(Victorian branch)
presents
The Rite Stuff: Rituals for Hope and Healing,
Remembrance and Recovery
Monday, 16 March 2015, from 3 pm sharp until 6 pm. Doors open at 2.30 pm
Centre for Theology and Ministry, 29 College Crescent, Parkville
Ritual – what do YOU do when a ritual is needed for a group or a family or an individual?
Sometimes it’s loss, sometimes it’s celebration, sometimes … the list is endless. And sometimes
we all feel lost for words and ideas. That’s the topic of the first professional development event for
2015 organised by Spiritual Care Australia (Vic branch).
The keynote speakers will be two interfaith ministers – Helen Summers and Jennifer Greenham
who have a special interest in the sharing of wisdom resources across traditions. Both are
ordained interfaith ministers and Helen is founder of Melbourne’s Interfaith Centre. Helen is widely
recognised for her expertise in arts and culture across faith traditions. Jennifer is engaged in
interfaith chaplaincy at Swinburne University and in emergency ministry through the Victorian
Council of Churches.
Three practitioners with experience in offering inclusive liturgies in specific situations will give
examples of different approaches:
 Andy Calder organises a statewide service for people who have experienced road trauma.
He works for the Uniting Church in disability inclusion and is a CPE supervisor.
 Denise Same offers ritual for people bereaved through the death of children in her work
with SIDS and Kids. A social worker and therapist, she has also worked for Jewish Care.
 Cheryl Lawrie facilitates ritual and sacred spaces in the prison system. She works for the
Uniting Church, exploring the intersections of faith, culture and context.
There will be time for YOU, too, with Q&A and networking over afternoon tea and drinks and
nibbles at the end.
All interested people are welcome but be sure to register soon! Space is limited.
This event is free to 2014/15 SCA members. General admission is $50. Cost is $25 for volunteers,
students, and those attending from an SCA Organisational member.
Please use the link below to register through Eventbrite, then bring your ticket to the event.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sca-professional-development-tickets-15658524067
Problems? Contact Craig Campbell ([email protected]), SCA (Vic) Membership Secretary.
Please note: there is some metered street parking near the venue, or use the number 19 tram along Royal
Parade. CTM is about a 10 minute walk from the Gatehouse St tram stop.