Ministry with the Ageing Newsletter May 2021 No images? Click here Welcome to the May edition LOVE COMES TO LIFE when we see the image of God in every person - no matter how much age has wearied their body and mind - and honour them with patient care, dignity and respect The Forum UpdateRead Mary's update report on the Forum which includes speaker announcements. Don’t forget to apply for a scholarship if you are a chaplain, pastor or pastoral carer and wish to attend the Aged Care and Community Services Forum!Ministry with our ageing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesEmbracing Culture, Kin and Country! Traditionally in Aboriginal culture, age has a significant role to play in community and in the kinship system. Being aged demands high-level respect and honour from community. In particular, when a certain stage in life (not necessarily a specific age)was reached individuals were recognised as an Elder (capital E) of their community. Read the whole article from Marilyn Wall, RAP Project Officer, LCA. Christian Care Sunday Watch this space! Ministry with the Ageing is excited to announce the Christian Care Sunday project. Anna Kroehn is our project officer, supported by a steering group comprising Colleen Fitzpatrick, Helen Lockwood, Pastor Peter Miller, Dr Tania Nelson and Sue Westhorp. Read all about this exciting new project in Anna’s report. 2021 has been declared by the World Health Organisation, "International Year of Health and Care Workers". In our Lutheran aged care facilities, we are blessed with staff who fill these roles, and graciously serve our residents and their families. May 12 is International Nurses Day - a day set aside in memory of Florence Nightingale, as this is her birth date. As this day approaches, we have an opportunity to plan to acknowledge and bless those nurses and carers in our midst. What can you do today, this week or even this year, to celebrate and honour the fantastic nurses and care staff who work in our communities? To find out, read Anna's full article below. The Parents in Pain Bible studies have been designed to help parents cope with the heartache of having loved ones turn from their Christian faith. https://www.growministries.org.au/grow-resources/parents-in-pain/ Prayer for our Aged Care System - a special prayer just for you all, we hope it provides you comfort. Source - Prayer for our Aged Care System - Uniting Church Australia Foundations of Faith Community NursingThe Australian Faith Community Nurses Association (AFCNA) is excited to inform Lutheran members about the launch of the online internationally recognised ‘Foundations of Faith Community Nursing’ course. Introduction to Pastoral Care/Parish NursingParish Nursing has been supported by the Lutheran Nurses Association of Australia for some time. A parish nurse is a qualified nurse who also has theological training and serves in a holistic ministry in a congregation (or other entity). The LCA has a distance education program, to find out more click on course details. Chaplaincy Skills - Melbourne School of Theology -Rev Dr David GrulkeChaplaincy Skills develops foundational skills essential for chaplaincy across multiple industry sectors and fields of practice. Rev Dr David Grulke has over 30 years of ministry experience. He has served as a hospital chaplain, a school chaplain, and a military chaplain, along with successfully growing and developing congregations as a parish Pastor. Don’t forget to apply for a scholarship if you are a chaplain, pastor or pastoral carer and wish to attend the Aged Care and Community Services Forum!Scholarships in Ministry with the AgeingEstablished in 2012, the scholarship scheme is for anyone ministering to and with the ageing. The Committee for Ministry with the Ageing invites you to apply. Have a read of the Scholarships FAQs for more details. Please subscribe If you have received this Ministry with the Ageing eNews because someone forwarded it to you, subscribe now to receive regular doses of news and information. It's free, and you can unsubscribe at any time. 197 Archer Street 197 Archer Street To subscribe to other eNews lists, click here. |