Here are some of the photos taken on the day we built the labyrinth. Thanks to Katriona and Scott for supplying the camera.
Events
When:
Saturday 2 June, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Where:
Centre for Theology & Ministry,
1 Morrison Close, Parkville
Cost:
$25 for Metropolitan participants
$15 concession and non-Metropolitan participants
Economic considerations seem to dominate much of our society. Sometimes this may serve a greater good, ensuring efficient use of resources for meeting the needs of a greater number of people. However, too often the economic focus puts aside human needs and human dignity, encouraging greed and environmental destruction.
The Convention will consider what the Christian faith has to say about economic systems we live with and what principles should guide a Christian view of the economy.
Our Children’s Church project day to build our new Labyrinth is this Sunday!
The plan is to work from 11.00am to 12.30pm then fire up the BBQ for lunch together.
When: 11.00am, 20th May 2007.
Where: St. Andrew’s Church
Who: All Children’s Church regulars plus anyone with a young family
What: Bring a bucket, spade, outdoor clothes (sunhat if it’s sunny).
Any wheelbarrows will also be helpful.
BBQ lunch for your family. Drinks supplied.
Why a labyrinth?
The labyrinth is a thing of beauty as well a tool that aids the process of prayer and contemplation. Originally a pagan device, the two most often referred to labyrinths in Christian worship are set in the floor of the cathedrals at Reims and Chartres.
It is said that they were used by Christians during the Middle Ages who wished to complete a pilgrimage, but were unable to make it to the Holy Land. Instead they walked the labyrinth as a symbolic pilgrimage. In recent times labyrinths have enjoyed a revival alongside the explosion of ‘Do It Yourself’ spirituality.
People who are curious to explore contemplation, use of the body, and more ‘alternative’ forms of worship are similarly drawn to the labyrinth as a means of exploring faith and prayer.
If you are interested in how children can fully participate in worship. Cheryl Magrini has been invited to come to Australia for a series of workshops throughout Australia in July 2007.
Cheryl Magrini has an interest in the role children’s art plays in shaping faith together with a wonderful capacity to do theology with children.
How can the community of faith assist children to
enter into God’s hospitality?
• Explore meals in the bible as a setting and lens through
which to see the teachings of Jesus
• Hands-on, experiential learning gathered around a
meal
• Using a hospitable approach to teaching and learning
• Helping children appreciate our community meal…
Holy Communion
Who should attend:
Ministers, Children’s leaders, Parents, Sunday School
teachers, Children’s ministry workers and congregation
leaders
Sydney: Fri 13 & Sat 14 July
contact Jo Roger Ph 02 8267 4289
Brisbane: Sun 15 & Mon16 July
contact Paul Yarrow Ph 07 3377 9866
Canberra: Wed 18 & Thur 19 July
contact John Emmett Ph 02 6254 1733
Melbourne: Fri 20 & Sat 21 July
contact Bronwyn Wood Ph 03 9340 8800
Shepparton: Sun 22 July
contact Bronwyn Wood Ph 03 9340 8800
Perth: Wed 25 & Thur 26 July
contact John Atkinson Ph 08 9212 1437
Articles by Cheryl Magrini
Children Re-visioning Table - Bibliographies and a litany from the conference plenary booklet developed for “Children Re-Visioning the Table: A Dialogue on the Practice of Eating and Drinking with Children,” hosted by Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary on November 9-10, 2003.
How Should Parents and the Church Welcome Children to the Lord’s Supper?
Thursday 5th
8.00pm :: St. Andrew’s - Footwashing remembrance
Friday 6th
9.30am :: St. Andrew’s - ‘Good’ Friday worship
11.00am :: Foodworks Carpark - Ecumenical Easter Walk around the town
Saturday 7th
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Sunday 8th
6.00am :: Chesterfield - Easter Dawn worship
8.30am :: St. Andrew’s - Decorating the cross
9.30am :: St. Andrew’s - Easter Day worship including Baptisms
