‘A Heart of Compassion’ was the theme for two online pastoral training events held recently in Amblecote Community Church, Stourbridge. These evenings were led by Jenny Baines from OPEN, and Judy McGibbon, Director of Pregnancy Centres Network. On the first evening, we looked at how we can support those who have experienced pregnancy loss through miscarriage, and in the second we focused more on post abortion counselling and healing. These events were well attended and well received. Church leader Tim Barton later wrote:
‘Someone who came to the first session ended up having a conversation with someone about a number of miscarriages they had had in the past. This happened only a few weeks after the session. Because of the session the person felt more comfortable to talk with this person and now we have been able to offer some on-going support through our team. Success! This is the reason we have held these events, so that people can be supported whatever situation they find themselves in.’
This is so encouraging! If you would like to know more about our pastoral training events, please email Jenny on open@care.org.uk