Synod Justice Unit Event — SOLD! Who Broke the Australian Dream – Melbourne Screening.
Comedian Mark Humphries is sick of standing in lines for rentals. But if a C-grade celebrity is struggling to buy a house, how do normal people do it? Mark investigates Australia’s housing crisis, uncovering the policies which supercharged the housing market, the solutions at hand, and one big revelation that might just fix it. TIckets: SOLD! Who Broke the Australian Dream – Melbourne Screening
This Sunday November 9, our focus text will be John 1.18, considering Jesus as the one who “makes known” – or “exegetes” – God.
On Sunday November 23 we will hold our re-located All Saints luncheon (now a “Christ the King” luncheom), after worship. Please speak to Rod and Rosemary about whether you’re able to come, and what you can bring to share for the meal.
This Sunday worship will be led by Peter Blackwood.
Monday Morning Movies — Monday November 3 @10:35 @Cinema Nova – “The Travellers”: a poignant, funny and heartwarming family story set in Western Australia, The Travellers is the new film from acclaimed director Bruce Beresford (Ladies In Black, Breaker Morant, Driving Miss Daisy). Meet upstairs in the foyer to buy tickets (or buy online); coffee is available in the cafe next to the box office, and stay for a toastie lunch and conversation in the cafe afterwards if you can.
On Sunday November 23 we will hold our re-located All Saints luncheon (now a “Christ the King” luncheom), after worship. Please speak to Rod and Rosemary about whether you’re able to come, and what you can bring to share for the meal.
For those who participated in the Gaza protest photo-op at CAN a few weeks back, the collation of all congregational images (including the MtE/CAN one) is here.
Churches responding to Yoorrook: Can we handle the truth? A special forum to explore the church’s response to Yoorrook recommendations. This is co-hosted by The Wesley Centre, Christians for Yoorrook, and ANTaR Victora. Sat 18th October, 10.30am – 2.30pm at 95 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Registration
THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER 6:00 PM FOR 6:30PM START: FREE WILL OR DIVINE SCRIPT? WHO’S REALLY IN CONTROL? Christian and Muslim reflections on Theology and the World. Panel Discussion with Rev Dr Daniel Sihombing, Pilgrim Theological College; Dr Omer Ergl, Islamic Sciences & Research Academy with Moderator Noor Gillani, from The Conversation. A conversation exploring Divine Control, Human Agency, and the implications for Moral Responsibility. Light Refreshments at 6:00pm. Panel starts at 6:30pm. Venue: Yuma Auditorium, Centre of Theology & Ministry, 29 College Crescent Parkville: Registration
Advance Notice – Other
Monday Movies at the Nova. First Monday of the month. The movie and time will be advised late in the week prior. A WhatsApp group has been set up for communication around this in future, including having a say in the next movie! NEXT: Nov 3, time and film TBA
Discernment Day (CTM event) Are you wondering “where to from here” in terms of your discipleship? Ever thought about what God might be calling you to? And how do you know it’s a call from God? The Synod equipping Leadership for Mission team warmly invites you to attend a Discernment Day on Saturday 25 October. We will offer an opportunity to learn about discernment, lay and ordained ministries, UCA processes, and educational pathways. This event will be held in person in Parkville and online. All are welcome. Come and see! Register online at https://events.humanitix.com/discernment-day Where: Centre For Theology and Ministry, 29 College Crescent Parkville When: 9am-4pm Saturday 25 October Cost: $40 per person (in-person); Free (online via Zoom).
