Programme for
TRINITY TO ADVENT 2008

2 September - 6 December 2008

All activities take place in the chapel of The Christian Community in Canberra Cnr Phillip Ave and Madigan St , Hackett. (unless otherwise stated)

All enquiries about The Christian Community in Canberra can be directed to Rev. Cheryl Nekvapil : Ph. (02) 6295 3752

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Gospel Readings: HERE

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The Christian Community in Canberra has no income other than your freely given contributions. By contributing regularly you make the work of The Christian Community possible. Contributions and gifts can be forwarded to Treasurer of the Canberra Community: PO Box 651 , Civic Square , 2608. ...

... or paid into St George Bank Account:

BSB 112-908, Account No. 050 589 095.

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Programme for TRINITY TO ADVENT 2008: 2 September - 6 December 2008

Friday 26th September

8.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

8.45am: Death & Dying - Study & Discussion

Chapel open until midday.

Saturday 27th September

10.00am: Memorial Service for Phillip Gleeson.

Sunday 28th September—MICHAELMAS EVE Luke 7:11-17

9.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

10.15am: Sunday Service for Children followed by

MICHAELMAS PLAY & a Concert for Harp, Cello and Flute with Jacinta Dennett and Gotthard Killian .

The musicians are visiting from Victoria . Please bring a plate to share for brunch afterwards.

Monday 29th September–MICHAELMAS DAY Matthew 22

10.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man with a Michaelmas address followed by morning-tea.

Tuesday 30 th September – Wednesday 8 th October

Rev Cheryl Nekvapil will be on leave.

Sunday 5th October—MICHAELMAS Matthew 22:1-14

No activities at the Chapel -- a day for prayers at home.

Friday 10th – Sunday 12th October

WORKSHOP WITH MARTIN SAMSON & WENDY PRYOR

Martin Samson and Wendy Pryor will workshop using the OPEN SPACE format, and using social change technologies. At the request of the Management Committee, this workshop will be the guide for development of the congregation, especially regarding chapel accommodation. All welcome.

Friday 10th :

8.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

Chapel open until midday.

7.30pm – 10pm: World Cafe

Saturday 11th : 10am – 4pm

Sunday 12th October - Michaelmas Revelation 12:1-12

9.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

10.15am: OPEN SPACE closing session. All Welcome.

12.00pm: Finish

Tuesday 14th October

4.00 pm – 5.30 pm: Confirmation Preparation

Friday 17th October 8.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

Chapel open until midday. Phone Rev Nekvapil for appointments.

4.00 pm – 5.15 pm: Religious Lessons.

Saturday 18th October

3.30pm – 5.30pm: Meeting of the Management Committee at 42, Jansz Cres , Griffith . All welcome.

Sunday 19th October – MICHAELMAS Revelation 1:1-20

9.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

10.15am: Sunday Service for Children followed by Devotional Circle on “The Scales” and morning-tea.

Monday 20th October

7.30pm: Festival Study and Planning at Goodman-Viereck's home, 16 Wyangala St. , Duffy.

Wednesday 22 nd – Monday 27 th October

Rev Cheryl Nekvapil will be away visiting with the Queensland Congregation.

Sunday 26th October – MICHAELMAS Revelation 3:1-6

10.15pm – midday: WORKING BEE : Phone Tim 62164531 (W) There's a job to suit everyone. Come along, roll up your sleeves and pitch in for a spring spruce up of the Chapel and grounds!

Tuesday 28th October

4.00 pm – 5.30 pm: Confirmation Preparation

Wednesday 29th October

8.00pm: Study Group—“The Gospel of St Luke” Lectures by Rudolf Steiner at 42 Jansz Cres. , Griffith

Friday 31st October

8.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

8.45am: Death & Dying - Study & Discussion

Chapel open until midday.

4.00pm – 5.15pm: Religious Lessons

Sunday 2nd November – TRINITY Revelation 7:9 – 8.4

9.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

10.15am: The Sunday Service For Children followed by a devotional circle, “Those Who Have Died”.

5.00pm – 7pm: FESTIVAL REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE DIED . Light supper included—bring food to share

Tuesday 4th November

7.30 pm: Study and discussion—“ Green Snake and The Beautiful Lily” ” by Goethe, at 7 Themeda Pl. , Rivett.

Friday 7th November

8.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

Chapel open until midday.

Sunday 9th November—TRINITY Revelation 14:1-20

9.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

10.15am: Gospel Study on Revelation 14:1-20.

Tuesday 11th November

4.00 pm – 5.30 pm: Confirmation Preparation .

Wednesday 12th November

7.30pm – 9.30pm: PERFORMANCE AT ORANA SCHOOL BY ASHLEY RAMSDEN . Not to be missed!

Friday 14 th – Sunday 16 th November - Jayne Tandl and Rev Cheryl Nekvapil will attend the Australia Council Meeting in Sydney

Monday 17 th – Thursday 20 th November - Rev Cheryl Nekvapil will attend Australian-NZ Synod in Sydney

Friday 21 st – Saturday 22 nd November - Rev Cheryl Nekvapil will visit the Southern Highlands Community

Sunday 16th November Revelation 19:11-16

10.15: Gospel Study on Revelation 19:11-16.

Sunday 23rd November Revelation 21:1-7

9.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

10.15am – 11.15am: TAIZE SERVICE AND SINGING : Everyone and all ages are welcome. Bring a prayer or contemplation to speak between songs.

Monday 24th November

7.30pm: Festival Study and Planning at Knerr's home,

32 Rivers St. , Weston. All welcome.

Tuesday 25th November

4.00 pm – 5.15 pm: Confirmation Preparation (last for 2008).

Wednesday 26th November

8.00pm: Study Group—“The Gospel of St Luke” Lectures by Rudolf Steiner at 42 Jansz Cres. , Griffith

Friday 28th November

8.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

Chapel open until midday.

4.00 pm – 5.30 pm: Religious Lessons (last for 2008)

ADVENT

Sunday 30th November - FIRST ADVENT Luke 21:1-7

9.00am: The Act of Consecration of Man

10.15am: The Sunday Service For Children followed by the First Advent Festival. Bring morning-tea to share.

Tuesday 2nd December

7.30 pm: Study and discussion—“ Green Snake and The Beautiful Lily” ” by Goethe, at 7 Themeda Pl. , Rivett.

Saturday 6th December

4.00pm – 5.30pm: Management Committee Meeting at 32 Rivers St. , Weston. All welcome.

“THE RIVER OF LIFE ”

Monday 29th Dec ‘08 – Saturday 3rd January ‘09

SUMMER COMMUNITY CAMP at Camp Koloona by the Shoalhaven River , via Nowra. – see the flier for details of costs and activities for another gathering of our ACT-Southern highlands-Sydney camp community.