Monthly Archives: June 2008

Sermon (29 June 2008)

by Rev. Dr John Evans
Genesis 22:1-14
Matthew 10:40-42
Faith – its importance, its nature and its outcome have been a major theme from our readings this year; and as I look back, a major theme in my sermons. Faith, trust, obedience to God has been the challenge for us all to hear and take up. We have [...]

Bulletin (29 June 2008)

CAN Bulletin 29 June 2008

Conflict or dialogue of cultures & religions?

This coming Monday the Hon. Justice Michael Kirby (High Court of Australia, pictured right) and Prof. Muddathir Abdel-Rahim (Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation, below) will be speaking at a public forum at Melbourne Uni.
Time: Monday 30 June, 7pm
Venue: Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Cnr Swanston St & Monash Rd
Entry: $10, Concession $5, payable at the [...]

Sermon (22 June 2008)

by Rev. Dr John Evans
Genesis 21:8-21
Matthew 10:24-39
Being a Christian, a person of faith, can be a rugged business.
Around the world Christians today are praying for Zimbabwe; that once glorious, but now troubled land. Violence there is escalating in the lead up to the run off presidential election. The Church – all of the churches there [...]

Bulletin (22 June 2008)

CAN Bulletin 22 June 2008

Trafficked

Following two years of workshopping and research with trafficked women and other women in the sex industry, director Catherine Simmonds will present a powerful performance exploring trafficking and prostitution in Australia, and the lives of women in this industry. Prostitute: Who is She? will be acted by the women themselves, with professional actors.
Three perfomances [...]

Sermon (15 June 2008)

by Rev. Dr John Evans
Romans 5:1-8
Matthew 9:35-10:8
The piece of art we are using to reflect on during this period of Sundays after Pentecost is now a banner. It was made for today’s gospel reading.
Jesus is continuing on his preaching tour through “all the cities and villages” proclaiming the “good news of the kingdom” and also [...]

Vale Arthur Hill

With deep sadness we received the news this week of the death of a valued member of our community and faithful friend to all. Arthur Hill was a member here at the Church of all Nations (Carlton Mission) for most of his life.
Arthur grew up in Carlton during the Depression years of late [...]

Bulletin (15 June 2008)

CAN Bulletin 15 June 2008

Women’s role in peace-building

You are invited to attend a gathering of Pax Christi this Sunday evening:
4:30 Meeting
6pm Worship/Reflection
6:30 Shared meal (Bring food to share)
The speaker will be Carole Shaw, Senior Overseas Project Manager at the International Women’s Development Agency. Carole has first-hand experience with UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which addresses the impact of war on women, [...]