TUESDAY TIRADE 14 August 2012

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1 TUESDAY TIRADE 14 August 2012 Wednesday Weekly is for every Anglican in this Diocese. Parish priests and parish secretaries, please send out to everyone on your electronic data base, and make a hardcopy available in your churches. Material for inclusion to Jo Mould jmould@anglicanbrisbane.org.au by Tuesday 3pm. New items are marked with a red line. From the Bishops Office APPOINTMENTS The Reverend Carol Palmer - Rector of the Parish of Mundubbera Eidsvold Monto. Commissioning - Monday 27 August at 4pm at Mundubbera. Colour Red The Reverend Ken Suddick Rector of the parish of Aspley-Albany Creek. Commissioning August 21 st at 7pm. Colour - red. INTERCESSIONS Please pray for: James McKennay; The Rev d Canon Tom Hood; The Rev d Ken Reardon; Christine Barker, The Rev d Andrew Cooper, The Rev d Illtyd Loveluck, The Rev d Alan Lamb, The Rev d Sam and Patricia Seymour, The Rev d Richard Penny, The Rev d Neil Humphrey, The Ven Michael Chiplin, Celia Treherne (wife of The Rev d Tom), The Rev d Dr Mervyn Thomas, Doug Leitch (husband of The Rev Dianne), The Rev d Geoffrey Beel, Damien Hammer (son of The Rev ds Jack and Kathy Hammer, brother of The Rev d Tiffany Sparks) Please notify The Reverend Ian Marshall, Chaplain to the Archbishop, Ph: or imarshall@anglicanbrisbane.org.au of anyone for whom prayers would be appreciated. CONTENTS Pgs 1-3 From the Bishops Office Pgs 3-7 Pgs 8-9 Pg 9 DSC Pgs 9-10 CSC Pgs Other Events AUGUST: VOCATIONS MONTH Let's use this August as an opportunity to encourage people to come forward to explore their vocation. Parishes are encouraged to choose one Sunday in August to focus on the theme of vocation to the ordained ministry. Resources available through this link: For further information please Lyn: ddd@anglicanbrisbane.org.au. September: Connect2Church Month 26 days to go to Connect2Church Sunday... 9th September! Connect2Church month begins in 17 days. MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Expressions of interest are invited for the following Parishes. Please include a current CV and statement of ministry approach as well as ministry interests and strengths. A copy of the parish profiles can be found on the Diocesan Website. Northern Region(to Bishop Jonathan. ph or jholland@anglicanbrisbane.org.au). Buderim Hervey Bay Goonaneman - (rectory in Childers) Western Region (to Bishop Rob ph: or rwnolan@anglicanbrisbane.org.au). Jandowae St George Chinchilla Southern Region (to Bishop Geoff ph or southernbishop@anglicanbrisbane.org. au) Morningside; Robina; Chelmer-Graceville 1

2 Position Available for 2013 COLLEGE CHAPLAIN, St Andrew s Anglican College St Andrew s Anglican College is one of the leading Independent schools on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, with an enviable reputation for promoting excellence in every aspect of College life. Due to continued growth of our College we seek an experienced CHAPLAIN to join our dynamic team in For all details please view our website Kenmore-Brookfield Parish YOUTH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WORKER (PART TIME) to assist with, and develop further, the youth, children and families ministries of the parish. For full details From the Cathedral DEBATE THE PREACHER IN AUGUST AT THE CATHEDRAL EVENSONG 6PM In response to the Archbishop s Synod Charge and Preparing for Bible 360 Theme: Taking the Bible seriously...not literally cominglist&mb064ccategory=spirituality,education&mb064creturnid=103&page=103 CANUNGRA BUS TRIP WEDNESDAY, 19 TH SEPTEMBER 8.30am depart Hamilton Parish; 9am depart St John s Cathedral Visit Canungra Museum (Morning tea is provided); St Luke s, Canungra (Lunch provided by Parish); Canungra Vineyard; and Tasting at O Reilly s 5pm Return to Brisbane RSVP Friday 31 st August Cost $40 inc. Air conditioned transfer All enquiries and bookings, please contact John Cameron on All proceeds go to St Johns Cathedral. Other diocesan happenings Contributions by women priests towards the special celebratory book are due at the end of August. Queries to Jan or Gillian. The women priests of the diocese are invited to contribute a patch to a crazy