality? Kelly Skilton explores this topic a little further.

To meet for prayer and fellowship has always been a significant part of Christian community. Now that we are gathering online and through digital mediums it is important that we explore the nuances of prayer in the online space. A…

Being able to digitally connect with our communities is not only helpful for communication, but also can be another way to engage our community in spiritual practices. Lent gives us an opportunity to take up a faith practice for 40…