Christian Students Uniting

CSU @ USYD are hosting a Group Study Session this afternoon, 1pm-4pm.

Drop into the Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre (in the Storie Dixson Wing) for an hour or three, and study amongst friends in Meeting Room 204.

Leichhardt Uniting Church - LUC are hosting a Taize Prayer Service for Gaza this Sunday at 6:30pm. All are invited to this meditative service of lament.

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Our AGM is tomorrow!

Come along and bring a friend as we eat lunch together and discuss the official business of the CSU club at the University of Sydney.

If you're unable to join us in person, you can still be part of the meeting online.

Details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/xbDdWiof1dWgtKGm/

Uniting Creative are hosting Songwriting Workshops in November, including opportunities to learn from David Gungor of The Brilliance and Jonny Robinson of CityAlight.

The workshops are 6-9pm on Friday 8th November and 10am-1pm on Saturday 9th November, at the Centre for Ministry in North Parramatta, and all songwriters are welcome.

Register here: https://www.nswact.uca.org.au/calendar/uniting-creative-songwriting-workshops/

Happy Ace Week!

CSU affirms that people on the asexual spectrum are made in the image of God, as each and every one of us are.

Ace Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness, build community, and create change around the world for the asexual community, this year on 20th-26th October.

At USYD today we'll be exploring traditional rituals of spiritual practice, from the sign of the cross to partaking in holy communion.

All are welcome to join us at 1pm in Woolley Tutorial Room S334.

This Sunday, Leichhardt Uniting Church - LUC are hosting another open conversation on a big topic: Disability & Theology.

Come along at 3pm on 13th October to hear from Dr Damian Palmer, theologian and disability carer.

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Last week, CSU @ UNSW discussed being a community of practice.

We meet regularly on Thursdays at 1pm near the Quad. Get in touch with Rev Phil Newton for more details.

“…Practicing the way of Jesus is inspired by a vision of the present availability of the kingdom of love. Jesus said that he came to bring life "to the full" (John 10:10) and described eternal life as a state of restored relationship with God we can experience now that will continue on forever (John 17:3). It is a life that finds its source and energy in God's life. We might simply say that the way of Jesus is life in the kingdom of God—or life as we were created to experience it. The two greatest commands of the ancient Scriptures give a picture of this life: to love the Creator God with our whole being (Deuteronomy 6:5) and to love our neighbour as we love ourselves (Leviticus 19:18). Or to say it another way, we were created to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8).”

– Mark Scandrette

The Pulse team are hosting another Young Adult Gathering this Friday night at Turramurra Uniting. Young adults from across the Uniting Church are invited to bring a potluck dish to share and join in community and conversation. Registration link in the original post.

We had a blast at our picnic at Vic Park.

Wishing our USYD students a good midsem!

It's picnic time!

We're at the Eastern Ave end of Victoria Park, near the Law Library.

Drop in until 3pm for giant jenga, sushi, snacks and chats.

Join us today at USYD as we explore Music as a Spiritual Practice.

1pm in Woolley Tutorial Room S334.

Our picnic in Victoria Park is this Wednesday - featuring giant jenga!

Join us at the University of Sydney, 1-3pm, as we build community.

Board games, craft and snacks will be provided.

A great opportunity to join our friends Leichhardt Uniting Church - LUC in an open discussion of how to affirm LGBTQIA+ people in the church this Sunday.

️❓️Can I really be LGBTIQA+ and Christian?
❓️What do you mean when you say you're an affirming church?
❓️What is q***r theology?
If you have questions like these, join us for Sunday Sessions: a monthly open conversation with a wise and trusted leader, this month on the topic of LGBTIQA+ Affirmation.
This Sunday 22nd September from 3pm, at Leichhardt Uniting Church, with Dr. Joel Hollier, Pastor at New City Church.
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Today at USYD, Rev. David Gore will be leading us in a discussion of walking as a spiritual practice. Join us at 1pm in Woolley Tutorial Room S334.

It's a great day to check in with each other - but how do you do this checking in so that it makes a difference? Here are 4 easy steps to follow when you ask the question R U OK?

Join us at the University of Sydney in two weeks' time for a picnic in Victoria Park!

On Wednesday 25th September, 1-3pm, we'll be enjoying board games, craft, snacks and chats.

We're continuing our series on Spiritual Practices today with Creative Writing.

Join us at 1pm on USYD campus, in Woolley Tutorial Room S334, for some writing a discussion.

And check out mission worker Gabi Cadenhead's article on the topic in Insights Magazine: https://www.insights.uca.org.au/creative-writing-as-a-spiritual-practice/

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Happy Wear It Purple Day from the team here at Christian Students Uniting.

Our passion and our pride is affirming the rights of all LGBTQIA+ people to live their life to the fullest without having to sacrifice their faith. You are always welcome here.

Find out more about Wear It Purple Day here: https://www.wearitpurple.org/your-passion-your-pride-2024-theme

This Friday night, Pitt Street Uniting Church Sydney are launching an exhibition by artist and theologian Rod Pattenden.

Original Bliss celebrates "the vibrancy of nature and the ecstasy of being alive" through large scale oil paintings, offering "sensual and q***r perspectives on religion as a place inhabited by diverse bodies that change during the shifting seasons of life."

The opening event is 6-8pm and will feature music by Marion St, and the exhibition is open until 12th October.

RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/3EP50zV3y

Join us at the University of Sydney as we continue our study series on Spiritual Practices.

Today we'll be exploring the Spiritual Practices of Jesus.

Come along at 1pm to Woolley Tutorial Room S334.

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Bible studies kick off tomorrow at the University of Sydney. This semester we're exploring spiritual practices: from prayer to meditation to poetry, the practices that ground us in our faith and fuel our discipleship. Join us at 1pm each Tuesday in Woolley Tutorial Room S334.

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WelcomeFest is on at USYD! Come see us at stall 140 (just off Eastern Ave)!

Next week is WELCOME WEEK at the University of Sydney. Come say hi at our stall on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th July. Find out who we are and what we do on campus, get to know our student exec, and put our bible study times in your diary.

If you love democracy (and who doesn't?), want to be part of the process AND earn some money - come and work with me at the NSW Electoral Commission.

There are Local Government Elections this year on Saturday 14th September, and there are casual jobs available on Election Day, and the weeks before and after Election Day at Returning Offices, Pre-poll Polling Places and Count Centres.

To register your interest, go to https://elections.nsw.gov.au/about-us/work-with-us .