Domestic & Family Violence Prevention Month

Care & Community
Written By Nigel Fortescue

Domestic abuse is contrary to the biblical pattern of mutual love and care of each other in marriage, anchored in the example of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is also contrary to God’s vision for the safety of all members of our church community.

 At Christ Church St Ives, we take all disclosures of domestic abuse seriously and seek to offer care that is informed and compassionate.  If you wish to talk about concerns related to domestic abuse, please contact a member of the Ministry Team or call one of the organisations listed below.  

As part of raising awareness and prevention of Domestic and Family Violence within our church community, this brief video was shown during Sundays Online at Christ Church St Ives on 31 May 2020.

Further Resources

  • Call 000 if in immediate danger

  • NSW Domestic Violence Hotline on 1800 65 64 63 (24/7 telephone crisis counselling and referral service for women available)

  • 1800 RESPECT National Helpline on 1800 737 732 (24/7 confidential information, counselling and support service for domestic abuse available)

  • Anglicare Counselling on 1300 651 728

  • Lifeline on 13 11 14

  • NSW Link2home Crisis Accommodation Phone Line on 1800 152 152

  • Men’s Line on 1300 78 99 78 (24/7 telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns available)

Nigel Fortescue

Nigel Fortescue is the Senior Minister at Christ Church St Ives. He is married to Nicky and they have four young adult children. Nigel truly believes that Jesus rose from the dead and that this news is life-changing and worth exploring.

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