The future of youth events in SA
Several changes are afoot for the traditional Synod-organised, state-wide youth ministry events such as Live Life Loud and SA Youth Camp Out (SAYCO). Tim Littleford explains in this letter.
"Six locations, two nights, one God"
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Live Life Loud, the ecumenical youth worship evening run annually at venues across South Australia, continues to grow each year – approximately 800 teens gathered in six locations for Live Life Loud in 2015 and more are expected this year.
For the first time, Live Life Loud will be held on two different dates in 2016 – Friday 3 and Friday 17 June – leading to the event description of “six locations, two nights, one God”.
“Our hope is that Live Life Loud will offer young people opportunities to grow in faith and to encounter Jesus,” says Mike Wardrop, the Uniting Church SA Intergenerational Discipleship Developer and one of the organisers of Live Life Loud.
“We’re excited to be holding these nights in six locations across the state again this year – it really helps communities to realise they are not alone in their faith and ministry.”
Live Life Loud was started in 2010 by the Uniting Young People team (now known as the Intergenerational or “Intergen” team) with the aim of seeing young people from different churches experiencing transformation, having encounters with God, and becoming agents of change in their local communities.
Each year, more young people from across congregations and denominations engage with the event. As communities come together for Live Life Loud, new relationships are formed between communities and individuals – and with the Intergen team.
“We’re excited to partner with other churches and youth groups, both within and outside the Uniting Church,” says Mike. “It’s a great opportunity for networking and evangelism, fun and faith formation.”
Details are still being finalised for the different Live Life Loud 2016 events, and will be shared through UC e-News and New Times online as they become available. Here’s what we know about them so far:
North
Where: The Journey Uniting Church (2-30 Surry Farm Drive, Golden Grove)
When: Friday 3 June, 7pm
Speaker: Sam Long
For more information, please contact Alex O’Brien on 8251 7149.
South
Where: Seeds Uniting Church (42 Sunnymeade Drive, Aberfoyle Park)
When: Friday 3 June, 7.30pm
Speaker: Chad Mansbridge
For more information, please contact Shane Rayner on 8370 6472.
Eyre Peninsula
Where: Unity Hill Uniting Church (63 New West Road, Port Lincoln)
When: Friday 3 June, 6.30pm (includes BBQ tea)
Speaker: Mike Wardrop
For more information, please contact Benji Callen on 8682 4395.
West
Where: Adelaide West Uniting Church (312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Brooklyn Park)
When: Friday 17 June
Mid North
Where: Balaklava Uniting Church (corner Fisher Street and Edith Terrace, Balaklava)
When: Friday 17 June
Hills
Where: Mount Barker Baptist Church (13 Victoria Road, Mount Barker)
When: Friday 17 June
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