In every community, including our churches, there will be people who are experiencing violence and others who choose to use it. But most of all, there are those of us who witness each other’s lives. We are bystanders to each other’s lives and to the life of our church community as a whole. We see, we hear, we notice. And when something doesn’t seem right, we have the opportunity to choose a response that brings care and safety.
Being a community that cares is about each of us being alert to signs that something may be wrong and, when it’s safe to do so, taking action that supports, protects, or prevents harm.
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The course draws on the best available evidence about what helps individuals in our communities respond safely and prevent violence before it occurs. It offers a faith-based framework for noticing what is not right, and any social drivers that can lead to violence, choosing to act, and caring well for those affected.
Delivered through six short, interactive video modules, the course combines teaching, reflection, and real-life scenarios drawn from church contexts. It can be completed individually online, facilitated in person to groups and undertaken by small groups/bible study groups, giving dioceses and parishes flexibility in how they engage with the program.
29 April Webinar
Trauma Informed Preaching: Words that Bring Life
Preaching on topics such as power, relationships, divorce, and forgiveness requires wisdom and care. This panel will explore how preaching can support safety and healing in the context of domestic and family violence. Panelists will discuss practical guidance for messaging, including what to avoid and what to include when preaching on this topic. They will also highlight key principles relevant to any preaching in trauma-affected congregations. Grounded in trauma-informed practice, this session will equip preachers to communicate in ways that prioritise safety, avoid re-traumatisation, and proclaim the gospel as genuinely good news for all.
Presenters for this webinar are Anglican Clergy : Rev'd Alex Zunica, Rev'd Ali McGrice and Rev'd Tracy Lauersen and Clinical Psychologist Katherine Thompson.
Webinar Details:
Trauma Informed Preaching: Words that Bring Life
Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 12.30-2.00pm (Canberra, Sydney, melbourne time). Please check your local time for this event.
Venue: Online via ZOOM (link will be sent 48 hours prior to the event)
Cost: Free (Any donations to support our work are appreciated)
Contact Us: For more information, please contact us at fcc@anglican.org.au
Contact Us: For more information, please contact us at fcc@anglican.org.au