The Spirit
Monthly news magazine of the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo. October 2020 issue now available... Learn more...
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Resources
- COVIDSafe - Outdoor Service Checklist
- Kids @ Home - 1 November 2020
- KIDS @ Home - 25 October 2020
- Kids@Home Zacchaeus 11 October 2020
- KIDS @ Home - 27 September 2020
- Kids@Home - 20 September 2020
- Kids@Home - 13 September 2020
- Kids@Home - 6 September 2020
- Kids@Home
- Kids@Home - 23 August 2020
- Kids@Home - 16 August 2020
- DHHS - COVIDSafe promotional material
- SafeWork Australia - Signage and posters - COVID-19
- Kids@Home - 7 June 2020
- Kids@Home - 31 May 2020
- COVID SAFE Church Posters
- COVID SAFE - Checklist
- COVID SAFE - Plan for Church Premesis
- COVID SAFE - Cleaning Checklist
- COVID SAFE - Good Hygiene Checklist
- COVID SAFE - Parish Survey
- Kids@Home - 24 May 2020
- Kids@Home - 17 May 2020
- Worship at Home booklet - May & June
- Kids@Home 10 May 2020
- Kids@Home - 3 May 2020
- Kids@Home - 26 April 2020
- Kids@Home - 19 April 2020
- Online worship
- Camp Inspiration - Palm Sunday - 5 April 2020
- Kids@Home - Palm Sunday - 5 April 2020
- The Spirit - Easter at Home
- Pet Agreement
- National Police Check - CrimCheck
- Finance Manager
- Overseas Mission Giving and Donations Implementation Guidelines
- Overseas Mission Giving and Donations Policy - November 2019
- Parish Contact Details
- Parish Password Policy
- Reports to Executive Committee - Template
- The Bishop's Vision 2019 - 2022
- Leasing your Rectory to Others Becoming a Landlord
- Reports to Executive Committee - Property Projects Template
- Parish Annual Safety Inspection Checklist
- Annual Church Property Report Template
- About Children's Ministry
- Approved Driver Application
- Safe Church Resources Summary
- Ride on Lawn Mower - Induction Template
- Parish Investments Guideline
- Remittance Advice
- Clergy Retreat 2018 - online booking
- Ethical Investments Policy
- Setting up an Opportunity Shop
- Cycle of Prayer (Prayer Diary)
- Op Shop Resources - Volunteer Contract of Agreement
- Op Shop Resources - Sample Price Lists
- Op Shop Resources - Annual Safety Inspection Checklist
- Op Shop Resources - Opening and Closing Procedures
- Op Shop Resources - Emergency Response Poster
- Op Shop Resources - Volunteer Role Description template
- Op Shop Resources - Coordinator Role template
- Op Shop Resources - Kooyoora Contact Poster
- Op Shop Resources - Induction Information [example]
- Op Shop Resources - Concerns and Complaints Policy
- Op Shop resources - Evacuation sign
- Op Shop Resources - Sexual Harassment, Discrimination & Bullying Policy
- Op Shop resources - Incident reporting form
- Op Shop resources - MOU
- Management of an Opportunity Shop
- Notifiable Data Breaches - Reporting Form
- Notifiable Data Breaches - Parish Guide
- Reportable Conduct - Information Sheet
- Payroll Processing Dates - 2020
- Privacy Information Statement brochure - template
- ChildWise - resources and online publications
- Child Safe Standards Self-Audit Tool - Template
- Kooyoora - contact poster
- Diocesan Strategic Plan 2017 - 2019
- Payroll - Claim for service relief payment
- Payroll - Service Relief Request
- Payroll - Timesheet
- Vehicle Fleet Policy - Motor Vehicle Accident Report Form
- Vehicle Fleet Policy - Pool Car Trip Register
- Vehicle Fleet Policy - Authorised Driver Agreement
- Vehicle Fleet Policy and Procedure
- Vehicle Fleet Policy Cover Sheet
- Parish Debit Card Facility Procedure
- Children and Youth Ministry - Registration Form [template]
- Incident/Injury Reporting Form
- Housekeeping Risk Assessment Checklist
- Children's Sign in - Sign out Sheet
- Approval for Ministry [template]
- VicGov - Commission for Children and Young People
- Payroll personal details
- Payroll deductions (before tax)
- Payroll deductions (after tax)
- Payroll - things you need to know
- Leave form
- Clergy - designated day off
- Banking details
- Online Payroll - ADP
- Insurance Claim Form (Property)
- Trust Withdrawal Application Form
- Eddington Cottage
- Ordained Ministry in the Diocese of Bendigo
- Bendigo Eucharist - service booklet
- Claude Jennings Trust - application form
- Broughton Publishing
