Join us in a service of celebration of Christmas with
and where we seek to discern from these ancient stories meaning for a contemporary world.
The service will commence at 7-30pm, be about an hour in length and be followed by supper. Please come along – you would be very welcome.
Carols on the Block is a community gathering for singing and telling the story of Christmas. Organised by the three churches of Curtin, it is held on the vacant block opposite the Curtin Shops on the cnr of Theodore and Carruthers Streets. This will be the 24th successive year of Carols on the Block which has become a significant part of community life in Curtin.
Music is provided by Weston Winds concert band and we also have some feature artists and stories and activities for children.
During the evening we provide free BBQ sausages, hot and cold drinks and Christmas cake. We also take up a collection for the Christmas Bowl, an ecumenical charity which supports refugees and displaced people around the world.
Carols starts at 6-45pm and finish before it gets dark.
A link to a promotional flier about the event is provided below.
Housing for people with enduring mental illness is in very short supply in Canberra. Many homeless people suffer from mental illness. For some years now St James has been working with a local community organisation MyHome in Canberra to build on vacant church land here in Curtin, supported housing for people with mental illness and whom are homeless, at risk of homelessness or are in unsuitable accommodation. While the church has offered use of the land, substantial funds will be needed for the construction and then the operation of such a facility. The church and MyHome have recently approached the ACT Government in the context of 2020 -21 Budget consultations seeking support . A link to our joint submission to government is provided below. It explains the need for this type of supported housing and background on the proposal.
MyHome + St James UCA 2020-21 ACT Budget consultations
To find out more about MyHome look here
In his reflection on the gospel reading (Luke 17:5-10) at St James’ morning service last Sunday, Simon Clarke suggested that the point of Jesus’ metaphor was not to quantify faith as much as to affirm its power.
The disciples had asked Jesus “to increase their faith”. Jesus’ response was along the lines “unleash the faith you already have”.
The text of Simon’s reflection can be found here.
This three weeks course comprises interactive discussions/workshops on the topic of Justice and what it means today. Sources and thoughts from Old Testament prophets, Jesus and modern thinkers/theologians. Led by Len Baglow and Joan Palmer from South Woden Uniting Church.
At: St James Uniting Church, Curtin
Dates: Tuesdays 8th 15th, 22nd, October
Time: 7-30 to 9-30pm
Cost: $30 ($20 Concession) To cover venue, tea, coffee, handouts,
For more information see the attached poster.