Events, Resources and Job Vacancies – 26th November
In This Issue:
Job Vacancies at the National Council of Churches in Australia, Royal Perth Hospital Chaplaincy and the Bible Society; Passing the Baton; 36th Ecumenical Summer School; Restorative Justice Seminar; 16 Days of Activism; Just Music 2008; Voices in Praise present “Joyous Christmas”; The Gift of Christmas.
Applications are invited for the position of
General Secretary
The National Council of Churches in Australia is an ecumenical body comprising seventeen Orthodox, Protestant, Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches.
As the NCCA’s chief executive officer, he or she will lead a team of some thirty staff to help Australia’s Churches respond to the ecumenical vision and act together in partnership.
The person appointed will have a deep commitment to the church, a clear understanding of the ecumenical movement and the theological perspectives which inform it, promotional and management skills, and sensitivity in working with people of different cultures and denominations.
Lay or ordained people with suitable qualifications and belonging to a member Church are invited to apply.
The post is Sydney-based and will fall vacant from the beginning of 2009.
Closing date for expressions of interest is Tuesday, 27 January 2009.
Further information can be obtained from
Bishop Richard Appleby
President
National Council of Churches in Australia
Locked Bag 199
Sydney NSW 1230
Email: president@ncca.org.au
Royal Perth Hospital Shenton Park Campus
0.5 Protestant Chaplain
The protestant chaplain will work as a member of the Royal Perth Hospital Chaplaincy team, function ecumenically, and respond to the specific pastoral needs of people from Protestant traditions.
For more information, visit our website
Position Vacant
RECEPTION / ADMIN SUPPORT
(Part time Position – Max 25 Hrs)
RE ADVERTISED
Bible Society is a well established Mission Organisation working in over 200 countries around the world to provide Scriptures to people in a variety of languages and formats and Scripture based Literacy programs for those who cannot read.
Bible Society is looking for person to fill the Reception / Admin Support position in our close knit team in Belmont (WA).
The role includes general reception duties and administrative functions and support where required for other staff members.
The person we are looking for will be very organised and have excellent time management skills. You will also be able to relate and engage with all levels of donors or supporters from private individuals through to senior and major donors who may be business executives, clergy or leaders in society.
To receive an application pack which outlines the full details of this role:
Email: directorwa@bible.org.au
or
Go online to www.biblesocietywa.com.au/Employment.html
or
Phone: (08) 9479 6711 and ask for the information to be posted to you.
Applications Close Wednesday 24th December 2008.
Bible Society WA
1 / 23 Belgravia Street, Belmont Western Australia.
PASSING THE BATON
Children’s Workers’ Training Day & Expo
Saturday 14th February 2009
South Perth Church of Christ, cnr Murray St & McNabb Loop, Como.
The Children’s Ministry Network WA is a taskforce of children’s ministry leaders from many denominations and para-church organisations. In response to requests – the CMN are organising a training day and resources expo. This will be ideal for local leaders to bring their current and new team members along to, to be trained and enthused for 2009! There will be a wide range of resources for sale, plus programs and presenters to sign up to have involved in your ministry such as children/family church services, Beach Missions, in-school ministries, Kid’s Clubs, camps, community outreach, etc. Our Keynote speaker is Tania Watson, plus 6 other electives to choose from during the day!
Please put this event in your diary/church notices!
Email: wa@cmn.org.au for further enquiries.
Website: www.cmn.org.au/waevents for details and registration form
Phone Contact: Rob Adams 9310 6220 (CMN Secretary)
36TH Ecumenical Summer School
Queen’s College
Melbourne University
January 30, to February 1, 2009
Theme: “the hospitality of God-food for thought”
Contact CCWA for a registration form if you are interested.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SEMINAR
This one day seminar will be an exposure of restorative practices that can be applied from the point of arrest, the court process, the prison and after release from custody.
The seminar presenters will discuss policing, sentencing and healing circles and the uniqueness and effectiveness of restorative prisons. The impact of Restorative Justice on victims of crime will be presented by people who have experienced victimization.
WHEN: Wednesday, 10 December
TIME: 9.00AM Register for 9.30AM Start. Closes at 4.00PM
COST: $20 (includes light snack)
For further information or to register, please contact Dr Peter Stuart at: P.Stuart@murdoch.edu.au, Research Manager, Centre for Social & Community Research – Murdoch University: Phone: (08) 9360 2385
The seminar will be followed by a Book launch of the Shadows and Sounds – A Landscape of Life by Loreen Samson, celebrated Ngarluma artist and social commentator, and Brian Steels, social researcher, social justice activist and convict criminologist. The project has seen a Ngarluma woman and a non-Indigenous man working together to create what is best described as a unique collaboration of artists using a blend of contemporary and tradition design within a social justice commentary.
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM IN 2008
At least one in three women around the world has been physically abused. During 16 Days of Activism 2008 – 25 November to 10 December – thousands of people and organisations around the world will take a stand in solidarity against gender-based violence. The male led campaign asks men to not commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
JUST MUSIC 2008 — Concert for Social Justice
The Edmund Rice Institute presents the 2008 Concert for Social Justice – celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Hear Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter, Kavish Mazella, Bernard Carnley, The Working Voices and the YABU Band perform!
WHEN: Friday, 12 December
WHERE: Samson Courtyard, Fremantle Arts Centre
TIME: 6.00pm – 10.00pm
COST: Adults $30 – Students/Concession $20 – Children under 6 FREE – Family Pass (2 + 2) $70
For tickets: go to www.heatseeker.com.au
Diary Note: VOICES IN PRAISE — present ‘JOYOUS CHRISTMAS’
Come along and join with us again for Christmas – last year was absolutely fantastic, let’s do it again!
Singing The Magnificat, (attributed to Dietrich Buxtehude) together with a selection of joyous of Christmas music, Vivaldi, Bach – accompanied by a small orchestra – with guest solo soprano. Small orchestra – wonderful joyous evening of music plus a rousing community sing!
WHEN: Saturday, December 20
TIME: 7.00PM
WHERE: Mt Pleasant Uniting Church, Cnr Coomoora & Reynolds Rds
COST: $12.00 – $7.00 concession – Pay at the Door
Please send to your networks.
“The Gift of Christmas” is a celebration of Christmas with Pamela Jansson and the Ashley Arbuckle Quartet on Sunday 14 December at 5.00pm at Penrhos College Chapel, Morrison Street, Como. Tickets $20 adults, $15 concession. Proceeds benefit Christmas Bowl. For tickets or more info phone (08) 9364 1195.
