We are having a relaxing time this week as we will be watching a movie together. So come along, wearing your Oodies or bundled up warm, and feel free to bring your bean bag or a large pillow for comfort.
If you have friends who you think would like to join us at Messy Church, please bring them along with you.
In 2023, the Uniting Church in VicTas passed a proposal, advocating for the decriminalisation of possession, and personal use, of small amounts of illicit drugs, as part of a health-based approach to the issue of drug use. Join us as we examine the reasons behind this decision and the ongoing issues around criminalising drug usage.
Keith Banks is a best-selling author who has spoken about his early experiences in the Queensland Police Force and involvement with the Drug Squad under the Bjelke-Petersen government. His experiences give him a unique take on the realities of the drug trade in Australia. He has written the books “Drugs, Guns and Lies” and “Gun to the Head”.
Mark Zirnzak joined the Uniting Church’s Justice in Mission department in 1999 and became its director in 2004. In 2019, Mark became the Senior Social Justice Advocate. Mark is a active in seeking social justice in the areas of climate change, refugees, modern slavery, regulation of the online world, family violence, tax reform, poverty, and alcohol reform.
Join Penny Jones and Jo Inkpin as they discuss the gift of Queer Spirituality and the opportunities for growth and development of an increasingly diverse and rich area of faith. Penny and Jo will reflect on the richness of alternative voices in the faith space – both for those who participate regularly and for the wider community