Calendar
Events in October 2024
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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. -
40th anniversary - Abaya ba Kristo sister community in Rwanda 40th anniversary - Abaya ba Kristo sister community in Rwanda
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October 30, 2024 – November 2, 2024
At the end of October and the beginning of November, the sister community Abaya ba Kristo in Rwanda celebrates their 40th anniversary. See link for more information.
[This is a great reason to support them financially by making a donation for one of the projects or specifically for this anniversary. You can do this on bank account: NL07 RABO 0155769707 stating the desired use of your donation. You can also use the donation form: Donate – Sisters in Rwanda]
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40th anniversary - Abaya ba Kristo sister community in Rwanda 40th anniversary - Abaya ba Kristo sister community in Rwanda
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October 30, 2024 – November 2, 2024
At the end of October and the beginning of November, the sister community Abaya ba Kristo in Rwanda celebrates their 40th anniversary. See link for more information.
[This is a great reason to support them financially by making a donation for one of the projects or specifically for this anniversary. You can do this on bank account: NL07 RABO 0155769707 stating the desired use of your donation. You can also use the donation form: Donate – Sisters in Rwanda]
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