Anglicare Sunday was hosted on 15 October to mark the beginning of Anti-Poverty Week –
the perfect time to find out about what is being done to help vulnerable individuals and families…
and discover how your church can partner with Anglicare to make a difference.
Thank you to all churches who hosted Anglicare Sunday! We have been so pleased with the response and we look forward to working with you for Anglicare Sunday 2018
What is Anglicare Sunday?
Anglicare Sunday is a chance for you and your church to partner with Anglicare in our mission to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty for children, young people and families.
In 2017, Anglicare Sunday was held on October 15, with more than 40 churches across our region participating.
Anglican parishes and other churches to hosted Anglicare Sunday to encourage their congregation to be involved with helping people in your local community. It involved speaking about the work of Anglicare, showing videos of our client’s personal stories and sharing the ways people can support the work of Anglicare.
Resources
See our resources below for everything you need to host Anglicare Sunday at your church!
These resources were provided for Anglicare Sunday hosted on October 15, 2017. If your church is hosting Anglicare Sunday on another day of the year, please contact us if you require any revised materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get involved?
If you would like to host an Anglicare Sunday event at your church in 2018 and you are not currently on our mailing list, CLICK HERE to subscribe to our Church eNewsletter and be the first to know when registrations open for Anglicare Sunday 2018!
Our team will provide you with all the resources you need including talking points, video, seat drops, posters and more. Depending on the size and location of your church, we may also be able to send an Anglicare representative to speak at your church’s Anglicare Sunday event. Contact us to find out more.
Thank you for partnering with us to help people find out about the work of Anglicare and supporting those in need in your local community.
When is Anglicare Sunday?
The official date for Anglicare Sunday 2017 was October 15, but you can hold Anglicare Sunday at your church on any date.
Can someone from Anglicare speak at my church?
There are more than 110 churches across the three Anglican dioceses in which we work – Canberra and Goulburn, Bathurst and Riverina.
We would love to see each church host Anglicare Sunday but we don’t have enough Anglicare representatives to speak at all of them.
However, we are very excited to have a number of church volunteers who have become Anglicare Ambassadors. As an Anglicare Ambassador, you become the Anglicare spokesperson within your church to help encourage your church’s congregation to support our goal in stopping the cycle of generational poverty in our local communities. We provide Anglicare Ambassadors with everything they need to host an Anglicare Sunday including talking points, videos, flyers for seat drops and information about how to get involved. There is also opportunity for you to get involved throughout the year!
What resources are supplied to churches hosting Anglicare Sunday?
As a Anglicare Sunday host you will receive our Church Kit that contains:
- Speaker notes/ talking points
- Anglicare Sunday presentation slides (if screen/ projector is used at your church)
- Anglicare brochures – about anglicare, volunteering, church engagement, NILS etc.
- Seat drop flyers
- USB with materials
- Prayer diaries
- T-shirts for volunteers
- Social media graphics
- Videos
My church is very small, can we still host Anglicare Sunday?
Absolutely!
As Anglicare’s mission states, we are called by Jesus’ example to respond to human need by offering loving service and seeking to address the injustices in our society. No matter how big or small you church is, you can partner with us on this mission to change our local communities in Jesus’ name.
Where can I get more information?
To find out more, contact Revd Dr Ian Coutts, General Manager Mission & Community Engagement
(02) 6245 7100
