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07.23.08Ethical principles in Youth Work/MinistryThe British National Youth Agency (NYA) has a very interesting document called 'Ethical Conduct in Youth Work' that calls itself 'a statement of values and principles from The National Youth Agency.' The principles of ethical conduct for youth work and what youth workers should be commitment to are: 1. Treat young people with respect, valuing each individual and avoiding negative discrimination. 2. Respect and promote young people’s rights to make their own decisions and choices, unless the welfare or legitimate interests of themselves or others are seriously threatened. 3. Promote and ensure the welfare and safety of young people, while permitting ...
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07.07.08Faithworks: Resourcing Christian community workFaithworks is a movement of thousands of individuals, churches and organisations motivated by their Christian faith to serve the needs of their local communities and positively influence society as a whole. Faithworks exists to resource, inspire and speak up for these vital initiatives. I love what Faithworks is about, resource Christians be do professional, high quality community action. This magazine is great & every time I get it I feel very inspired with my work and get some hope for the Churches work with the community. One tool that I think would be very helpful for any church or Christian ...
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06.29.08democracyDemocracy cannot exist when [people] prefer ideas and opinions that are fabricated for them. The actions and statements of the citizen must not be mere automatic 'reactions' - mere mechanical salutes, gesticulations signifying passive conformity with the dictates of those in power. - Thomas Merton
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03.25.08Shane Claiborne & Chris Haw new book: Jesus for President- Politics for Ordinary RadicalsI got back from a weekend away in St. Ives (possibly my favourite place in the UK) and found a box with Amazon printed on it... O how I love getting books in the post. It was Shane Claiborne & Chris Haw's new book; Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals. At the moment I have only just flicked through it, but it looks really interesting. The 'feel' and artwork (which is on every page) is very cool, almost more like a scrapbook of thoughts and ideas with accompanying images than a systematic book. More importantly the book ...
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02.05.08Vote for Jesus: voter’s Guide (2008)Although I am not an American, I still take an interest in whats going on over the pond becouse whoever gets elected for the new U.S. President will affect my life along with most the world, just look at how George W. Bush has afected the lives of non-Americans. So anyway, I thought that this voter’s Guide (2008) by Mark Van Steenwyk, the pastor of Missio Dei in Minneapolis, U.S. was very cool and thought provoking, I may try to do something like it at the UK elections in 2009!
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01.31.08Should the church support Anonymous’ action against Scientology?[youtube:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JCbKv9yiLiQ] [youtube:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YrkchXCzY70] "Be very wary of the 10th of February. Anonymous invites you to join us in an act of solidarity...Join us in protest outside of Scientology centers world wide." If we think that cults like scientology are destructive then should the church support anything that could bring their downfall like the attacks of Anonymous. Yet are we then going against freedom, freedom to express faith and belief however crazy others may see it? If the church were to support actions like that of Anonymous or any other action against another faith/belief system then can the church complain when it itself is ...
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12.30.07Introduction to: Community Development and Community WorkThere is a good introduction to Community Development and Community Work.Heres a snippet… “Community development is best used to refer to a process, or a way of doing something, which entails the mobilisation, participation and involvement of local people on common issues important to them.” “Community work, on the other hand, is often used as a general term and refers to initiatives or activities that are delivered at a local level that may not actively involve members of the community as participants but merely as users of services. “ Also try: Infed on ...
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12.28.07Free Community Survey TemplateI have just uploaded here the community survey that I did for my community profile that I had to do as part of my JNC. A community Survey is of course a great way to find out more about your community, especially if are new to the area. Everyone has an idea about their communitys needs, but by surveying a large cross section of the community you can get a larger picture of issues and know were best as a church or service to focus your energy to better meet needs.
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12.20.07John Sentamu Anglican of Archbishop York cuts up dog collarI was reading this article in the Guardian Newspaper today. The Archbishop of York , John Sentamu, I have always admired since hearing about his peace vigil back in August 2006, I wanted to go and join him in his vigil but never did :( Anyway, his collar cutting was as protect against the Zimbabwe president Mugabe. The Archbishop said that Mugabe "destroyed the identities" of his people through oppression and economic mismanagement. "As an Anglican this is what I wear to identify myself, that I'm a clergyman." "Do you know what Mugabe has done? ...
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12.20.07What Would Jesus Buy? The Movie[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGi21YQFjMM] What Would Jesus Buy? What a great question to ask ourselves and help young people to ask as well. I think it raises so many questions about power, trade, and ultimately...us, the consumes.Its interesting that the makers have chosen to use the gimmick of WWJD and a church minister. Why the religious imagery to get across a social message, is it just the Christmas thing or is it that really we, the church, should be asking these questions and we are not? Just a thought.I like the look of this film, will have to 'buy' it!
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