2026 Workshops
Attending a Safe Ministry and Boundaries workshop is a condition that all personnel holding a bishop’s licence or Permission to Officiate in the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch.
This has been previously known as ‘Safe Ministry Training’ and ‘Boundaries Training’. Attending a workshop at least once every three years is required for a licence to remain current.
In late 2025, we opened the workshops to key volunteers as well. Their feedback was very positive. The content covered in a workshop will be helpful to all, regardless of their position or their time served to the church.
The Reverend Jemma Allen will return to lead these workshops for our Diocese. She is a priest from the Diocese of Auckland and currently practises as a counsellor and spiritual director. Jemma has a wealth of experience, having been a university chaplain and worked in parishes in Waikato, Auckland, and Beijing.
Join us for an opportunity to talk about intricacies of ministry, covering topics such as:
- How do we keep ourselves and others safe in the context of ministry?
- Should you accept the offer of a parishioner’s holiday home for a week?
- How personal should you get in a sermon?
Add your safe ministry and boundaries topics and/or questions when you register.
Workshops in June 2026:
Thursday, 11 June – St Barnabas, Fendalton
Time: 9.30am – 4pm
Location: St Barnabas, Fendalton Parish in the Kotare Room (upstairs or level one of the St Barnabas Centre)
Address: 8 Tui Street, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052
Carparking:
- on-site in the front carpark
- on-street carparking is along Tui Street, Fendalton
Light refreshments will be supplied for morning tea.
Lunch is not provided.
St Barnabas has a fridge and microwave you can use.
Nearby locations you can buy your lunch are:
- Good Vibes cafe -205 Fendalton Road
- New World Fendalton – Fendalton Mall Shopping Center
- Bakermans cafe – Fendalton Mall Shopping Center
Event page and registration: Humanitix for Thursday 11 June workshop
Saturday, 13 June – The Anglican Centre
Time: 9.30am – 4pm
Location: The Anglican Centre (upstairs)
Address: 95 Tuam Street, CBD, Christchurch 8011
Caparking: See the Humanitix registration page for more information
Light refreshments will be supplied for morning tea.
Lunch is not provided.
The Anglican Centre has a fridge, microwave, toaster and sandwich press for you to use.
Nearby locations you can buy your lunch are:
- Riverside Markets
- Black and White Coffee
Registration (limited places): Humanitix for Saturday 13 June workshop.
Questions
Our Diocesan Safeguarding Officer organises the training. Please email the Safeguarding Officer or the Bishop’s Executive Assistant if you have any questions.