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| = What's Happening in the Community of Faith = | == Meetings == ||'''Reports''' || || FaithReport202407 || || FaithReport202002 || || FaithReport201803 || || FaithReport201708 || || FaithReport201703 || |
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| == Meeting, 22 Sep 2009 == | Previous reports are archived at FaithArchives |
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| 1. Worship a. Support for 4.30 after Caroline finishes – this group is important and needs to be nurtured. Suggested ministers should give more time to this group and any slack re other services to be filled by lay people – e.g., lay preachers, elders. a. Themes for each week’s services to be planned a term ahead, so that all services can deal with the same theme. Themes as suggested by Seasons of the Spirit seen to be a good starting point. a. Worship teams to be considered as a way for preparing for worship services – this would allow for added input. We need more thought as to how these would operate and who should be on them. a. The list of additional ministerial resources was tabled and corrected. (see Attachment 1) It was noted that many of the retired ministers can give limited support. It was noted that both Graham Lockhart and Graeme Pratt are available as lay preachers, and should be used more. a. Broadcast ministry to Beeac is much appreciated. |
== Members of the Faith Development Group == A list of members is held at FaithGroup |
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| 2. Small groups A list of existing groups was tabled (see Attachment 2). Where are the gaps? One possible gap is a group for people who are asking questions and need mutual support. Another gap is a class for people interested in Confirmation. Study group(s) for Advent |
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| 3. Leadership development Convenor is currently gathering information about lay preacher training – Coolamon College appears to have been subsumed by Parkin-Wesley College which has recently become Uniting College (South Australia). Information has been sought to clarify if Uniting College is offering lay preacher studies via distance education. |
== Latest News == There are a number of groups currently studying the [[http://listeningpost.victas.uca.org.au/a-new-season/documents | New Season]] Major Strategic Review bible study series. |
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| 4. Events We want to plan a weekend event for 30 May 2009. This is a 5th Sunday. The theme would be worship. Possible program: Friday evening Music in Worship Saturday workshops for Creative Worship, Worship and Mission Sunday one combined 10.00am service with guest preacher followed by lunch and round-table discussion with the guest preacher. Friday and Saturday workshops could prepare material for the service on Sunday. |
The BibleStudy groups page lists those bible study groups that meet on a continuing basis. |
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| 5. Other business Definition of “Faith Development”. A draft statement was tabled by Convenor (see FaithDevelopmentDefinitions). The 5 action points were seen to be very helpful. We need a little more polish regarding the opening and closing sentences – need to move away from “development” to include things like “nurture”, “growth”, “healing”, “wholeness”. |
The FaithGroup has installed a ''Write On Me Please'' Board, also known as the [[FaithWompBoard|WOMP Board]] or FaithWompBoard. During the GrowingGenerousGivers preparation the FaithGroup also developed a plan for 2013 (see Faith Development Aims poster) |
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| 6. Next meeting – Thursday, 22 October 2009, at the Church (Vestry Office) | A recent column on FaithAndDoubt by Clare Boyd-Macrae makes for interesting reading. == What's Happening in the Community of Faith == * InternProgram * KellySkiltonMyLife == Other Faith Resources == * JohnHurst has written a review of John Bodycomb's book [[FaithNoFixedAddress|"No Fixed Address"]]. * JohnHurst has written an essay on resurrection and life after death: FaithDiscussionResurrection ---- CategoryFaith |
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Faith Development Mission Group
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The FaithDevelopment Missional Group was formed to help people both within and beyond the GWUC congregation in their spiritual journeys individually and communally. All who want to learn more about developing their relationship with God's Divine Presence are welcome in our community.
Our aims are:
- Encouraging and facilitating opportunities for people of all ages to grow and develop their relationship with God and its impact on their life in an ever-changing society.
- Empowering people to share their faith questions and providing safe places for people to wrestle with these questions.
- Listening to what people are 'seeking' and empowering and resourcing them to search for answers.
- Encouraging people to seek opportunities at all times to share their faith and help those around them to grow in their spiritual journey.
1. Meetings
Previous reports are archived at FaithArchives
2. Members of the Faith Development Group
A list of members is held at FaithGroup
3. Latest News
There are a number of groups currently studying the New Season Major Strategic Review bible study series.
The BibleStudy groups page lists those bible study groups that meet on a continuing basis.
The FaithGroup has installed a Write On Me Please Board, also known as the WOMP Board or FaithWompBoard. During the GrowingGenerousGivers preparation the FaithGroup also developed a plan for 2013 (see Faith Development Aims poster)
A recent column on FaithAndDoubt by Clare Boyd-Macrae makes for interesting reading.
4. What's Happening in the Community of Faith
5. Other Faith Resources
JohnHurst has written a review of John Bodycomb's book "No Fixed Address".
JohnHurst has written an essay on resurrection and life after death: FaithDiscussionResurrection