The Tree of Life program, formerly known as Weekends at Wollaston, is a weekend quarterly residential program, now conducted at the Sisters of St John of God retreat centre Shoalwater. Each weekend overviews a spiritual tradition (eg Ignatian, Franciscan, Benedictine etc) … Continue reading
The International Year of Volunteering, 2001, served to celebrate and recognise the extensive and selfless contribution volunteers give to the community. Over the last ten years, volunteerism in Western Australia has grown to the extent that some 600 000 volunteers … Continue reading
Applications are invited for a paid training position in Prison Ministry for a person under the age of 35. A Full time or part time position is available for 2011. Expressions of interest accompanied by a CV and brief statement … Continue reading
The NCCA have released two media releases that might be of interest to our readers. The first highlights an impending visit by the WCC Living Letters team, the second talks about a recent meeting between the NCCA and Executive Council … Continue reading
The NCCA have released their resources for Social Justice Sunday, which is being held on September 26. Entitled “Peace be with you: Witnessing to peace in a violent world” this 8 page booklet contains stories and information for use in … Continue reading
In this edition: Dayspring: On the EDGE; International Day of Prayer for Peace; Ecumenical Council for Spiritual Direction; Spiritual Care Australia Conference. On the Edge Dayspring presents On the EDGE – a sunday evening presentation to explore fringe issues around … Continue reading
Act for Peace, the international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia, is responding immediately to assist the flood ravaged people of Pakistan. The death toll has soared beyond 1,100 and disease outbreaks are emerging. Act for … Continue reading
Sustainable September is almost upon us and the Congregational resources are now available. These are ecumenical resources including bible studies, liturgical resources and, in a new development, resources for Children’s’ Ministry. The CCWA secretariat has worked with member churches to … Continue reading
The Community Housing Coalition of WA are organising Homeless Persons Week 2010. You are invited to join the Walk to Support the Homeless at Midday in Forrest Place on Sunday 8 August. CHCWA has also asked that all churches include … Continue reading
What is the Lund Award? CCWA has a tradition of awarding the Lund Award to individuals who have embodied the Lund Principle. What is the Lund Principle? It was developed in Lund, Switzerland in 1952 and affirms that ‘churches should … Continue reading