quilt which will form the cover for our book of Creative Spirituality. There will be opportunity for you to add your piece of fabric to the Quilt at the upcoming Clergy Conference. There will be plenty of fabric for you to choose a piece from at the Conference, or you may like to bring a scrap from something that is meaningful for you. Contact Gillian Moses for further information: gillian.moses@gmail.com CHECK THE BLOG FOR ALL INFORMATION Website: Contact: The Rev d Canon Dr Marian Free marian.staugust@bigpond.com If anyone wishes to receive a copy of the talk by the Rev'd Dr Ray Barraclough, given at the meeting sponsored by the Queensland SCM Area Council on Friday, 27 July, on the topic: WHY DO 53% OF AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIANS SUPPORT SAME-SEX MARRIAGE? simply contact Ray at dorray@westnet.com.au to receive an ed copy. 2

3 TRAINING PROTECTION POLICY FOR CHILDREN PARISHES Sessions for 2012 Training sessions in the Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Children will be held at: 1.30pm on Tuesday 21 August 2012 at St Peter s, Cnr Church St and Beach Road, Maroochydore 7.00pm on Wednesday 22 August 2012 at St Peter s, Water St Southport 7.00pm on Tuesday 18 September 2012 at St Paul s, Adelaide St Maryborough. The session is provided for persons working with children in parishes who have not yet received training. Anyone wishing to attend one of the sessions does not have to be a member of the parish in which the session is being held; and so, may attend any session which is convenient. Sessions are of approximately 90 minutes duration and all participants are given a copy of the Policy. The training will be provided by Sheleagh White - Director of Professional Standards. Tea and coffee will be available at all sessions. For catering purposes, please advise either Sheleagh White on or dops@anglicanbrisbane.org.au or Val Kellett on or at vkellett@anglicanbrisbane.org,au. This information and more detail of the content is also on the Diocesan website at Parish and Other Mission Agencies Commission WEDDING AND FUNERAL RETURNS QUARTERLY REPORTS DUE Forms are available in the public space on the PMC website. All parishes in arrears will now be followed up by their Archdeacon. From Connect2Church We now have less than a month till Connect2Church. Do you need more invitations? Ideas? Assistance? Please us today at connect2churchbrisbane@gmail.com or phone One more workshop...this Saturday, 19th August, from 9.30am at St Luke's Toowoomba Feedback... Help us to improve Connect2Church - take 10 minutes to fill in the survey at If you aren't going to participate, we'd really like to hear why (you can do this anonymously!) at Clergy Retreats 2012 All current information & registration details at September Led by Ms Dianne Bradley LET ANYONE WITH EARS - EYES, HEARTS AND MINDS - TO HEAR, LISTEN! REGISTRATIONS STILL ACCEPTED October 8 12 Led by The Rev d Jeff O Hare at James Byrne Centre A THEOLOGY OF FRIENDSHIP. JESUS RESOLVED AND UNRESOLVED START THE ADVENTURE OF READING THE BIBLE The first seminar was a resounding success. The seminars held in this last semester will form the basis of a training tool which will allow the parishes and deaneries to run their own workshops. To gain the greatest value from these workshops, numbers are limited to 40/50 attendees to allow maximum interaction. The remaining dates (places remaining): (new sessions in red) Aug 18 Deception Bay(BOOKED OUT); Aug 25 Gold Coast(BOOKED OUT); Sept 8 Chinchilla(44); Sept 15 Chermside(15); Sept 22 Kawana Waters(24); Sept 22 Burleigh Heads(11); Oct 6 Maryborough(48); Oct 20 Ipswich(4); Nov 3 Bundaberg West(50); (Nov 10 St Francis College fully subscribed); Nov 24 Goondiwindi (50) & Nov 24 Toowoomba(37) 2013 February 9 St Mark s Clayfield (40) Register online or phone

