Calendar
Events in September 2024
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EVENTS: DOTAC - Reconciliation (Zoom) EVENTS: DOTAC - Reconciliation (Zoom)
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September 16, 2024A DOTAC event - Monday 16th September, 1pm CST (North America)
An online gathering which will dwell in the Word and with quotes from commentaries and theologiansas we open our hearts to reconciliation – listening, learning, and moving forward with hope and action.Register to receive the link for the two Zoom sessions on RECONCILIATION.Contact Sr. Noreen with questions.Confirm the time you will join the meeting with this time zone converter:* note: a second Zoom will be held at 1pm CST on October 21 -
Sept 19 EDGE Zoom event Sept 19 EDGE Zoom event
September 19, 2024EDGE (Ecumenical Deacon Group of the ELCA)
Community Zoom Event -
DIAKONIA Day of Prayer DIAKONIA Day of Prayer
September 26, 2024
Monthly DIAKONIA Day of Prayer
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DUCA Intensive DUCA Intensive
September 29, 2024Justice and Community Development Intensive
29 September - 2 October
This unit is for Deacon candidates in the Uniting Church in Australia, as well as other ministry practitioners. It introduces students to the social, political and cultural contexts of injustice in contemporary Australia, reflecting on missional and ethical responses.
Community Development principles will be brought into dialogue with biblical and theological sources expressing God’s desire for justice and shalom. Themes of
prophetic imagination, peacemaking, community building, resistance and advocacy, partnership building, and political activism will be explored for addressing structural and social injustice. Ther will be critical reflection on practices evidenced in case studies drawn from key historical figures and movements, as well as current Community Ministry practitioners. -
DUCA Intensive DUCA Intensive
September 29, 2024Justice and Community Development Intensive
29 September - 2 October
This unit is for Deacon candidates in the Uniting Church in Australia, as well as other ministry practitioners. It introduces students to the social, political and cultural contexts of injustice in contemporary Australia, reflecting on missional and ethical responses.
Community Development principles will be brought into dialogue with biblical and theological sources expressing God’s desire for justice and shalom. Themes of
prophetic imagination, peacemaking, community building, resistance and advocacy, partnership building, and political activism will be explored for addressing structural and social injustice. Ther will be critical reflection on practices evidenced in case studies drawn from key historical figures and movements, as well as current Community Ministry practitioners.
Weekly: Thursdays in Black
https://www.oikoumene.org/en/get-involved/thursdays-in-black?set_language=en
Monthly: 26th of each month Prayer Day for DIAKONIA