Anti-Poverty Week Activity
A free Cooking on a Budget Workshop was held on Monday 13th October 2008. This workshop covered topics such as: Nutrition, food safety as well as how to plan low cost meals. Participants joined in a cooking activity and enjoyed a healthy lunch. We are looking at providing more cooking activities in the future, so watch this space!
The Launch of the new Community Centre
Christ Church North Adelaide celebrated the revitalising of its former Parish Hall with the opening of Christ Church Community Centre on October 16th 2007.
His Grace Archbishop Jeffrey Driver officially opened our new Centre at our first Friendship Lunch. Around 50 people enjoyed a two-course meal, home cooked by volunteers of the Parish. Those who attended were members of Friends of Child & Youth Health, Adelaide City Council, North Adelaide Community Centre, Melbourne Street Precinct, Members of Parliament, Adelaide City Counselors, Parish and community members.
There was a feeling of excitement in the air with what has been a long time in the making and seeing it all come together.
Dynamic speaker, Meg Taylor, spoke at the Friendship Lunch on the 7th February 2008
Meg spoke about her experiences as the wife of an Officer serving in the Royal Air Force,and her adventures as she joined him, with their children on the vairous overseas postings to which her husband was sent.
Her first experience was in Egypt where she lived for 18 months, mostly living on the shores of the Bitter lakes in the Canal Zone. Because of the delicate Political situation which existed at the time, their travelling was limited, but she was able to enjoy living among the locals and described the various customs and sights she observed while she was there.
Their next posting was to Tripoli in North Africa and she described living in the City itself and then later on the Airfield some thirty miles outside the City. The political situation was again delicate at the time, but they were less confined and able to visit such interesting places as the ancient Roman ruins of Leptis Magna and Sabratha, and also make visits to the local Souks and markets, and to observe the agricultural nature of the outskirts of the City, and the centuries old farming practices which were still in use.
Meg mentioned the difficulties faced by Service families who were constantly separated, and how hard it was for the wives to be constantly packing and moving and setting up homes in different places, however she felt that it was a most interesting and enjoyable time of her life on the whole, with many new experiences to enjoy.
Bishop Peter Ramsden from Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea spoke on the 3rd April
Seventy people came along to our Friendship Lunch on the 3rd April to hear Bishop Peter Ramsden talk about the situation in PNG and his ministry there. The Bishop gave an interesting presentation on the work that is being done in the Anglican Diocese of Port Moresby.
He stated that the Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea is financially poor, but that their congregations are rich in plans and ideas for forwarding their faith and witness in the 21st century. Some of the work being done there include: Finishing St Paul's Church at Nine Mile, which is a church building in a settlement started by the local people themselves and has no roof, floor or windows.
Creating a Retreat Centre at Sogeri, which is near the Kokoda Trail, which would allow the Melanesian Brothers' household there to develop a hospitality ministry. And help to support children with school fees and literacy materials for the Orphan's Day Centre at Six Mile, where mothers in this settlement are caring for a group of school-age orphans.
Simon Berry spoke about Bringing Home the Unknown Soldier on 1st May.
Simon Berry from Charles Berry & Son gave a compelling presentation while showing slides of the ceremony that happened in 1993 when the Unknown Australian Soldier was brought home.
It was in 1993 when the Australian Government brought home the remains of the unknown soldier from a grave in France. Simon brought to life the images of the ceremony and made it relevant to today.
He showed slides of the former Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Paul Keating at the ceremony, where in his speach he said it all when he said:
"We do not know this Australian's name and we never will. We do not know his rank, battalion, when he was born, or whether he was a country or city boy. We do not know who loved him, whether he was married or single, or whether he had children. But we do know that he was one of 100,000 Australians who died in wars during the 20th Century. His tomb is a reminder of what we have lost in war and what we have gained. We have lost many Australian men and women, and with them all their love of this country and all their hope and energy. We have gained a legend: a story of bravery and sacrifice and with it a deeper understanding of what it means to be an Australian. Above all, we know he is one of us." Depertment of Veteran Affairs website: http://www.dva.gov.au/sa_nt/services/pdf/photos1-5.pdf
The Music Makers performed on Thursday 5th June.
This group performed individual pieces from Musicals such as Phantom of the Opera as well as a few favourites such as "The Old Rugged Cross". The ensemble included a Harpist, who performs with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, a Trumpeter, Pianist and Soloist.
The Reverend Peter Lynn, Regional Officer for Bush Church Aid.
Spoke about "The effect of drought on rural Australia and the assistance provided by BCA" on 3rd July.
Parish Open Week - Monday 28th July to Friday 1st August
Many people enjoyed the varied events that happened durning open week. Programs that were held were: Fit for Life fitness session on Monday; Christianity and Islam Discussion group on Tuesday; Children's Puppet show on Wednesday; Men's Breakfast, Friendship Service followed by lunch, Children's Cooking activity followed by a Special Family Dinner on Friday.
John Harley talked about "The role of the Public Advocate" on 4th September.
Participants found John's talk interesting and infomative.
Bernie Goodwin.
Manager of the Red Cross International Tracing and Refugee Service, spoke about their services on 2nd October.
Jane Doyle shared her African Adventure on 6th November.
Jane has presented Seven News in Adelaide since 1989. She is highly respected and has won the Clear Speech Award for Newsreading nine of the past 20 years. Jane is Patron of the South Australian Women's Industry Network, co-patron of the Adelaide Voices, co-patron of the Mental Illness Fellowship of South Australia and is in constant demand as an MC and guest speaker for many charitable and corporate events.
- 4UFitness provide fitness session for parents of young children who would like to regain their fitness.
- This program is tailor made for the individual and some excercises can be done with strollers or prams, with children attending.
- Most sessions are outside in the park on Palmer Place behind the church, but will move inside in the hall if the weather is not favourable.
- New members are always welcome!
- For details contact the Program Coordinator on 8267 2673.
When: Thursdays
Time: 10.30 - 11.15am
Cost: $15 per session
