A unique event on the Australian ministry calendar, this Child, Mission and Education Symposium is a wonderful opportunity for interested ministers, pastors, leaders, chaplains, religious educators and Christian teachers to explore the topic of Child, Mission and Education. Drawing together three significant thinkers, writers and leaders in their respective fields,…

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The Victorian Council of Christian Education (VCCE), supported by the Centre for Theology & Ministry and the Victorian Children’s Ministry Network, is initiating a new strategy for serving churches and mission partners that incorporates mentoring, support and professional development  for those engaged in ministry with children and their families through a…

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Places for ministers, pastors and leaders with responsibility for leadership of Playgroup/Pre-school ministries are now available in the Playgroup-oriented Communities of Practice scheduled to commence this month in Werribee and Frankston. Each geographically focused Community of Practice will include around eight leaders, initially meet fortnightly for six sessions and be facilitated…

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Children are members of our worshipping communities who, like the rest of us, need to feel welcome and involved.  Here’s a few simple ways to welcome children to your church, engage them in worship and create a welcoming space for children. Simple Things Learn children’s names. Talk to children. Find…

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Many communities are beginning to name the importance of children to our churches. Children have a place as worshipping members and churches are seeking to provide worship that engages, involves and welcomes children. Below are a few ideas for how you might go about making a place for children in…

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100 ways to spend quality time with your kids Sometimes it’s hard to find the space to spend quality time with our family. Despite the fact that there’s 24 hours in a day, there’s sometimes not a lot of time left for those we love. This resource from Uniting Young…

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