Rev. Keith Dowding
We regret to announce the passing of Reverend Keith Dowding on the 26th of August, 2008. Keith was 97 years old. Keith was the first General Secretary of the Council of Churches and until a few years ago a regular at our meetings, where he would raise issues of social justice and peace making. We offer our sincere condolences to his family. The family has announced that a private funeral will be followed by a public thanksgiving service at a date to be announced.
2008 Christmas Bowl Concert - 31st August
In 2008, Christmas Bowl Concert will raise funds for aid work in the Sudan – a country home to one of the worst humanitarian disasters of our time. In Sudan, over 200 000 people have been killed, and 2.5 million people displaced. The concert will raise money to provide antibiotics, malaria treatments, food, shelter, water, and education to internally displaced people.
Local talent will be showcased at the Concert. The Cottage Children’s choir, St Hilda’s Chapel Choir and the Eneksis Vocal Ensemble will perform a varied and entertaining selection of music.
A highlight will be the World Premier performance of a new composition by local talent Laurissa Wylie, commissioned by Music at St Thomas’s. Click here for more information.
WHEN: 31st August, 2008 2.30pm
WHERE: St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2 College Rd, Claremont
TICKETS: $10/adults and $5/children
Tickets available from the Council of Churches of WA on 9274 3888 or administrator@churcheswa.com.au
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September Happenings
Social Justice Sunday in September
Social Justice Sunday Statement 2008. This year’s statement, A Rich, Young Nation: the Challenge of Poverty and Affluence in Australia, can be ordered now from the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council using an online form at
www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au
A summary is posted on the website which will also host liturgy notes and teachers notes as Social Justice Sunday, 28 September approaches.
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Events for the Heart and Soul 27 August
REFUGEE & MIGRANT SUNDAY – 31 August - RESOURCES NOW AVAILABLE
This year the NCCA’s Refugee and Migrant Sunday resources focus on Iraq. Please visit this website to access the resources.
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Job Vacancy: Victorian Council of Churches
The Victorian Council of Churches is seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to work within the vision and mission of this Council of 19 member churches, relating not only to all Christian traditions but with the leadership and communities of other faiths and the wider community. The successful applicant will be a committed church member, have a clear understanding of the ecumenical movement and the theological perspectives which inform it, and exercise administrative and organisational skills.
For more information or the Position Description, please phone (03) 9650 4511 or email vcc@vcc.org.au
Applications marked Private and Confidential should be sent to the Victorian Council of Churches, Level 4 Causeway House, 306 Little Collins St., Melbourne 3000
Applications close Monday 29th September, 2008
Green Church - Sustaining creation
The Uniting Church of Western Australia have made available a number of resources to be used during Sustainable September under their “Green Church” banner. Available are a four-week bible study, prepared by Rev Professor Bill Loader, and Liturgy resources prepared by Gail Cresswell.
You can download these resources at the UCA’s Green Church Website
Equal Opportunity Commission inquiry into race based discrimination in the private housing rental market
Thursday, August 28th Equal Opportunity Commission inquiry into race based discrimination in the private housing rental market - THIS IS YOUR CHANCE
Has this happened to you or someone you know? Come along to the “This is your Chance” forum to receive support and assistance in creating submissions into the Equal Opportunity Commissions inquiry into whether persons from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and aboriginal people are discriminated against on the basis of their race either directly or indirectly in the private rental market.
Submissions can be anonymous. Please Come along and bring community members.
Status of Women in African Societies: Myths and Realities
Saturday, 23 August 2008: 9.00 am - 4:30 pm EDMUND RICE INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, FREMANTLE
One day Intensive: Status of Women in African Societies: Myths and Realities. Explore and interrogate myths and realities on the Status of Women in African Societies. Through sharing stories on the influence wielded by women in Africa, the session will feature presentations, small group discussion and time for individual reflection. Continue reading ‘Status of Women in African Societies: Myths and Realities’
Events for the Heart and Mind - 13 August
WACOSS & Uniting Church Australia Social Inclusion Public Forum
Saturday 16th August 2.30 - 5pm Scots Uniting Church York Street ALBANY.
The afternoon will be an opportunity for interested local people and community organisations to share current issues affecting you and your community.
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Williams says world has “genuine opportunity” to end extreme poverty
Dr Rowan Williams, spiritual head of the world’s 78 million Anglicans, recently called on wealthy governments to fulfil their promises on aid, trade and development or see the world’s poor continue to suffer disease, starvation and death.
The call came at the end of a procession of 1,000 faith leaders and bishops from central London to Lambeth Palace. Continue reading ‘Williams says world has “genuine opportunity” to end extreme poverty’
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