Perth Prayer

In June of 2009 several businessmen and women, pastors and local church leaders representing a broad spectrum of Christian denominations began to meet together in the centre of the city for one day a week to pray. Since that time the group has grown slowly to about 30 people with weekly attendance averaging between 10 and 20.
This Christian gathering is characterized by:

• Focus on personal testimony and prayer. The “agenda” consist of the work and fruits of the Holy Spirit: particularly praise, comfort, healing and blessing.
• Christian and Multi-Denominations.
• Spontaneity
• Promptness. The meeting starts promptly at noon and closes by one.
• Commitment to Christian Love, Unity and Humility

All are invited to join in the weekly lunchtime meetings currently held in spacious Tranby Hall within the Wesley Quarter.
For more information, contact David Sibley on DMSibley@aol.com or 0414455326

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Prayer Points – 2 September, 2010

Ecumenical Prayer Points. If you have any prayer points, email them to administrator@churcheswa.com.au. Continue reading ‘Prayer Points – 2 September, 2010′

Lund Award Nominations

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 act together in all matters except those in which deep differences of conviction compel them to act separately.’ We anticipate presenting Lund Awards at the General Meeting in October. Is there someone whom you believe should receive the award? Please contact the CCWA office to discuss making a nomination.

Prayer Points

This month we are introducing a section for ecumenical prayer points. If you would like to include a prayer point, please email to administrator@churcheswa.com.au. Please include the following in your prayers:

1. The people suffering in the floods in Pakistan, the aid agencies who are caring for victims and for those who give generously to provide support;
2. Those developing ‘Project 54’ – an ecumenical prayer project in the lead-up to CHOGM;
3. Those who are homeless in WA – remembering Homeless Persons Week 2010
4. Those who still suffer the ongoing effects of nuclear war – remembering Hiroshima Day on Friday 6 August;
5. Local Ministers Associations and Churches Together groups;
6. Those who gather for ‘Perth Prayer’ at the Wesley Church each Wednesday.

Events for the Heart and Mind

In This Issue: Invitation to attend Spiritual Care Australia Conference; Concert for Perth Modern School Chaplaincy; Hasluck Federal Election Public Forum; Council of Christians and Jews Public Lecture; National Symposium for the Australian Ecumenical Council for Spiritual Direction. Continue reading ‘Events for the Heart and Mind’

A Call for Justice, Security and Peace for Palestine and Israel

During its 7th triennial Forum last week, the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) announced it will continue to add its voice to the call for an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestine and condemning all acts of terrorism.

In solidarity with Palestinian Christians, the NCCA asks its member Churches and the wider Australian community to consider a boycott of goods produced by Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Rev Tara Curlewis, General Secretary of the NCCA said “We are asking the member Churches of the NCCA to consider boycotting particular goods produced in Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. It is hoped that such actions will liberate the people from an experience of injustice to one where a just and definitive peace may be reached.” Continue reading ‘A Call for Justice, Security and Peace for Palestine and Israel’

Resources for the Heart and Mind 22 July

Lifecycles: Clothing

workshop and clothing swap
18 August 2010, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Edmund Rice Institute for Social Justice, 24 High Street, Fremantle, WA
Who makes the clothes you wear? What can you do to improve working conditions in the garment industry in Australia and overseas?
Many of the clothes sold in Australia are made in sweatshops in the developing world where workers are underpaid, ill treated and sometimes forced to work against their will. But what about clothing made in Australia?  Even workers in Australia earn as little as $2-$3 per hour producing clothing sold here.
If you’re interested in learning more about sweatshops and promoting more ethical practices in the industry, come to the next Lifecycles workshop.  The Bluestocking Institute’s Lifecycles workshops help participants develop action plans around the issues that they care about.
At the Lifecycles: Clothing workshop we’ll discuss working conditions in the garment industry and the role of consumers, governments and corporations in addressing widespread abuse in the industry.  We’ll also discuss the many active campaigns locally and internationally aimed at improving working conditions in the industry.
The workshop will also include a clothing swap, so if you have any clothes that you no longer need, bring them along to share with others and walk away with some new (to you) items.
Suggested donation $5
RSVP to bluestocking@bluestockinginstitute.org or visit the Lifecycle Clothing event page on Facebook.
Sponsored by the Bluestocking Institute for Global Peace and Justice www.bluestockinginstitute.org

