Dear All, Yesterday was the International Day of Peace and the International People's Climate March. Around the world, we are more connected than ever before, and more concerned about global issues. And in all this, we are always reminded by yesterday's First Reading from Isaiah: “Seek the Lord while he is still to be found, call to him while he is still near.” There is one more week, and then holidays for those connected with schools. During this time there will be a YCS camp at Port Pirie, the National Youth Ministry Convention and the Annual Members Meeting of the Australian Network of Youth Ministry Coordinators. See below for details of the first and the participants of the second from our diocese. In Peace, Sr Elizabeth Young youthministry@pp.catholic.org.au 0448 809 134 Bible Verse Like “Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 I like this verse because it makes me feel brave. Also it sounds like God follows you when you go through everything. Nathan, 15, Roxby Downs Bible verse LIKE form is available on surveymonkey. Easy to fill out: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J3S2JQQ  YCS CAMP A YCS camp is being planned for the holidays for students from the Port Pirie and Adelaide dioceses. 29 September – 1 October St Mark's College, Port Pirie For more details: Hannah Stavrou hannah.stavrou@gmail.com 2014 Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention Participants in the 2014 Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention. These people are involved in various ways in youth ministry around the diocese. From October 3-5 they will be convening with colleagues from around Australia to learn, share, network and collaborate together. They will return with new skills and ideas for effective youth ministry, so please have a chat with them about the experience! Harold Camonias, Seminarian Rebecca Fahey, Peterborough Kirby Heath, Whyalla Felicia Moore, Port Augusta Stef Sotora, Whyalla Louise Stavrou, Barmera Sr Elizabet Young, Port Augusta Interesting Articles From Busted Halo comes an article with the provocative title: 'Jesus the Bartender'. We may think of Jesus as a good shepherd or carpenter, but he related to humans in many ways on earth, including mixing drinks! http://bustedhalo.com/features/jesus-the-bartender From the National Catholic Review in America, an article about the unhappiness of the sexual world of young people and the quiet voice of religious meaning-making. http://americamagazine.org/issue/sexual-devolution AYCW Action Party Calling all school leavers and young adults who aspire to make a difference! AYCW Action Party Jan 16 - 19 2015, Phillip Island Over four days this summer be a part of a national community of young leaders developing new skills, in the annual AYCW Action Party. Get inspired to See, Judge, Act in the spirit and philosophy of Joseph Cardijn, Cardinal founder of the Young Christian Workers, at Phillip Island - the home of beautiful surf beaches and the famous fairy penguins! Location Travel and arrive at one of the Australia's most iconic surf beach - the YCW Beach on Phillip Island. We will be staying at the Phillip Island Discovery Camp. Registrations* YCW Members** Full timers: $160.00 Concession: $120.00 Early bird: $100.00 Non-YCW Members Full timers: $200.00 Concession: $160.00 Early bird: $120.00 Registrations closes Fri 5 Dec EARLY BIRD closes Sun 5 Oct *All flights, accommodation, food and travel to Phillip Island is covered in your registration fee. **Personal Membership Contribution to be paid up to date. For more information To register and for more information, email events@ycw.org.au or call the AYCW office 03 9489 4387. For publicity material, please email events@ycw.org.au The Action Party is open for young people between the ages of 16 - 30 year olds, as well as mentors & chaplains. Please note that minors are to be accompanied by a guardian. Harold Rebecca       Sr Liz Felicia Louise Stef Kirby