4 PMC Strengthening Parish Leadership Workshops STEWARDSHIP SEMINAR DETAILS Info at: Presenter: The Rev d Dr Rod Irvine. TOOWOOMBA, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1 ST 10.30AM 3.00PM REGISTER BY AUGUST 17 TH jmould@anglicanbrisbane.org.au SANCTUARY WORKSHOP TRAINING FOR LITURGICAL ASSISTANTS November 3 9am 3pm St John s Cathedral Register by October 26 th jmould@anglicanbrisbane.org.au THE NATSIAC (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council) 21 ST ANNUAL GATHERING September. Parishes happy to help support the 21 st Annual Gathering can do so by Direct Deposit: Bank - ANFIN BSB A/c ( finance@anglicanbrisbane.org.au or fax to , so we can identify where the payment has originated from) OR by cheque made out to the Diocese and sent to PMC GPO Box 421, Brisbane 4001 Both methods must be referenced to NATSIAC Annual Gathering. TOTAL SO FAR $ CURSILLO WEEKENDS at James Byrne Centre, Toowoomba. Women s 72 from Thursday 6 September to Sunday 9 September For application information please contact the Pre-Cursillo Registrar, Mrs Gill Outen [ ] precursillo@anglicanbrisbane.org.au ULTREYA Goondiwindi Holy Trinity, Bowen Street Saturday August 18 Lunch provided 12md; Ultreya 1.30pm; Dinner 6 for 6.30pm Sunday August 19 Breakfast at Holy Trinity 7am; Service 8.30am RSVP: 14th August 2012 Contact: Margaret Siebenhausen (Jnr) - Phone ; masiebenhausen@bigpond.com from BMF Fr Tom & Wendy visited the older old boys reunion at TSS on Friday and Saturday last week-end. It was great to see the Bush Ministry Fund Money Box proudly displayed in Fr Tom s old boarding house, Delpratt House for boys donations. Fr Tom, Wendy and the team will visit the prep school of TSS on 27 August. Thank you to Rev Mark and all the Noosa Parish for their warm hospitality. We visited both churches at Sunshine Beach and Tewantin. Rev Mark interviewed Wendy at the end of the service about the Bush Ministry Fund. One of the questions was if there were any prayer points for the Bush Ministry Fund. This prompted us to prepare a prayer card and we ask that Parishes please place this in their Pew Bulletins for Parishioners to use in their prayer time. PRAYER POINTS FOR THE BUSH MINISTRY FUND Please pray for: The Bishop of the West, priests and their families serving in remote West; Parishes in remote West without a priest; Parish faith communities in remote West; Parishes, schools, agencies and individuals to feel called to support, both in prayers and finance; 4

5 For theological students to respond to the call to serve at least 1 term in the West; Pray for the Bush Ministry Fund supporters Promoters, Fr Tom & Wendy Hall, BMF committee, parishes, schools, agencies and all who support the BMF fund raising efforts. BUSH MINISTRY FUND VARIETY CONCERT Saturday 25 August 7pm $10 includes light supper (families $25) ONLY 10 Days until our VARIETY CONCERT...fantastic performances by:. Churchie Choir. St Margarets Encorah. St Pauls grades 2 & 3 choir. Euphonium player Rowan Yates. Baritone Eric Yates. Whistler Richard Wade (The Gap). Harpist Ellena Papas. Dancer Kate Tomsett. Artist Dianne Minaar. Achor Ministries Music Team Contact Fr Tom on or tombbhall@aanet.com.au to purchase tickets. Cheques made out to Bush Ministry Fund, C/- Fr Tom Hall, 6 Gladdon Street, Bald Hills Q We will have a stall at the Concert...if you have any donations please contact Fr Tom on BMF wine: cabernet shiraz, cabernet merlot and soft white available - $10.00 per bottle. Free delivery to Brisbane and surrounds. Money boxes: do you have any of the cardboard church money boxes that you are not using? For collection, contact as listed or mail to Fr Tom Hall, 6 Gladdon Street, Bald Hills Q Next collection date will be 30 September. Plastic "God's House" money boxes for sale at $10.00 each. become a friend of bmf on facebook. Book a visit from the Bush Ministry Fund team. CONTACT DETAILS for all queries re BMF: Fr Tom or tombbhall@aanet.com.au Direct donations to the Bush Ministry Fund can be sent to BSB Account No Importantly please reference your Parishes name and "BMF" on the deposit. Cheques can be sent to the Bush Ministry Fund, GPO Box 421, Brisbane Q 4001 DIOCESAN CLASSIFIEDS! CHORISTERS NEEDED Christ Church, Milton (9 Chippendall Street) looking for choristers. Phone: An Evening with The Rt Rev d Professor Tom Frame Conservative Evangelicalism? a Contradiction in Terms Tom is a lover of history, but also a contemporary thinker and writer,having authored many distinguished articles and books. This will be a stimulating evening with opportunities for interaction and questions. Kenmore Anglican Church, 1036 Moggill Road, Kenmore Thursday August for 7.30pm Please bring a small plate as a contribution to shared supper. For more info contact EFAC Chair The Rev d Lynda Johnson lynda@northpineanglican.org.au 5

