Upcoming Courses
All on-site courses and events have been cancelled until December, when we will re-assess the COVID situation. We will continue to develop more ON-LINE OFFERINGS which, of course, are not cancelled.
The Centre is open for up to four individuals to stay, including as Friends in Residence. Thank you for your ongoing prayers, goodwill, and FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
OCT
16
Sixth Day Readings: The Simplification of Life by Thomas Kelly
Friday, October 16, 2020
7:00 PM 8:00 PM
Led by David Johnson
On-line course, via Zoom
• Five Friday evenings, 7.00 – 8.15 pm AEDT
• 16 & 23 Oct., 6 & 20 Nov., 4 & possibly 18 Dec., 2020
• Maximum of 12 participants.
Join us for careful readings of one of Thomas Kelly’s writings dating from 1939, The Simplification of Life. You will be invited to read sections and allow space for anyone to share a response, starting and finishing with a short period of waiting worship.
Kelly had worked on the Board of the American Friends Service Committee in the late 1930s and had a wonderful way of engaging people in the eternal present:
"We Western peoples are apt to think our great problems are external, environmental. We are not skilled in the inner life, where the real roots of our problem lie. For I would suggest that the true explanation of the complexity of our program is an inner one, not an outer one."
MORE INFORMATION HERE
This course is offered without charge - any donations to SWQC are gratefully accepted
Links for the Zoom sessions and electronic texts will be sent with a Welcome letter to Registrants before the first session.
THIS COURSE IS FULL.
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST
David Johnson is drawn to contemplative prayer and learning what the Spirit of God is teaching him through prayer, engagement with Quaker writings, with the scriptures, and immersion in the natural world. He has led many retreats, both in Australia and in the USA. His short video on prayer is available on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZxGL2GQgZ0
David delivered the 2005 Backhouse Lecture, “Peace is a Struggle”; and has authored numerous books and pamphlets focusing on the life of prayer and biblical scholarship in a Quaker context.
OCT16
TO OCT 22
Spring Gardening & Landcare week
Fri, Oct 16, 20204:30 PM Thu, Oct 22, 20201:30 PM
Silver Wattle is open for the Spring Gardening & Landcare week!
To be COVID safe, participants will have their own unit and bathroom, will observe physical distancing in common areas, and numbers will be limited. As usual, the rhythm of the day will include time for work, worship, rest and fellowship. No skills are required, but an enthusiasm for earthcare and growing food. You can work with others or at your own pace.
Gardening & Landcare weeks are free, but a donation to cover costs is appreciated.
Day visitors would be particularly welcome on Sunday 18 October. To register or for more information please contact Felicity at felicity.rose@silverwattle.org.au or Mardi at mardi.reg@bigpond.com .
OCT10
TO DEC 5
Quaker Basics Online
Sat, Oct 10, 20203:00 PM Sat, Dec 5, 20204:00 PM
led by Sheila Keane
Weekly Zoom sessions Saturdays 3:00-4:00pm AEST
10th October- 7th November… then 21st November- 12th December
This 9-week course is offered in cooperation with Quaker Learning Australia and follows the general structure of their "Quaker Basics" resource manual. The course will run for nine weekly online sessions covering a range of topics: Individual Experience, Meeting for Worship, Vocal Ministry, Testimonies, Leadings, Quaker Organisation, and Membership.
Participants will be buddied up with 2 or 3 others in a group which will stay together through the entire course: we ask for a commitment to attend all 9 sessions for the sake of the group. You can indicate specific people for your group or be allocated to a group if you prefer.
Some readings are suggested in preparation for each session. The Zoom sessions will supplement this background reading with guest presentations and opportunities to consider the topic in your small groups.
The course is suitable for experienced Friends seeking a re-grounding in Quakerism, as well as newer attenders and inquirers. For more information, contact Sheila.Keane@silverwattle.org.au
Cost is $90 for this 9 week online course. Registration is closed from 10 October
Upcoming Courses
Silver Wattle Learning courses are designed to deepen Spirit through prayer, learning and community living so that participants are renewed when they return to live and be in the world.
October 2020
Quaker Basics OnlineOct 10, 2020 – Dec 5, 2020
Spring Gardening & Landcare weekOct 16, 2020 – Oct 22, 2020
Sixth Day Readings: The Simplification of Life by Thomas KellyOct 16, 2020
November 2020
Coming Right Way (ONLINE)Nov 14, 2020 – Nov 15, 2020
Is Our Light Their Light? 370 Years of Quaker Transformation (ONLINE)Nov 28, 2020
December 2020
End of Year Retreat: Seeking Union with SpiritDec 28, 2020 – Jan 3, 2021
February 2021
Writing from the Heart - ONLINEFeb 27, 2021 – Mar 27, 2021
