Retreat Walk Granite Belt

The roads and lanes around Stanthorpe lend themselves to gentle walks and quiet reflections. The Uniting Churches on the Granite Belt will host a weekend retreat, combining times of gathered worship and quiet contemplation.

WHEN: 5^th & 6^th May 2018

COST: $100.00 per person

ACCOMMODATION: Participants may arrange private accommodation at their own cost. A limited number of billets are also available.

PREPARATION:

For a walking retreat, a level of fitness is required. Participants would need to be able to walk at least 10km each day and up to 20km for those who choose the extended day walks.
Sturdy walking shoes, a daypack, hat, sunscreen, water bottle and insect repellent are recommended. A light rain coat could also be useful in case the weather changes. 

Further reading material and a registration form will be provided upon enquiry.

February 24, from 6.30pm at the Civic Centre. A fun night for all the family.

Tickets for the bush dance are $15 per adult or $30 per family. Food and drinks available for sale. This is a fund raiser for the school chaplaincy ministry in the Granite Belt schools. Click here to purchase your tickets online. 

Bereavement Support

A free Grief and Loss Program will run for eight weeks at the Blue Care Centre in Day Street, Stanthorpe. The sessions run from 2:30-4:30pm and afternoon tea is provided. The trained facilitators for this group are Rev Kaye Ronalds and Mrs Irene Scott. The program is open to anyone, not just Blue Care clients.

This program is designed for people who are coming to terms with the death of a loved one. Several of the previous participants were grieving for the loss of a partner in the previous twelve months, while others are grieving for other relatives and friends.

Judy Flitcroft, attended the program last year and said, “At times when grieving for my husband, Peter, I felt like I was losing touch with reality, but the care of other group members and sharing our experiences really helped.” Lindsay Saunders, a resident from Glen Aplin said, “The aim of the grief and loss program is to help you remember your loved one without the heart-ache.” He adds that there is no need to do it alone.

The two hour sessions include some education about grief and refreshments.
Registration forms are now available from the Blue Care Centre at 10 Day Street, Stanthorpe or telephone Kaye Ronalds (07) 4681 2173 or  0418 907540 or Irene Scott 0402 202464. You can also get the information from the ministers, priest and pastors in the district.
Places in the course are limited to eight, but if you miss out this time your name will be added to the waiting list for courses later in the year. The next course begins on 9^th May.

Mary meets Mohammad

Linda Hamill (Minister of the Word) will be inducted as the leader of our congregations at a service to be held at the Stanthorpe Church on Wednesday 1 May at 7:30pm.

A supper will follow, please bring a plate of food to share.

Maundy Thursday, 7pm at Stanthorpe

Good Friday, 8:30am at Stanthorpe

Congregation Breakfast, 8am Sunday at Severnlea (RSVP please)

Easter Sunday Worship, 9:30am Sunday at Stanthorpe.

Pass It On Tour

McGregor Park, Stanthorpe

7 – 14 April

In coordination with local church ministers, you are invited to attend the Pass It On Tour. There will be a variety of events for you and your family to attend. Please come along and be a part of what God is doing as we pass on the wisdom of God to the next generation.

Holiday Youth Program

McGregor Park,

9 – 12 April (1pm – 4pm)

Your children and their friends are welcome to enjoy afternoons filled with sport, art & music in a laid-back atmosphere around the Pass It On Tent. We will have an inflatable soccer field set up & blue card-bearing YWAMers would love to spend time with them.

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