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The Anglican Care Charitable Trust
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Mission Statement |
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The Diocese of Nelson Anglican Care Charitable Trust is committed to the Christian
values of love, service and justice:
- by enabling parishioners and parishes to respond to the needs of their local communities
- by responsible stewardship and effective utilisation of resources
- by celebrating the unique presence of God in each person
- by resourcing and supporting community and parish social services
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Funding application forms |
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ACCT Grant Application
Baigent Trust Application
Tindall Trust Application |
Current Parish Projects |
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Pastoral Care Ministries, some of which are ministry to: |
- young men
- men
- couples
- youth
- children
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- families
- families and individuals in crisis
- those experiencing bereavement
- elderly, through visiting, home communion and prayer
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Christian counselling services for a variety of needs:
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- drug and alcohol issues
- bereavement
- relationships
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Drop in centres - several parishes operate these so that people
can come in for a cuppa and a chat |
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Opportunity shops - several parishes have successfully operated
these shops, which fill a definite need in the community.
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Emergency Relief
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Most parishes have a fund available to assist with emergency needs such as winter
heating, medical expenses and firewood. All Saints' parish in Nelson city, in conjunction
with the Society of St Vincent de Paul, provides emergency accommodation for a number
of people (Nelson Night Shelter). It also hosts the Loaves and Fishes ministry,
a lunch service for those in difficulty.
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In other parishes there are:
- food banks
- budget advice
- meals delivered
- night shelters
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- furniture bank
- short term loans
- food parcels
- short term help
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Youth ministry - youth and community workers are employed in several
parishes |
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Children's ministry is seen in:
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- St Andrew's Family Trust (supporting families and children at risk)
- Kids 'n Coffee groups
- child care
- creches
- play groups
- after school clubs
- holiday programmes
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Family mentoring - One parish is involved in providing family mentoring
in partnership with the Open Home Foundation. |
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Parish Nurse - This area has been generating considerable interest.
Some parishes already provide a parish nurse who acts as an advocate and health
promoter. |
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"Person to Person" caring - All parishes offer pastoral care, offering
wide ranging services both spiritual and practical, eg prayer, meals, transport,
etc. |
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Parishioners at work - Anglicans have a long history of involvement
with the wider community. They work not only from a parish base, but also as individuals,
volunteering with social and community groups, providing financial assistance and
practical caring. Being a "good neighbour" is as important as running parish programmes. |
Diocesan Homes and Chaplaincy |
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Residential Care of the Aged - Although not directly linked to
the Anglican Care Charitable Trust, the Nelson Diocese is associated with the care
of the aged through Whareama Home and Hospital, Brook Green Retirement Village,
Dixon House Residential Home (Greymouth) and pensioner flats in several parishes. |
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Chaplaincy is provided at Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, Woodburn
Air Force Base, and in various workplaces and schools by chaplains and parish clergy. |
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Grants - The Anglican Care Charitable Trust is involved in allocating money to Anglican
parishes in the Nelson Diocese for social and community work.
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"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved
you" (John 13:34) |