Doncaster East Uniting Church presents a must-see, multi-award winning documentary on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Occupation 101: Voices of the Silent Majority.
Occupation 101 presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions. The film [...]
Our very own Don is a member of the Star Chorale, directed by Jane Elton Brown. The choir, accompanied by the Zelman Symphony, will perform Verdi’s Requiem at Dallas Brooks Hall (300 Albert St, East Melbourne) on Saturday 26 July at 8pm.
First performed in 1874 in Milan, this funeral mass promises approximately 90 [...]
“What do you mean, you don’t know Bradman’s test average?”
Immigrants need to assimilate into Australian culture.
Witness two teams of Monash Law graduates debate this topical and highly controversial issue at the annual Monash Great Law Week Debate.
One of Melbourne’s most respected QCs David Galbally, together with Kim Little, World Universities Debating Champion and Shivani Pillai, [...]
There will be prayer vigil for peace this Friday outside St Paul’s Cathedral (corner of Swanston & Flinders Streets) from 4pm until about 8pm. There will be a peace banner, candles to hold and a small table with information leaflets, with a particular focus on the suffering of civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan.
All are invited [...]
Church of All Nations and its members enjoyed an elevated profile in the April edition of the UCA newspaper Crosslight.
First up (p2) was due recognition of CAN member Brian Howe for his Australia Day honour. He is pictured holding a copy of his new book, Weighing Up Australian Values: Balancing Transitions and Risks to [...]
Rev. Dr Edward Sugden (1854-1935) was superintendent minister of the Carlton Methodist Circuit (forerunner of CAN) from 1895. He was also the first Master of Queen’s College, among many other roles.
His story will recounted by no fewer than 17 speakers (some of them short!) at a 2-day symposium on 30th and 31st May. The cost [...]
Here’s a chance to get to know Fitzroy’s profound Indigenous significance. From its Woiwurrung beginnings, Fitzroy was the centre of the Victorian Indigenous community as people moved from missions, came back from war, or sought family and work opportunities. As a result, Fitzroy is the birthplace of many Aboriginal organisations and the hub for Indigenous [...]
Here’s your chance to find out. Australia’s first-ever simulated refugee camp opens in Melbourne this month for 3 weeks. Visitors will have a chance to experience the harsh realities of life for millions of people around the world.
Refugee Realities is an interactive experience putting you in the shoes of a person displaced by [...]
Something worth making space for in your diary six months hence: Ched Myers’ call to discipleship. Spend 9 July at the UCA’s Centre for Theology and Ministry (CTM) in Parkville and be “encouraged, inspired and equipped” for “socially engaged discipleship.”
Ched Myers is a US Biblical scholar engaged with restorative justice, peace-making, biblical economics and [...]
. . . and Emily and Katie! The Church of All Nations looks forward to extending a warm welcome to the Evans family, due to arrive in Carlton in January.
Rev. Dr John Evans will be formally inducted as our new Minister of the Word on Sunday 20 January at 7:30pm. A community welcome [...]
