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Coming Soon!

• Worship on Sunday November 3 will be led by Rob Gotch (All Saints). We’re still tweaking the new A/V system. Please note that the wall-mounted camera in the new system which faces the congregation is not in operation during our live streams, only those behind the congregation.
• Study groups have returned on Wednesdays and Fridays – an ad hoc series – come just for one if you’d like! HOWEVER, no studies next week, Nov 6 or Nov 8, returning on Nov 13/15.
• The MtE Events Calendar

News

• Most recent Assembly news (Oct 31)
• Most recent Synod News (Oct 31)

Wesley Centre

MtE is a sponsor of the Wesly Centre

• Theology Matters: How thinking About God Shapes Australia You are invited to join us for a panel discussion to launch a new book edited by Prof. Peter Sherlock and Dr Daniel Nellor, Theology Matters. Theology Matters presents a series of conversations with prominent Australians about how theological ideas and religious practices inform their contribution to public life. Through their stories, it asks the ultimate question: what difference does theology make? Participants in Theology Matters include Deborah Barker, Rufus Black, Frank Brennan, Libby Byrne, Julie Edwards, Dan Fleming, Stan Grant, Sean Lau, Anne Pattel-Gray, Tony Rinaudo, and Kevin Rudd. When: Wednesday 6th of November, 5:30pm – 7pm Where: 4th floor Wesley Place, 130 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.
• Christian Monastic Wisdom Today
  Join us at the Contemplative Studies Centre, Melbourne University, for an enlightening conversation between our Director Robyn Whitaker and Cyprian Consiglio, a Camaldolese monk and recently appointed International Secretary General for Monastic Interreligious Dialogue. Cyprian’s work focusses on how Christian monastic traditions can inform and enrich contemporary contemplative practices and interfaith conversation.  Given the growing religious diversity in Australia, this exploration of spiritual traditions is particularly timely.  When: Wednesday the 13th of November, 5:30pm – 7pm, in the here: University of Melbourne’s Forum Theatre (153), Arts West – North Wing (148A)

Other things which might interest

• Previous sermons and services (video recordings)

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Coming Soon!

• Worship returns to the CTM on Sunday Oct 27, 10.00am. The place will look a bit different, on account of a new A/V system having been installed over the last week (which should also enhance the online version of the service).
• Study groups have returned on Wednesdays and Fridays – an ad hoc series – come just for one if you’d like!
• The MtE Events Calendar

News

• Most recent Assembly news (Oct 24)

Wesley Centre

MtE is a sponsor of the Wesly Centre

• Theology Matters: How thinking About God Shapes Australia You are invited to join us for a panel discussion to launch a new book edited by Prof. Peter Sherlock and Dr Daniel Nellor, Theology Matters. Theology Matters presents a series of conversations with prominent Australians about how theological ideas and religious practices inform their contribution to public life. Through their stories, it asks the ultimate question: what difference does theology make? Participants in Theology Matters include Deborah Barker, Rufus Black, Frank Brennan, Libby Byrne, Julie Edwards, Dan Fleming, Stan Grant, Sean Lau, Anne Pattel-Gray, Tony Rinaudo, and Kevin Rudd. When: Wednesday 6th of November, 5:30pm – 7pm Where: 4th floor Wesley Place, 130 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.
• Christian Monastic Wisdom Today
  Join us at the Contemplative Studies Centre, Melbourne University, for an enlightening conversation between our Director Robyn Whitaker and Cyprian Consiglio, a Camaldolese monk and recently appointed International Secretary General for Monastic Interreligious Dialogue. Cyprian’s work focusses on how Christian monastic traditions can inform and enrich contemporary contemplative practices and interfaith conversation.  Given the growing religious diversity in Australia, this exploration of spiritual traditions is particularly timely.  When: Wednesday the 13th of November, 5:30pm – 7pm, in the here: University of Melbourne’s Forum Theatre (153), Arts West – North Wing (148A)

Other things which might interest

• Previous sermons and services (video recordings)

October-November 2024

Angles on World Christianity

Our final study series for 2024 will be discussions of a selection of voices from from the Global Church Project

From Wed Oct 23 — 7.45pm for 5 weeks

and Fri Oct 25   — 1.30pm for 5 weeks

(Note: no meetings Nov 6 or 8)

Week 1 (Oct 23 / 25)

• Video: Lamin Sanneh | Engaging Islam and the Post Western Christian Awakening
• AI-generated summary and transcript (expect a few transcription errors)

Week 2 (Oct 30 / Nov 1)

• Video: Melba Padilla Maggay | Transforming Society
• AI-generated summary and transcript (expect a few transcription errors)

NOTE – NO SESSIONS Nov 6 / 8

Week 3 (Nov 13 / 15)

Week 4 (Nov 20 / 22)

Week 5 (Nov 27 / 29)

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Coming Soon!

