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Anticipating the Commonwealth of God: Spiritual Practice in a Complex World

NORTHERN REGION LAY RETREAT

(This will be a silent retreat)

Friday November 20th 6.00pm until after lunch Sunday 22nd November‍ ‍

(Option to attend Saturday 21st November only from 9am – 5pm)

To be held at: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre

267 Wellington St, Ormiston Qld 4160

Facilitator: The Very Reverend Dr Peter Catt

Bishop Sarah Plowman will preside at the Eucharist on Sunday

Further details & booking information please contact Nerida Murray on

Mobile 0411 052 292 or neridamurray@me.com

Organised by the Northern Region Lay Retreat Team consisting of parishioners from the Aspley/Albany Creek and Stafford Anglican Parishes

About the Retreat "Anticipating the Commonwealth of God: Spiritual Practice in a Complex World."

Dean Peter says the following about the theme: - "It is easy to become distracted and overwhelmed as we seek to understand how to enact the Christian calling in this time of multiple crises. The accumulated wisdom of our faith tradition has been developed by faithful people who have faithfully walked in times of crisis before us. During this retreat we will explore how we might apply that wisdom to our time and so find ourselves being faithful enablers of God's Commonwealth on earth.”

The retreat offers many opportunities for quiet prayer and reflection, for listening to Dean Peter’s input and for enjoying the outdoors. There will be Christian Meditation twice daily & Morning and Evening Prayer on Saturday, as well for individual spiritual direction if desired.  

All activities offered are optional. 

About our Facilitator

The Very Reverend Dr Peter Catt - Peter is Dean of St John's Cathedral. He is committed to forming life-giving relationships within the community and across the diocese and city. He holds a PhD in evolutionary microbiology from the University of NSW and a BD from the Melbourne College of Divinity.

His interests include Christian Formation, liturgical innovation, the interaction between science and religion, and Narrative Theology. He is a member of a number of environmental and Human Rights organisations and has served on Anglican Social Justice Committees at both Diocesan and National level. He also enjoys writing, cooking, and learning Italian.

About the Venue – Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre

Santa Teresa is located to the east of Brisbane at Ormiston, some 30 kms from both the CBD and Brisbane airport – approximately a 40 minute drive.  There is a train service from the City to Ormiston (Cleveland line).  It is a gentle 25 minutes walk from the train station.  If you would like to be collected please make prior arrangements and that can be arranged.

There is ample onsite parking.

Accommodation is a private room with an ensuite, & all meals & morning & afternoon tea will be provided.  Individual tea & coffee making facilities will be available at other times.

Alcohol Policy. The Centre requires that people do not bring their own alcohol. We will have alcohol for those wishing to have a glass of wine with dinner at a cost of $5.00 per glass. Please bring cash if you would like to share a glass of wine with dinner.

For information about costs please refer to the enclosed booking form.

Looking out towards the ocean from the Chapel at Santa Teresa

Welcome to The Church of the Resurrection Aspley-Albany Creek.

It is our vision that our parishioners and guest will experience Christlike Hospitality when worshipping at The Church of the Resurrection.

While we are always learning what it means to truly be Christlike in our Hospitality, we see this as having two layers.

Firstly, that we hope to welcome all who come to the Church or onto the grounds of the Church warmly and sincerely.

Secondly, we trust that our friendship and fellowship will be recognisable in all we do in the wider community. Fundamentally, we hope that our welcome communicates the loves of Christ Jesus our Lord.

“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” 1 Peter 4:8-9