First Nations - events in Adelaide

Three significant events are listed below. The events offer great opportunity for denominational First Nations people to gather at this significant time.

If you both know of any First Nations leaders who may be interested in attending, across the ecumenical community, please pass on the following information.

Indigenous Christian Leaders Retreat 

An invitation from Rev’d Professor Vicky Balabanski, Principal of Uniting College of Leadership & Theology, regarding an Indigenous Christian Leaders’ Retreat.

When: Sunday  16 October  - Wed 19 October 2022

Where: Nunyara Conference Centre, 5 Burnell Dr, Belair SA 5052

This is an opportunity for Leaders to gather, yarn and listen together, around Voice and Treaty, focus on their own work and theology, and also engage with Professor Anne Pattel-Gray, Professor of Indigenous Studies/Head of School. 

Professor Emeritus Norm Habel, Rev’d Professor Vicky Balabanski, Principal of Uniting College of Leadership & Theology, and Rev Anne Hewitt, General Secretary & Executive Director CTSA will help facilitate morning and afternoon sessions, and evening yarning around the campfire.  

Please share this across First Nations leaders in your denomination. We pray this offers space together. Support from the Denomination regarding costs for travel and accommodation would be very helpful.

pdf Indigenous Christian Leaders Retreat (104 KB)

Invitation to Book Launch 

“De-colonising the Biblical Narrative Volume 1 – A FIRST NATIONS De-colonising of Genesis 1-11”

A significant work from Prof Anne Pattel-Gray and First Nations Australians.

If you are interested in the Book Launch, Tuesday evening shared dinner and yarning, and also the Inaugural Professorial Lecture of Vicky Balabanski, you are most welcome to attend.

When: Sunday 16 October  7:00 pm ACDT

Where: Nunyara Conference Centre, 5 Burnell Dr, Belair SA 5052

pdf First Nations Book Launch (121 KB)

Voice and Treaty Discussion

Invitation to Shared Dinner & Yarning with Leaders of Christian Churches SA Members and First Nations Leaders. Facilitated by Prof Anne Pattel-Gray

When: Tuesday 18 October  6:00- 9:00 pm ACDT

Where: Nunyara Conference Centre, 5 Burnell Dr, Belair SA 5052 

All enquires should be directed to Rev Anne Hewitt General Secretary & Executive Director CTSA at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

There are QR Codes or links available to register.  Please let Rev Anne know if you wish to attend the Shared Dinner & Yarning, for catering purposes.