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Celebration Event cancelled

Dear Friends,

ÌýIt is with a heavy heart that I share the news that we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Celebrations planned for this coming Saturday.

ÌýWe know this will come as a disappointment, especially for those who have poured so much love, time, and effort into preparing for what promised to be a rich and meaningful gathering. Please know how deeply grateful we are for your generosity and commitment. We are making arrangements to refund your registration.

ÌýThough this particular celebration will not take place, the vision and passion behind it remain alive, and I trust that God will continue to bless the good work you are doing in your ministry and service.

ÌýPlease accept our sincere thanks for your support and commitment.

ÌýPS: You might be interested to know that we have one last activity for the Year of CaRE; that is an online Gratitude Wall.

This will go live next week and I encourage you and your colleagues / students to take advantage of the opportunity to show your appreciation / gratitude to a current or former chaplain or religious educator.

ÌýWith gratitude, Blessings & Joy

Chris Callus

WA & National President

Australian Association for Religious Education

Celebrating 50 Years of Service – 1974 to 2024

2025 – Year Of CaRE

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýpresident@aare.org.au

Christian Mediation Learning Opportunity

– coming up soon for WA contacts

Flyer Attached Here

Where: St Catherine’s House of Hospitality, 113 Tyler St Tuart Hill

When: Tuesday 5 August 2025

Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm

Christmas Story Time 2025!

“We have 6 groups at 4 libraries”

What is Christmas Story Time?
Christmas Story Time is a free, family-friendly event held in local libraries. It’s a chance to:

• Share the true message of Christmas through Christian storybooks read aloud.
• Create joy with fun children’s activities such as crafts, colouring, and a special gift bag to take home.
• Connect our community with local Christians and ministries in a warm, welcoming environment.

Why are we doing this?
Because Jesus is the reason for the season! We want to bless families in our community, celebrate the heart of Christmas, and open doors for future outreach opportunities.

How can YOU be involved?
We’re looking for volunteers who are willing to:

• Be willing to be trained and equipped to run a Christmas Story in their local library
• Work as part of a team
• Attend a volunteer training/ information session (Photo of training group below)

ÌýInterested? Email JennyÌýÌýÌý jennifer2@westnet.com.auÌý ÌýÌý

Report and plans since 2024 events: Below:

Endoresement:

Dear ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Friends and Colleagues,

I am excited to share with you Results & PLANS:

30 August 2025.ÌýÌý2pm- 4pm (Perth Location TBA) (National locations later)

Plans for 2025 to run theÌýChristian Christmas Story TimeÌýevent again this year start with a Face-to-Face team planning meeting. In September there will be training for individuals or churches around Australia who are interested in hosting events in their local area.

Attached example below – the 2024 invitation to participate in the first activity leading up to 2025 – The Year of the Chaplain and Religious Educator; reading the Christmas story to children in your local community library. There is a Tab/Page with more details in the Top Menu.

Please share this with your chaplains and religious educators.

Blessings & Joy

Chris Callus

WA & National President

Australian Association for Religious Education

Celebrating 50 Years of Service – 1974 to 2024ÌýÌýÌýÌý

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýpresident@aare.org.au

Christmas Story reading to children > PD