From Chris Barnett, Children and Families worker, Victas Synod:
Here’s something different…the opportunity to contribute to an international survey on Christian faith formation.
My sense is that the greater the number of respondents, the more potential use the survey will be. Let me encourage you to participate!
Being organised by GenOn Ministries (a non-profit organisation in the US), the survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete. Surveys need to be completed by October 12, 2018, so why not take the opportunity to pause, reflect on your church’s ministry and complete the survey now?
As well as our Mental Health speaker and Outback BBQ fundraiser, the Humans in Geelong expo, featuring groups in Geelong doing wonderful things to make it a better place for everyone, is on this Sunday. Details:
If you haven’t seen it yet, this documentary is insightful, complex, and vulnerable, opening up a space for honest conversations about the best and worst parts of Christian history.
On Sunday 7th of October, Tania Lewis, Lived Experience Educator for Barwon Health Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Service, will give a presentation on Mental Health at 12 noon at St. Luke’s Uniting Church.
Biography – Tania Lewis
Tania was a policewoman, when, at age 23, she experienced a psychotic episode. She was subsequently diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and continued in the force for 15 years, experiencing episodes of psychosis and mania during that time.
In 1997 Tania left the force and pursued her passion as a trainer and educator.
She currently works as a Lived Experience Educator for Barwon Health Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Service. She is a Master Mental Health First Aid Instructor and also has her own training and speaking business.
Tania undertakes speaking engagements around topics including; an introduction to mental illness, managing mental illness and wellbeing, and how people with mental illness can be supported to remain in their workplace, a topic close to her heart.
Tania lives by the beach on the Bellarine Peninsula. Her dog, Mahla, is her much loved companion and a great source of wellness.
Tania’s presentation is preceded at 11:30 by a Great Outback BBQ fundraiser for Frontier Services, a Uniting Church Agency who provide essential support to remote communities experiencing hardship due to the ongoing drought.
The St. Luke’s Environment Action Group invites you to take a tour on Sustainable House day and learn from committed locals ways to make your home more sustainable – Sunday 14th October.
Please VOTE now for our Uniting Barwon community projects in the State Government Pick My Project initiative.
The more votes we receive the more chance we have to receive vital funding for these community programs.
Pick My Project (website: pickmyproject.vic.gov.au) is a Victorian-first community grants initiative, with at least $1 million in funding available in each metro and regional area.
We would appreciate your support for the 4 projects submitted by Uniting Barwon – you can only vote for 3
Assisting families with household budgeting and bill management
$50,000 requested
Voting is quick and simple, and open until 5pm, Monday 17 September. You will need to go to the website and pick your favourite project ideas in your local community and help make them a reality.
Make sure you share who you’ve voted for with your family and friends.
Need help with voting? Contact Lewis on 4210 1113 at Uniting Barwon Grovedale or drop into your local Library or Neighbourhood House for assistance.
One of the activities of St. Luke’s Men’s Shed is to repair and refurbish donated furniture for use by needy people. Our challenge is when we’ve run out of space to store the furniture that’s been generously donated, and right now, we’re having a clearance sale to make some space – all offers considered!
When: Saturday 16th of June 1-4 pm (co-inciding with Repair Cafe)
Where: St Luke’s Uniting Church, 174 Barrabool Rd Highton (enter from Scenic Road).
For further information, contact Ken Anderson 0412118554.
