Soul Companions Training in Spiritual Direction

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Sue Dunbar (Barnabas Ministries) and Liz Anne Smith (Choosing Life) are running a three year training program in spiritual direction, based in Canberra in 2012, 2013 and 2014. This three year program is designed for those who sense that God is calling them to the ministry of spiritual direction, and are looking for a community in which this call can be explored, discerned and nurtured. It is designed to assist both lay and ordained people in their spiritual lives and to train them in the important work of becoming soul companions for others. This program invites those who undertake it to embark on a journey that will involve personal transformation in the process of discerning the call to this ministry.

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Spirited Generosity Stewardship Seminar

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Canberra Region Presbytery is hosting a one day workshop on stewardship in March, 2012, led by Carolyn Kitto from Spirited Consulting. There is nothing like generosity. We know it when we experience it; we know when we give it and we know we have received it from God, who is a God of generosity. But what does it look like for a church to be generous? How do we embed generosity into our lives? What can we do to shape generous communities? Spirited Generosity, offers 3 years of giving invitations, which build the elements of generosity with a church and focus on growing resources for mission. Over 3 years, the height, depth and breadth of generosity is grown to grow a churches overall capacity to be generous.

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Sacraments Training in Canberra

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Canberra Region Presbytery is hosting a four-day course on the sacraments of communion and baptism, over two weekends in February and March 2012. Led by Anne Ryan and Duncan Macleod, the course is designed for all interested people, including intending Lay Presiders and others with responsibility for sacraments in their local setting such as Church Councillors and elders.

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Brendan Kennedy (1945-2011)

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The City Uniting Church has lost a dear friend.

Brendan Kennedy, Director of UnitingCare Canberra City, died on 28 December 2011. He was the husband of Rev. Myung Hwa, also of City UC.

A funeral was held at City UC on Tuesday 3rd January 2012.

Donations in memory of Brendan Kennedy may be made through City UC for the work of The Early Morning centre.

Christmas Day Services in Canberra

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Here’s a list of Christmas services featured in the Canberra Times, featuring Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations in Canberra City.

BRADDON
St Columba’s, Cnr Fawkner/Farrer Sts
Rev Myung Hwa Park Ph 6248 7458
Christmas Eve 11.15am (at Canberra City)
Christmas Day 9.00am

CANBERRA CENTRAL
Wesley Uniting Church, 22 National Cct, Forrest
Rev Gregor Henderson, Rev David Thiem
Ph 6295 3680
Christmas Eve 11.00pm (with Canberra Baptist)
Christmas Day 9.30am
St Aidan’s, Brockman St, Narrabundah
Christmas Day 8.00am
wesleycanberra.org.au

CANBERRA CITY
69 Northbourne Ave
Rev Ivan Roberts Ph 6258 8971
Christmas Eve 11.15am
Christmas Day 9.00am
canberracityuca.org.au

CURTIN
St James, 40 Gillies St
Rev Roger Munson Ph 0408 674 762
Christmas Eve 7.30pm incorporating a Blue Christmas Liturgy
Christmas Day 9.30am
stjamesprogressive.org.au

GUNGAHLIN
The Valley Avenue – Gungahlin Town Centre
Rev Mark Faulkner Ph 6242 5001
Christmas Eve 9.30pm
Christmas Day 9.30am
Everyone welcome!
gungahlinuniting.org

KIPPAX
Luke St Holt, opp Kippax Fair
Rev Gordon Ramsay Ph 6254 1733
or email kuc@kippax.org.au
Christmas Eve 4.00pm Children’s Stories
8.15pm Carols at Dungowan St, Hawker
11.00pm What is Guiding Us this Christmas?
Christmas Day 9.00am Not Just Way Back Then!
kippax.org.au

North Belconnen / Wattle Park
North Belconnen, 30 Conley Dr, Melba
Ph 6258 1196
Christmas Eve 6.30pm Family Carols Free BBQ
7.30pm Carols under Fairylights
Christmas Day 9.15am Family Service
melbauniting.org.au

Wattle Park, Barton Highway (via Hall)
Christmas Eve 8.00pm Traditional Service of Carols and
Readings
Christmas Day 10.00am

