St John's Cathedral Community News October 2017 #91

Two new small group studies commencing in October

From 3rd October to 7th November, 10.30am – 12noon Pilgrim: A Course for the Christian Journey ~ The Commandments Pilgrim is a course which explores the great issues of faith not through persuasion but participation in a pattern of contemplation and discussion in the company of a small group of fellow travellers. This course will take us through one of the foundations of faith: The Commandments . Through weekly discussion and group reflection, the course explores the ways in which Jesus interprets the Commandments for his disciples and expands their meaning. The course will run for six Tuesday mornings in St Martin’s House. Come to reception. All resources and study materials are provided free of charge. From 5th October to 9th November, 7.00pm Receiving Christ … in five different ways “To all who received him…he gave power to become children of God” (John 1:12). This raises big questions. Aren’t we all children of God anyway? Just how do we receive Christ? What does it mean to have a ‘relationship with God’ …? In this five week course we will tease out how the New Testament shows us various ways in which we can receive Christ, with the help of a course booklet and recorded discussions from leading Christians in the UK from a variety of backgrounds. We will see how St John’s gospel has very practical implications for our day-to-day lives. The course will run for six Thursday evenings in St Martin’s House. Come to the rear corner door and press the buzzer marked ‘passageway’. All resources and study materials are provided.

Tuesdays from 3rd October

Thursdays from 5th October

For more information on either of these small group studies please contact Sue Wilton on 0413 108 584 or email swilton@stjohnscathedral.com.au

Sat. 7th October 9.00am – 2.00pm Sun. 8th October 12noon – 4.30pm

The Cathedral will once again be a featured location as part of the Brisbane Open House event. Even though we’re open 364 days a year, the BOH seems to encourage and entice Brisbanites to see their own city through the eyes of a tourist and we usually welcome a multitude of visitors who pass remarks such as “I drive past here all the time but I’ve never been inside”. VOLUNTEERS FOR VISITORS’ REFRESHMENTS As we did last year, we would like to offer tea and coffee service to visitors who come to see the Cathedral. Council is asking for volunteers to take responsibility for serving tea/coffee for either of the session times in the box at left. This only requires time on the nominated day. If you have some time available and would like to be involved please contact Helen Lancaster or a Council member or email cathedralcouncil@stjohnscathedral.com.au

Saturday 7th 9.00am – 12noon Sunday 8th 1.00pm – 4.00pm St John’s Cathedral COWS Coffee On Wednesdays 10am to 2pm

While on the subject of beverages …

… a timely reminder (if somewhat flimsy segue) of our regular COWS (Coffee on Wednesdays) gatherings between 10.00am and 2.00pm ~ which are followed by our free English conversation sessions between 2.00pm to 3.00pm. Good friends, good food and great conversation all round. Please feel ‘mooved’ to join us!

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OCTOBER 2017

+ FREE English conversation 2pm to 3pm Wednesday