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Unravelling from Zionism

Cafe of Dangerous Ideas

Friday 20 September 2024 at 7.30pm

Sycamore Tree Cafe

185 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg

Veronica Sherman is the founder of www.happilymade.com.au and lives here in Melbourne. At age 10 she immigrated to Israel from Sweden. After completing her army service she moved to Australia to study Theology.

She will be sharing the story of unravelling from her double dose of Zionism.

Join us as we investigate some of the background to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. 
No need to book. Just turn up!

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Veronica Sherman

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A Taizé SPACE

Thursday 5 September 2024

Join the SPACE Contemplative Community for their monthly Taizé service

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Electric Vehicles

Your Car Y/our Future

Saturday 7 September 2024

10:30am

Ivanhoe Library Yarra-me Djila Theatrette

Cost: Free, but bookings are essential – https://www.trybooking.com/CUETU

Find out what it is like to own and drive an electric vehicle, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle.

Banyule City Council’s Community Energy Officer will open the event with a short presentation followed by an informal Question & Answer session with a few local electric vehicle and hybrid drivers.

At the end of the event you will have the chance to view different cars and talk to their owners.

Organised by the Ivanhoe Catholic Earthcare Group, the Banyule Network of Uniting Churches Climate Action Group, with support from the Banyule City Council

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Season of Creation

Sunday 1 September 2024 – Friday 4 October 2024

As we begin the month of September, we begin within the church what is known as “The Season of Creation”.

This runs from 1 September (Orthodox Church ‘Day of Creation’) up until 4 October (Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi).

The Uniting Church in Australia and a few others took a lead in promoting a Season of Creation in the global church’s liturgical calendar, with themes for each Sunday during a typical 3-year lectionary cycle. Our current Banyule Worship Plan has the following themes for each week:-

Sunday 1 September                Day of Creation
Sunday 8 September                Earth Sunday
Sunday 15 September              Humanity Sunday
Sunday 22 September              Sky Sunday
Sunday 29 September              Mountain Sunday

Sabbath Big Sing

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August Ignatian Examen

Thursday 22 August 2024

Join the SPACE Community for a reflection on the prayer practice known as Ignatian Examen

Sabbath Retreat

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Messy Olympics!

Sunday 18 August 2024

4.30 – 6.30pm

Ivanhoe Uniting Church, 15 Seddon Street

If you’re anything like us you’ve been watching the Olympics over the past few weeks. This weekend we’ll be celebrating Messy Olympics, inspired by these amazing athletes, and thinking about how our life as Christians is like a very long race with people cheering us on all the way.

Looking forward to seeing you all for our usual fun activities (with PLENTY of running, jumping and Olympic level challenges), our celebration time and a meal together.

If you have friends who you think would like to join us at Messy Church, please bring them along with you.

All are welcome!

Contact Bethany for more details.

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Conversion Practice & Prohibition

Cafe of Dangerous Ideas

Friday 30 August 2024 at 7.30pm

Sycamore Tree Cafe

185 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg

Did you know that in Victoria, the Conversion Practice & Prohibition Act bans practices that try to change or hide someone’s sexuality or gender?
The law says that “all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, (should) feel welcome and valued… and (should be) able to live authentically and with pride.”
Jac Tomlins will be speaking to us about the ramifications of this legislation and how we can ensure safe spaces in our communities for LGBTQIA+ folks.

No need to book. Just turn up!

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Jac Tomlins has been creating positive change for the LGBTQIA+ community for 30+ years – as a campaigner, an advocate, a trainer – and now as a consultant.
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A Praise SPACE

Thursday 15 August 2024

Join the SPACE Contemplative Community for a Christian Meditation Service focusing on Psalm 111.