Saturday 15 April, 10-3:30: Climate Emergency discussion The CECC will not meet on Friday 14 April. Instead, we invite Friends to come to a meeting about the climate emergency on Saturday 15 April. We will meet at 10.00 am for coffee or tea, and at 10.30 will share our concerns and practical responses to the …
Sunday 16 April, 11am: Appin Massacre Memorial Ceremony The Appin Massacre Memorial Ceremony is an annual event hosted by the Winga Myamly Reconciliation Group in honour of the Dharawal People who perished in the massacre of 1816. The Appin Massacre was a tragedy of Australia’s frontier wars; remembering this every year is an important part …
Friday 21 April, 5:30-7:30: Suburb Zero ACT launch We received this message that we thought may be of interest to Friends: Dear Friends and Family We have been involved in a small group trying to gain government support to trial the electrification of a Canberra suburb. This trial is based on the work of Saul …
Raising Peace Workshop on 22 April 2023 10 am to 5 pm As Australia positions itself for future conflicts, many of us feel outraged and helpless. But this need not be so. The right language, tools and actions can empower us, get our leaders to listen and bring about change. On the ANZAC weekend as …
Sunday 23 April, Julian Cribb speaks at the Meeting House On Sunday 23 April 2023, Julian Cribb, the distinguished science writer and co-founder the Council for the Human Future, will be speaking at the Meeting House about the growing existential crisis. His talk will begin at 12:30 and conclude at about 2pm. This event will …
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The Conversation Cafe will meet again on Friday 28 April, 12.30 pm for a 1.00 pm start. This fortnightly opportunity to share information and concerns about the climate crisis has recommenced for 2023. The Cafe is open each Friday fortnight. We gather at 12.30 for shared chat over a ‘bring your own' lunch, followed by …
Join us for the second event in the VOICES Conversation Series for a unique opportunity to explore the current direction of Australia’s foreign and security policy. The focus will be on our relations with China and our deepening military entanglements with the United States.
Interfaith Dialogues - God in a post-secular world Start: 13 Sep 2023 6:00 pm End: 13 Sep 2023 7:30 pm Interfaith Dialogues - God in a post-secular world: Can we speak meaningfully about God today? (Wed. Evening, 13 Sept, 6 – 7.30 pm, in the Chapel, Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture ) “Our world …
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Weaponising Antisemitism: On the IHRA definition and suppressing criticism of Israel This week an online webinar will take place on the topic of weaponising antisemitism. The event is organised by Independent Australian Jewish Voices, Loud Jew Collective, Tzedek Collective, and Jews Against the Occupation. Moreover, the webinar will feature a number of speakers including Dr …
"Dear MAPW members and supporters. I’m just letting you know about this May Day rally/March for Peace, jobs and justice at Port Kembla this Saturday. There will be a contingent from Canberra. Please let me know if you would like to join us. In peace, Rosie Yuille Secretary of the ACT Branch of the Medical …
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Vigil to Commemorate 75 Years of Nakba This weekend, Free Palestine Melbourne will be holding a vigil to commemorate 75 years of Nakba. In 1948, Zionist militias and the army of the newly created Israeli state carried out a coordinated campaign of ethnic cleansing against the indigenous Palestinians. More than 750,000 people were forcibly evicted …
The evening will consist of reflections and readings by Stan Grant, followed by a conversation on the book between Stan and Yindyamarra Research Fellow, Jack Jacobs. Light refreshments to follow.
