Social Justice Sunday: September 26 2010
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 services on Social Justice Sunday. Continue reading ‘Social Justice Sunday: September 26 2010′
Sustainable September Resources
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 produce these excellent resources and encourages their use. Continue reading ‘Sustainable September Resources’
Free Greenhouse Audits
WACOSS is providing a fantastic opportunity for Churches to get free Greenhouse audits. They are very keen to have organisations sign up for this, and priority will be given to organisations where there might be more than one building/agency/service on site.
The audits are free, and there can be minor retrofitting done too.
Download the Information and Application Form, and contact Luke van Zeller on (08) 9430 8200.
News for the Heart and Mind – 10 March
The Deaths In Custody Watch Committee (WA) Inc urgently needs your support at an urgent public protest action at Parliament House on Wednesday 17th March 2010, 12.30pm.
It has been two years since Mr. Ward’s horrific and wholly avoidable death in the back of a prison van not fit to transport humans in. Justice delayed, is justice denied!
The State Government’s has failed to deliver three key demands from the Australian community in what can only be described as one of the worst human rights tragedies in Australian living memory.
Compensation to Mr. Ward’s family, extended family and community – Mrs. Ward is distressed and is virtually destitute. This can only be described as a disgraceful situation!
Termination of the government contract with G4S – The Attorney General & Minister for Corrective Services, Mr. Porter claims that the contract with G4s cannot be terminated. This is not true! It can and must be terminated!
Charges have not been laid against those responsible. This is outrageous!
ACT NOW!
Join the protest on the steps of Parliament House at 12.30pm, Wednesday 17th March 2010;
- Organise your family, friends and work colleagues to join the protest;
- Send the attached flyer out to all your networks, now;
- Send this email and attached flyer to your unions, student, community, political and religious organisation asking them to distribute to all their members as a matter of urgency;
- Email your local members of parliament and ask they distribute to their constituents;
- Print the attached flyer and hand out in your workplace, on trains, buses, street corners and public events;
Bring Placards & Banners
STOP DEATHS IN CUSTODY
JUSTICE FOR MR WARD
COMPENSATION NOW
G4S OUT
NO MORE DEATHS IN CUSTODY
GOVT SHAME
JUSTICE NOW
NATIONAL SHAME
WESLEY UNITING CHURCH IN THE CITY — ‘The Stations of the Cross Art Exhibition’
The opening night of the exhibition will be on Friday, 26 March at 6.00pm. The exhibition then opens daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm from Saturday, 27 March to Monday 5 April. For a list of participating artists
Please go to www.perthunitingchurch.com.au/viewStory/Wesley. For further information please feel free to contact Rev Don Dowling at 6103 4222 or email dond@ucic.org.au
Centre for Ecumenical Studies – Looking Beyond Division
The Centre for Ecumenical Studies, based at Charles Sturt University Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture is offering a Five Day Winter School introducing the study of Ecumenism entitled “Looking Beyond Division.” The intensive will be heald in Canberra at ACC&C, 15 Blackall Street, Barton from the 5th to the 9th of July, and in Sydney at UTC, 16 Masons Drive North Parramatta from the 13th to the 17th of July 2010.
This course unit will introduce students to the study of ecumenics by:
- examining the biblical and theological basis for ecumenism
- studying the history of the modern ecumenical movement
- discussing issues pertaining to the Unity of the Church and to Mission
- exploring problems and possibilities relating to ecumenical worship
- considering matters relating to justice, reconciliation and ecology
Send Application Form to:
The Reverend Dr Ray Williamson
Centre for Ecumenical Studies
ACC&C
15 Blackall Street
BARTON 2600
Ph: 02 6272 6213
E-mail: raywilliamson@csu.edu.au
by 1st May 2010
Pace e Bene – Spiritualiy and Practice of Nonviolent Leadership
Pache e Bene Australia, in associaition with a grant from the Glenburnie Programme, is presenting an 8 day residential program that will explore a different way to funtion as a leader. Exploring questions of self-care, integrity, power and hierarchy, the program affirms that we can expand self-knowledge and deepen leadership skills through a disciplined and sustained practice of reflection on inner work.