O’CONNOR
Cnr Scrivener & Brigalow Sts
Christmas Day 9.00am Family Service
11.00am Tongan Service

HACKETT
St Margaret’s, Cnr Philip Ave & Antill St
Christmas Day 9.00am Family Service
stmargs.unitingchurch.org.au

LYNEHAM
St Ninian’s, Cnr Mouat & Brigalow Sts
Christmas Eve 7.00pm Family Service
Christmas Day 9.00am
stninians.org.au

PEARCE, SOUTH WODEN
Pearce Community Centre, Collet Pl (off Hodgson Cres)
Rev Rachel Kronberger Ph 6286 1057
Christmas Eve 6.30pm Christmas for Kids
Christmas Day 9.30am Family friendly service

TUGGERANONG
Comrie St, opp Erindale Centre
Rev Anne Ryan Ph 6231 0488
Christmas Day 9.30am
tuc.org.au

WESTON CREEK
16 Parkinson St, Weston
Rev Tim Winslade Ph 6287 1981
Christmas Eve 6.30pm Family Service
Christmas Day 9.00am
westoncreekunitingchurch.org.au

YARRALUMLA
Denman Street
Rev Herman Nienaber Ph 6281 1406
Christmas Eve 6.00pm Carols on the Lawn
Christmas Day 9.30am
yarrauniting.org.au

ABC Canberra Radio Giving Tree

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This Christmas, ABC Canberra – Giving Tree is supporting UnitingCare Kippax, saying:

“Donations for the Giving Tree this year will support households who are struggling to make ends meet and people who would otherwise find Christmas a strain rather than a celebration.”

“Non-perishable food items or gifts for distribution to adults, teens or children all make a difference.

“You can help by donating non-perishable food items and gifts (please don’t wrap them, as they need to be unwrapped anyway) to ABC Canberra foyer during business hours, to the ABC stores, or directly to UnitingCare Kippax – cnr Luke St and Hardwick Cres Holt.”

Combined Charities Christmas Card Shop – Canberra

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The Presbytery will be part of the Combined Charities Christmas Card Shop again this year. The shop is now open each week day, 10am – 4pm until mid-December in the City Uniting Church, Pilgrim House, 69 Northbourne Avenue, Civic (Canberra) – the same building as the venue last year.

UCA Christmas Cards supplied to the Shop by the Presbytery are available.

Christian Religious Education Training

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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CRE) IN SCHOOLS

YOU and YOUR FRIENDS are INVITED to attend the TERM 4 – CRE TRAINING SESSION ‘CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS’

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS is a one hour session for school children, rotating them through interactive stations to discover the truth about Christmas and God’s Jesus plan! The session is Biblically based, ALL RESOURCES ARE SUPPLIED and it is already booked to happen in some ACT primary schools!
All church members are welcome to attend the training session to consider becoming part of a team to run this session in one or more schools, or to visit and watch it in action! And it’s free!

One 2-hour training session is offered at two different times – choose the time that suits you best!
Wednesday 16 November: 9.30-11.30am OR 5.00-7.00pm
Ainslie Church of Christ, 82 Limestone Avenue, Ainslie
Please share this message and RSVP if possible. ALL WELCOME!
Peace and joy!
Contact: Karen Baron CRE Coordinator ACT Churches’ Council ph: 6230 5155 crecoord@bigpond.com

St Benedicts Centre Coordinator Position

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ST BENEDICTS COMMUNITY DAY CENTRE
Position Vacant – Centre Co-ordinator

St Benedicts Community Day Centre is a facility conducted ecumenically by churches in Queanbeyan. It provides advocacy, support and meals in a safe environment for persons who experience various forms of marginalisation, in the local community. The position of Centre co-ordinator is required for the operation of the Centre, and the management committee is calling for applications from suitable candidates.

A full duty statement and selection criteria are available for this position from Rev Peter Junor mob 0412 070 034 pkjunor@tpg.com.au or visit www.stbenedictscdc.org.au

Written applications and references should be lodged by close of business 18 November 2011 with
The Management Committee, St Benedict’s Day Centre, PO Box 449, Queanbeyan NSW 2620.