
The Voice
Thanks to all who contributed to our 2023 Winter Breakfast, on the topic of The Voice referendum:
* The St Dominic's community for their hospitality
* Dr Garry Deverell for an informative and engaging presentation on the referendum issues
* All who attended for creating a positive ecumenical environment.,
For those who weren't able to attend there are some materials from Dr Deverell available on YouTube, including Understanding the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
A number of our member Churches have other events to explore more deeply The Voice proposal for Australia - see flyers set out below.
2023 Mental Health Liturgy - 7.30pm on Sunday 29 October
Evening Prayer on Pentecost Sunday, 28 May 2023

Thanks to Fr Paul Rowse and the friars at St Dominic's Catholic Church for inviting participation in their Vespers on Pentecost Sunday. It was an evening to experience Dominican spirituality during Vespers that was celebrated at the time the disciples received the Holy Spirit [John 20: 19 – 23]. The evening illustrated the text: That they all may be one. The reading from Ephesians 4: 3 – 6 was most appropriate for our witness to the world.
Commemorating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
On Sunday 21 May 2023 Highfield Road Uniting commemorated the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in a service led by Rev. Rod Horsefield with the preacher Rev. Robert Gribben. The prayers of the people were led by Denis Fitzgerald from St Dominic’s Catholic church. Two icons from the Romanian Orthodox church were lent for this occasion as was a Solomon Islands crucifix from St Dominic’s.
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Stations of the Cross in 2023 - undaunted by the rain!
Thanks to all who joined us to mark the World Day of Prayer, on Friday 3 March at St Dominic's Church, 816 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell. As one participant noted:
The service was meaningful and uplifting. I felt that we could empathize in the life challenges of the women of Taiwan. On any news broadcast, it is only the international politics of such countries which are described. The buzz of conversation over morning tea was great, as guests met old friends and made new contacts. In our discussions, we realized that we shared so many things in common as we all sought to serve our Lord. |

Carols in Maling Road, Saturday 17 December 2022, 11.30am
Carols are part of our celebration of the core of Christmas, Christ's birth. Our Carols in Maling Road last year were enjoyed by singers and onlookers alike. Click here for an enjoyable video rendition from 2021 of Joy to the World.

Carols in Canterbury was celebrated on Sunday 11 December 2022
Now in its 20th year, carols moved indoors this year because of the weather, but that didn't dim the celebration, as the photos below indicate.
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Christmas blessings to all!
Now in its 20th year, carols moved indoors this year because of the weather, but that didn't dim the celebration, as the photos below indicate.
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Christmas blessings to all!

Mental Health Liturgy
on Sunday 11 September 2022
Thanks to Sr Ros Cairns and to all who participated in our Mental Health Liturgy on 11 September.
Sister Ros Cairns’ homily was meaningful as she was able to share her experiences in mental health social work /chaplaincy and link it to the Christian faith.
The buzz of conversation over supper indicated that everyone was glad to meet others at the service and reflect on dimensions of the impact of mental illness in our communities.
Click here for a selection of prayers and reflections from the Liturgy, and see our blog for a further reflection on the event.
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Canterbury Council of Churches Winter Breakfast
Thanks to Fr Frank Brennan sj for his presentation on 'The Christian Churches and the Russian Invasion of Ukraine' at the Canterbury Council of Churches' winter breakfast on 30 July 2022. Click here to listen to his presentation, and click here to read a summary. |