The 8 day retreat will be offered in two modules: Module 1 is entitled “The Inner Journey of Non Violent Leadership” and is a 5 day residential retreat to be held at nathanael’s Rest in Mundaring, WA, and is offered twice, once from August 8 to 13 and again from August 29 to September 3.
The Second Module is entitled “The Tool-Kit for Nonviolent Leadership” and is a three day residential retreat to be held from November 14-17 at a location to be confirmed in Sydney or Melbourne.
The Retreat will be facilitated by Brendan McKeague, George E. Trippe and Stacie Chappell.
Download the flyer and application form to find out more. Applications are to be fully paid by the 14th June, 2010.
Mainstreaming Nonviolence Retreats
This year we will be offering the Mainstreaming Nonviolence, the Daily Practice of Peace five-day residential retreats at Nathanael’s Rest in Mundaring:
Sunday evening April 25 – Friday April 30
and
Sunday evening November 28 – Friday Dec 3
Each of these programs will be limited to eight participants – see attached brochure.
We hope you will consider attending and passing the information on to those who might also be interested.
With peace
Brendan, George and Stacie
Pastoral Care Course – A program of formation for ministry with the Mentally Ill
This program is intended for those wishing to undertake personal formation and practical training in the pastoral care of those with a mental illness.
It consists of elements offered by clinical staff at Graylands Hospital, the Mental Health Services chaplaincy team and speakers from mental health associations.
Program times
Day: Each Friday for 17 weeks
Time: 8.45 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Begins: Friday 2nd July 2010
Ends: Friday 22nd Oct. 2010
Course Donation
A donation of $100.00 is invited to cover costs.
Applications close 11th June 2010. Contact Robert Milne on Robert.Milne@health.wa.gov.au for more information.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010 Resources
In 2010, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be marked between May 16 – May 23, concluding on Pentecost Sunday. During this time we have a wonderful opportunity to renew and deepen our relationships in the one God in whom we share together through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. This year’s theme is ‘You are witnesses of these things’ (Luke 24:48) and a variety of resources and links can be found below to assist Australians in joining more effectively in that great wave of prayer begun by Jesus himself when he prayed ‘that they may all be one… so that the world may believe’ (John 17:21). Continue reading ‘Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010 Resources’
Church of Christ Wembley Downs Environmental Policy
Rev Dennis Ryle, along with Steve Mellor and Clive Robartson, talked about their experiences with Peace Church. Rev Dennis Ryle talked generally about their experience, while Clive Robartson explained their explorations into the environment, and how to care for our world, and Steve Mellor talked about their explorations of Aboriginal Reconciliation.
Rev Dennis Ryle has graciously made available the Environmental Policy of the Church of Christ of Wembley Downs for reading, comment, and possible adaptation/adoption by other churches.
Environmental Policy – Church of Christ Wembley Downs Inc (PDF)
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and Reconciliation 2009 Resources available
The Council of Churches currently have posters and prayer cards available advertising the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and Reconciliation. Contact us on 9274 3888 or e-mail administrator@churcheswa.com.au and we’ll mail them out.
We also have Prayer resources put out by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission (NATSIEC) which is available as a PDF. Download it here: NATSIEC Week of Prayer rescources
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Resources
The National Council of Churches has supplied us with information suitable for Church bulletins and prayers for use in services during the Week of Prayer for Christian unity, which runs from May 24 to 31. These resources are available for download in either PDF or Word 2003 format from our Resources page.
Liturgical resources for the Bushfire
The Liturgy Office of the Archdiocese of Brisbane has put together a Liturgy for the Victims of the Bushfire, and has made it available to the NCCA and its networks. Please feel free to useand adapt as wanted. Continue reading ‘Liturgical resources for the Bushfire’
Bushfires in Victoria – Floods in Queensland
The NCCA prays for the victims and the emergency personnel; for all those who have lost loved ones, livelihood and property. The death and destruction continue to shock people across Australia and around the world. We remember that God is with us all in every situation, and ask for strength and courage to pick up our broken lives. Continue reading ‘Bushfires in Victoria – Floods in Queensland’
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