6 SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM FESTIVAL Friday evenings at St Matthew s in August for 7.00 pm Entrance is FREE. - Tea and coffee (gold coin donation) from 6.30 pm, and also after the film for discussion. For more information see our website Some of these films delve into dark places and are not suitable for under 15 s. CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS ACTIVITIES THE TOOWOOMBA TEAPOTS EXTRAVAGANZA St Alban s Church, Toowoomba West Anglican Parish 22 to 29 September (Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.) Bus parking, disabled access, concessional charges for entry, Devonshire teas can be arranged Contact numbers - (07) or or address wtanglic@westnet.com IMAGES OF OLD FASHIONED LOVE Blooms, Brides and Bells St Matthew s Anglican Church, Cnr Beatrice and Glennie Sts. Drayton, September 21-26,9.30am -4pm Entrance to the Community Hall is $3 For more information about the event please contact Helen on hmoloney@aapt.net.au FLOWERS, FESTIVALS AND FINERY St James Anglican Church ( Russell & Mort Sts) September 21st - 26th Church: Floral displays to compliment Vestments, tapestries. Parish Centre: fine crafts. Embroidery, Jewellery,lace making, fine art. Gala concert Wine & Cheese official opening 7pm Friday. Thanksgiving Eucharist Sunday 8.30 am Admission $2 donation. Coaches welcome Ph: office@ St James.org.au SHARING OUR DREAMS St Luke s Flower and Music Festival September. Spectacular floral displays in the church, including an interpretation of Jacob s ladder and Joseph s coat of many colours, a wall of dreams. lunchtime concerts each day refreshments under the tents in the gardens, stalls including plant, book and craft stalls, and watch the parade on Carnival Saturday. For more information call the Parish Office on or visit ex.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8 6&Itemid=114 BUS TRIP TO THE CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS Departs 8.30am Jephson Street, Toowong. Returns 5pm Saturday 22 September Includes: Carnival Parade, St Luke s Toowoomba, St Matthew s Drayton, Queen s Park and prize winning gardens. Ticket: $25 each, byo lunch. To reserve a ticket call or office@stthomastoowong.org.au by 7 Sept 6

7 Service of Evening Prayer with the Ministry of Healing 6pm, 1 st Sunday every month Church of the Risen Christ 43 Park Road DECEPTION BAY Phone: Coorooora Anglican Parish invites you to a Sung Evensong celebrating the 350 th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer Church of the Good Shepherd, Pomona Sunday 26 August 2012, 5pm Guest preacher: The Very Rev d Dr Peter Catt Dean of Brisbane Please bring a plate for shared supper after the service. Enquiries to the Rev d Gillian Moses, parish@cooroora.org CELEBRATION CREATION DAY at St Luke s Toowoomba Saturday 1 st September, 8am-2pm celebrating the first day of Spring and the first day of the Season of Creation in style - environmental themed displays in the church (including one from AngliGreen), live music, Toowoomba Handmade markets on the grounds and in the hall, a petting zoo, face painting, refreshments and a bbq lunch for sale, and more! This will be a great day out for all! Contact the Parish Office on for more information. Brisbane Launch of CHRIST CENTERED BIBLICAL THEOLOGY by Rev'd Dr Graeme Goldsworthy. Graeme is an internationally recognised scholar and worked in the Brisbane Diocese from The launch will be held at 7:30pm on Tuesday, 25 September 2012 at the Mathew Hale Public Library, The Blue Room, St Andrew s Church, 160 Vulture Street, South Brisbane Copies of the book will be on sale and Graeme will be available for signing. Any queries info@mathewhalepubliclibrary.com PARISH BILLBOARD BLACKBUTT 100 YEAR CELEBRATION. Wednesday 22nd August at 9 am Further information: Phone: The Rev d Avriel Green BOONAH ORCHID SHOW & SARCOCHILUS FESTIVAL Saturday 20 th & Sunday 21st October Boonah High School Hall, Macquarie Street, Boonah 