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Displaying from Friday, July 03, 2015
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July 2015
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Friday 03 |
7:00 - STAFF EVENT - Spirit Journey : Annual desert retreat for university staff and the general public led by university chaplain Rev Dr Ian Robinson.
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Take a journey outback to get clear air in your lungs and clarity in your soul. Four wheel drive to the southern end of the Canning Stock Route, Windich Springs. Vehicles and food provided. We will call in on several sites of Aboriginal significance. $1330 ex Perth.
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Tuesday 14 |
Peter Singer's challenging new book 'The Most Good You Can Do' has the power to change the way people think about how they live. Professor Singer presents a challenging new movement called 'Effective Altruism' in the search for an ethical life.
In this special Perth event, Professor (...)
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Sunday 19 |
8:00 - STUDENT EVENT - Student Wilderness retreat : Unwind, Connect, Gaze. The annual short retreat in the desert for UWA students. Facilitated by university chaplains Michael Wood and Ian Robinson and held at the Koora retreat near Coolgardie
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A desert retreat is an opportuntiy during UWA semester break to slow down and get clear on what's going on in our lives. Koora Retreat is in the Boorabbin National Park between Southern Cross and Coolgardie, providing healthy food, showers, warm beds and toilets. $495 to reception at Student (...)
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August 2015
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Tuesday 04 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED HEALTHCARE : Is it still healthcare or is it now budget-care? The story of Christian cultural impact on public healthcare.
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If you expect that, when you get sick, someone will (of course) help you, no matter who you are, then you have a Christian culture in your head. It is not civilised, rational, common sense or efficient. But then, let us admit that there were some terrible things done in the church's name too. Let's (...)
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Tuesday 11 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED ARTS : Sumptuous, stupid, sinful and soaring with transcendence, the long history of the arts and Christianity.
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An often surprising journey through the checkered relationship and cultural impact between the arts and architecture and faith, including pioneers, principles and idiots. This is the second in a series this month, all at Trinity or in the City. See website for more details. Trinity welcomes you to (...)
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Tuesday 18 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED Science : In National Science Week, an e-zine style lecture on What's (W) Christianity (X) Ever (E) Done (D) for Science. That's WXED pronounced 'wicked'.
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An often surprising journey through the actual history of science and faith, including pioneers, principles and idiots with some potential for collaboration on today's big issues. This is the third in a series this month, all at Trinity or in the City. See website for more details. Trinity welcomes (...)
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Tuesday 25 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED EDUCATION : If you can read this, thank a teacher, and the movement which brought schools and universities worldwide. A critical history of Christian cultural impact on education.
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The church borrowed from every religion and culture to create what is now a system of secular schools and universities that spans most of the world. There are also four corruptions that have detracted from that record. Let's unpack the story.
This is the fourth in a series this month at Trinity (...)
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September 2015
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Tuesday 01 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED LAW : The creative contribution of Christianity used to be the pillars of our Law and used to be 'common sense' until recently.
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New challenges around minority rights and secularity have produced both bright and dark responses from the church. Can the practise of Christian faith still be good for the Law? Let's unpack the story. This is the final lecture in a series this past month at Trinity. Nibbles at 6.30pm
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