Younger Generations resources

Younger Generations team member Virginia Lavaki explains how talanoa plays an important role in gathering that values listening, sharing stories and building trust between generations and cultures.

Rev Sandy Brodine reflects on intergenerationality and how engagement online through Minecraft during Covid-19 illustrated how to build a true intergenerational community.

The Synod's Culture of Safety team outlines some important changes that have taken place around safeguarding children in Victoria.

Victoria Taliaoa and Mafi Pole reflect on what they gained from attending the recent School of Discipleship gathering in New South Wales.

As winter invites us to take a deep breath, Rev Nigel Hanscamp wonders what the season can bring to your neighbourhoods and ministries.

Asking how we live as disciples in a world of AI is a question found across many of our communities. One of our VicTas pastors helps us to unpack and offer space for questions as we all continue to ask what discipleship looks like within the current landscape.

Rev Sandy Brodine is excited to announce a partnership with Roots Resources for Churches, providing important resources for growing faith communities.

Virginia Lavaki explains how first and second-generation Christians can support each other to grow in faith and discipleship.

Kelly Woods describes how a TikTok post opened a wonderful conversation about faith with someone unexpected.

Rev Sandy Brodine recounts the joy of watching intergenerational relationships blossom during a Messy Church gathering at St John's Uniting Church in Essendon.

The Culture of Safety team reports that the new Safe Church Refresher module is now available on the Learning Management System.

Rev Sandy Brodine reflects on the role that intergenerational relationships play in helping faith formation.

Nigel Hanscamp writes about how improv, or spontaneous, theatre events may be the perfect setting for spreading the Pentecost message.

Younger Generations team member Virginia Lavaki writes about her positive experiences during a recent contextual learning trip to South Korea.

Questions around AI, ethics and worship were at the forefront of a deep discussion recently, writes Kelly Woods.

Nigel Hanscamp outlines how children were embraced as part of the fabric of the recent Surrender conference in outer Melbourne.

Sandy Brodine outlines how a simple activity during bible studies at Surrender 2026 led to some deep and profound responses.

The Culture of Safety team has some handy tips for congregations expecting to welcome extra visitors over the Easter period.