9.00am to 4.00pm Saturday 9.00am to 2.30pm Sunday Adults $3.00 Children free The Anglican Parish of St George with Dirranbandi Ball Lets Dance Friday 17 th August 7.00 pm to 1.00 am. Cultural Centre Victoria Street St George. Ballroom dancing display, supper and bar. $45 per person. Dress semi formal. Bookings St George Florist (07) stgeorgeflorist@bigpond.com Toowong Anglican Parish Organ Fund AT HOME WITH ST THOMAS 2.00pm to 3.30pm on 19 August High Street, Toowong Featuring: Organ - Beverley Taylor Oboe - Jenny Flottmann Flute - Neil Flottmann St Thomas Church Choir Congregational Hymn Singing $15.00 each followed by afternoon tea Proceeds to the Organ Fund Enquires: or office@stthomastoowong.org.au JOHN COLEMAN, (singer/songwriter) at HOLY TRINITY, WOOLLOONGABBA Concert to share songs of exploring and celebrating mutually transforming relationships August 17 7pm Cost: $10. Concession $5.Sold at door. RSVP Facebook Event; or L Arche Brisbane

8 GOD IS THAT YOU? Our next Calling and Vocation Evening will be held on Friday, 17th August at St Francis College. RSVP: no later than Tues 14 th to attend. Please for details and to register. We hope to see you there! SEEKERS DAY 2012 Seekers Day will provide the opportunity for you to explore the whole question of God s call on your life including the possibility of a future in ordained ministry. You will be provided with the opportunity to meet and exchange thoughts and ideas with other seekers and students yet to be ordained or recently ordained. Seekers Day will be held at the Brookfield Spirituality Centre on Saturday, 1 st September between 9am and 2pm (lunch provided). Please register attendance by ing Lyn at ddd@anglicanbrisbane.org.au for catering purposes by 23 rd August. JUNIOR ICHTHUS is an exciting 6-day holiday experience that challenges young people to step outside their comfort zones through group and individual activities, and to form new friendships within a safe Christian community that encourages participants to meet the God who challenges us to step out and live a life of faith in Jesus. Junior Ichthus has been running in Queensland since 2002, and many of the leaders grew up attending them as campers. The total cost to attend Junior Ichthus 2012 is $278. This includes all food, accommodation and activities during the week. Visit our website ( ) for answers to other FAQs and to register. All activities are staffed by qualified and experienced adults who have undergone stringent Safe Ministry Checks. For further enquiries, call Jonathan Kemp, Director of Youth, on (07) or jdkemp@ministryeducation.org.au. Places are limited, so don t delay: JUMP to it! The Roscoe Library: forming people, transforming communities Actively involved in the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane? You re welcome to free membership of the Roscoe Library. Please visit, browse and borrow! Following on from the successful launch of the Bible360 seminars, we would like to draw attention to resources connected with further education in this area. The Roscoe Library has recently purchased a collection of New Testament study guides written by Tom Wright. These are designed for small group work over a period of weeks and are inexpensive to purchase. Each study guide has an introduction to the particular book, guidelines for the leader of the group and chapters each planned to occupy a session of group study. These books are an excellent resource for Parish Bible studies. The series is called the For Everyone Bible Study Guides and, at the moment, covers the Gospels, Acts, and the Pauline Letters. As new volumes are published, the Roscoe Library will be purchasing them to add to the Education and Ministry Resources a collection of resources recommended for Parish and individual study which are held permanently in the Library to enable clergy and others to peruse items prior to purchase. Another title added to this collection last week is Walking with Gospel women: interactive Bible meditations. Imaginative meditations can be a powerful way of attuning ourselves to God s presence, involving as it does the emotions as well as the mind. This book offers a refreshing and inspiring way into Bible study, using meditative monologues based around many women of the Gospels. Through a time of guided reflection, we identify with the women concerned and see what lessons emerge for today as we ponder her story. The Roscoe Library catalogue can be viewed online: go to Opening hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. Library staff, Eve James, Susan Thomas and Kay Murry, can be contacted on or library@ministryeducation.org.au 8

