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ucayouth: @alisaysaccio http://t.co/ROgz15Ia glad you like it! it is useful to have a 'no rings' policy! #junglespeed #youthministry

ucayouth: Get There!! “@craigmitch: Andrew Root to visit Perth and Sydney in August 2012 http://t.co/i6rrw90C @RootAndrew #christianeducation”

The initial findings of Amnesty International’s recent detention centre visits, reiterate the organisation’s long held position that the indefinite and prolonged detention of asylum seekers in Australia is a failed policy that contravenes human rights standards. The most serious and damaging conditions faced by asylum seekers in immigration detention are the length of time and the [...]

The 40 Developmental Assets over the 40 days of lent. Search Institute has identified the following 40 Assets as building blocks of healthy development that help young people grow as healthy, caring, principled, and productive people. Over lent we will be posting an asset each day to reflect on over lent. To explore the developmental assets [...]

G’day G’day I wanted to let you know of a beautiful resource that may help you journey through Lent this year. Over the last few years a good friend of mine Mark Pierson has developed an annual Lenten and Advent reflection resource, and over the years it’s grown beyond a beautiful palm size hard copy (which I [...]

The 40 Developmental Assets over the 40 days of lent. Search Institute has identified the following 40 Assets as building blocks of healthy development that help young people grow as healthy, caring, principled, and productive people. Over lent we will be posting an asset each day to reflect on over lent. To explore the developmental assets [...]

“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is a protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life” Nelson Mandela

[ February 18, 2012 9:00 am to February 19, 2012 3:30 pm. ] Training for anyone from ‘high school to old school’  Spread the word Register now etc etc Come together to ‘Kickoff’ the year as we creatively develop skills and knowledge in leadership and ministry with young people. In an innovative and unique way this weekend will engage, enthuse and empower you to make a difference with the [...]

After a week away with 70ish Young Adult leaders of the UCA hosted by Big Al (our President) & Big Ken (Head of Aboriginal & Islander Congress)  I thought I would post the first media release on what the UCA is about from 1977.  First time reader at the National Young Adult Leaders Conference (NYALC) we really [...]

Victorian Government should drop mandatory sentencing for young people.   The JIM Unit is running a campaign on change.org to ask the Victorian Government to drop the idea of having mandatory minimum sentences for young people committing serious offences: http://www.change.org/petitions#search/juvenile%20justice%20victoria     We believe that appropriate judicial discretion should be applied so that in some cases longer sentences are [...]

[ February 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Wes and other peace buddies are having a chat ... For former members of Clergy for Peace and Interested Others Greetings, You may have received notice of a re-gathering of Clergy for Peace in 2011. This is a reminder of the invitation to meet on SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2012, 10.00am-12.00noon. Followed by a BYO lunch for those who [...]

Hi everyone I am looking for your help in creating a resource on Advocacy & Change.  This is for unitingforchange.org.au you may have read my article on slacktivism & waking the sleeping giant. The finished product will be a small group & congregational resource with video clips on youtube, morepraxis & Uniting for Change. What I am [...]

 CPTnet13 December 2011 [Note: The release below is the fourth in the Colombia team’s four week Advent series, which develops out of CPT’s work with local peacemakers in Colombia. Each release in the series will reflect on the following Sunday's Gospel reading. Please read and share with your family, friends, co-workers, and faith community.]   Luke 1:26-38 NRSV In [...]

Poker Machine Reforms will Empower Problem Gamblers  By Rev. Tim Costello Poker machines are in the limelight. Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s minority government is in place courtesy of Tasmanian Independent Andrew Wilkie, a bloke with a passion for making poker machine gambling safer. In return for his support, the Government must pass legislation by May next year [...]

wineNjesus = I will have a few people around on Wednesday as end of year WineNJesus night. Join in by holding your own discussion at your place and on twitter (anytime). We have a shared meal 6:30pm and at 8pm a more focused discussion that you are all invited to join on twitter.com and here Follow the [...]

ucayouth: Day 1 Family support - 40/40 Lent - http://t.co/2XACoul2 #40assets #Lent