Meet your PY Summer Camp 2026 Speaker, Andrew Vines!
Preparations for PY Summer Camp 2026 are well-underway and excitement is already building. One of the things we love most about camp is the opportunity to open God’s Word together, diving deep into a book or topic that helps us draw closer to God and each other. In 2026, we will be looking at ‘The […]
Making space for doubt, with Sylvia Siu
For the last two years at PY Summer Camp, we have run seminars that explore topics of interest for smaller groups of campers, also giving our leaders the opportunity to design and deliver their own sessions. This helps them build confidence and develop their skills presenting to an unfamiliar audience. In 2025, seminars were held […]
Holding the line, holding fast: Social media, the under-16 ban, and the pastoral opportunity before us
When Australia introduced a ban on under-16s accessing social media in December 2025, reactions were swift and mixed. Some welcomed it as overdue protection. Others worried about enforcement, relevance, or unintended consequences. For those working in children’s and youth ministry, the question was less political and more pastoral: What does this mean for the young […]
Connecting, sharing, and resourcing regional camps: The very first Mid-North Coast PY Camp
Regional youth ministry can be really rewarding, but it also comes with challenges—small youth groups, long distances, limited resources, and leaders doing a lot with a little. That’s why the Mid-North Coast PY Camp in 2025 is such a great story. Not just because the camp happened, but because PYNSW was able to play a […]
A faithful presence: The story of SRE in Grafton
For nearly forty years, Special Religious Education (SRE) has been a faithful presence in the public schools of Grafton. Its story is one of vision, perseverance, prayer, and trust in God’s provision. At its heart are ordinary people who believed deeply that “young people desperately need to hear about Jesus.” Rev Ray and Roberta Murray […]
Caring for ministry families: The story of Refresh and the heart behind it
Every two years, ministers, ministry workers, and their families from across the Presbyterian Church of NSW (PCNSW) gather for Refresh, a retreat designed not as a conference, not as a training event, but as a deliberate act of pastoral care. For many who attend, Refresh is a rare chance to rest, reconnect with God, and […]
