August 1st is the Horses’ Birthday. But instead of buying a cake, how about making a donation to the Racing Chaplaincy? The racing chaplains provide pastoral care to the people who work in the racing industry – one of the nation’s largest employers! ARCC cares for the people who care for the horses! How many…
Nominations are now being called for Sydney’s ‘Strapper of the Year’ award for the 2023-2024 season. Now in its fifteenth year, this award endeavours to recognise the behind-the-scenes efforts by those stablehands that tend to go beyond the call of duty. The award is sponsored by Racing NSW and co-ordinated by Australian Racing Christian Chaplaincy. The…
Sardinian-born jockey, Stefano Cherchi, aged 23, died as the result of injuries sustained after a tragic race fall at Canberra on Wednesday, 20 March 2024. He was transported to Canberra Hospital following the incident, where he remained in intensive care up until his passing on Wednesday, April 3rd. His parents Sebastian and Maria, and his…
“God has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3)
People from all facets of Sydney racing are invited to attend the 2024 Annual Sydney Racing Fraternity Mass. The Racing Mass, to be held on Sunday 17 March, 2024 at 11am, is attended by people of all denominations and by people who are non-churched, representing all sections of the racing industry and is offered for the…
Merry Christmas! 2023 has been the 20th Anniversary of Australian Racing Christian Chaplaincy and we appreciate your encouragement, support and prayers throughout this year. James Flavin & Colin Watts & were at Arrowfield Stud a few weeks ago filming the ARCC Christmas Message, which is available below. It is our hope and prayer that you…
We concluded the celebrations for our 20th anniversary with a small gathering of supporters at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia on Tuesday evening (December 5). Mr. Sam Hordern offered the toast, our Chair Dr. Karin Sowada responded, our senior Chaplain the Rev Colin Watts prayed whilst our CEO Mr. James Flavin acted as MC….
At each Friday night meeting at Canterbury Park during the 2023/2024 night racing season, the Australian Turf Club is presenting a $100 award to the strapper of the ‘Best Turned Out’ horse in the feature race of the evening (the KIA Evening Star). (Click here to see the winners list …)
UPDATE: Betty’s funeral will be at St Jude’s Anglican Church, 106 Avoca Street, Randwick, commencing 10am on Friday 3rd November.
We’ve recently held our Annual Conference. The cake in the middle of the photo is to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. Thanks to the support & partnership of Australian Turf Club, Sports Chaplaincy Australia, Chris Waller Racing, Golden Grove & St Martin’s Anglican Church Kensington. The conference culminated in a Thanksgiving Service at St Martin’s Kensington.
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