The Big Year Out is coming again in 2010. We had a ‘gap year’ ourselves in 2009, but in 2010 it will be happening again! Over the coming weeks you’ll be hearing from previous BYO participants, seeing photos and video, and learning more about what’s in store.

The Big Year Out is a ‘gap’ year for young adults with a focus on Christian discipleship. You can do it part-time or full-time. The part-time option allows you to work, study or sleep in your remaining time.

The Big Year Out involves
- a week-long discipleship intensive at Victor Harbour (22-26 Feb)
- one day a week of community life, personal and spiritual growth, and learning about faith, culture and service
- one day a week of Christian service in an agency, school or church with people who are disadvantaged or marginalised
- a three week cross-cultural exposure trip in July. In 2010 we’ll be linking with the Uniting Church’s national About Face project – you can choose to visit the Philippines or an Aboriginal community in northern Australia
- a 30 week spiritual formation program a daily exercise and a weekly group reflection
- meeting with a mentor every few weeks
- an end of year retreat

Last year’s BYO participants say that their lives were transformed by this experience. Watch this space for their stories.

Details about the program cost for 2010 will be here shortly.