Hiroshima Day

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which occurred in 1945 on August 6th and 9th respectively. We need your help now to eliminate once and for the all the unthinkable threat that a nuclear weapon will ever again be detonated.
After 65 years, its time we retired the bomb!
The horrific nuclear detonations on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, now estimated to have killed up to 250,000 people, are the only two deployments of nuclear weapons in war. It has been estimated that 60% of the casualties died from flash or flame burns, 30% from falling debris and 10% from other causes.
The 23000 nuclear weapons in existence today are a much more powerful variety than those used in 1945.
Today, although a growing number of governments around the world are now talking about abolishing nuclear weapons through a nuclear weapons convention, we still need to show world leaders that people all around the world care enough about this issue to make it a real political issue.
All too many of the nuclear weapon states seem content in seeking only the most modest action on disarmament. The tired old mantra of arms control and incremental steps still dominated discussions at the recent NPT Review Conference, despite the growing push for a Nuclear Weapons Convention.
This year events are being planned all over the world for Hiroshima Day, August 6th. In Melbourne Australia a screening of the recently produced film ‘Flashes of Hope: Hibakusha Traveling the World’ will take place, as well as a peace vigil and memorial concert. In Perth, there will be a vigil held starting at 12 noon on the corner of Hay and William Streets (Outside Wesley Church).
If there is no event planned in your area, please consider organizing one. If you know of other events that are not listed here please let us know. It will only be through the concentrated efforts of people like us all over the world that we can ensure the horror inflicted on the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is never, ever repeated.
To find out more, visit the ICANW website.

Dayspring Quiet Day

Hello Everyone,
PLEASE NOTE that the usual QUIET DAY will be on offer in JULY – TUESDAY JULY 13th @ Nathanael’s Rest in Mundaring – 9:30-3:30pm.
Enjoy the space around the fire for inspiration or relaxation – walks in the bush – or just quiet contemplation in God’s realm.
Join Brian and Patricia as they host the day!
Dayspring Centre for Christian Spirituality

The Writings of Paul

Monday, 2 August 2010
Venue: The Friends’ Room, Lower Burt Memorial Hall, 38A St Georges Terrace, Perth
Time: 5.15-6.15pm
Dr Paula Gooder – author, lecturer, and specialist in the writings of Paul – will be visiting Perth for a series of events.
On 2 August, she will present and lead a discussion at the Cathedral, based on two recent books: What Did Paul Really Say?, by Bishop Tom Wright, and The First Paul – Reclaiming the Radical Visionary Behind the Church’s Conservative Icon, by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan.Dr Gooder is Canon Theologian of Birmingham Cathedral, Visiting Lecturer at King’s College, London, Associate Lecturer at St Mellitus College, London, an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, and Senior Research Scholar at the Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham.
This event will appeal to both preachers and laypeople.
Entry: $10.00 at the door
Further information: info@perthcathedral.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (08) 9325 5766

His Kingdom Conference

The Bible Society is partnering with World Vision to launch the Poverty and Justice bible at the His Kingdom Ignite Young Adults Conference to be held on July 30 and 31. The bibles will be available at the conference with a journal and CD for the low price of only $20.00. Continue reading ‘His Kingdom Conference’

Rifat Kassis Visit

Rifat Kassis arrived in Perth for a very short speaking engagement as part of a tour organised by Act for Peace. The Uniting Church of Australia WA Church Office was the location for an afternoon discussion and evening lecture. The Uniting Church have written a fantastic report on the evening, with some great photos. Check it out! Continue reading ‘Rifat Kassis Visit’

Around the Table

The Council of Churches is keen to facilitate dialogue and co-operation amongst people who minister with:

• Children
• Young People
• Young Adults

To get the ball rolling, we are planning a meal and ecumenical conversation for those in ministry with people under 30. The purpose of the evening is informal networking and discussion with the hopes of encouraging attentive listening and positive engagement across Christian traditions. Continue reading ‘Around the Table’

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