Ethical consumerism workshop
Runs Thu May 24 2012 from 7.30pm until 9.30pm
Posted: Sat May 12 2012
Reactivate are hosting a workshop on Ethical consumerism. Says the Facebook event page: "We all buy stuff, so we might as well know what we're buying into. Join us for an informal workshop aimed at understanding trade structures, certifications like fairtrade and rainforest alliance, and ideas on how to effectively boycott the big guns." You can RSVP and invite others via the Facebook event page.
In the pursuit of repetition (fame and squalor)
Posted: Mon May 7 2012
Kel Mocilnik is putting together a performance show for the Next Wave Festival in Melbourne in May. The show is looking for a little help to get it to the festival. If you'd like to give to the project financially, here's a link to the the Pozible crowd-funding pitch. Otherwise, be sure and let your Melbourne friends know and let them know they can buy tickets here.
Film Screening: 'Weapons and Traffic by the State'
Runs Thu May 10 2012 from 6.00pm until 10.30pm
Posted: Mon May 7 2012
Weapons and Traffic by the State is a documentary that follows Amnesty International as they monitor, research, analyse and expose how arms transfers fuel violence and human rights abuse. The film includes analysis of the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo where interlocking conflicts have resulted in widespread human rights violations including killings, mass rape and the use of child soldiers.
Amnesty International is hosting a screening of the movie at CitySoul (13 Hutt Street,…
Beauty for Ashes - Rahab Fundraising Dinner
Sat Apr 28 2012 at 6.30pm
Posted: Tue Apr 17 2012
Rahab is an organisation that share's God's love with & assists women in the sex industry in Adelaide and other cities.
Come for a two course meal (with bar facilities available) to hear some exciting stories and support an amazing ministry at the Payneham Tavern (319 Payneham Rd, Royston Park). A voluntary offering will also be taken on the night.
Tickets must be purchased in advance ($25). RSVP by 20th April to Rahab - 8390 1040 / 0421 412 779 or rahab@ywamsa.org.au if you'd…
Collective Shout SA Gathering
Fri Apr 27 2012 at 7.00pm
Posted: Mon Apr 16 2012
Collective Shout is a grassroots campaigning movement against the objectification of women and sexualisation of girls in media, advertising and popular culture. They're about to have their first SA gathering of 2012 which will include celebrating the achievements of 2011, sharing plans for the year ahead and introducing the new regional co-ordinators for SA.
The Facebook page for the event is here.
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Dear twenty-something self
Posted: Sat May 12 2012
Mark Scandrette has written a great blog post - a letter to himself earlier in life. A beautiful way of contrasting change over time, it's also packed with some timeless wisdom. You can read Dear twenty-something self here. Thanks to Tim Hein for the pointer.
A good analogy of the trinity
Posted: Tue Mar 13 2012
God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit acting as one being is one of the doctrines which some believers have a hard time wrapping their heads around. Here Dr William Lane Craig gives an answer to the question: What is a good analogy of the Trinity?
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Thanks to Paul Lucas for the link!
The usefulness of religion for atheists
Posted: Tue Feb 21 2012
The ABC has posted a really interesting interview with Alain de Botton.
Alain is an atheist but he's not about to throw out the baby with the bathwater so to speak. In this interview he discusses what he thinks religion has to teach anyone about life, whether they believe in God or not. Scheduling space to interact with larger ideas and spending time feeling small through experiencing awe are a couple of examples of where he sees value for all.
You can watch the interview on the…
Good things gone bad
Posted: Thu Feb 9 2012
Relevant magazine has an article on some common barriers to spiritual freedom and growth.
His top list doesn't really hold any suprises - they're things most of us have likely been tempted to look to for fulfillment in our lives. I know I'm familiar with them all.
Charlie Chaplin speaks
Posted: Thu Feb 9 2012
The Great Dictator was first released in 1940. This rousing speech (given by silent actor Charlie Chaplain) definitely feels like it hasn't aged a bit though: identifying where our priorities as a race cause problems and fail to give us life.
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Feast this week
Runs Wed May 16 2012 from 6.30pm until 12.00pm on Sun May 20 2012
Posted: Sun May 13 2012
This week Dan Anear and RM will be hosting feasts on 'Sex, money & spiritual warfare'. Come as you are Wed night at 6.30pm or Sunday morning at 10.30am.
Chalk walk Feast
Runs Sun May 13 2012 from 10.30am until 12.00pm
Posted: Sat May 12 2012
Wednesday night's chalk walk feast was a success!
On Sunday we're going to be getting out and about and showing Adelaide some more Love with chalk as our medium. Bring an umbrella and a stroller (if the kids need it) and get along.
For those not up to getting out, there will also be a some reflection exercises at the base.
No Wednesday or Sunday Feast over Easter
Posted: Mon Apr 2 2012
Please note that due to our Easter Feast on Good Friday there will be no Wednesday or Sunday Feasts this week. We return to your regularly scheduled program on Wednesday 11th!
Thank you!
Posted: Tue Mar 13 2012
As we roll through RM's first week with us, it's time for some thank yous!
Tim Hein - thank you for everything you've done through the years to give life to and lead CitySoul. Thank you for your courage in handing it to a new leader.
Sil Hein - thank you for supporting Tim in this work as well as all the direct involvement you've had personally!
Tom Borgas - thank you for chairing the council and joint nominating committee (kind of a Uniting Church equivalent of a pastoral…
Welcome Ruthmary 'RM' Bond!
Posted: Sat Mar 3 2012
This week marks Ruthmary Bond's first with CitySoul as our new minister.
Ruthmary (or 'RM' as she prefers to be known) comes into the role with great energy and enthusiasm. She'll be working with us 1/2 time and continuing her 1/2 time role with the Synod (think of it as the Uniting Church state office) in Fresh Expressions.
On behalf of CitySoul - welcome RM!
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