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.
Commemorating 75 Years of Nakba 75 years of longing, 75 years of resistance, and 75 years of Palestinian Identity. This month, Free Palestine Melbourne, in collaboration with various pro-Palestinian organisations, will also be holding a protest in Melbourne to commemorate 75 years of the Palestinian Nakba. This event will feature a number of speakers who …
May 17 - The Voice and Reconciliation: Is it possible to speak authentically of love and justice in an unjust world? “Our world is immeasurably poorer for the loss and derision of faith and the substitute of cynicism.” -- Stan Grant. (Wed. Evening, 17 May, 6 – 7.30 pm, in the Chapel, Australian Centre for …
One of the most urgent and galvanising plays of our time, it was launched in Germany, followed by a run in the West End. The play grapples with the burning questions of our age – what kind of planet are we leaving for our children? Will they condemn us for not taking action when we had the chance? And will they be justified?
News from Ministry Committee Save the date!! Sunday 21 May, 12:30 PM - Ministry Committee's Third Sunday Quaker Discussions will be on the topic: What do we do in Meeting for Worship? Australian Quakers have developed a short video on YouTube about Meeting for Worship, which shares the experiences of some Australian Quakers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHmi-mMfpAY
Canberra Conversations at Smiths Alternative, https://www.smithsalternative.com/ May 21 at 3pm for a 3.30pm sharp start.. 'How may peace be achieved while the drums of war are sounding?' Our focus questions are: How has the world come to the brink of WW111? Is it still possible to pull back now? Who decides when and how to go to war? What War Powers …
Join us to explore the implications of the US-Australia Force Posture Agreement (FPA) and Initiatives (USFPI’s) and to contribute to the development of a campaign to terminate the FPA.
Join us to explore the implications of the US-Australia Force Posture Agreement (FPA) and Initiatives (USFPI’s) and to contribute to the development of a campaign to terminate the FPA. Our Concerns include the increasing militarisation in Australia and the US undermining Australian Sovereignty and setting Australia up as a launch pad for war against China …
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Stella Assange, Lawyer and Human Rights Defender, will Address the National Press Club of Australia, with Jennifer Robinson, Australian Human Rights Lawyer and Barrister See NPC website for details. Arrival 11:30am, Lunch served 12pm, Address commences 12:30pm, Concludes 1:30pm Buy Ticket
Thursday 25 - Friday 26 May: Spiritual reminiscence for older people This workshop at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in Barton will be run by the Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies (CAPS) (It’s intended for those who work with older people with or without cognitive decline. More information here.)
Friday 26 May: Climate Change Conversation Cafe The next gathering at the Conversation Cafe is Friday 26 May at 12.30 for 1.00 start, Turner Meeting House. This is an opportunity to share information and concerns about the climate crisis. We gather at 12.30 for shared chat over a ‘bring your own' lunch, followed by a …
IPAN is holding a Garden Party to raise funds for their campaigns.
This is the topic for May’s Fourth Sunday QPLC Discussion. We'll review tips, share experiences and talk about how these skills are useful for engaging and communicating with of a range of influencers or decision-makers.
Federal MPs Alicia Payne, Andrew Leigh, David Smith and Senator Katy Gallagher invite you to a special interactive community forum, along with special guests Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney, Professor Peter Yu and Aunty Violet Sheridan to learn more about the upcoming Voice referendum. Together we will talk about why constitutional recognition of Aboriginal …
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Get ready to immerse yourself in the power of First Nations storytelling at the First Nations Film Festival 2023. This groundbreaking film festival is back to celebrate of First Nations culture, bringing together filmmakers, artists, and community to engage in meaningful live-chat discussions. And for the first time it will be online.
Tuesday, 30 May, 7-9pm: Voice & Justice’ Training Event Here on the land of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, Common Grace are holding a ‘Voice & Justice’ Training Event hosted by Canberra Baptist Church at 11 Currie St Kingston This in-person gathering is an important next step as we take action together to speak out …
