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Burnout

Dates & Seasons Woman priest wearing tinsel and lights in front of a computer Dates & Seasons

Top 10 clergy wellbeing tips for the Advent and Christmas seasons

“In all the busyness, it can be easy for clergy to get out of beneficial habits, including healthy eating, exercising regularly, taking time out for self-care and skipping personal prayer times. It’s important for clergy to remember to take care of themselves, so that they can actually enjoy the festive season,” says ACSQ Wellbeing and Development Officer Rebecca McLean

"This book has led me to rediscover the true meaning of Sabbath in honouring God and how God is calling me, leading me to peace, life, joy and sustenance" (The Rev'd Tania Eichler)
Faith book reflections

The book I have given away most and why: The Rev’d Tania Eichler

“The book has helped me to understand that I am not working for God, but rather that God is working in and through me, and I really need to honour that. It has also helped me prevent burnout by putting into practice self-examination, setting boundaries, and creating rhythms,” says The Rev’d Tania Eichler