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1 PARISH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 14 RUARY 2016 SPIN & SECRECY REFUGEES & THE MEDIA 16 Manning Clarke Lecture Theatre Australian National University - Canberra Tuesday 16 February 2016 (6.30pm) Australia s brutal treatment of refugees and asylum seekers is notorious. To gain public support consecutive governments have engineered and militarised the language. Asylum seekers have become illegals or queue jumpers even potential terrorists. Boat turn-backs are operations protecting our Sovereign Borders. The issue frequently makes front-page news, even as the government refuses to comment about on-water matters and 1 has passed laws to silence whistleblowers. It has even pursued various media outlets for their critical coverage, referring a number of journalists to the federal police for investigation. The veil of secrecy over Australia s refugee policy makes the role of journalists, particularly those trying to report on the conditions in offshore detention centres, extremely difficult. This free public forum aims to shed light on how the culture of spin and secrecy surrounding this very politicised issue has impacted on the ability of journalists to provide accurate and impartial information. The forum is organised by the Refugee Action Committee.

2 Rod/Susan ( ) or The Anglican Church is hosting a Q&A styled forum for people interested in knowing about the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers as they seek to make a new life in Australia. Join us for the conversation and discover how your church can make a big difference. Tuesday 1 March 2016 from 7.30pm. Introduction to Christian Meditation We often associate Lent with 15 "giving something up", but it s also a good time to begin or to deepen the practice of meditation. The key to understanding the simplicity of Christian Meditation is within Psalm 46 Be still and know that I am God. During Lent, an opportunity is being offered at St Peter Chanel s, Yarralumla to find out more. This is held one night per week for one hour (7.15pm for 7.30pm start) beginning Monday 15 th February. Venue is the meeting room adjacent to the church, Weston Street, Yarralumla. Perhaps as a preparation for Easter, or if you have been wondering what Christian Meditation is all about, this is an opportunity in an ecumenical setting to taste and experience one of the oldest and simplest forms of Christian prayer. No cost, no RSVP required, just turn up. Enquire: PUBLIC FORUM AND BOOK LAUNCH CES (Christians for an Ethical 24 Society) Speaker: Bishop George Browning. Topic: Post Paris: Psychology of a New World Order. Chair: Paul Bongiorno. Bishop Browning s book: Sabbath and a Common Good: Prospects of a New Humanity to be launched. At Culture, 7.30 pm Wednesday 24 February. Donation: $5. Supper provided. Contact: Robyn Coghlan CHORAL MUSIC CONCERT 28 Before travelling to Poland in May to participate in the Choir Competition at Bialystok, the Australian Russian Sacred Choral Society is presenting a concert of choral music from the Russian Orthodox tradition on Sunday February 28th in All Saints Anglican Church, Ainslie. Some members of this choir gave a presentation to the RSCM annual conference held in Canberra in January, which was greatly appreciated by the conference delegates. Andrei Laptev, conductor of the Australian Russian Sacred Choral Society, is directing the concert. The proceeds of this concert will go towards the trip by the Australian Russian Sacred Choral Society to the choir competition in Bialystok, Poland in May The Choral Society is returning to the competition after winning their section in

3 EXHIBITION AT AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR CHRISTIANITY AND CULTURE Settlement Services International and the Culture in Canberra warmly invite you to HOME: BETWEEN HERE AND THERE, a group exhibition by artists seeking asylum in Australia. The works on display are the outcome of a 10-week skills development workshop program organised by SSI s Arts & Culture Program. The narratives represented in the resulting eight works echo the homeland left behind, and the unfinished journey to a new place to call home. 19 Opening Event on Friday February 19, :00pm. RSVP to opening by February 5, 2016 at kcollins@csu.edu.au. Exhibition to be opened by Dr Denise Ferris, Head of School, School of Art, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences and Mr Kamalle Dabboussy, Chair, Settlement Services International. Exhibition Opening Hours Monday to Friday 10:30am to 4:00pm 20 February - 4 March 2016 / The Chapel, 15 Blackall Street (cnr King s Avenue), Barton The following events are associated with this special exhibition: 3 HOME: BETWEEN HERE AND THERE - A CONTEMPLATIVE QUIET DAY WITH ART SATURDAY 20 RUARY AM - 4PM 20 This is a Quiet Day engaging with an exhibition by 8 artists who are seeking asylum in Australia. The exhibition explores the experience of displacement and exile, the homeland left behind, and the unfinished journey to a new place to call home. Here is an opportunity to engage with the art, and our own history, to explore what home means to each one of us, and to listen for the call of the One who is at home in us. The day will be led by Susanna Pain, spiritual director, retreat leader, dancer, artist, priest, and Associate Director, Culture: Liturgy, The Arts and Spiritual Care. There will be a reflection at 930am. Times for silence, meditation and sharing. 1130am meditation and reflection. 2pm meditation. 330pm closing reflections and service. The day ends at 4pm. Bring a journal, your lunch, an open heart. Morning and afternoon tea provided. Where? The Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, 15 Blackall Street, Barton Cost: $30 (bookings essential) To register: susanna.pain@gmail.com mobile:

