Miss that WYD buzz? Miss hanging out with a bunch of people where it’s easy to be Christian? Miss hearing great bands and teaching? You don’t have to wait for 2011 in Madrid…….

Black Stump is a Christian festival of music, arts and teaching, held every year in Sydney. It generally attracts around 5000 people, and has a similar “vibe” to World Youth Day, though obviously on a smaller scale, and in an ecumenical environment. It’s the 3rd – 6th of October 2008,

Sandhurst Youth Ministry are taking a  minibus through the diocese, then up to Sydney, offering 11 places to people 16-25ish to attend Black Stump this year. Applications close 26th August.

See the attached flyer for more information, or email or call us

Short info spiel: The usual questions are all answered on the flyer, so it’s worth opening, but just in case…..

·         Black Stump is a Christian Festival of Music, Arts and Teaching. It’s in Sydney

·         It’s a bit like WYD, but on a smaller scale (about 5000 people, which is still huge)

·         It’s not just Catholic, but includes people different Christian backgrounds.

·         And you camp. Not classroom camping, but camping in a tent, sitting outside round the gas burner (as if it’s a real fire) cooking our own food…Well, some of it anyway.

·         Stump’s been going for about 20 years, so they know what they’re doing. They get great bands & awesome preachers.

·         More info, or to properly read the text bits we grabbed from their poster and website, or just to generally get more of an idea what it is all about: See www.blackstump.org.au

·         But like WYD, you won’t understand it until you go……

Myrtleford

Numurkah and Nathalia

Shepparton

Wangaratta

Wodonga

World Youth Day as a catalyst for faith formation and leadership development
The unit will explore the long term impact of WYD and provide an opportunity to integrate the experience into your teaching, ministry and life.
This online unit, is the only course of its kind offered in Australia and has been developed specifically for the Australian Church. The unit will be delivered in an interactive online mode using the latest technology, easily accessible by all students.

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Check out our new Sandhurst WYD Merchandise including jumpers, shirts, badges, music and more.

Show everyone in Sydney where you come from!

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Booking a place on a Regional WYD Bus.

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This might be an interesting option for all of you who can't spend a whole week in Sydney but however don't want to miss the final Mass with the pope!

Day trip