July 14, 2010
The link to enrol to vote = http://www.aec.gov.au/Enrolling_to_vote/Update_enrolment.htm
July 3, 2010
This is clever and made me laugh 
(Almost enough to pee my pants)
July 3, 2010
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The upper room project meets the first Monday of each month (6:-8:30pm) to engage with spirituality and justice as struggled with and fought for by the Prophets and Jesus. We meet upstairs in the Shine Caf?/Bar (74 Kingsway Glen Waverley) with gallery space, discussion corners, opportunity for practical response and pondering space.
We hope the upper room will be
Space to rest/relax with your tribe
Be challenged by the prophetic call of compassion
Connect with heartbeats for living
There will be food, wine and friends plus
Please bring your friends - all are welcome
This month Upper Room - Di will be sharing about permaculture and some of what she learnt in a permaculture course in Uganda. This quote from her blog should be enough to make conversations and debate a plenty
“One of the most challenging questions for me was: “If our faith is calling us to care for people and live with ethics, fair trade and care for the earth, how can we too live in solidarity with the poor?” Given that ethical and fair trade means are a more expensive option, how does this make us view our choices and options. This question I will explore more as I develop a deeper understanding of the connection of Permaculture and my Christianity.
Check out her thoughts here http://dianegreenwood.com/
Facebook event if your on it
June 11, 2010
Another great clip from the robin hood tax peeps in UK.
This weekend at SYG we are making mischief for Robin Hood
facebook event here for those on it or if you are at SYG come to cafepraxis at 10:30pm for mischief making briefing by this hood
Think masks, postcards, raiding parties and a big screen to try and get on
Age
June 4, 2010
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UNITING NETWORK AUSTRALIA invites you…
“Daring to Join”
Explore Your Faith
Enjoy Workshops
Make friends & have fun
Commit to your partner
Worship
Share meals
Melbourne gathering 11 – 14 June 2010
Centre for Theology & Ministry, 1 Morrison Close, Parkville (limited on-site accommodation available)
Bible Study Leader: Rev. Dr Gwen Ince
Special Guest: Rev. Alistair Macrae, President of the Uniting Church in Australia
Special Event: “Sacred Union Ceremony”
Saturday 12 June @ 4.00pm, Brunswick Uniting Church, 214 Sydney Road (Cnr. Merri St), Brunswick
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=128059333874631
Join us for dinner afterwards in Brunswick @ Alasya Turkish Restaurant
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111714085538483
More info? Register for ‘Daring to Join’ gathering or to commit to your partner during the ‘Sacred Union Ceremony’?
Go to http://www.unitingnetworkaustralia.org.au/
Click on the link above to register
(Please note: internet bookings incur a $3.00 booking fee)
$120.00 early-bird registration (close Wednesday 31 March 2010)
$140.00 waged registration (close Friday 4 June 2010)
$100.00 unwaged registration (close Friday 4 June 2010)
Click on the link above to print, complete & post your registration form.
Billeting can be arranged if required
Limited accommodation is available on-site @ $60 per night, twin share, in single beds. “Maclean House is an affordable accommodation option if you are spending time in Melbourne. It is provided to the Uniting Church community by the Centre for Theologyand Ministry (CTM). Maclean House is located in the picturesque grounds of Ormond College, Parkville. It is conveniently located for those attending activities at the CTM, using the Dalton McCaughey Library or for that quick trip into Melbourne CBD. Trams are close to the front door and Lygon Street is just around the corner - who could resist! Maclean House provides comfortable rooms with linen (including pillows), on-site parking, a light breakfast, shared bathrooms, kitchen and laundry facilities - all at the reasonable price of $60 per night.”
Food allergies & dietary requirements can be catered to.
We are taking registrations for the ‘Sacred Union Ceremony’ on Saturday 12 June - please let us know if you’d like to be involved.
* Please forward registration form with cheque / money order made payable to: “UnitingCare - Cutting Edge” (do not send cash)
UNA “Daring to Join” Conference Registrar
Damien Stevens, C/- PO Box 1697, Shepparton, 3632
or use the link above to pay securely from your bank account or credit card using PayPal.
May 27, 2010
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World Environment Day was established by the United Nations in 1972 to stimulate worldwide awareness of the environment and encourage political attention and action. It is celebrated annually on 5 June.
2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity, and the theme for World Environment Day this year, Many species, one planet, one future, reflects this.
Our buddies over at Uniting Justice have produced some resources including action ideas, sermon starter, information, reflections, activities and worship resources
http://www.unitingjustice.org.au/resources/world-environment-day.html
So no excuse for not having a go this year
oh and don’t forget that greenpeace pulled together that cool earth day clip this year too http://morepraxis.org.au/feature-clip-gp-earthday/
May 27, 2010
May 21, 2010
Found this useful doco on Adbusters
Exploring our reliance on technology, disconnection with nature, excessive consumption and loss of history, the new documentary film ReGeneration calls out the widespread cynicism and apathy gripping this generation.
ReGeneration premieres at the Seattle International Film Festivalon Monday, May 24.
Looks like it deals with some of the on going questions and frustrations for those of us involved in social actions and working with young people. Of course I would be keen to watch it if only to hear the interviews with Howard Zinn, Noam Chomsky, Amy Goodman and Adbusters founder Kalle Lasn They always have a great ideas but add to that young people speaking for themselves on the issues - I’m in.
http://www.regenerationmovie.com/
May 4, 2010
I think this clip about the Robin Hood tax is classic
Update on the IMF, the G20 and the Robin Hood Tax
Posted on May 1st, 2010 by Ned KellyIn the lead up to the June G20 summit, the IMF issued an interim report on financial reform. G20 finance ministers and central bank governors discussed it when they met in Washington April 23.
Preoccupied with Greece’s financial woes, the G20 ministers did not make any decisions on the IMF report’s recommendations. They simply asked the IMF to conduct a further study. The good news is that the idea of a Robin Hood Tax on financial transactions is still among the options under consideration.
April 30, 2010
Hey guys here is what was suggested as a The Upper Room Project program for 2010.
I think most people’s names were written by them but if it is news to you then someone has volunteered you. Surprise!
Is the Llama one for real? It sounds fun.
November is a good time for a NCYC11 catch up/plan sort of thing?? or it’s also the day before Mel cup so something on gambling?? Fashion? Hats?
A night on election stuff would be good once we know when that will be….??? Uniting Justice are pulling resources together again.
May 3 - Music that rocks your world - Neil & Rob
June 7 - India Reflections - Hannah
July 5 - Permaculture - Di
Aug 2 - East Timor (Oil schemes and general) Jane, Amé, Megan, Di
Sept 6 - A Buddhist Take - Ken
(Sept 17-19 morepraxis gathering - its in your diary’s right?)
Oct 4 - LLamas (Laughter workshop) Nick & Di
Nov 1 -
Dec 6 - Christmas
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