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Events

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St Matthew's birthday bash

St Matthew’s Anglican Church
Cnr Logan Road and Swain Street
Holland Park Qld 4121

Join the celebrations for St Matthew’s 105th birthday and patronal festival at The Parish of Holland Park. Following the thanksgiving service will be high tea, with everyone encouraged to bring a plate. Renew old friendships, bring along photos and memorabilia to share, and take a tour of the onsite rectory. See more.

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Junior Ichthus Camp 2023

PCYC Bornhoffen
3510 Nerang Murwillumbah Rd
Natural Bridge  Qld  4211

Grade 7-9 kids are invited on this fun holiday camping experience that challenges them to step outside their comfort zones through participation in fun group and individual activities. Ichthus gives participants the opportunity to form new friendships and strengthen existing ones, and spend time in a fun, inclusive camping community. Cost $299. See more.

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Spring markets

The Church of the Holy Spirit
1036 Moggill Road
Kenmore  Qld  4069

The Parish of Kenmore-Brookfield welcomes in spring with two market days over the long weekend on both Saturday 30 September at 9 am1 pm and Monday 2 October at 9 am1 pm. Good quality plants, jams, marmalades and pre-loved books will be on sale. See more.

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Christ Church Institute Inaugural Lecture

Christ Church Parish Hall
Corner of Central and Ninth Avenues
St Lucia  Qld  4067

All are welcome to the inaugural lecture of the Christ Church Institute – a regular lecture series by The Parish of St Lucia. The topic for the first event will be ‘The Anglican Church and the Environment: Caught between Extinction Rebellion and Climate Denial – Where to next?’. See more.

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Complexity and Mission Action Planning

Lecture Room 1
St Francis College
233 Milton Rd
Milton  Qld  4064

This workshop event will explore Mission Action Planning and other parish planning in a way that reflects the changing nature of our complex world. Facilitators experienced in complexity theory  Vivienne Read and Julie Cunningham from Complexability Pty Ltd – will assist parishes with techniques that enable them to adapt to the changing world and their communities. Laity and clergy are encouraged to attend. See more.

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Pittsworth Craft and Fine Food Spectacular

Pittsworth Town Hall
Park St
Pittsworth  Qld  4356

Come and browse the work of up to 50 exhibitors and purchase handmade Australian products, including clothing, leather goods, handbags, artwork, jewellery, skin care, plants and gourmet treats. Food stalls and entertainment will be available at Centenary Park across the road. See more.

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Cursillo Peninsula Ultreya

Church of the Risen Christ
43 Park Rd
Deception Bay  Qld  4508

A time of joyful singing, fellowship, witness talk, and spiritual reflection with small group discussions. Please bring a small photo or sketch of yourself to place on the cross (you will get it back). Arrive for bring-your-own-lunch by 12 noon, Ultreya begins at 1 pm. Also via Zoom. See more.

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An Exploration of Celtic Christianity in Britain

The Church of the Holy Spirit
1036 Moggill Road
Kenmore  Qld  4069

This quiet afternoon, part of the mystic series at Holy Spirit, Kenmore, traces the journey and connections between the holy islands of Iona and Lindisfarne and Durham Cathedral and explores the links between St Columba (Colum Cille), St Aidan and St Cuthbert through archaeology, art, music, history, and theology. Presented by The Rev’d Sandra Kjellgren. See more.

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Riverbend Ensemble — 'Reverie'

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School
Arts Foyer
11 Petrie St
Ascot  Qld  4007

Professional chamber music ensemble, Riverbend Ensemble, presents its concert ‘Reverie’ — music for clarinet and strings — to raise funds for the Asylum Seeker and Refugee Support Hub run by the Indooroopilly Uniting Church. The event is proudly supported by St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School. $10 from every ticket sold for this concert will go to the Hub. See more.

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Holy Lands study tour

For those who wish to turbocharge their understanding of Scripture, as well as the current intersections of geography, history, religion and identity in the Middle East, there is the opportunity to attend this special study tour, including four nights in Jordan, five nights in Nazareth, and eight nights in Jerusalem. Led by The Rev’d Dr Greg Jenks. See more.