ABOUT EMBRACING MINISTRIES

VISION

Embracing Ministries vision is to see young people with disability and their families and carers flourish, grow in their spiritual journey, connect with others and become part of Christian communities which are enriched by their presence.

MISSION

Embracing Ministries provides supportive safe, and relevant programs and activities for young people with disability, their families including siblings. Embracing Ministries also exits to empower, encourage and equip churches to be places of belonging, welcome, acceptance and spiritual nurturing for people with disability and their families.

BASIS

Embracing Ministries exists for and welcomes all in our community irrespective of faith, religious affiliation, or financial capacity. It is part of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn. It is open to all.

Our Values

 

Christlikeness

·       Patient, journeying with people, listening

·       Compassionate

·       Ministering

Mutuality

·       Building a new table with a place for everyone [not just inviting to the table]

·       Not giving charity but extending dignity and honouring God’s purpose for all people

 
 

Collaboration

·       With families, volunteers, and partners

·       With people of all abilities

Safety

·       Healing/restorative, not harming

·       Respectful of individual’s lived experience

·       Affirming