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Stretching Faith is an event that is for young adults 18-25. It is their opportunity to gather around food, a hot topic and amazing speakers and for their faith to be challenged and stretched. The topic will be Beyond the barbed wire: A Christian community response to people seeking asylum

Entry at door is $7 inclusive of drinks, supper and dessert.

Stretching Faith is a joint project between Bremer Brisbane Presbytery and Moreton Rivers Presbytery.

Guest speaker: Dr Malcolm Dunning, Coordinator of Assylum Seeker and Refugee Support Group Hub at Indooroopilly Uniting Church.

Location: Indooroopilly Uniting Church, 74 Station Road, Indooroopilly

The Joint Churches Domestic Violence Prevention Project, a commission of Queensland Churches Together, will be holding 2 Full Day Workshops (from 9am to 3pm) in Cairns & Atherton on Friday 6 March (Seville Centre, Cairns) and Saturday 7 March (Atherton Catholic Church) to not only help raise awareness of the alarming incidence and range of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) that sadly plagues our Nation, but also to be a part of the solutions to this complex social issue. These interactive workshops are designed for Church and Faith Leaders, Laity, Pastoral Care Workers, Community Workers and Chaplains.

The aim of these full day seminars is to inform seminar participants of the different forms of DFV and review the cycle of violence.

Sessions typically include:

• What is domestic violence?
• Influences and development of values;
• Understanding & managing perpetrators;
• Theological implications of DFV;
• What are appropriate responses? & Review of Local & National Resources &
• Handy Resources & how to access them.

These sessions may include practical activities and times for reflection.

Church and Faith Leaders are often confronted with the grim realities of DFV. These seminars will help those who attend to recognise the signs of an abusive relationship and provide the most appropriate ways to respond. Seminar participants will be given materials to help them learn more and be better informed about DFV. Such materials can then be used by Church and Faith Leaders to further develop their own policies and procedures for dealing with DFV.

There is a small charge for the workshops of $45 (morning tea and lunch provided).

To book please go to:
Cairns www.dfvcairns.eventbrite.com.au OR
Atherton www.dfvatherton.eventbrite.com.au

For more information , contact Jackie Fewtrell, Administration Officer on 07 3369 6792.

This course is designed to give all people connected with the Uniting Church a detailed understanding of the theological influence that the “Mission of God” and the “Faith of the Church” had on the formation of the Basis of Union. The Identity, Purpose and Future of the Uniting Church is informed by the Basis of Union therefore, inspiration from the past will aim to contribute to the revitalisation of the UCA’s capacity to serve the Mission of God in the future.

Speakers: Rev Nigel Rogers, Dean of Formation and Dispersed Learning

6th March @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

The Joint Churches Domestic Violence Prevention Project, a commission of Queensland Churches Together, will be holding 2 Full Day Workshops (from 9am to 3pm) in Cairns & Atherton on Friday 6 March (Seville Centre, Cairns) and Saturday 7 March (Atherton Catholic Church) to not only help raise awareness of the alarming incidence and range of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) that sadly plagues our Nation, but also to be a part of the solutions to this complex social issue. These interactive workshops are designed for Church and Faith Leaders, Laity, Pastoral Care Workers, Community Workers and Chaplains.

The aim of these full day seminars is to inform seminar participants of the different forms of DFV and review the cycle of violence.

Sessions typically include:

• What is domestic violence?
• Influences and development of values;
• Understanding & managing perpetrators;
• Theological implications of DFV;
• What are appropriate responses? & Review of Local & National Resources &
• Handy Resources & how to access them.

These sessions may include practical activities and times for reflection.

Church and Faith Leaders are often confronted with the grim realities of DFV. These seminars will help those who attend to recognise the signs of an abusive relationship and provide the most appropriate ways to respond. Seminar participants will be given materials to help them learn more and be better informed about DFV. Such materials can then be used by Church and Faith Leaders to further develop their own policies and procedures for dealing with DFV.

There is a small charge for the workshops of $45 (morning tea and lunch provided).

To book please go to:
Cairns www.dfvcairns.eventbrite.com.au OR
Atherton www.dfvatherton.eventbrite.com.au

For more information , contact Jackie Fewtrell, Administration Officer on 07 3369 6792.

The next national training in community organising will occur in March 2020 in Brisbane. This training will be hosted by the Queensland Community Alliance of which the Queensland Synod is a member organisation. This training provides an excellent overview of the practice and theory behind broad based community organising. It also involves a significant focus on personal leadership development that seeks to build confidence and experience in the practice of relational organising and community engagement. The Queensland Synod is looking for key leaders across the life of the synod to participate in this training. Subsidies towards the training cost are available by application.

https://www.qldcommunityalliance.org/national_training_march_2020_bris

March 08, 2020 at 2pm – March 13, 2020

WHERE

Mercy Place Conference Centre
371 Simpsons Rd
Bardon, QLD 4065
Australia

CONTACT

Devett Kennedy · devett@qldcommunityalliance.org · 0467 563 796

I am very pleased to be letting you know that we will be running another Cross-Cultural Training Day for Christian leaders, on Monday 16 March, at our usual location in Eight Mile Plains.

