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Noelene Osora

Noelene Osora

Friday, 24 November 2017 12:08

Safe Church Program

Safe Church tip

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Q: Are nametags a useful ministry tool or tacky and embarrassing to wear?

Using some’s name is an essential part of making them feel welcomed and included. Nametags help facilitate learning people’s names.

Friday, 24 November 2017 12:07

Position vacant - NCCA Safe Church Program

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Application date extended

National Coordinator NCCA Safe Church Program

The National Council of Churches in Australia are looking for someone to fill this full time permanent position.

The role will be based in either Sydney or Melbourne CBD.

Applications close: Tuesday 28 November 2017

The Safe Church Program is an initiative of the NCCA and consists of the Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA), Safe Church Network, and the Safe as Churches? Conferences.

Thursday, 09 November 2017 17:23

Message from the General Secretary

Sr Elizabeth Delaney sgs

Dear friends

The past weeks have been so full!

During four days of this week, I attended the fourth international receptive ecumenism conference in Canberra. As you know from the advertisements for the conference, the theme was Leaning into the Spirit: Discernment, Decision-making, Reception.

Thursday, 09 November 2017 17:23

Invitation to Prayer

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Manus Island

Let us pray for the asylum seekers and refugees that remain in the detention centre.

Sutherland Springs, Texas

Let us pray for the people of the Wilson County community, grieving for the loss of loved ones after a gunman open fired on worshippers in the First Baptist Church.

Thursday, 09 November 2017 17:11

Our Churches

Antiochian Church of Australia

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Metropolitan Elected

We rejoice with the Antiochian Church as Archimandrite Basilios Kodseie elected as metropolitan of the Diocese of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania.

The Antiochian Holy Synod, held in St. Elias Showaya monastery 4 October, 2017 elected Archimandrite Basilios (Qoudsia) as a metropolitan of the Australia, New Zeland and Oceania Diocese. 

Thursday, 09 November 2017 16:30

Act for Peace

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Bringing hope and healing to the world through the Christmas Bowl  

For many refugees, access to basic healthcare is incredibly difficult.

This was especially true for Achala as she was diagnosed with leukaemia at just eight years old. Help seemed nearly impossible.

Thursday, 09 November 2017 16:29

Safe Church Program

Safe Ministry tip

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Q:Do I really have to fill in the sign in sheet, every time?

A: Yes, because nothing is more important than safety.

Parents and carers should complete a sign in sheet every time they drop their child off at crèche or Sunday School or other children’s ministry. 

Thursday, 09 November 2017 15:09

In Memoriam

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Beverley Anne Hicks 30 September 2017

Beverley passed away, aged 89 years.
Affectionately known as Bev, she worked alongside her husband Kevin, in the areas of Ecumenism, Interfaith Relations and Inter-church Families.

Friday, 03 November 2017 14:54

Position vacant - NCCA Safe Church Program

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National Coordinator 

NCCA Safe Church Program

The National Council of Churches in Australia are looking for someone to fill this full time permanent position.

The role will be based in either Sydney or Melbourne CBD.

Applications close: Tuesday 14 November 2017

The Safe Church Program is an initiative of the NCCA and consists of the Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA), Safe Church Network, and the Safe as Churches? Conferences.

Thursday, 02 November 2017 13:36

November Calendar

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