“Hurting Hope” – An evening with Charles and Jo Hewlett and our AGM – Wednesday 9th Oct 7pm

Hurting Hope

“Hurting Hope” – An evening with Charles and Jo Hewlett sharing their family journey,  followed by Disability Connect Inc’s AGM

When:  Wednesday October 9th  7pm

Where:  In person 3b Olive Rd Penrose and online via Zoom

RSVP: admin@disabilityconnect.org.nz  Please advise if you are coming in person or to receive the  zoom link

Refreshments provided.  Admission is free.

Have you ever wanted to write the story of your family journey in disability?

You are warmly invited to hear Charles and Jo Hewlett share their family journey , including the process of co-writing their own book “Hurting Hope” in a special evening at Disability Connect on Wednesday 9th October at 7pm.

The Hewett’s 40 minute presentation will include the opportunity to ask questions and learn from their experiences of writing and sharing their very personal journey.   Attendees are most welcome to stay to participate in Disability Connect Inc’s AGM which follows the presentation. Hear more about our services and advocacy influencing positive change for disabled people and their families as we celebrate our mahi.

Introducing Charles and Jo

Charles is married to Joanne and they have three children, one who died from cancer aged 13 and one who lives with profound intellectual and physical disability.

Charles is the National Leader of the Baptist Churches in New Zealand. Prior to this he spent 13 years on the staff at Carey Baptist College, the last eight of these as Principal. Before that he was a pastor. He is deeply committed to seeing the Baptist Union of New Zealand being a collective of thriving faith communities bringing gospel renewal to people and places in local neighbourhoods.

Joanne is an art teacher in a primary school, with qualifications in music and education. Until recently she has participated as a lay member of the Medical Council of New Zealand and also as a ministerial appointment on the Nurses Council of New Zealand, as a voice for those living with disability.

Learn more about their book “Hurting Hope”  here  https://mainlymusic.org.nz/products/hurting-hope-book