Programs & Mission Activities for Youth

For any further information about programs for youth at Doncaster Church of Christ please contact the church office.

Doncaster Youth Group (Yr 7-12)

Director: Lauren Pinches

DYG is specifically for teenagers in years 7 to 12 and meets Friday nights from 7:30pm to 10pm, unless otherwise notified. DYG offers all kinds of fun both in and around the church with nights such as “Get pumped” to “Slip ‘n Slide”, it’s guaranteed to be a thrilling experience. It’s a great space for youth to meet, have fun, hang out with each other, and be encouraged as young people. DYG is led by passionate young adults, eager to be involved in the lives of young people by being positive influences.

Garage Boys (Yr 7-10)

Director: Ben Chong

The Garage is a group for boys between the ages of 12-16 (Years 7-10). It is an encouraging and safe environment for boys to have fun; discuss their lives, passions, goals, positives and struggles; and to explore what it means to be young men of God. Activities in The Garage include games, sharing of our weekly adventures, discussion of themes and ideas, quiet reflection and at least one excursion per term. We have participated in wider community events, such as “Clean Up Australia Day”; and learn about poverty and issues overseas, and how we can help, through our sponsorship of a boy in the Philippines. The Garage runs from 3.45pm to 5.00pm Sunday afternoons during the school term and is open to everyone. For more information, contact the church office.

Teen Girls Group (Yr 8-10)

Directors: Kyla Fullerton & Courtney Marchant

All girls in years 8 - 10 are welcome to join us at 4pm on Sundays to learn more about the bible, God and how to live out our faith in every day life. This small group is a great opportunity for teen girls to share and discuss issues in their own lives as well as to read the bible, pray and just hang out and get to know each other before worshipping together at the Infusion service at 5pm.

VCE Girls Group (Yr 11-12)

Director: Kyla Fullerton

VCE girls group meets at 5pm on Friday afternoons to discuss faith and talk about how we can follow Jesus in our own lives. This group is an opportunity for the girls to ask questions and discuss big issues in a safe space. The content of the group is mostly lead by what the girls are interested in and passionate about, with a strong focus on seeing the relevance of the bible today and living a Godly life. We discuss, pray and share dinner together before youth group starts at 7:30.

Shenaningang Boys Group (Yr 10-12)

Director: Jono Croxford

What is Shenaningang? No one can tell you what Shenaningang is, you have to see it for yourself. So if you’re male, in year 10-12, come along and discover for yourself what this is all about on Fridays at 5.30pm.

Vetamorphus (VCE)

Director:

Vetamorphus is a VET subject that is facilitated out of our church community here at Doncaster. Enrolled students engage in ministry opportunities, biblical study, mentoring relationships, peer-support meetings, and live-in missional experiences. This course is a great invitation for young leaders to hone their ministry skills, gifting, and practice in an encouraging and affirming environment. Vetamorphus also counts as a school subject and counts towards VCE student’s ENTER. For more information contact Simon Albury at the church office or go to www.vetamorphus.com

Breakfast Club

Director:

Breakfast club is an opportunity for our church community here at Doncaster to serve our local secondary school community. Each Thursday morning, a group of volunteers from our church supplies breakfast for students at Doncaster Secondary College. It’s a wonderful chance for us to show our school friends that Doncaster Church of Christ cares about the young people in our area.

State Youth Games

Director:

Over the Queens Birthday weekend, our church is involved in a massive Church of Christ sporting weekend called State Youth Games (SYG). Each year we take down approximately 70 people who participate in sports such as AFL Rec Football, Dodge-ball, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, and Basketball. SYG also has a massive rally each evening of the event with inspiring worship, thought-provoking teaching, and creative drama. Want to get on board? Contact Simon Albury at the church office.