9 EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY MENTOR TRAINING EVENT AT ST FRANCIS COLLEGE, NOVEMBER. Mentor training is one effective way for a parish to respond to Archbishop Phillip s charge at Synod 2012 to engage with scripture. Education for Ministry connects our life experience with scripture. Welcome to November mentor training. Cost: $75.00 for new participants. $65.00 for accredited mentors We suggest clergy and lay participate in mentor training together to support one another in the next stages in the parish or group of parishes. Ph: Adele Sinclair alexandadele@bigpond.com or Lynne Cain lk.cain@bigpond.net.au ---- it was the bewildered looks on library patrons faces when formation students bolt from the library at 12:25 or 4:55 and leave others questioning what was happening. Inevitably their query has been Can anyone join in? Join the SFC community in prayer Chapel of the Holy Spirit Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (during academic sessions) Morning Prayer 8:30am Eucharist 12:30pm Evening Prayer 5:00pm Diocesan Services Commission PAYROLL, Workplace Health & Safety (including Injury Management), HR Administration, Recruitment, Training and Volunteer Services are now located at 433 Logan Rd Stones Corner Greg Burns, Director of Human Resources, and the HR Managers/Advisors remain at Greenslopes for the moment. The new postal address will be: Anglican Diocese of Brisbane Diocesan Human Resources PO Box 848 Stones Corner Qld 4120 There will be new phone numbers at the site. An updated directory with individual phone numbers will be advised in the near future. The addresses remain unchanged. Please note that the August/September issue of FOCUS magazine is now available online at We would love to hear your feedback send us an or better yet, leave us a message on Facebook: The October/November issue is being put together now so please send in your ideas to focus@anglicanbrisbane.org.au by August 10. Community Services Commission A PLACE TO BELONG RECOVERY DAY 2012: Saturday 15th September. This day will be of interest to people living with mental health challenges, their families and those who stand alongside them, and workers in the mental health sector. Helen Glover and Ailsa Rayner will deliver keynote addresses. Wide variety of workshops to choose from. See for registration details. 9

10 REFUGEE AND MIGRANT SUNDAY - SUNDAY 26 TH AUGUST Refugee and Migrant Sunday is a celebration of the dignity of people who are refugees and migrants and the contribution they have made to life in Australia. It is celebrated by the Churches together around the last Sunday of August each year. The recently released Diocesan Social Responsibilities Committee papers on refugees provide a wonderful resource for use on this day ( Parishes can mark the event by incorporating some relevant reflections, prayers and music into services; voicing stories from those who have migrated or been forced to flee their homelands; sharing meals from other cultures; or in any other way they may feel fitting in order to reflect upon and celebrate this event. In particular this year we ask that you consider the refugees and asylum seekers in your midst and pray for those in the world who have been displaced from their homes. Amnesty Queensland events Amnesty on the Range screen Pray the Devil back to Hell Saturday August 25 5:00-9:40 pm Maleny Neighbourhood Centre: 17 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny, QLD, 4552 Contact: Helen Ryan-Sykes - helenryansykes@gmail.com Watch the story of the women s movement in Liberia unfold. The film is powerful not only because it illustrates the disastrous consequences of unregulated arms trade, but simultaneously emphasises the power of public social movements and grass