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PORT PHILLIP EAST MONTHLY CHILDREN & FAMILIES MINISTRY UPDATE – SEPTEMBER

1. Children & Families Ministry Symposium    Sep 3   10am – 4pm      CTM, Parkville

This event is for anyone interested in the practical application of recent local research being undertaken in the area of ministry with children and families. Click here for more information and registration. Topics to be explored include…

· Children as Agents of Pastoral Care

· The Child in 1 Corinthians 13: a more excellent way

· Godly Play, the state of play: UK, USA and Australia

· Exploring children’s spiritual expression of ‘wonder’ in the natural world

· Pastoral Care of Childhood: Assessing models of pastoral care in the light of a developing theology of childhood

2. Thanking Significant Sources

Many different people source resources that end up in this update. In particular, I would like to acknowledge Mary Hawes (National Children’s Adviser, Education Division, Archbishops’ Council) from the UK, Melissa Cellier & Mary-Jo Zwar (Resource Centre for Children and Families Ministry) from South Australia and Beth Barnett (Baptist Union of Victoria) for their generosity, creativity and willingness to share resources that they come across.

Headaches & Heartaches from Beth

Leading Systems, not People from Beth

Development through the life-span from Mary

Involving Children in Decision-Making from Mary

Evaluating Sunday Schools from RCCFM

2010 International Year of Biodiversity Resources from RCCFM

3. 40 Developmental Assets & 33 Perspectives on Influencing Children’s Faith

Many people at the recent Overflow Training came across the “40 Developmental Assets” for the first time. The Developmental Assets are 40 common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults developed by the Search Institute in the US. Following the original research, the lists are now available for specific age groups. The material relating to Spiritual Development will be of interest to many – as will the link to The Center For Spiritual Development.

Nb. If you didn’t check out What Matters Now in Children’s Ministry? from the Cory Centre

last month, let me encourage you to do so. You might even like to try the same process amongst those you lead with.

4. Some Recent Books

· Listening to children on the spiritual journey

Catherine Stonehouse (Joining Children on the Spiritual Journey and Scottie May (Children Matter) highlight the spiritual responsiveness and potential of children and suggest how parents, teachers, and ministry leaders can more effectively relate to and work with children to nurture their faith.

· Children’s Spirituality: what it is and why it matters

From Rebecca Nye (The Spirit of the Child), Children’s Spirituality is described as “A powerful re-affirmation and exploration of the importance of childhood spirituality for the ministry and mission of the church, which will be welcomed by all working in this field”. What more could I say?

· Teaching Godly Play (Revised edition)

Jerome Berryman has now completely revised and expanded Teaching Godly Play to provide an essential handbook for people who have perhaps only experienced taster or introductory sessions of Godly Play.  Teaching Godly Play gives practical, adaptable advice that can assist children and leaders grow spiritually through Godly Play.

Nb. Those particularly interested in Godly Play may like to note the national Godly Play Conference planned for July 13-15 2011 in Sydney.

5. Planning Training For 2011

Believe it or not, consideration is already being given by the Training Partnership (comprising Access Ministries, OAC, SU and denominational representatives) of the Children’s Ministry Network to training dates for 2011.

One potential date for Port Phillip East is Saturday June 18 in Frankston. It would be great to hear your comments as to what you would like to see covered and the suitability (or otherwise) of this date. Please e-mail your suggestions/comments to chris.barnett@ctm.uca.edu.au

The major Saturday state-wide Children & Families training events are expected to take place

Feb 26              Ministry to Children Conference

May 28             Overflow or Stories of Childhood Conference TBC

July 30              Stories of Childhood or Overflow Conference TBC

August 13         Creative Children’s Ministry Seminar                               

Oct 8                Torque Training Day      

The major national events Children & Families training events are expected to take place

May 17-20                     Leaders to Go                                        Qld

July 13-15                     Godly Play                                             NSW

Aug/Sep                        Messy Church                                        Vic/NSW/SA

Sep 2,3                         Symposium                                           Vic

PORT PHILLIP EAST MONTHLY CHILDREN & FAMILIES MINISTRY UPDATE – AUGUST

1. Justice Spot – Ride to Worship Week and A New Blog

Ride to Worship Week (Oct 9 – 15) is an initiative of the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change. It is one way that we can address our contribution to climate change – showing our care for God’s creation, and our concern for the poor who are most affected by climate change.  Please feel free to contact Cath.James@victas.uca.org.au for more info.

Justice. Compassion. A Global Backyard. Kids. Us. Hope. Journey. Learn. Change. Ordinary. Small. Somethingsmallsomethingbig is a new blog that explores from a family perspective the question “How can we be part of the change we want to see in the world?” Put together by Kate Conway, the blog also contains other interesting links to explore.

2. Worship Resources

Party On Together continues to generate a lot of interest. Individual chapters and resources are regularly being added for free download and use. Check out Luke 12:13-21: Jelly Beans, Lima Beans & Boxes for a Children’s Talk idea, Multi-age Worship 3: Time & Energy to stretch your thinking and Luke 15: 11 – 30:The Welcome Home BBQ as a multi-age service idea. To purchase the entire resource, e-mail sarahc@suvic.org.au

Based on Light for the Lectionary resources, All-Age Lectionary Services Year A contains 60 multi-age service outlines – and a range of resources – that can be further supplemented by free material available for download from www.scriptureunion.org.uk/lightdownloads (once you have registered for free). Contact sarahc@suvic.org.au for more info.

