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…
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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…
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Australian Racing Christian Chaplaincy was incorporated in 2003 and over the past 20 years has been providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to participants in the racing industry Kensington Anglican Church (St Martin’s) is hosting a Thanksgiving Service in support of ARCC on Sunday 8 October, 2023 at 10:30am. The church is located at 105…
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National Jockey Celebration Day will again be held nationally this year on Saturday 5th August as race meetings around Australia pause to observe a minute silence in honour of jockeys who have died in races and to pray for safety as the new season begins. The recent death of jockey Dean Holland in Victoria demonstrates…
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“The virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us)” (Matt. 1:23).
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Australian Racing Christian Chaplaincy was incorporated in 2002 and over the past 20 years has been providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to particants in the racing industry Kensington Anglican Church (St Martin’s) is hosting a Thanksgiving Service in support of ARCC on Sunday 27 November, 2022 at 10:30am. The church is located at 105…
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ARCC hosted a BBQ for strappers at the Official 2YO trials at Royal Randwick on Monday 19 September 2022. In the busy grind of morning trackwork, especially in the pressurised carnival atmosphere, a free sausage and a warm smile is always welcome! Thanks to the ATC for their assistance, and the intrepid volunteers who did…
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In partnership with The Australian Turf Club, ARCC will reward strappers in each of the five feature races held on Golden Rose Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday September 24, 2022. The best presented horse in these races will earn their handler a $200 prize. Jointly sponsored by the ATC and ARCC, the awards will be presented for each of the…
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National Jockey Celebration Day will again be held nationally this year on Saturday 6th August as race meetings around Australia pause to observe a minute silence in honour of jockeys who have died in races and to pray for safety as the new season begins. This is perhaps even more poignant this year with the…
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Racing can be a high-pressure environment. Beneath the glamour of raceday, many people in racing put in long hours, starting pre-dawn to prepare horses in the hope of success. Racing Chaplains support people in racing with pastoral care in times of trauma, access to services, and a confidential listening ear for those who need it. …
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