4 website: Susanna Pain Associate Director, Liturgy, The Arts and Spiritual Care Culture HOME: BETWEEN HERE AND THERE - A WORKSHOP OF DANCE, MOVEMENT, STORYTELLING WITH ART... WEDNESDAY 2 CH PM - 930PM 2 This is a creative workshop responding to an exhibition by 8 artists who are seeking asylum in Australia. The exhibition explores the experience of displacement and exile, the homeland left behind, and the unfinished journey to a new place to call home. Here is an opportunity to engage with the art, our own history, and to playfully explore what home means for each one of us. The evening will be led by Susanna Pain, InterPlay Australia CoFounder, dancer, artist, priest, and Associate Director, Culture: Liturgy, The Arts and Spiritual Care, who loves to play and open the space for reflection. Bring a journal, an open heart, and comfy clothes. Where? The Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, 15 Blackall Street, Barton 4 Cost $25 bookings essential to register: susanna.pain@gmail.com mobile: website: ART: BOUNDARIES AND BELIEFS. A LECTURE BY THE REV'D DR ROD PATTENDEN THURSDAY 3 CH 730PM 3 This illustrated lecture will begin with Home, an exhibition at the ACC&C, and then include a range of Australian artists who explore boundaries, with responses ranging from controversy to inclusion. Can art help us be at home with one another? The Reverend Dr Rod Pattenden is an art historian and theologian. For many years he has been the Chair of the Blake Prize, exploring Australian spirituality through contemporary art. Culture 15 Blackall St Barton St Mark's 2016 Commencement Lecture 2 St Mark's is pleased to invite you to the 2016 Commencement Lecture with special guest Dr Greg Clarke, CEO of Bible Society who will be speaking on 'Poison, panadol, placebo: Is the Bible good for society's health?' 7.30pm 25th February Culture, 15 Blackall Street, Barton

5 We hope to see you there! St Mark's About Greg Clarke Dr Greg Clarke is a CEO, author, public speaker and academic, interested in religion in contemporary life. With a doctorate in literature from the University of Sydney, he has written books on topics ranging from The Da Vinci Code to the end of the world, from marriage to the life of Jesus. His latest book, The Great Bible Swindle, argues that every Australian needs a working knowledge of the Bible in order to be truly educated. Greg is in demand as a lecturer and media commentator on religious issues. Greg is married with five children and lives in south-east Sydney. In 2010 he became the Chief Executive of Bible Society Australia, and was before then a Founding Director of the Centre for Public Christianity in Sydney. Greg splits his time between management, writing, media work, and academia. His passion is for creative, intelligent discussion of the deeper issues of life. DIOCESAN CARAVAN, CAMPING & CABIN WEEKEND 4-6 Riverglade Caravan Park in Tumut, 4th-6th March The Reverend Peter Adkins from BCA will lead the Bible reflections and share stories of the church in remote Australia. All enquiries to the Reverend John Jenner (Rector, Temora) at temoraanglican@bigpond.com or REGENERATION DINNER Featuring the Idea of North and Clayton Fergie SCRIPTURE UNION ACT The Regeneration Dinner is our annual fundraising night where we invite our supporters to host tables of their friends and church members. It s a fantastic opportunity to hear about SU ACT s ministry and plans for the future. There s also top quality entertainment and food. 5