Mucky Paws is a regularly updated lectionary-based collection of contemporary liturgies and creative moments from Abbotsford, Scotland. According to the website, “Sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t but we believe (most of us) that it is worth being creative”. It is also possible to receive these free resources direct to your computer via a monthly e-mail.

4. Some Interesting Reading

· The Boring Bits for Kids an article by Beth Barnett exploring “Church”, “Kids” and “Boring”

· Family Friendly services from familyministry.co.uk

· Does e-mail make it harder to pray? from The Huffington Post

· What Matters Now in Children’s Ministry? from the Cory Centre

· Children’s Literature: a resource for ministry from Union Presbyterian Seminary

· Material from the recent visit to Melbourne by Dr. Keith White of the Child Theology Movement

4. Children & Families Ministry Symposium    Sep 3   10am – 4pm      CTM, Parkville

This symposium is for anyone with an interest in current research being undertaken in the area of ministry with children and families. Click here for a registration form.

Topics to be explored include…

· The Child in 1 Corinthians 13: a more excellent way

· Godly Play, the state of play: UK, USA and Australia

· Pastoral Care of Childhood: Assessing models of pastoral care in the light of a developing theology of childhood

If you have either recently completed or are in the process of completing research and would like to present at this Symposium, please e-mail chris.barnett@ctm.uca.edu.au by August 10.

5. Upcoming Training Opportunities

· Melbourne Metro

Jul 31                9am-4pm                       Overflow 2010                                                    CMN, Parkville

Aug 11              7pm–10pm                    More…for Children                                            CCCW, Nunawading

Aug 14              9.15am – 3.30pm           Creative Children’s Ministry Seminar                    OAC, Heathmont

Aug 25-27                                             kidshaper2010                                                   kids r us, Richmond

· Join the Dots

For anyone engaged in at least 8 hours (paid or unpaid) of ministry with Children & Families in a typical week and interested in study relating to ministry, “Join the Dots” is a fantastic new free program co-facilitated by Chris and Beth Barnett (Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania & Baptist Union of Victoria Children and Families ministry co-ordinators respectively). Taking place basically fortnightly on Friday Mornings (commencing August 13) from 9:30am – 12:30pm at the Centre for Theology and Ministry in Parkville (top of Melbourne Uni, opposite the Cemetery), “Join the Dots” is a morning of…

◙   peer support
◙   theological and ministry practice reflection prayer
◙   ‘Big Picture’ input and resources

For more information or registration go to “Join the Dots” or e-mail/call chris.barnett@ctm.uca.edu.au (9340 8806) or beth.barnett@buv.com.au (0425 756 996).

Feedback from those who participated in the first course included

◙ “Great to have a safe place to be valued and affirmed whilst acknowledging weaknesses and past mistakes”
◙ “Good to be made to stretch my thinking theologically”
◙ “Loved the handouts and reading material provided – not what I usually pick up”
◙ “Can’t thank you enough for facilitating Join the Dots and sharing personally and assisting us as leaders. You’ve inspired us, challenged us, encouraged us so much.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Members of Presbytery

For more details on how to register        Go to www.ncyc11.com.au or 07 3377 9759 / 0422 443 868

Or Contact Hannah Dungan at mousey_brown@hotmail.com or mobile 0422 628 028

For details of the PPE group booking tour planned contact Jay Robinson at jay@robinsonfamily.id.au or mobile 0410 465 836

Sending a group to ncyc11? Want all the vital stats? Tour ideas, fundraising, liturgies, program, theme information… please go to the ncyc11.com.au website Download the updated information pack now. (4.7 mb) for your congregational information packs as they are not being sent by snail mail!!!!

Regards  Faye                             Faye Sanderson Presbytery Secretary Presbytery of Port Phillip East  PO Box 696 NOBLE PARK VIC 3174                                             Phone:  9005 7776 Email:   secretary@ucappep.org

REGIONAL YOUTH GATHERINGS

THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

5.00 – 7.00 pm

This is a new initiative within the Presbytery and is aimed at giving youth from around the Presbytery a chance to get together on the third Sunday of the month especially where they may not have many other youth in their own congregation. First Regional Youth Gathering is on Sunday 21st February, 2010 and will be hosted by the Mapu (Youth) of the Cook Islands Congregation, Clayton at 14 Burton Avenue Clayton [Melway 79 B3]. It will feature music, sharing by guest speakers …. youth delegates from Koornang’s India Exposure Trip last month to mission areas in southern India, worship and a time of fellowship over a Cook Island Kai Kai (food). An event not to be missed – and you do not need to be a youth member to join in!!

If you cannot make this one, put a note in your diary for next month.

Contact person is Hannah Dungan, Youth & Family Worker (Pastor), Koornang Uniting Church 0422 628 028 or mousey_brown@hotmail.com

Somers is not just a summer camp,
in fact it is not even a summer camp,
it’s a Presbytery Youth Ministry,
of  amazing inventiveness.
Check it out under Ministry Places.