• WORSHIP THIS WEEK is a combined service at Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton, 10.00. No worship at the CTM this Sunday; MtE members are invited to stay for lunch/hospitality from the CAN congregation after the service
• Fourth quarter studies on “World Christianity” commence next week!
• The MtE Events Calendar

News

• Check out what’s happening at Hotham Mission!
• Most recent Assembly news (Oct 16)
• Most recent Synod News (Oct 17)

Wesley Centre

MtE is a sponsor of the Wesly Centre

• Theology Matters: How thinking About God Shapes Australia You are invited to join us for a panel discussion to launch a new book edited by Prof. Peter Sherlock and Dr Daniel Nellor, Theology Matters. Theology Matters presents a series of conversations with prominent Australians about how theological ideas and religious practices inform their contribution to public life. Through their stories, it asks the ultimate question: what difference does theology make? Participants in Theology Matters include Deborah Barker, Rufus Black, Frank Brennan, Libby Byrne, Julie Edwards, Dan Fleming, Stan Grant, Sean Lau, Anne Pattel-Gray, Tony Rinaudo, and Kevin Rudd. When: Wednesday 6th of November, 5:30pm – 7pm Where: 4th floor Wesley Place, 130 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.
• Christian Monastic Wisdom Today
  Join us at the Contemplative Studies Centre, Melbourne University, for an enlightening conversation between our Director Robyn Whitaker and Cyprian Consiglio, a Camaldolese monk and recently appointed International Secretary General for Monastic Interreligious Dialogue. Cyprian’s work focusses on how Christian monastic traditions can inform and enrich contemporary contemplative practices and interfaith conversation.  Given the growing religious diversity in Australia, this exploration of spiritual traditions is particularly timely.  When: Wednesday the 13th of November, 5:30pm – 7pm, in the here: University of Melbourne’s Forum Theatre (153), Arts West – North Wing (148A)

Other things which might interest

• Previous sermons and services (video recordings)

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Coming Soon!

• Our guest preacher this Sunday October 13 will be Alisha Fung, a candidate for ordained ministry in the Uniting Church; Alisha will be preaching from Isaiah 25: 6-10a and Revelation 21:1-6 (off lectionary).
• The MtE Events Calendar

News

• Most recent Assembly news (Oct 9)

Wesley Centre

MtE is a sponsor of the Wesly Centre

• Reconciliation & the Referendum: Where are we now?  (A Public Forum) Please join The Wesley Centre for a public forum to mark one year since the majority of Australians voted ‘no’ for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Hear from Aboriginal leaders, learn about colonialism and the media, and reflect theologically as we continue the work of Reconciliation together. 3.30 – 5.30pm, Sunday 13^th October at Wesley Place, Melbourne. This is a ticketed event. You can get your tickets here – https://events.humanitix.com/reconciliation-where-are-we-now-marking-one-year-since-the-referendum. The forum will be followed by a 6pm service of prayer in Wesley Church.  All welcome.
• Theology Matters: How thinking About God Shapes Australia You are invited to join us for a panel discussion to launch a new book edited by Prof. Peter Sherlock and Dr Daniel Nellor, Theology Matters. Theology Matters presents a series of conversations with prominent Australians about how theological ideas and religious practices inform their contribution to public life. Through their stories, it asks the ultimate question: what difference does theology make? Participants in Theology Matters include Deborah Barker, Rufus Black, Frank Brennan, Libby Byrne, Julie Edwards, Dan Fleming, Stan Grant, Sean Lau, Anne Pattel-Gray, Tony Rinaudo, and Kevin Rudd. When: Wednesday 6th of November, 5:30pm – 7pm Where: 4th floor Wesley Place, 130 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.
• Christian Monastic Wisdom Today
  Join us at the Contemplative Studies Centre, Melbourne University, for an enlightening conversation between our Director Robyn Whitaker and Cyprian Consiglio, a Camaldolese monk and recently appointed International Secretary General for Monastic Interreligious Dialogue. Cyprian’s work focusses on how Christian monastic traditions can inform and enrich contemporary contemplative practices and interfaith conversation.  Given the growing religious diversity in Australia, this exploration of spiritual traditions is particularly timely.  When: Wednesday the 13th of November, 5:30pm – 7pm, in the here: University of Melbourne’s Forum Theatre (153), Arts West – North Wing (148A)

Other things which might interest

• Previous sermons and services (video recordings)