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Housing for People Seeking Asylum: Learnings & Inspirations

Online via Zoom

Join Dean Peter Catt and Justice Enabler Peter Branjerdporn in an online forum to hear some learnings and inspirations from individuals, organisations and faith communities who have worked together to provide housing for people seeking asylum. Free event. RSVP by 5pm Monday 25 November to receive the Zoom link. See more.

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Opening Dinner and Eucharist — Lead Like a Woman! Conference

St John’s Cathedral
373 Ann St,
Brisbane

Members and supporters of the Movement for the Ordination of Women are invited to a light meal, followed by a Eucharist with Bishop Sarah Plowman presiding, and The Rev’d Canon Aunty Di Langham preaching. This is the opening event for the Lead Like a Woman! Conference, marking the 40th anniversary of the movement across Australia. RSVP for catering purposes by 5pm Tuesday 26 November. Free event. See more.

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Lead Like a Woman: Movement for the Ordination of Women Conference 2024

St John’s Cathedral: 373 Ann St, Brisbane
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School: 11 Petrie Street, Ascot

Hear inspiring women theologians, priests, and First Nations and community leaders at the 2024 National Conference of The Movement for the Ordination of Women Australia. Registrations essential. Costs apply. See More.

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Sing Noel — Canticum Chamber Choir Advent and Christmas Concert

St Mary’s Anglican Church
455 Main Street
Kangaroo Point

Join Canticum Chamber Choir and conductor Emily Cox AM, for glorious Advent and Christmas music followed by Christmas cake and drinks on the lawn. Session begins with audience carol singing and organ music. Two sessions available: Saturday 30 November 4.50pm-6.15pm, and Sunday 1 December 4.50pm-6.15pm. Tickets: $30 Adults, $25 Concession, and $10 Children under 16. See more.

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Gathering to Pray for Gaza and all Palestinians: Brisbane inter-faith peace vigil #5

Brisbane Square (Reddacliff Place)
Where Queen St and George St meet

Gather with people from different SEQ faith communities to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, which is observed annually by the United Nations in late November. Inspired by a UN HQ exhibition, the theme of this vigil is “Palestine: a Land with a People”. The vigil will include prayers and holy text readings by recognised faith leaders, storytelling by Palestinians and prayer spaces. This is a vigil especially for those more comfortable with prayer or reflection rather than rallying/marching — please leave signage/banners at home. See more.

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On Wings of Peace by The Westside Orchestra

Church Hall
St Paul’s, Ashgrove
10 Jubilee Terrace,
Ashgrove

The Westside Orchestra, a community ensemble encouraging adult players to continue to enjoy playing their orchestral instrument, is joined by former Queensland Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Warwick Adeney to perform “The Lark Ascending” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, with guest conductor Nicky Griffith. Tickets: $15 adult, $10 concession, $5 child, and $25 family (two adults and two children). See more.

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Christmas Around The World | Christmas Concert

Christ Church, St Lucia
Cnr Central and Ninth Avenues
St Lucia

Brisbane Chorale presents a multi-cultural musical celebration of Christmas for the whole family, including community carols and refreshments. Special guests include Emily Cox (conductor), Christopher Wrench (organist), Bel Canto Singers, and Chloe Han (conductor). Tickets: $35 Adult, $30 Concession, and $15 Student. See more.

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The Parish of Bundaberg and Mothers' Union: 16 Days of Activism Concluding Service

Buss Park and Christ Church, Bundaberg
59 Woongarra St
Bundaberg

Mark the end of the 16 Days of Activism by gathering in Buss Park to hear the tolling of more bells than 16 days ago. The bell tolling will be followed by a prayer service in the church with guest speaker, The Right Rev’d Sarah Plowman, Bishop of the Northern Region. Free event. See more.

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Gravity of Love: Advent with the Poets | Quiet Morning

Church Hall
St Colomb’s Anglican Church
23 Victoria Street,
Clayfield

Take time out from the pre-Christmas rush to spend a few hours exploring the message of Advent through the words of the poets, hosted by Society of the Sacred Advent. Coffee and tea available from 8.30am. Program begins at 9.00am. The morning will conclude with the Eucharist. RSVP by 5pm Tuesday 10 December. Entry by donation ($10 suggested). See more.

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Christmas Carol Service — Springfield

Sports Dome, Secondary Campus
Springfield Anglican College
68 Springfield Greenbank Arterial
Springfield

Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with St Andrew’s, Springfield. The carol service will be held at Springfield Anglican College’s Sports Dome and will feature favourite carols, a rhyming nativity, and Holy Communion. Don’t miss this joyful evening of worship and reflection! Free event. See more.

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2025 Clergy Summer School at The Southport School

The Southport School
2 Winchester Street,
Southport

The annual Clergy Summer School is a relaxed time of learning, fellowship and worship for clergy and formation students, arranged by clergy. With the theme “Bearing witness in a troubled world”, lecturers will provide insights and helpful ways to minimise trauma and promote healing. RSVP by 10am Friday 3 January. Costs vary according to attendance type. See more.