Date – Monday 16 March

Times – 8.30am for 9am start, finishing by 4.30pm

Location – St John’s Lutheran Church, 24 Levington Rd, Eight Mile Plains, QLD, 4113

Cost – $30

To get more info, and to book a place please use this link – CCI Training Day Online Rego.

A highlight will be outings to lunch at a nearby Sikh Gurdwara and to observe prayers at an Islamic Mosque.

The aims of the day include:

1. exploring Christian discipleship and witness amongst people of different faiths and cultures;
2. actually visiting and talking with folk of a different faith and culture;
3. gaining some practical guidance on how to work well with people who are different to us.

Places are limited.  But please do get in touch if you have any questions at all about the training.  To help there is a little video showing one of our past training day on the rego page, and I’ve attached a page of photos.

Thanks heaps and glad to be serving you in an area of emerging challenge for the Aussie church.

The focus of this course is to provide participants with learning opportunities that equip them with skills and practices that allow for a deeper knowledge and understanding of God’s will and leading in their life (Col. 1:9-10). The course will provide people, at all different places in their life in Christ, with the opportunity to reflect and discern God’s future for them. There will also be opportunity through this course for those participating in UCA discernment processes, such as the Period of Discernment, to engage in compulsory study for this pathway

Speakers: Rev Nigel Rogers, Dean of Formation and Dispersed Learning

20th March @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

The 6th National Pioneer Ministry Gathering from 26–29 March is a space where relationships and learning can be explored for those who are offering innovative and experimental ministry and mission.

You’re encouraged to attend if you’re involved in a pioneer or fresh and innovative ministry context; you’re looking to step into this space as a practitioner; or you’re a trainer or permission-giver for people in pioneering ministries. Subsidies may be available from the Queensland Synod office to attend.

https://unitingchurchwa-startdigital.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Pioneer-Ministry-Gathering-Registration-6.pdf

Children are growing up so quickly. Before they even finish primary school, they’re already stressing about their appearance and thinking about their sexuality. As these young lives are bombarded with hypersexualised images and the pornification of everything around them, they face increasing pressure to act out and put their bodies on display for attention and judgement.

What is the best way to address this toxic part of our culture? How can we raise healthy, resilient young people who will aspire to authentic relationships because they understand their self-worth and value their human dignity?

Join prominent author, media commentator and advocate Melinda Tankard Reist as she addresses these issues on 26 March, drawing from current global trends as well as the experiences of young people in Australia.

26th March @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Seeks through honest conversation, undertaken in an open spirit, to build bridges of trust and community between people of similar, different, and even antagonistic, backgrounds. These enable healing, partnership and common action. More at https://au.iofc.org/approach

Come and join us as we explore further Community Trustbuilding

RSVP by 25 March:
The panel will feature JOHN DANALIS, author of “Riding the Black Cockatoo”, the inspiring story of his reconciliation journey, and UKA PINTO, community leader from Timor-Leste, a Creators of Peace facilitator, masters student in Community Development, Melbourne.. They will both inspire us with their stories, followed by Q&A… and other contributions …

Where: Meeting Room 1, Library, Garden City Mt Gravatt

When: Friday, 27 March 2020, 7-9.30pm

SAVE THE DATES – 2020

Saturday, 30 May – Australians Sharing a New Story Workshop

Friday, 28 August – Community Trustbuilding Seminar

Saturday, 24 October – Australians Sharing a New Story Workshop

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.” Margaret Mead

“Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships. Stephen R. Covey

Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” Rumi

Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=600662& or Barbara Lawler: barbara.lawler@iofc.org

Sunday 29 March at 5 pm will see the start of a new once a term, creative arts worship service at Buderim Uniting Church.

Based on similar services held in other parts of the state, the message is brought by the congregation. A ser-mon free worship service! Contributions are encouraged to be original works based on the theme: “New Beginnings: old things have passed away; behold new things have come”. Contributions of music, dance, poetry, art and sculpture from the whole community are welcome.

The ability to use pre-recorded material means there is no age limit. You can record it on your phone and send it in to be enjoyed by all.

BELLS Faith Community and Kawana Waters and Buderim congregations will join to organise the gathering with everyone welcome. Everyone in the Presbytery is invited to contribute.

We will finish with a community meal.

It is hoped that Creative Arts Sunday will provide a space to promote creative arts in worship, engage the whole community, and break down stereotypes about worship, as we minister to each other.

Would you like to contribute? Please contact Eric Woodrow at Buderim Uniting Church by 23 March ( Mobile: 0423 927 417 email: familyministryassistantbuc@gmail.com). Hope to see you on 29 March from 5pm at Buderim Uniting Church.