Children’s Ministry Resources
Many smaller congregations seek to welcome and support children, but don’t have them every week, and/or they may visit at unexpected times. Here are a few ideas to help your church be ready for children, without high costs or creating unnecessary work.
Read More Advent 2025
This year the MDC is offering two Advent suggestions. A series of reflections based on Advent Hymns and a personal Advent Retreat written by Rev James Wood from Warracknabeal.
Read More Presidential Address 2025
Bishop Garry's last Presidential address to the Synod focused on Epistemological Hubris. You can download it below.
Read More Lord Teach us to Pray
A short guide to assist you as you learn to pray. This document is designed to be provided at the entrances to churches or at information tables at parish events.
Read More Stretch Sunday
Join with us as we commemorate the 'Father of the Diocese of Ballarat' Theodore Carlos Benoni Stretch (11 August)
Read More WE BELIEVE – 1700 years of the Nicene Creed
This year is the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. We encourage you to mark this year by devoting some time to focussing on the creed, both personally and as a congregation.
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Professional Standards
1800 377 842 [1800 DPS VIC].
A Director of Professional Standards has been appointed to respond to all complaints of abuse by clergy and Church workers.
Episcopal Standards
1800 997 747.
Episcopal Standards complaints may be made against the Bishop of a Diocese. This is different to a Professional Standards complaint.