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8th International Conference
The conference theme is 'Changing cultures of Ageing and Spirituality.'
Canberra ACT, 27 - 30 October 2019, Australian Centre Christianity and Culture
Early bird registrations are now open
2 – 9 June 2019
“Justice and only justice, you shall pursue”
(cf. Deuteronomy 16:18-20)
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Australia will be observed from 2 - 9 June 2019 in the week between Ascension and Pentecost.
Ecumenical gathering explores an Australian response to Laudato Si'
“The earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor she groans in travail..."
The Roadmap for Congregations, Communities and Churches
The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites Congregations and faith based institutions to live sustainably and have justice in our daily considerations.
Gifts of Peace
Bring peace this Easter.
Instead of chocolate, bunnies and eggs, buy a gift that makes a difference. The gift of a family of adorable baby chicks will provide a source of fresh, nutritious eggs for a family in Zimbabwe and bring a smile to your loved one's face this Easter.
Justice marches are being held in most capital cities on Palm Sunday 14 April 2019
For more information visit the Facebook page for your city.
Sydney Say Yes to Refugees -2pm Belmore Park, near Central Station
Brisbane Palm Sunday Rally for Peace and Refugees -2pm Speakers cnr, outside Parliament House, George/Alice St
Adelaide Palm Sunday Save the Date -2pm Victoria Square,
Melbourne Walk for Justice for Refugees - 2pm State Library of Victoria
Perth Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees – 1pm St George’s Cathedral, 38 St George’s Terrace
World Council of Churches
Positions Vacant - Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI)
• WCC-EAPPI Security Officer
• WCC-EAPPI Local Programme Coordinator
Both positions are based in Jerusalem, Israel & Palestine
Application deadline: 24 March 2019
Religious Producer Radio 2CH
Based: Pyrmont, Sydney NSW
Applications close: 22 March 2019
Conversation on "Aged Care Crisis? Ethics in our Modern Day Practice"
Date: Tuesday 26 March 2019
Time: 6:00pm – 7:45pm (Discussion promptly starts 6:30pm)
Venue: Australian Catholic University – 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy Christ Lecture Theatre Room 404.G.12 (Entry via Graham St, Fitzroy)
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A LENTEN EXERCISE
Lent gives us an opportunity to renew our faith, refocusing on what we most deeply desire and long for.
We place our lives again before God.
Selection, training and screening for ordination candidates and church workers, including best practice in psychological testing.
When: Thursday 21 March 2019 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Venue: Ferguson Hall, St Stephen's Uniting Church, 197 Macquarie St, Sydney (downstairs)
The Glenburnie Program
This funding program takes its name from a property in Western Australia. Funding from this program is intended to “provide resources for the churches and the community on issues relating to a just, participatory and sustainable society."
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2019.
Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. Luke 4:1-2 (NIV)
