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Mission Appeal – we’re nearly there
We’ve had 40 responses so far, showing wonderful generosity across a wide range of personal circumstances. Can you help us reach our goals?

Season of Creation
For the month of September we will be using the Laudato Si spiritual exercises as the basis of our worship. Copies will be available at worship. We will be focussing on Ecological Spirituality, find out more

Climate Action News
Read all about: On-line Electric Vehicle Forum, Move Beyond Coal, Climate Futures Summit, Faiths 4 Climate Justice Australia, Contemplative Tuesdays, Climate Action Group

Christmas Eve Pageant planning
The worship committee is hosting a brainstorming session to develop a theme for this year’s pageant after worship on 4th September – join us! Join in person or on zoom.

Walking Together
At the meeting on 12th September Abi Benham-Bannon will be bringing along information about and hosting a discussion around the possibility of a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament. All welcome – join the group on Zoom.

Food Co-op thank you
Thank you for donations to Olive Way in exchange for Rhubarb crowns and bean seeds at morning tea last week. Eleven dollars was passed on to the Finance Committee.

FUNdraising Event
We haven’t had the opportunity to host a major FUNdraising event for the last two years. The Justice & Mission and FUNdraising committees are looking forward to a Big 0 Birthday celebration on 26th November. We’d love to hear from anyone who wants to be part of the ‘planning and hosting team’ – join us for a Zoom chat on 6th September. Contact Saide to get involved, 0407 096 743.

Raising Peace Festival 2022
The Raising Peace online festival is back to celebrate the International Day of Peace, from 17-21 September.

Website feature

Pages on the website are updated regularly. This week we are featuring the Olive Arts Collective for you to explore. The Olive Arts Collective is a grass roots initiative and a collaborative group comprised of people who love to create visual art in all its forms. Have a look and let us know what you think, responses to saide.cameron@bigpond.com.

Exhibitions

Small Connections
Michael Rigby’s exhibition of small works provide a glimpse into reflections on his inner and outer worlds during a challenging, introspective period of my life. Exhibition from 5th July – 25th November at the Ascot Vale Library.

Natural/unnatural, the beauty in the discarded
Simone Alesich’s exhibition reflects on the items that we so casually create and discard, recreating them in a form that is beautiful and reflects the natural environment. Exhibition from 8th July – 27th November at the Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre.