Jude’s Village January 2026 Newsletter: Youth Camp Recap
In the first week of January, 20 young people and 15 team members set off on our annual summer youth camp.
There are so many things worth sharing and celebrating from this camp. But what we really want to highlight is how much fun was had.
Jude’s Village November 2025 Newsletter: Avery’s Story: Hope, heartbreak, and an AFL Draft Pick.
Last week Launceston celebrated one of its own.
Avery was selected at Pick 28 in the AFL Draft by the Gold Coast Suns – a dream he has carried since he first laced up a pair of boots.
Jude’s Village September 2025 Newsletter: Meet the faces behind Judes Village
With two of our youth leaders helping another church get their youth group off the ground and a few extra unavailability’s, I realised I was facing a Friday night with 4 adult leaders to approximately 35 rambunctious youth.
The panic was strong, but so is the village.
Jude’s Village August 2025 Newsletter: From Panic to Multiplication
With two of our youth leaders helping another church get their youth group off the ground and a few extra unavailability’s, I realised I was facing a Friday night with 4 adult leaders to approximately 35 rambunctious youth.
The panic was strong, but so is the village.
Jude’s Village July 2025 Newsletter: It Takes a Village
At Judes, we often say, “It takes a village”—and this is one of those stories.
Not long ago, one of the amazing people in our village noticed a teenage boy who seemed to be doing it tough. Life had thrown some big challenges his way, and connection at home wasn’t easy.
In a passing moment, they made a simple offer: “If he ever wants to come hang out, he’s welcome at ours.”
Jude’s Village June 2025 Newsletter: Go and Do Likewise
We have an incredible story to share with you this month! We’re going to get straight into it.
Two 20-year-olds left the Judes Gala hungry (no knock on the food-just bottomless young appetites) and headed to McDonald’s. On the drive, they noticed a girl huddled in the doorway of a closed café, clearly in distress.
Jude’s Village April 2025 Newsletter: Presence Beats Plans
Last week we held a girls retreat.
Taliah, Catherine and four teenagers went away for two glorious (and stretching) nights.
I am so proud of our team. The way that they continually make space in their lives to be a person of peace to others in distress is amazing.
Youth Camp 2025
In the first week of January we took 24 young people away for 2 nights and 3 days. Camp was filled with games, activities, deep conversations, incredible camp food, beach fun and so much more. Here’s a quick snapshot of camp.
Encourage a Young Person
“Encouragement is oxygen for the soul”.
(John Maxwell) We’d love to invite you to encourage a young person today. By taking hold of moments like these you really can have a profound impact on a young person.
Josiah’s Story
Josiah’s Story “Honesty”, “transparency”, “mateship” aren’t just buzz words that get casually thrown around sporting clubs. For LFC they are clearly defined and tangible aspects of their club. There we were; gathered at the pre-season camp. A full senior group cramped into a tiny room at Greens Beach. Over the course of the weekend, 3 […]