6 There is no charge to attend but it is a fundraising dinner, so you will be asked to make a donation at the end of the evening to support our important ministry. The Dinner will be held at the Hellenic Club, 1 Matilda Street, Phillip, ACT. Please come along at 6:30pm. The formal part of the evening will finish at 9:30pm. DESERT RETREAT FOR BODY AND SOUL APR Sunday after lunch to Friday after breakfast. With Susanna Pain. Come rest, play and reflect in the expansiveness of our magnificent central desert. Beside ancient red rocks, under giant river gum trees, in the sand, and around open fires we will be silent, move, make art, sing and tell stories that connect us with ourselves, each other and the spirit of the land herself. Immerse yourself Information and expressions of interest: $950 all inclusive tuition, materials, food, accommodation, fuel, TLC. 5 nights, 5 days. $100 deposit to secure a place, special rates for locals. Susanna Pain susanna.pain@gmail.com 2016 LAY MINISTRY CONVENTION The 2016 Lay Ministry Convention with Mike and Sally Breen is called, Listening to Jesus. Mike and Sally are world class leaders who will teach and train us to live out the life of the Kingdom of God practically every day. 6 Because the Kingdom is so important to all Christians this convention is open to anyone, whether lay or ordained, who is interested in exercising their call in God s world, the marketplace, family or congregational life more effectively. To register online visit the ST Y IN THE VALLEY EVENTS RECENT UPDATES INCLUDED FOR YOUR DIARY: Transfiguration and Schools Ministry Sunday 7 February 2016 Shrove Tuesday Pancakes at the Parish Centre. Tuesday 9 February 2016 (6.30pm) Ash Wednesday 10 February Lent 1 and National Apology Day Sunday 14 February 2016 Leprosy Mission morning tea Sunday 21 February 2016 Reports due for AGM Sunday 21 February 2016 Community Fair Planning meeting, Monday 22 February 2016 (7pm) Q&A Refugee Forum Panel Discussion about Resettlement and Support. 1 March 2016 (7.30pm)

7 Parish Annual General Meeting Sunday 6 March 2016 (11am) Canberra Day Public Holiday Monday 14 March 2016 Reel Church, GODSPELL, Saturday 19 March 2016 (6.30pm) Palm Sunday 20 March 2016 Parish 33rd Birthday cake after both services Palm Sunday 20 March 2016 Holy Week Services March 2016 (7.30pm each day) Easter Services Easter morning breakfast Sunday 27 March 2016 (8.00am) Wedding Colin Dundon and Jeanette Tunks, Saturday 2 April 2016 (11am) School Holidays 9 25 April 2016 Dedication of the Centre for Peace, Justice and Reconciliation, Sunday 10 April 2016 (11am) School Holiday Film at Friday Morning Cuppa, 15 April 2016 (10.00am) ANZAC Day Monday 25 April 2016 Fairtrade coffee & chocolate taste testing Saturday 30 April 2016 (10.00am) Cathedral Convention 6-7 May 2016 Ascension service TBA 5 or 8 May 2016 Bishop s Dinner. 13 May 2016 (anniversary of our declaration as a special district is early May). Pentecost services and Parish Welcome Lunch Sunday 15 May 2016 Trinity Sunday 22 May 2016 Clergy Conference May 2016 Breakfast event Saturday 28 May 2016 with speaker Rev d Susanna Pain (8.30am) Queen s Birthday Public Holiday 13 June 2016 Wine and Cheese Night a winter warmer Saturday 18 June 2016 School Holidays 2-17 July 2016 Indigenous family place walk (celebrating NAIDOC Week) Sunday 3 July 2016 (Noon) School Holiday Film at Friday Morning Cuppa, 8 July 2016 (10.00am) Patronal Festival & lunch Sunday 14 August 2016 Clergy Retreat August 2016 High Tea and Vintage Fashion event, Saturday 3 September 2016 (3pm) SYNOD 9-11 September 2016 Breakfast Event with speaker Archdeacon Wayne Brighton, Saturday 17 September 2016 (8.30am) School Holidays 24 September to 9 October 2016 Social Justice Sunday, Connect2Church Sunday and special Parish Welcome Lunch 25 September 2016 Public Holiday 26 September 2016 St Michael s Day Service Thursday 29 September 2016 Public Holiday 3 October 2016 School Holiday Film at Friday Morning Cuppa, 7 October 2016 (10.00am) Church Picnic at Lanyon Homestead Sunday 23 October 2015 (12.30pm) All Saints Sunday and Defence Sunday 6 November 2016 Community Fair, Saturday 12 November 2016 Christ the King Sunday 20 November 2016 Christmas Decorating Friday 25 November 2016 (6.30pm) First Advent Sunday 27 November 2015 Volunteers Thankyou event Sunday 4 December 2016 Sunday Kid s Club presentations Sunday 11 December 2016 Calwell Community Carols Friday 16 December

8 Parish Centre Anniversary BBQ and Christmas Carols Service Sunday 18 December 2016 ALSO CHECK REGULAR SCHEDULED EVENTS (SEE PEW SHEET) Would you like to book in an event? Please fill out an Event Risk Management Declaration Form (to be found under the health & safety notice board) & it will go to Parish Council for approval 8

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