WELCOME TO PARKOUR YOUTH
Parkour is a safe and fun space to learn about why and how we can follow Jesus. Our team is genuinely interested in teaching the bible and seeing the youth grow and mature in their faith.
A typical night at Parkour Youth Group includes playing active games, reading the bible together, hearing a short bible talk from a youth group leader, having a time for questions and sharing supper together.
When: Each Friday night during school term from 7:00PM-8:30PM
Where: Newington Public School, Newington Blvd, Newington
Who: Youth of Auburn, Newington and surrounding suburbs from Year 6 to Year 12. All youth are welcome, whether they are a committed Christian or just starting to learn about Jesus.
More info: youth@newingtonanglican.org
ABOUT OUR PARKOUR YOUTH LEADERS
Our Parkour Youth Group leaders meet the minimum requirements of safe ministry standards. We are keen to get to know the parents of Parkour Youth. Please do come and say hello to the leaders during pick-up and drop-off!
Angus loves telling youth about Jesus and his rescue plan for us. He has been a bible study leader and also enjoys doing kids talks at church, especially when there’s puppets involved!
As his day job, Angus works with at-risk youth in South West Sydney. He is married to Rachel.
Fun food item to take to a deserted island: Chocolate mousse, as much as he can carry!
Viv grew up in a non-Christian family and found that youth group was a great place to ask the “big questions” about faith and life. She loves creating a safe space for youth to ask their own big questions!
During the week Viv works as a primary school teacher and loves running the Christian lunch-time groups and chapel services.
Fun food item to take to a deserted island: Noodles (in all forms)
Yelena is keen to share about Jesus’ love and encourage youth to get to know Him more. During the week Yelena is a Campaigns and Policy Advisor at a consumer advocacy organisation.
Fun food item to take to a deserted island: Medovik (honey cake)
Ben loves to tell people from every background about Jesus, and finds teaching and getting alongside youth a special privilege. There's surely nothing better to do on a Friday night!
Ben is one of the Pastors at Auburn and Newington Anglican Churches.
Fun food item to take to a deserted island: Durian (controversial, but had to be said!)
Rachel enjoys talking to youth and being challenged by the questions they have about Jesus. She has been a bible study leader, Youth Group Leader and has taught Special Religious Education classes at Newington Public School.
Rachel works in clinical trials during the week. She is married to Gus.
Fun food item to take to a deserted island: Cheese
Kathryn (Kat!) enjoys serving the younger community and leading them to Christ. She has been a Youth Leader for many years.
During the week and weekends, Kat works as a caseworker with people from all walks of life.
Fun food item to take to a deserted island: Sushi
Sandeep is passionate about connecting with people, especially youth, to share the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. He has been a bible study leader at church and also in university Christian student groups. This year will be Sandeep's first year in Parkour, where he is excited in engaging with and learning from the vibrant youth community.
In his leisure time, Sandeep immerses himself in reading, particularly non-fiction thrillers, experimenting with diverse cuisines in the kitchen, and indulging in gaming on his PlayStation. As a day job, Sandeep works as a mechanical engineer in an engineering consultant company in the city. He is married to Chris.
Fun food item to take to a deserted island: Sushi
Andrew enjoys the time to be youthful at heart and sharing in life under the Lordship of King Jesus especially with youths who are about to make some huge life decisions.
Andrew’s day job is getting people to eat more chicken!
Fun food item to take to a deserted island: Durians, because perhaps someone might catch a smell and rescue me from the island.
Abe wants to see young people come to know Jesus and grow in zeal and maturity. He has had the privilege of discipling and mentoring young people at his old church. Abe’s in his first year at Moore College. Previously he worked as a mathematician. Abe’s wife is Rach, his son is Sam and his cat’s called Sima Qian!
Fun food item to take to a deserted island: Sashimi. But honestly, would I even need to bring it if I can catch my own there? Though to be realistic, I don’t have the skills!
Chris is deeply passionate about engaging in conversations about Jesus and guiding young individuals in their faith journey. She is committed to providing practical insights into living out the Christian life and inspiring others to do the same.
Joining her husband Sandeep in serving at Parkour this year brings her immense excitement as she looks forward to connecting with the community. During the week, she works as Energy Analyst where she contributes to sustainable energy initiatives.
Fun food item to take to a deserted island: Brownies