Image: Pink roses in loving memory of Marg Vazey. A gift from the Vazey family on the occasion of a memorial held at Blackwattle Bay on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Marg was a beloved crew member of dragon boat club Dragons Abreast, Sydney.
What’s on this week
Check this post regularly for events and activities. We look forward to seeing you.
Image: Flowers for Cathie by Svetlana. Flowers from Mirrung Garden, December 2024.
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Please join us for worship each Sunday at 10am in the community centre and via Zoom.
Join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 879 3746 4388/ Password: 087151).
This coming Sunday we will be reflecting on the Gospel Reading –
John 21:1-19 with the theme being, ‘Failing, Forgiveness and Calling’.
The Rev Betty will be leading worship.
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The Coming Week
Saturday 3 May
‘Word Play’ will take place at the Redfern Park Café on Saturday May 3rd from 12 until 2pm. If it is cold/rainy we will meet inside.
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Coming soon …
Elders meet on Saturday 10th May from 10.00 am at the manse
Art Group meets on Saturday 10th May from 12.00 – 4.00 pm in the manse
Saturday 17th May at Hope Uniting Church: ‘More Than a Leadership Gathering’. See flyer below. It would be great if as many of our leaders as possible could attend.
Saturday 31st May at 3.00pm at the manse. A Book Reading by Betty. She will be reading excerpts from her book ‘Puffin’ Along With Betty’. Afternoon tea will be served as well.
Picnics in the park – these will now take place on the third Sunday of each month.
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Election Results:
The following people have been elected:
Elder: Karen Banfield (2 year term); Anne Camac (2 year term); Greg Garrett (1 year term); Heather Robinson (2 year term); Catherine Skipper (2 year term);
Church Councillor: Maddie Atkins (2 year term); Greg Garrett (1 year term); Mandy Griffiths (1 year term); Sally Palmer (2 year term); Heather Robinson (2 year term); Craig Robson (2 year term); Lyn Turnbull (2 year term); Naomi Ward (1 year term)
Congregational Chairperson: Maddie Atkins (2 year term)
Congregational Secretary: Kelly Byrne (2 year term)
Presbytery Rep: Alison Bleyerveen (2 year term)
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Worship Leaders needed
Thanks to all worship leaders who have put their names on the roster. There are still vacancies for the next few weeks/months – particularly for readers.
If you are able to help (please check the online worship roster for opportunities (April and July) – you might like to volunteer as a reader, musician, helper with setup or server of morning tea).
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South Sydney Herald
The April issue of the SSH is out now! Please see Lyn or Norrie if you’d like to know more about the SSH – there are opportunities to volunteer as a contributor or distributor. Story ideas welcome – reports, profiles, interviews, reviews, comment, photos and artworks …
‘Living with Dementia’ book launched in support of carers and their loved ones
You can read about the book launch and art exhibition here. Thanks to Miriam for writing this article for the SSH March issue: https://southsydneyherald.com.au/living-with-dementia-book-launched-in-support-of-carers-and-their-loved-ones/
Visit the SSH website for latest news and online exclusives.
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Mirrung Garden
All garden work has been suspended for the time being.
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Celebration Points
- Thanks to Gill for taking on the organising of Picnics in the Park.
- A proposal for a second First Peoples Content Series curated by Aunty Norma Ingram has been approved by the City of Sydney. This series will commence in May.
- We celebrate with Matthew that his dog Coco is slowly recovering from injuries and surgery.
If you have celebration points you would like shared, please email them to Betty. The cut-off point for eVine is 6.00pm Wednesday each week
Email: dottydog@bigpond.com
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A note from Betty
Normal days in Sydney will be Friday to Sunday. One day a week will be spent working in Orange.
I am, however, always available by phone, SMS or email.
My phone number is 0447 007 096 and email dottydog@bigpond.com. If texting, please be sure to include your name. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time.
