Holy Covenant Anglican Church

Youth Group

Youth at Holy Covenant

Everyone years 7 to 12 is invited to join us for various youth activities throughout the year. We meet regularly at 10.00 am Sundays with occasional evening events.

For more information regarding Holy Covenant youth activities please contact Rhys by email at youth@holycovenant.org.au or by phoning the Parish Office on (02) 6251 6100.

Term 1 — 2010

You can download a copy of our term program here. [PDF, 617kB]

Theme — Big Questions: Though God is far greater than we can ever understand or even imagine, Jesus encourages us to ask and to search. This term, as we ask questions, we hope to understand and experience something of God’s truth and of His will for our lives. On the Sunday before school resumed, we brainstormed big questions and created a shortlist that we will attempt to explore throughout our Sunday mornings this term. Many of the questions are far too big to expect to “answer” in one morning, but we hold on to the challenge to ask and search and remember that truth is much greater than simple answers to complex questions. We look forward to the journey!

Regular Programs

	Sunday Morning: Our regular, weekly programs run during the 10.00 am service. Everyone in Year 7 and up welcome. From 2009 we have two streams for our young people to choose from: RE:New — offers an opportunity to explore the ideas behind our Bible readings set for each Sunday, and provides our young people with the tools to handle the big questions that life throws at us all. Re:New youth will return to the 10.00 am service to participate in communion. Youth Space — runs for the duration of the 10.00 am service. Youth space focuses on relationships. Each term we will tackle a new topic that challenges us to change the way we see one another, our world and God.
	Year 10+ Dinners: A few times each term our young adults in Year 10 and above get together for a food and film night. It's a great opportunity to dig in to a nice meal, share our eclectic taste in movies and get to know each other better.
	Northside Youth Hubs: Youth Hubs are an initiative of Synergy Youth (synergy.org.au). They run monthly and provide an opportunity for Youth Groups from across the diocese to come together for a night of fun, worship and teaching. HC Youth have hosted a hub in the past (you can check out the slide show on this page) and continue to participate in these great events.
	Child Sponsor: In term 1 we explored some of the radical teachings of Jesus that turned our ‘world upside down’. One aspect was Jesus‘ challenge to the wealthy and his deep concern for the poor and marginalised. In discussions throughout the term we were struck that our young people passionately shared Jesus‘ concern for the poor. At our recent leaders meeting we made the decision that HC youth would begin sponsoring a child in an effort to reflect our concern and make a difference, however small, in our world. We will organise a money box in the MushRoom and will be asking our young people to contribute towards this important part of our ministry.

Upcoming Events

Pizza & Challenge Night: Sat, 27th Feb, 6:30–8pm, Holy Covenant: Many ages ago the Elves, Dwarves and Pixie-Like-Creatures banded together to forge a cup so glorious that only the most noble who proved themselves beyond doubt were worthy to possess it. On Saturday 27th Feb, HC Youth split into teams to compete for this very cup. Teams will face a number of challenges and the most courageous will be awarded The Honour Cup and go down in the HC Youth history books. Then, after the victors are crowned, we’ll eat some pizza and go home. Bring $5 to help cover costs. Friends are most welcome.

Past Events

	Black Stump 2009, 2–5 October: For the third year running, HC youth took a group of young people to Black Stump Christian music and arts festival (www.blackstump.org.au). Fifteen people from HC Youth went along over the October long weekend. Highlights? There were many, from great bands to worship sessions and speakers. Add to that the infamous Stump doughnuts and the all new Black Stump Guitar Hero Challenge and you have a pretty great weekend. Thanks to Sam and Hayley for sorting some amazing food and helping with organisation and transport. Bring on Stump 2010! ** You can check out the Stump Report from Ellie – here:

	HC Youth Camp 2009: Our second Holy Covenant Youth Camp was held from 26–28 June 2009 at Caloola Farm — it was a fantastic weekend. It was a busy few days with games, activities, challenges and even cooking (hand made pasta) and cleaning up too! Our speaker, Toby Tan, took us through the Exodus story and gave plenty of input to our small groups and workshops. There was even time for a good old-fashioned bonfire and all the trimmings. ** You can read the Camp Wrap from Mary – here: