Activities and Programs
2010
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Regular Activities and Support Groups
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Term 1
Exploring the Gospel of Luke
Led by Fr. Brendan Byrne S.J.
Mondays: 8, 15 and 22 February, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, Cost: $15
at Wesley Uniting Church
The Wesley Centre for Life Enrichment is pleased to advise that we will host a series of three evening lectures by Fr. Brendan
Byrne the Professor of New Testament at Jesuit Theological College of which he was Principal.
The lectionary readings for 2010 are Cycle C, centred around Luke’s Gospel liturgies.
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Please register a week before the Program is due to run
Telephone: (03)5229 0719
E-mail: wesleycentre@primus.com.au
Work Related Factors in Suicide
Led by Bette Philips 'Creative Ministries Network'
Tuesdays: 9 and 23 March, 13 April, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Cost: $5
at Wesley Uniting Church
A series of three workshops that will assist people bereaved by a work related death to understand the grief journey that follow
traumatic fatalities. Of special interest to those who have experienced a work related death from incidents of traumatic
fatal injures, heart attacks that have been related to work stress and may be helpful to those who have lost a loved one
to suicide where work has been a contributing factor.
Bette Phillips, Family Services Support Coordinator, Work-related Grief Support is an experienced grief worker of some
28 years and has worked specifically in the area of supporting those impacted by a work death.
For further information contact: Bette p: 9827 8322 m: 0409 788 883
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The Art of Moving Prayer
Led by Leonie Rastas from the Pastoral Health Service
7:30 - 9:00 pm, Thursday 18 March, Cost: $5
at Wesley Centre
Strengthen your mind body and spirit and improve your memory, breathing, circulation balance, posture and blood pressure.
Join us for this form of relaxation designed to by a Christian medical physician. Based on brain function, it integrates sign
language, gesture and thought with breathing, movement and music. It is for people of all ages and can be practiced anywhere with no
special equipment. Sign Chi Do has been found to be effective in people with a number of health problems.
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Term 2
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Book Group
Led by Bruce Ritchie
Fortnightly beginning on Tuesday, 20 April,
7:30 - 9:00 pm
at Wesley Centre
Cost: $5 per term
Book discussion group on various topics.
This term - 'Celtic Spirituality |
Please register a week before the Program is due to run
Telephone: (03)5229 0719
E-mail: wesleycentre@primus.com.au
Education Forum #1
‘The Cost of Education - its impact in our community’
Wednesday, 21 April, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
at Wesley Uniting Church
A follow-up to our Social Policy report, this forum is for parents, teachers, welfare workers, school counsellors and children to
give an opportunity to voice your personal experiences and concerns of the day to day reality of obtaining an education.
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Life Conversations
May, June, July, August, September, October
This series will be held in the second, third and fourth terms. You are invited to meet with a local identity who is contributing in a positive
Christian way to local, regional and even international projects. Speakers will include:
Dr. Barry Edwards - formerly of Shenton Medical Practice
Jill Shalless - our local artist
A leader from the Geelong Regional Alliance
Fr. Kevin Dillon - Parish Priest of St Mary’s
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Uphold one another in Prayer
Led by Joan Wright Howie
from the Centre of Theology and Ministry
Thursday 6 May, 10:30 am – 3:00 pm, Cost: $10
at Wesley Centre
Gather for a quiet day for prayer and renewal as we explore how to ‘uphold one another in prayer’.
Prayer does not always come easily, but is born as our hearts respond to a longing for the
spiritual, for a relationship with the Creator. The desire in God for relationship with us stirs
a desire for a relationship with God. This workshop explores how to develop this relationship.
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Education Forum #2
‘Understanding and Defining Education’
Wednesday, 16 June, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
at Wesley Uniting Church
A recommendation of our Social Policy report, this forum is directed towards policy makers and education professionals
to explain and explore new governmental educational policies.
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Life after Suicide
Led by Greg Roberts
Tuesdays: 20 and 27 July, 3 and 10 August, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
at Wesley Centre
When someone close to you dies through suicide it can be difficult to engage in everyday life when you are confronted
with grief, confusion and ever-changing emotions. This four week program aims to assist you in understanding the grief
that follows a suicide and will present a range of strategies and ideas that may help you to minimise the stress,
confusion and difficulties of continuing life after the death of a loved one through suicide.
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Term 3
Introduction to Nature Writing
Thursdays: 22 and 29 July. 5, 12 and 19 August
9:30 - 11:30 am, Cost: $6
at Wesley Centre
In this short course we’ll read excerpts from some of the best writings on nature, non-fiction and poetry; and try our hand at
crafting written work of our own in response to our natural environment.
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Please register a week before the Program is due to run
Telephone: (03)5229 0719
E-mail: wesleycentre@primus.com.au
Theology Series
in August
Further details to follow.
Men's Program
in August/September
Further details to follow.
Retreat Day
Simple Approaches to a Meditative Way of Living
Led by Rev. Paul Sanders
Saturday 4 September, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Cost: $30 conc. $20
at Wesley Uniting Church
Paul Sanders convened the ‘Contemplative Christianity’ day in November last year and is back to lead this retreat.
Paul is a Contemplative teacher with a retreat house in the country and was director/ minister of the Augustine centre Melbourne.
The retreat day will offer an opportunity to learn ways of a more mindful life with practices you can take
home and an introduction to the wisdom tradition. BYO lunch to share.
Please bring a note book for recording.
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Term 4
Exploring Contemplative Christianity
Led by Wendy Lyons
Wednesday 6th October, 7:30 - 9:15 pm, Cost: $5
at Wesley Centre
What is contemplation and how does if effect my Christian journey? This exploration is based on the reflections and
insights from three modern day contemplatives Thomas Merton (1915-1968) a Catholic monk and hermit), Richard
Rohr (a Franciscan priest, and world renowned author, founder of The Centre of Action and Contemplation in
Albuquerque) and Rev. Ray Simpson (Guardian of the Community of Aidan and Hilda, Holy Island UK). This evening seeks to
discover some of the gentle and life giving elements of living an authentic contemplative Christian life for lay people
today. We will explore some of the common myths and misunderstandings as well as the many graces of the contemplative
perspective. This one evening has the potential to be a regular ongoing experience if the need arises.
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Please register a week before the Program is due to run
Telephone: (03)5229 0719
E-mail: wesleycentre@primus.com.au
Care of the Soul
Thursday 4 November, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Cost: $10
Led by Joan Wright Howie
from the Centre of Theology and Ministry
at Wesley Centre
As Jesus’ followers we are called “to live in Christ as Christ lives in us.” This is an invitation to attend to the
inner movements of the Holy Spirit forming and leading us in the ways of God.
Come to a gentle space to care for your soul.
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