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PCNETSA – who and what we are
An article written by Esmond Dowdy for the February 2020 edition of the Effective Living Centre newsletter.
Rediscovering a Mystical Pathway for Our Times
An invitation to a Retreat led by Martin Samson
“A Mystical Pathway for our Senses: Developing the Spiritual Senses”.
Venue: Adelaide West Uniting Church
Begins Friday 4th October 6pm with a simple meal. Ends Saturday 5th October with a celebratory evening meal. Billets can be arranged for country participants.
Cost: $50 Concession $45
If you are interested, please let us know via the ELC office 8271 0329 or email office@effectiveliving.org
Newsletter February 2019
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me!
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Progressive Worship Resources
Advent and Christmas Liturgy Resources

Author Bronwyn White lives in Aotearoa New Zealand, and this collection celebrates a festive season where pohutukawa and rata are in bloom, friends gather around barbecues or picnic at the beach on Christmas Day, and many people travel to catch up with family or enjoy school holidays. The prayers, affirmations, reflections and blessings are in inclusive language, with an emphasis on “(acting in) faith, not belief” and social justice.
“Bronwyn has the creativity, imagination and power to have us sense the sacred in the ordinary. [Her] words are more powerful and real than a thousand theological treatises on incarnation.” —Rev Dr Margaret Mayman (Pitt St Uniting Church, Sydney)
This book is ideal for progressive and liberal faith communities and churches; lay and ordained worship leaders will find them especially helpful, and there’s plenty for individual contemplation and enjoyment, too.
RRP: NZ$20.00
Print Length: 68 pages
ISBN: 978-0-473-39858-3
Format: Softcover
Order and purchase:
from www.amazon.com as ebook or soft cover
online from Bronwyn’s website
Newsletter October 2018
Stillpoint Quiet Day walking the Labyrinth – Sunday 30th Sept
The St Oswald Centre for Spirituality
presents a Quiet Day
Sunday 30th September,
12 noon BYO Lunch
for 12.30 pm – 5.00pm
12 noon BYO Lunch
for 12.30 pm – 5.00pm
at the Labyrinth at the Waite Arboretum,
entrance gate, 30 Claremont Avenue, Netherby.
entrance gate, 30 Claremont Avenue, Netherby.
A quiet, relaxing and reflective opportunity –
drawing upon Sally Longley’s book
Walking the Labyrinth as the Beloved in John’s Gospel.
An appointment with Jesus at the Well John 4:4-15
drawing upon Sally Longley’s book
Walking the Labyrinth as the Beloved in John’s Gospel.
An appointment with Jesus at the Well John 4:4-15
Suggested donation $15.00
Please bring your own lunch. Hot drinks and biscuits provided.
RSVP Wednesday 26th September 2018
Deirdre Ragless dragless@tpg.com.au or
Dianne Bradley diannebradley@bigpond.com,
telephone 8276 2928
by Wednesday 26th September please.
Please bring your own lunch. Hot drinks and biscuits provided.
RSVP Wednesday 26th September 2018
Deirdre Ragless dragless@tpg.com.au or
Dianne Bradley diannebradley@bigpond.com,
telephone 8276 2928
by Wednesday 26th September please.