Dear parents of teenagers, First of all, you are doing an amazing job. I am so thankful that we have such an amazing community of young people. It is a blessing. Can I take a moment to talk about Youth Group? Why I believe in Youth Group In a world that is busier then ever I can understand how easy…
What on earth does Red wine, vinegar and Christmas have to do with each other? Let me start by saying how much I love the table and especially at Christmas time. Hands passing bowls, knives and forks clinking against plates, bread being torn, laughter as stories old and new are weaved, the glow of candles, the connection of hearts. I love…
This week I face surgery …its only little surgery, not major but my heart is still anxious. But the surgery will be worth it. You see for the past 2 years I’ve dreaded period time. Too much information! At the age when most women are experiencing flushes and menopausal tendencies my body has decided to become full on. So once…
Revival Whisperers! “Out of Tasmania will come a revival which will sweep Australia and affect the ends of the earth!” Old words whispered and re whispered from one generation to the next. A longing held within the soul. Revival Whisperers staying captive to Tasmania, hoping for the living of their whisper. I love Revival Whisperers. I love their faith and share their…
My husband didn’t grow up attending church on a weekly basis. He went twice a year. Every Easter and every Christmas. So why did he choose to parent differently? Was it simply because we are pastors? If we listened to all our critics over the years our kids were supposed to turn out rebellious, chain smoking druggies, having sex with…
I didn’t think much about it… We had planned to collect staff stories.. This year we celebrate 10 years at Tailrace Centre and there have been so many great moments celebrating this year but as I listened to staff stories, I simply wanted to weep. I knew this was my moment of celebration. I had no idea the impact Tailrace…
Tailrace Centre is a not for profit organization. In 2018 Tailrace Cafe is offering a Work with No Barriers Project Who is it for? It is for young people who are experiencing barriers to employment. Youth who experience the following barriers are eligible to apply for our program: Language and culture Disabilities and health issues Life barriers Learning difficulties Through our…
On today’s podcast we chat to Youth Pastor Taylor Forward from The Rock, Penguin. The challenge of working with youth! Taylor shares some of the challenges of working with youth in today’s world and how the church can engage.
Talk to parents who grew up in church and it isn’t long before they tell you a story involving a camp. Where crazy, whimsy and adventure happened… You see their eyes begin to crinkle and the sound of a giggle emerging as they remember… Camps where kids get to have their world shaken! They are spaces were we get to engage with…
“I don’t want my children using public buses to get to school because it might mean they have to sit next to kids that go to government schools.” “I need to mix with people more like myself.” “I’m not sure that I want that type of child near my children.” My heart just breaks when I hear these kinds of statements….