‘As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.’
- Luke 6:47-48
Anglicare Sunday 2024
‘A Place to Call Home’
Each October we recognise Anglicare Sunday in conjunction with Anti-Poverty Week, as a way of expressing gratitude to the parishes and parishioners we partner with for the time, talent, and donations they generously give. It is a day to recognise how our shared efforts create positive changes for those experiencing distress in our communities—and an opportunity to engage with new partners in new ways.
In 2024, Anglicare Sunday will occur on the 20th of October, though parishes can choose to participate on any date that suits their congregation. This year’s theme, A Place to Call Home, focuses on the current difficulties facing families, individuals, and domestic violence victims in securing safe, affordable housing during an ongoing housing and cost-of-living crisis.
In considering this theme, we are reminded of Luke 6:47-48 and the tale of the Wise and Foolish Builders. Understanding that transactional giving alone is often not enough to change lives, our volunteers and staff seek to provide foundational support to those we serve. This comes in the form caring, conversation and real connection—which serve as the bedrock for true transformation.
It is thanks to our partnerships with parishes and their dedicated members that we are able to encourage this type of transformational change for so many in the community.
If your parish is not yet involved with Anglicare, Anglicare Sunday is an opportunity to learn about joining us in our shared mission to alleviate intergenerational poverty. A variety of resources will be available including posters, flyers, speaking notes, a prayer diary, video messages and the possibility of arranging in-person speakers.
Please add the date to your calendar now and register here if you are interested in participating, in learning more, or in organising a speaker.
Be assured, God sees the great work being done. God sees the generosity and time spent caring for others, and Anglicare sees it too. Anglicare Sunday is not a fundraising event, it is a dedicated time to celebrate the work we do together to alleviate poverty and create stronger communities.
Resources
In addition to the resources listed below, a liturgy, speaking notes, powerpoint slides and a video will be available closer to October. Please note the Sermon notes and Sermon video will only be available to churches who've registered.
Please contact the Anglicare team via email at supporters@anglicare.com.au to request a copy of the Sermon notes & video.
Our team will provide you with all the resources you need including talking points, video, seat drops, posters and more. Depending on the size and location of your church, we may also be able to send an Anglicare representative to speak at your church’s Anglicare Sunday event. Contact us to find out more.
Thank you for partnering with us to help people find out about the work of Anglicare and supporting those in need in your local community.
The official date for Anglicare Sunday 2024 is 20 October, to coincide with national Anti Poverty Week, but you can hold Anglicare Sunday at your church on any date.
There are more than 110 churches across the three Anglican dioceses in which we work – Canberra and Goulburn, Bathurst and Riverina.
We would love to see every church in our region host Anglicare Sunday but we don’t have enough Anglicare representatives to speak at all of them.
However, we are very excited to have a number of church volunteers who have become Anglicare Ambassadors. As an Anglicare Ambassador, you become the Anglicare spokesperson within your church to help encourage your church’s congregation to support our goal in stopping the cycle of generational poverty in our local communities. We provide Anglicare Ambassadors with everything they need to host an Anglicare Sunday including talking points, videos, flyers for seat drops and information about how to get involved. There is also opportunity for you to get involved throughout the year!
As Anglicare’s mission states, we are called by Jesus’ example to respond to human need by offering loving service and seeking to address the injustices in our society. No matter how big or small you church is, you can partner with us on this mission to change our local communities in Jesus’ name.
