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The Anglican Church in Tasmania |
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Jesus and PizzaThis is a monthly learning activity for families with children aged 16 years and under. We meet in our Parish Centre at 4 pm on a Sunday afternoon for games, craft activities, the singing of action songs, and the sharing of a teaching time. By the time this is completed pizza has arrived and we all share a meal together - children, their parents and carers, and the Parish team. A positive feature of this event is that the children are able to move around and interact freely together. Here the young ones are central to the gathering. Thursday night pot luck tea |
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This is another monthly event and is a shared meal held in our Parish Centre. Parishioners invite and bring those who may be alone or who may not have much social interaction. Each one brings a main course dish or a dessert to share. The meal that follows is a time for conversation and laughter, with the benefits being that we get to know one another better, as well as caring for some who may feel lonely or disconnected. |
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'Cuppa and chat' ministry |
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A parishioner has found that often when she has paused for a coffee in the Food Hall of a local shopping centre, people she knows will join her for a 'cuppa'. During these times she is able to listen to people's joys and woes, and offer her Christian love and wisdom. If she feels it is appropriate she can talk about faith in the Lord, and pray with the person. She takes a few Christian booklets with her to give if it seems helpful at the time. This parishioner has recognised a mission opportunity, and with prayer support from the parish is now making this an intentional outreach activity. |
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