roots activists. The message is a simple one: anyone has the power to change the status quo. BYO plate and wine/drinks. Go Back to Where You Came From on the big screen Last year SBS broadcast the hugely successful documentary 'Go Back to Where You Came From' that saw six ordinary Australians challenge their preconceived notions about refugees and asylum seekers. We are once again taking the conversation out into our communities for the next instalment of the documentary on 28, 29 and 30 August. Thursday August 30 7:00-10:30pm 12 Jeays Street, Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006 RSVP: 30th August 2012 Entry cost: gold coin donation 'Go Back to Where You Came From' season two finale on the Sunshine Coast. Are you on the Sunshine Coast? Then come along on 30 August for the USC Amnesty International campus group's big event this semester! We'll be holding a BBQ and refugee rights trivia followed by a live screening of the 'Go Back to Where You Came From' season two finale. Thursday August 30 6:30-9:30pm University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs Drive, SIPPY DOWNS, QLD, 4556 RSVP: 30th August 2012 Contact: ai.uni.sunshinecoast@gmail.com DATE CLAIMER: SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY, SUNDAY 30 TH SEPTEMBER 10

11 Other Events REFUGEE INTER-FAITH PRAYER SERVICE Monday 27 August 7.15pm 9.00pm THE MULTI-FAITH CENTRE Griffith University 170 Kessels Road, Nathan Please join us for this opportunity to pray with refugees and members of faith communities here in Brisbane: for the safety of refugees fleeing from persecution around the world; for refugees in detention and in the community in Australia awaiting protection decisions; for families separated from refugees here in Australia; to give thanks for the new hope given to refugees settled here in our country; and to express our gratitude for the contribution made by refugees to our country. Come for a time of prayer, stories, music and sharing of food and drink. Please bring a small plate of food to share. RSVP or em.fl@bne.catholic.net.au Helen Newton, ABM representative in the Grafton Diocese and past Missionary to the Solomons will be leading a Small Group Mission Pilgrimage to Solomon Islands places left. September 21 to October 7, 2012 Cost: between $ , depending on available air fares and group composition. Accommodation in Church Rest Houses and villages. Twin share and self-contained in Honiara, otherwise, village accommodation, including traditional leaf houses. Some meals included. Honiara accommodation includes a kitchen, so group will shop for and cook meals together at local markets and shops. Contact Helen Newton, hnewton@oz .com.au PO Box 6229, South Lismore, 2480 or Ken Spreadborough , kspread@bigpond.net.au Teaching Mission On being an Evangelical and Catholic Anglican Speaker The Rt Rev d Dr Michael Hough (former Bishop of Ballarat) (Bishop Michael has founded the Disciples of Christ which is a religious association that seeks to bring catholic minded Anglicans together) WHERE: St Gabriel s, Carindale (Cnr Old Cleveland Road and Bridgnorth Street) WHEN: Saturday 18 August am to 2.00pm Eucharist at 12noon Everyone is welcome to attend and hear Bishop Michael. Morning tea will be provided and the Eucharist will be followed by a byo lunch. Bishop Michael is also preaching at All Saints, Wickham Tce at 9.30am Sunday 19 August and at St Mary s Redcliffe at 4.00pm on Sunday 19 August Bishop Michael s visit to Brisbane is sponsored by Forward in Faith International A asia Inc. All enquires to ph: CHORAL SINGING WITH CONFIDENCE AND ENJOYMENT Sing with the Queensland Choir in its annual Choral Workshop - Saturday 25 August, Where: Opera Queensland Rehearsal Studio, Griffith University, South Bank Time: 9.30am (registration) 4.30pm Who: Singer with choral experience Workshop Leaders: Jason Barry-Smith and Kevin Power Refreshments Morning & afternoon tea provided BYO lunch Cost: $60.00 Bookings: Registration forms can be down loaded from or phone (07)

