The Church is well placed within communities to be a light and refuge in times of need and can reach into communities where governments cannot. Our Christian call is to love one another as Christ loved us and not to turn away from our own flesh and blood. This document is a guide to equip church leaders and churchgoers (laity) to be able to respond to domestic abuse in line with good practice.
This ‘Words That Work’ workshop is tailored for people of faith who work in news, communications or advocacy spaces who want to help achieve lasting change in community attitudes regarding the rights of people seeking asylum. The workshop will provide tools for how to speak positively and effectively, based on groundbreaking research commissioned by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) in Australia.
Just relationships between women and men, girls and boys are fundamental to human flourishing – the abundant life that God wills for all God’s children. However, in our churches and communities around the world we are falling short of this Gospel imperative.
The training, formation and equipping of church leaders and ministers in this area is essential as they prepare to show and tell the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Sacrament and Word and in the lives they live.
This compilation of employment stories are representative of examples of a departure from a purely profit motivated and driven business. They have all made a conscious effort made to be inclusive, and to focus on social good within the community, as well as running a successful business. As you read and explore, we hope you are inspired to support, participate, or even start something in your community.
In just a few days on November 19th, the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse will be recognised.
The Anglican Church is called to be a strong and consistent advocate for preventing violence against all people but particularly women and children. It is crucial that we are sensitive to the needs of all vulnerable people; promote healthy relationships; and provide a safe and supportive environment for those affected by abuse.
In October 2017, members of our Social Justice Portfolio Groups collaborated on an article Tūrangawaewae: | Whānau Wellbeing for All for the Parity Magazine edition on 'Responding to Homelessness in Aotearoa New Zealand'.
