Events of Interest

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Comfort in the City : Isaiah then and now With Dr Liz Boase - Tuesdays, March 9th, 16th and 23rd. Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm Series Cost: $20, concession $15.00. The focus of this exploration will be upon what is known as second Isaiah. Liz invites participants to read chapters 40-55 of Isaiah prior to the sessions beginning. Email or phone the Church Office to register. Dr Boase will be guest preacher at both the 8.00am and 11.00am services on March 7th. This may provide an opportunity for you to invite a friend. spirituality & the imagination Tuesday 9 March, 12.00 - 1.30 pm   Imagination and intuition have often been overlooked as genuine sources of understanding in our relationships and the world, yet great moments of transformation are most often a result of acts of imagination, instinct and courage - not irrational, but difficult to explain or justify. What might it mean to respect and value imagination and intuition as providing a window into new ways of being human, not as an escape from the everyday, but as a deep grounding in the beauty and fragility of daily existence? Cheryl Lawrie is a Melbourne writer, educator and creator of ritual experiences in prisons, car parks and bushfire zones. She is the Director of the Culture and Context Unit for the Uniting Church,Victoria. Cost $10 Living the questions Got questions? Don’t join LTQ if you want straight answers.   LTQ is a DVD based study for small groups that want to explore new ideas and understandings of Christianity in the contemporary world. The sessions will provide a safe, and welcoming environment for looking at progressive theology and raising questions. The DVD features notable theologians such as Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan and John Shelby Spong.   Pilgrim will be conducting 4 sessions of LTQ at 11am on: Sunday 14 February       An invitation to journey Sunday 14 March       Taking the Bible seriously Sunday 11 April       Thinking theologically Sunday 16 May       Stories of creation   The sessions will be repeated at 11am (to 12.30pm), on the Wednesday following each Sunday.   Venue: Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders St, Adelaide For more information and to register interest in attending, contact Pilgrim Church Office, ph 8212 3295 STEPS TOWARDS HEALING A service for those who have been hurt by the church. Pilgrim is hosting 4 services throughout the year for those who in one way or other, have been hurt by the church. The next of these will be held on Tuesday April 27th at 5.30pm. This service will be open to all and an opportunity in a discreet and gentle manner to invite God into the healing process. Many are the sources of hurt and we are seeking to be helpful, honest and to enable people to take the next step in resolving hurt.  For some people this maybe an opportunity of reconnecting with the church or even God. We are approaching this from an integrated perspective involving liturgy, silence, symbol and resources for follow up counselling if required.  You may know of someone who would find this helpful and like to support them in coming. If you are interested in helping or want some more information speak with Tony, Sandy or the church office. OASIS IN A BUSY WEEK Tuesday morning 8am and Thursday afternoon 12.15pm services come along and bring your friends. Each service is a wonderful oasis in a busy week, and a great opportunity for those living and working in the city. CONCERTS and RECITALS - at Pilgrim There is a continuing program of concerts and recitals at Pilgrim Uniting Church. For more information Click here for more details . . .. PILGRIM CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Pilgrim Circle of Friends is keen to receive donations to assist the settlement and day to day living of a family from Zimbabwe. Currently these students are worshipping in our congregation. The donations need to be placed in an envelope with "Pilgrim Circle of Friends - Zimbabwe settlement" and lodged with the Pilgrim office or in the offering plate. Tax deductible donations may be made to Australian Refugee Association (Special Appeals A/C) BSB 105-074 AC 0423 45040 CoF 27 "Your surname and initials - Zimbabwe settlement". Enquries to Raelene Telfer 8358 0689 or Graeme McIntosh 8278 2025. NEW TRADITIONAL HYMNS Don Bell and Maarten Ryder have written some new hymns. They have published their work on the Internet, and, if you are interested, you can access their website at www.newtraditionalhymns.com