National Youth Young Adults Ministry

Here's a great catalyst for discussions with youth groups and young adults. 'What we could have done with the money: 50 ways to spend the trillion dollars we've spent in Iraq' website offers an opportunity to identify alternative uses of the money and raises awareness of just how little is really needed to effect change in the most needy communities.

Today (Nov 3) sees the launch of a new multi-faith environmental organisation - Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC).

A new 18 minute documentary on the Project Green Church story, a grass roots environmental project from Maroubra Junction Uniting Church.

This month the focus will be on the environment and global issues around climate change with info, resources and and the Inconvenient Truth playing. Note: date change in November to the 10th Nov (usually held on the first Monday of the month).

Young people make Synod more inclusive, relevant and accessible. This was the reflection after the recent NSW/ACT Synod meeting. In fact, the higher profile and enthusiasm of young people may have resulted in significant changes to the shape and purpose of the meeting.

A two-day multicultural worship and theology experience that promotes "lifting the roof off" the understanding of discipleship and theology for young people.

From around the country, Bible study leaders Converge for NCYC '09 in Melbourne in January.

A great article by former NSW Moderator Margaret Reeson encouraging 'elders' in the UCA to actively mentor young people.

Elements is a new CD with a wonderful collection of songs by artists within the Uniting Church, with a wide range of styles of music, both secular and Christian.

A network of educators, youth workers, parents, young people and others interested in exploring and promoting Search Institute's Development Assets with Young People in South Australia.

TEAR Australia produce a great resource, INCITE. Future editions will be posted directly onto the TEAR website.

Tea Tree Gully Uniting Church is calling for 'expressions of interest' in our youth and young adult ministry position.

World Council of Churches is offering annually a one-month-long programme entitled Building an Interfaith Community, from 6-31 July 2009, at Bossey in Switzerland.

People in Mission placements for 2009 are finalized and available for applications. Diverse placements in China, Malaysia, Thailand, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Indonesia, Philippines, Samoa, Timor Leste, Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Korea, Zambia, India, and Papua New Guinea.

A group of friends transforms a littered bus stop in Atlanta. They build a bench, paint it, colour it, add a rubbish bin and potted flowers - to bless their community. Brandon McCormick