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Provincial Clergy Conference 2024

QT Hotel
7 Staghorn Ave
Surfers Paradise 4217

Gather with clergy from across our Province on the Gold Coast for this year’s Provincial Clergy Conference, which has the theme “Common Purpose, Shared Joy”. Participants will reflect on what it might mean to be the Church together in this season and how and where we might know joy as we journey together. Speakers include The Right Rev’d Dr Vicentia Kgabe, The Ven. Dr Miranda Threlfall Holmes and Dr Stan Grant. There will be a variety of workshops and plenty of worship and fellowship. See more.

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Is there more to life than this? Try Alpha

St George’s Anglican Church, Birkdale
Cnr Thorne Road and Victor Street,
Birkdale

The Anglican Parish of Waterloo Bay welcomes you to a free weekly Alpha course on Wednesday evenings. Over 29 million guests have joined in an Alpha course across 169 countries. So, if you have heard of Alpha and you would like to give it a try, maybe this is the right time for you. RSVP by Monday 27 May. Free event. See more.

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Art Exhibition: 'Sailing to Byzantium' by Olga Bakhtina

St John’s Anglican Cathedral
373 Ann Street
Brisbane

Sailing to Byzantium blends the sacred art of the Early Renaissance and Byzantine periods with themes from William Butler Yeats’ poem by the same title. This exhibition promises to captivate visitors with its profound blend of spiritual and artistic exploration. Free exhibition on now until Tuesday 13 August. See More.

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Hospital Chaplaincy Skills Workshop

Old Bishopsbourne
St Francis College
233 Milton Road
Milton

Enrol in this four-day workshop, run over two weekends, which combines the listening skills taught through the LAB1 course with teaching on the fundamentals of hospital chaplaincy and pastoral care within the hospital setting. The course fee is $200, which includes a copy of the manual and morning and afternoon teas (BYO lunch). Course runs on 20-21 July and 3-4 August. See more.

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Looking back and looking forward: A celebration of women's leadership in the Anglican Church

St John’s Cathedral: 373 Ann St, Brisbane
Holy Trinity Woolloongabba: 68 Hawthorne St, Woolloongabba

Gather for a special day of celebration, remembrance and hope as thanks is given for the witness of the Philadelphia Eleven 50 years ago and the ministry of women in our Diocese. The day begins with worship followed by an open space discussion at St John’s Cathedral (10.30am to 4.30pm) and concludes with a film screening at Holy Trinity, Woolloongabba (5pm to 8pm). Costs apply for some aspects of the day. See more.

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Christianity Explored: St Andrew's, South Brisbane

Church Hall
St Andrew’s, South Brisbane
160 Vulture St,
South Brisbane

Christianity Explored gives people space and time to think about the big questions of life. Find out more about what Christianity has to offer in this free course running on Tuesday nights from 30 July – 10 September, 6pm–8pm, plus Saturday 7 September, 10am–3.30pm. Bookings requested. See More.

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Community Market Day: The Parish of Waterloo Bay

St George’s Church
Cnr Thorne Road & Victor Street,
Birkdale, Brisbane

Come and enjoy browsing the stalls at St George’s Community Market Day in Birkdale — goods and chattels, craft, cakes, toys, books, garden plants and entertainment from GRUBS ukulele band. Stay for a sausage sizzle. Coffee and cake, popcorn and drinks on sale, too. Free entry. See more.

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“Imagine” — Canticum Chamber Choir (Buderim)

St Mark’s Anglican Church
7-17 Main Street,
Buderim

Canticum Chamber Choir, with conductor Emily Cox AM, present “Imagine” — a glorious program of inspirational music on themes of renewal, hope for a better world, healing, and triumph over adversity. Featuring works by compelling composers, including Franco Prinsloo, Jacob Runestad, Frank Ticheli, Frank Martin and Sigvald Tveit. Tickets: $30 adult; $25 concession; and, $10 for under 16 (and needing a seat). See more.

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Understanding Aged Care Reform with Anglicare: online forum

Online

Following the success of the Homelessness and Housing Online Forum last year, Anglicare has decided to run further forums on other relevant topics. At this next online forum, learn about Anglicare’s aged care services and about current reforms being implemented by the Federal Government. This online session is open to anyone in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland community. Please register to receive the link. RSVP: Monday 12 August, 12pm. Free Event. See More.

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Moreton Deanery Ultreya

Church and undercroft
St Gabriel’s Church, Carindale
11 Bridgnorth Street,
Carindale

Enjoy a time of joyous singing, spiritual reflection and group discussions and hear from a speaker. The event begins with a BYO lunch in the undercroft at 12pm, followed by the Ultreya at 1pm in the church, with the theme of “Refresh”. A collection will be taken up to support future Cursillo events. Free event. See more.

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The Parish of Wynnum's 125th Anniversary Celebrations

St Peter’s Anglican Church and Parish Centre
77 Charlotte St,
Wynnum

The three-day celebration begins on Friday 30 August at 6pm with the Musical Evening, followed by wine and cheese. Enjoy the Open Day activities (memorabilia displays, children’s activities and BBQ) on Saturday 31 August from 10am. Join Archbishop Jeremy on Sunday 1 September at the 8am service, followed by tree planting and morning tea with commemorative cake. Free events. RSVP by 6pm Friday 23 August. See More.

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“Imagine” — Canticum Chamber Choir (Toowoomba)

St Luke’s Anglican Church, Toowoomba
152 Herries St,
Toowoomba

Canticum Chamber Choir, with conductor Emily Cox AM, present “Imagine” — a glorious program of inspirational music on themes of renewal, hope for a better world, healing, and triumph over adversity. Featuring works by compelling composers, including Franco Prinsloo, Jacob Runestad, Frank Ticheli, Frank Martin and Sigvald Tveit. Tickets: $30 adult; $25 concession; and, $10 for under 16 (and needing a seat). 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.