12 The 2012 Going4Growth Conference hosted by the Parish of Kenmore-Brookfield on Friday evening 17th August (7 to 930pm) and Saturday 18th August (930am to 5pm, lunch included). RSVP for Conference A reminder to RSVP for the 2012 Going4Growth Conference by 10 August. You may RSVP by return or by call to As we like to welcome each parish present at the conference, please also indicate the parish you attend when you RSVP. Also please indicate if your children will attend the creche on the Saturday. Bishop Tom Frame, Director of St Mark's National Theological Centre, Canberra will speak on the history of the Book of Common Prayer and its ongoing contemporary relevance. The conference coincides with the 350th anniversary of the commissioning of the BCP. Dr Rhys Bezzant of Ridley Bible College Melbourne will continue his excellent case study series "Heroes of the Faith", overviewing the lives and faith of Cranmer, Spurgeon and Wesley. The conference will again hear testimonies from Brisbane Anglicans giving a snapshot of God's work amongst parishes in the Brisbane Diocese. The details are: cost $20/$10 concession, further information may be obtained from going4growth@hotmail.com. from QCT CAN YOU HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED? Tables and chairs; Blankets; Lounge chairs; Double bed ensemble; Fridge; Washing machine If you can help, please contact Aunty Jean on Studies in Religion - Invited Scholars Series The School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics (University of Queensland) presents Images, Words, Stories: The Challenge of Reading a Gospel Ecologically with Professor Elaine Wainwright, Professor of Theology and Head of the School of Theology at the University of Auckland. Thursday 16th August, pm - Room 222, Parnell Building (no7), St Lucia Campus. "Multi Faith One Peace" The Multi-Faith Centre presents "The Film Competition 2012" Open to all high school and university students. Closing date 17 August Win awesome prizes and experiences. See terms and conditions at For further information phone or mfc@griffith.edu.au COMMUNITY CONSUTATION Climate-change-related Displacement and Resettlement in the Pacific Saturday 1 st September 9.30am 3.30pm Kurilpa Hall, 174 Boundary St, West End Flyer attached Australian Christian Meditation Community Qld Saturday 8 September am 2.00 pm Holy Spirit School hall, 36 Villiers Street, (off Brunswick Street) New Farm. SHARING AS A COMMUNITY An opportunity to share with each other and discuss various aspects of the Community with: Pauline Peters: what is happening in the World Community at the moment; Kath Houston: what the Community can provide to enrich your spiritual journey; Gabby Nelson: an overview of Father Laurence s Vision of the Community. Morning tea at 9.30am. Please bring a plate of finger food to share for lunch. Parking: in the street there is none in the school grounds. Suggested donation: $10 (morning tea included) Resources will be available for sale during the day. For any queries contact: Gabby Nelson toga@bigpond.net.au Ph: (h) ; (w, M, W, F)

13 IGNATIAN EXERCISES AND TEILHARD DE CHARDIN Teilhard invites us to love God - love the cosmos - all of creation - with a passion. Teilhard's assumption is that God has been revealing God's self to us for 14 billion years with Divine expressions of Generative Love. Creation is our first lesson in learning about who God is. Learning to love what God created is to learn about God. The world - the cosmos - is the gateway to God. Today we will explore the Ignatian Exercises through the lens of Chardin. Spiritual Directors: Catherine Hefferan rsm and Ann Hoare Where: Faber Centre of Ignatian Spirituality, 111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Bardon When: Saturday 6 October 2012 Time: pm Cost: $35 Lunch: BYO - Tea and Coffee provided RSVP: 28 September or fabercis@bigpond.com Jan 4 9 Jan Jan 27 Feb 2 Jan 30 Feb 2 Feb 2 March April May June July September October November DATES OF INTEREST FOR 2013 CMS Summer School Clergy Summer School, The Southport School Directed Spiritual Retreat, Ormiston Pre-ordination Retreat, Ormiston Ordination of Deacons Clergy Spouse Retreat Lay Retreat, James Byrne Centre, Toowoomba Clergy Retreat, Ormiston Diocesan Synod Clergy Retreat, Ormiston Clergy Retreat, Ormiston Clergy Retreat, James Byrne Centre, Toowoomba Directed Spiritual Retreat, Ormiston 13