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morepraxis » Carlton Conversations
Carlton conversations @ the Clare Castle Hotel 2010 series — ‘What I believe and why’ Mostly what we believe is revealed in our actions, in what we do with our lives. In this series of conversations we ask some people doing interesting things with their life to reflect on what it is that makes them do what they do and ... [Link]
morepraxis » 2010 Election Leaflets
Anyone for a bit of transparency in their 2010 election propaganda? What a great idea. Thanks! check out http://www.electionleaflets.org.au/ Election leaflets are one of the main weapons in the fight for votes in Australia. They are targeted, effective and sometimes very bitter. We need your help to photograph and map them so we can keep an eye on what the ... [Link]
morepraxis » Election 2010 UCA Resources
Hi Guys, below is all the great work from uniting justice on some of the issues and things to think about leading up to the 2010 election. I have copied the page in full because it could do with a couple of home plus less clicks for you. I will have some hard copies at upperoom project this month or ... [Link]
morepraxis » Feature Clip - Election
The link to enrol to vote = http://www.aec.gov.au/Enrolling_to_~ [Link]
morepraxis » Feature Clip - Pee in the Shower
This is clever and made me laugh (Almost enough to pee my pants) [Link]
morepraxis » UpperRoom - Permaculture
Jul56:00 pm The upper room project meets the first Monday of each month (6:-8:30pm) to engage with spirituality and justice as struggled with and fought for by the Prophets and Jesus. We meet upstairs in the Shine Caf?/Bar (74 Kingsway Glen Waverley) with gallery space, discussion corners, opportunity for practical response and pondering space. We hope the upper room will ... [Link]
morepraxis » Enrole to vote
Still no date for the election but I though a community announcement was due If this is your first time voting or you have changed address now is the time to click this link and enrol to vote. By completing this one enrolment form you will be enrolled to vote in federal, state/territory and local government elections. http://www.aec.gov.au/Enrolling_to_~ [Link]
morepraxis » mpg10
Sep177:00 pm morepraxis gathering 2010 MPG10:There’s one in all of us Think, pray, play and meet with more of your tribe who long for a Christian spirituality that interconnects social action and theological reflection. Been waiting for this? Good, so have we. Where: Clifford Park Scouts camp site - Clifford Rd, Wonga Park VIC (Melways 24 J6) 45 mins from ... [Link]
morepraxis » Its a girl - Eureka St
A perspective on our new PM from MOIRA RAYNER - Eureka Street. It’s a girl! (cross to three wise men looking bewildered) At 9.35 this morning I twinged pre-emptively for Julia Gillard. Being Prime Minister is not so much grasping a poisoned chalice as throwing yourself at Damocles’ throne. Rudd was thrust onto rather than fell upon his sword. All ... [Link]
morepraxis » Calling all Merry Peeps!
Ok guys now is the time to pull back the bow and let some arrows rip! -Age The call out from Robin back in Sherwood… Two months ago we asked Robin Hood supporters to write to Treasurer Wayne Swan and urge him to consider a financial transactions tax. An incredible 2,500 of you responded, filling out an online e-action letter ... [Link]
morepraxis » Feature Clip - I am Robin Hood
Another great clip from the robin hood tax peeps in UK. This weekend at SYG we are making mischief for Robin Hood facebook event here for those on it or if you are at SYG come to cafepraxis at 10:30pm for mischief making briefing by this hood Think masks, postcards, raiding parties and a big screen to try and get ... [Link]
morepraxis » Koornang welcomes Coorong
New hospitality house in the south east Suburbs Melbourne is welcoming 10 indigenous friends this weekend. Can you help? Hannah will be needing more linen (sheets towels etc), plates and pots. (She could probably do with a beds and side tables etc too) The house is connected with the Koornang UCA (Murrumbeena) and Hannah is the host welcoming friends from ... [Link]
morepraxis » UpperRoom - India Reflections
The upper room project meets the first Monday of each month (6:-8:30pm) to engage with spirituality and justice as struggled with and fought for by the Prophets and Jesus. We meet upstairs in the Shine Caf?/Bar (74 Kingsway Glen Waverley) with gallery space, discussion corners, opportunity for practical response and pondering space. We hope the upper room will be Space ... [Link]
morepraxis » Daring to Join
JunJun1114 UNITING NETWORK AUSTRALIA invites you… “Daring to Join” Explore Your Faith Enjoy Workshops Make friends & have fun Commit to your partner Worship Share meals Melbourne gathering 11 – 14 June 2010 Centre for Theology & Ministry, 1 Morrison Close, Parkville (limited on-site accommodation available) Bible Study Leader: Rev. Dr Gwen Ince Special Guest: Rev. Alistair Macrae, President of ... [Link]
morepraxis » National Reconciliation Week 2010
Week of Prayer for Reconciliation was started in 1993, and expanded to become National Reconciliation Week in 1996, becoming an Australia-wide focus point for reconciliation activities. The week gives us the opportunity to reflect, through prayer, thought, discussion, and act on what still needs to be done in reconciliation. The week follows on from Sorry Day (26 May) commemorating the ... [Link]
morepraxis » World Environment Day
Jun54:00 pm World Environment Day was established by the United Nations in 1972 to stimulate worldwide awareness of the environment and encourage political attention and action. It is celebrated annually on 5 June. 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity, and the theme for World Environment Day this year, Many species, one planet, one future, reflects this. Our buddies over ... [Link]
morepraxis » Shout Out for Climate Change Competition
The Federal Government has invited young Australians - from primary school children to university students - to share their views on climate change in a new schools competition announced today. Entries for the ‘Shout Out for Climate Change’ competition will open on Monday 24 May and will close on Friday 10 September. Information on the competition can be found on ... [Link]
morepraxis » ‘Pray that politicians rediscover some basic human decency, and quickly’
Opposition leaves Christian values behind The policy announcement today by the Federal Opposition in relation to asylum seekers is disappointing in the extreme. Here is a media release we’ve put out today. I’d encourage you, if you feel the same way, to express your view, to your local MP. ‘The use of asylum seekers for political point-scoring has now reached ... [Link]
morepraxis » ANTAR virtual bridge walk
ANTaR Welcome to the virtual bridge walk for reconciliation! 10 years ago, hundreds of thousands of Australians walked to show their support for reconciliation, starting with a walk across the Sydney Harbour bridge during Corrobboree 2000. Now’s the time to show that, even if we’re not there yet, our passion has never been stronger. Show your support for respectful and ... [Link]
morepraxis » ReGeneration Clip
Found this useful doco on Adbusters Exploring our reliance on technology, disconnection with nature, excessive consumption and loss of history, the new documentary film ReGeneration calls out the widespread cynicism and apathy gripping this generation. ReGeneration premieres at the Seattle International Film Festivalon Monday, May 24. Looks like it deals with some of the on going questions and frustrations for ... [Link]