Our Stories
Picnic, Platters and Play – 29.03.2026
Introducing Picnic, Platters and Play! Bring a rug, gather your people, and settle in for a Sunday that’s all about good food, good music, and easy family time.
Women’s Day Paint and Sip 2026
Celebrate International Women’s Day by making a difference.
Join us for a joyful evening of painting, sips, and shared stories as we raise funds to create spaces where teen girls can truly thrive.
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.
Valentines Date Night 2026
Celebrate Valentines with an evening on the Willow Lawn, featuring live music by Reuben Koops, free onsite childcare, a low & slow BBQ dinner and romantic dessert boxes.
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.
Gin and Gingerbread Workshop 2025
Join us for our annual Gin & Gingerbread workshop.
Spend the afternoon sipping cocktails and decorating your own gingerbread house. The best bit? All proceeds go towards our youth programs!
Christmas Date Night
Join us for our Christmas Date Night on the 7th of December. Enjoy Live music on the Willow Lawn and free onsite childcare.
October Date Night
Join us for our October Date Night on the 24th of October. Menu coming soon.
Bookings from 5:30pm.
Jude’s Golf Day – Chip in for Change!
Chip in for Change with Jude’s Golf Day! Get your team together for a morning of fun on the fair ways, community spirit and friendly rivalry. Followed by a sausage sizzle and drinks.
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.”
