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Safe as Churches Conference
16 - 17 May 2017 - Jasper Hotel, Melbourne
This coming month over 150 registrants will gather in Melbourne for the 8th Safe as Churches? Conference. These are dedicated people involved in Professional Standards, Safe Church Training, Clergy, Ministers and Religious Orders and they come from a diverse range of church traditions (Anglican, ACC, Baptist, Catholic, Christian Reformed, Church of Christ, Coptic Orthodox, Lutheran, Presbyterian Salvation Army, Uniting Church of Australia)
Training
Without suitable training and resources for leaders and volunteers in our churches, Safe Church Policies and Procedures can become ineffective. Those who are involved in children’s and youth programs or have any responsibility over children and young people need regular training aimed at equipping and empowering them to serve with confidence and know where to get support.
The NCCA – Safe Church Program facilitates the Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA), a set of standards and framework to enable churches to suitably train their leaders to assist in creating a safe church.
Find out more information about the SCTA via www.safechurches.org.au.
Brunswick, Melbourne
A Spoonful of Gratitude Community Project
On May 7, 2017 a feast will be held for 200 people, from 11am - 4pm at Siteworks, 33 Saxon Street in Brunswick. People are being asked to donate a very special recipe and the story behind it.
The recipes are being captured on the day and photographed to be published in a cookbook. All proceeds from the feast and the cookbook will be going to the charity -Feed The Little Children.
Position Vacant - Ecumenical Officer, CCWA
Location: Noranda, Western Australia
The Council of Churches of Western Australia are seeking an enthusiastic person to support ongoing dialogue and cooperation amongst churches in Western Australia
Applications to be submitted by the close of business 16th May, 2017.
On 24 April 2017, as part of his official visit to Switzerland, His All Holiness Bartholomew I delivered a public address at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva. The visit coincided with The Ecumenical Patriarch’s 25th anniversary of his enthronement and the 50th anniversary of the Orthodox Centre of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chambésy.
| MAY | |
| 24 | Foundation of the World Council of Churches |
| 26 | National Sorry Day |
| 27 | Ramadan begins |
| 27 - 3 June | National Reconcilation Week |
| 28 - 4 June | Week of Prayer for Christian Unity |
| JUNE | |
| 3 | Mabo Day - 25th Anniversary |
Armenian Apostolic Church
Celebrating 350 years of the Armenian bible
The Diocese fo the Armenian Church of Australia and New Zealand together with the Hamazkaine Armenian Educational & Cultural Society of Australia are celebrating the 350th anniversary of the first bible printed in Armenian, 1666-68.
This commemorative event will be held on Wednesday 3 May, 2017 at NSW Parliament House. It will be hosted by the Premier of NSW Hon Gladys Berejikllian, MP with a keynote speech by Dr Tigran Zargaryan, Director of the National Library of Armenia. The official proceedings will be followed by a small exhibit of ancient Armenian books and a reception.
The Resurrection and the pelican.
I often ride my bike by Swan Bay, sometimes with my granddaughter on the back. We pause and watch the pelicans, as in the photo below!
As you may know, the Resurrection symbolism of the mother pelican feeding her little baby is rooted in an ancient legend that, in time of famine the mother pelican wounded herself then fed her dying young with her blood to revive them from death, but in turn lost her own life. Early Christians adapted this to symbolise our Lord, Jesus Christ. The pelican symbolizes Jesus our Redeemer who gave His life for our redemption. Thus the pelican became a symbol of the Resurrection.
Dear friends
As the holy season of Lent continues, in our Eucharistic gathering we hear wonderful scriptural readings. The Gospels of this time contain such richness, that taking one or two thoughts from them, means that there is much that remains for another time. On the third Sunday of Lent, I was present for Eucharist and Morning Prayer – both of which nourished me for the following days. I love hearing of this incident, of the woman who spoke to Jesus with certain candour, holding her own, as it were, in speaking to Jesus, but ready to be changed by the conversation.
Safe as Churches Conference
16 - 17 May 2017 - Jasper Hotel, Melbourne
At this conference we will be looking at the: impact of abuse on survivors; pastoral care of survivors and parishes; Family Violence prevention; Elder Abuse; eSafety and digital trends; plus various workshops to assist churches in being a safe place for all people.
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Safe Church signage
Along with the safe church commitment, it is good practice to visually display that you are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable people. The signage should include who the safe church contact is for your community
Andy Corkill
If you are one of our faithful supporters who give individually, or as part of church group then you may find yourself in conversation with Andy. Similarly, if you’re a donor wanting to make a lasting legacy by including Act for Peace in their will or as part of your estate planning, then Andy will be the person to talk to. He sees that the primary undertaking of his role is that of relationship building, getting to know our individual and church donors, helping them find ways to connect with and support the vital work that we are doing together.
East Africa Emergency Appeal
One million people could die – and no one is talking about it
Right now, children are starving to death in South Sudan. This is the first time famine has been declared anywhere in the world in the last six years.
This terrible famine will spread quickly without a big international response.
Please give to the urgent appeal today.
What’s happening?
East Africa is in the grip of an intense drought. Two seasons of poor rainfall have wiped out crops and killed livestock. Our partners on the ground have told us that cattle are dying and people are eating leaves to survive. Women are digging holes in the dry earth in an attempt to find water.
Uniting people of faith, serving people in need
Our friends at the Western Australian Council of Churches are having their Annual General Meeting on 6 April, 2017 at 6pm. The Guest Speaker for the evening is Andrea Musulin, Safeguarding Coordinator Roman Catholic Church.
April events in WA:
- 2017 Stations of the Cross Art Exhibition, Saturday 8 April to Monday 17 April, 9am to 5pm daily. Entry is free.
- Meals with Jesus: A Feast for the Fast 5 March to 10 April, Sundays in Lent at 11.45AM & Mondays in Lent at 5.30PM