- E-pray
- Liturgical resources - Anglican Church of Australia
- Worship resources - Church of England
- Mission Action Plans - Templates
- Mission Action Plans - Introduction
- Bencourt Care - Grant Application Form
- Privacy Information Statement - Parish template
- Electronic Communication Guidelines
- Communication Policy
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- Safe Church Policy
- Child Safe Policy
- Parish Archives
- Admission to Holy Communion of baptised children
- Marriage of Divorced Persons - application form
- Marriage Outside a Church Building - application
- Working with Children Check - updating from volunteer to employee
- Working with Children Check - adding organisation instructions - clergy and employees
- Working with Children Check - adding organisation instructions - volunteer
- Working with Children Check - clergy and employee instructions
- Working with Children Check - volunteer instructions
- Faithfulness in Service - a summary
- Being a Parish Councillor
- Parish Councillors Agreement
- Clergy Manual 2016 (updated January 2018)
- Churchwardens agreement
- Parish Electoral Roll declaration
- Parish Administration Act 2010 (updated 2016)
- Parish Administration Handbook (2017)
- Being a Churchwarden
- Sample Parish Council Covenant
- Being Together
- Faithfulness in Service
- Joys and Responsibilities - Code of Practice for Congregations
- Personal Hire Agreement
- Closure of church property - pastoral flowchart
- Closure of church property - flowchart
- Faculty Application Form
Parishes
- Tongala-Stanhope
- Swan Hill
- Strathfieldsaye Community Church
- Northern Mallee
- Maryborough with Avoca
- Common Ground Maiden Gully
- Rochester-Lockington
- Kyneton
- Kyabram
- Inglewood
- Castlemaine
- Golden Square
- Daylesford
- Pyramid Hill-Boort
- Kangaroo Flat
- Central Mallee Co-operative Parish
- Woodend-Trentham
- St Arnaud
- Echuca
- Christ's True Light Church, Bendigo East
- Charlton-Donald
- Tatura
- Sunraysia South
- South East Bendigo
- Mooroopna
- Maldon
- Kerang
- Heathcote
- Eaglehawk
- Cohuna
- Bendigo North
- Elmore
- Bendigo Cathedral, Church of St Paul
News Stories
- Jeremy and Claire Morgan to lead new Mallee ministry
- Ordained for God’s service
- Restore Women’s Gathering nourishes relationships with God
- New ministry for Central Mallee district
- Jumping on theological roundabouts with Dr Paula Gooder
- New ministry for Gannawarra Cluster
- Bishop’s dream for diocese unveiled in charge to Synod
- Karen Community welcomes new chaplain
- Mooroopna welcomes Simon Robinson as new rector
- Simba Musvamhiri ordained
- Judi Bird priested
- Bishop delivers first charge to Synod
- New Dean and Vicar General appointed
- Bishop Matt Brain installed
- Next Bishop of Bendigo elected
- Bishop Andrew Curnow AM and Jan farewelled
- Bishop honoured at civic reception
- Bendigo providing new Australis Certificate of Ministry
- Kooyoora commences operations
- Ordinands commence new ministries
- Bishop Andrew Curnow delivers final address to Synod
- Bishop announces resignation
- Barefoot Investor encourages clergy to tread their own path
- Harvey Town Cluster inaugurated
Events
- Ordination
- Ordination
- Induction
- Ordination
- Bible in the Bush
- Understanding the Refugee Journey
- Diocesan Youth Camp
- Parish Leaders Workshop - Woodend
- Parish Leaders Workshop - Swan Hill
- Parish Leaders Workshop - Kangaroo Flat
- Synod 2019
- Clergy Retreat 2019
- Rural Ministry Conference
- Clergy Conference 2019
- Blessing of Oils
- Ordination of Karen Reid and Simba Musvamhiri
- Induction of Simon Robinson
- Induction of the Rev'd Anthony Stones
- Ordination of Simba Musvamhiri
- Induction of The Rev'd Peter Blundell
- Ordination of Judi Bird
- Clergy Retreat
- Synod
- Clergy Conference
- Blessing of Oils service
- Installation
- Induction - Parish of Kangaroo Flat
- Ordination
- Parish Leaders Workshop
- Safe Church Workshop - Bendigo
- Safe Church Workshop - Mildura
- Safe Church Workshop - Bendigo
- Induction - Maryborough
- Induction - Mooroopna
- Ordination
- Bishopric Electoral Board Open Consultation
- Laying up of Bishop's Pastoral Staff
- Ordination
- Clergy Retreat
- Clergy Conference
- Synod
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