is a forum for conversation...

The contact person in our parish is Kevin Grant (kevcar@iinet.net.au). Don Humphrey usually writes the reports.(kdhumphrey34@hotmail.com) Ph 9520 9562, 0418 248 246.

SIP was founded by CATALYST FOR RENEWAL. Its purpose is conversation for the sake of renewal.
In such conversations we listen to the longings, insights, questions, needs and aspirations of people. In this way we seek to understand and gain insight - individually and corporately - into what is happening in the contemporary situation so that we might respond well.
We also seek to include in the conversation - at least implicitly - the foundational values of our faith as disciples of Jesus. Thus conversations are geared around what is actually happening, as distinct from what we might like to think is happening. These conversations seek to probe both the secular and sacred dimensions of our lives today. We do this by the careful selection of themes, topics and speakers. We choose a venue that will be open to such a conversation for all searchers, not only for those comfortable within traditional structures.
The format of the evening is simple:
  It begins at a designated time, say 7.30pm.
  There are two speakers.
  Each is given 15 minutes to present a point of view.
  The presentations are then followed by a 5 minute break.
  There is then open forum in which the people are invited to ask questions of the presenters or put their own point of view.
  The formal part of the evening ends an hour and a half later, say at 9pm.
In thinking about this initiative it is important to remember that Spirituality in the Pub focuses on conversation, not teaching.
For more general information click the following logo to:

: http://www.catalyst-for-renewal.com.au

To see the Program for 2012 click the following:

Theme: What if ......?

1. March 21  “What if we built more bridges than walls? 
2. April 18:      What if media reported in depth in a factual, balanced way?
   
   
3. May 16th:   “What if we were able to deal with difficult life events, and to grow from the experience ?”
   
   
4. June 20::      “What if we each esteemed the other regardless of race, gender, colour or creed?”
5. July 18th         “What if all Australians felt valued and had the opportunity to participate fully in society?”
6. Aug. 15th:      “What if we recognized our affluence and the needs of those less fortunate?”
7. Sept 19:       “What if we were open to mystery as well as certainty?”
8. Oct 17th:    “What if we took more time to pause?”

To see the Program for 2011 click the following:

Theme: Why bother......?

1. April 20th:     “Why Bother about God?”
2. May 18th:       “Why bother building bridges with other faiths?”
3. June 15th::      “Why bother about refugees?”
4. July 20th         “Why bother about religion?”
5. Aug. 17th:      “Why bother trying to make the world a better place?”
6. Sept 21st:       “Why bother about climate change?”
7. Oct 19th:        “Why bother to go to church?”

To see the Program for 2010 click the following:

Theme: Our Emerging Spirituality

April 09            I believe the Christian of the future will be ...
                               Speaker:  Bishop David Cremin :
June 09           I believe that the purpose of life is ...
09                    I believe poverty is ...
Oct 09             I believe in a church where I can belong.