Are you a busy woman needing a break? Ask about the Holy Cross Women’s Retreat being held from 30 July to 1 August by the shores of Lake George. There are options to come for the whole time, or just for a day to find some rest.
Contact rector@holycrosshackett.org.au by 23 July. Be quick, as there are not many spots left.
Come and seek warmth from the frost and cold as we celebrate Christmas in July in June.
Friday 25 June 2021
5.15pm – Kids’ games;
6pm – Winter Carols;
6.30pm – Christmas feast
Join our extended family in carol singing, games, an open fire, a spit roast and an unforgettable feast.
Tickets $20 adult / $5 child ($10 for two or more children) to be charged at the door.
Any additional proceeds will be donated to support homeless Canberrans come in from the cold.
Register here to reserve a place for you, your family and friends at our COVID-safe event: https://hxhackett-christmas-in-july-in-june.eventbrite.com.au
Alpha is a place where you can ask your questions and say what you think about Christianity. Nothing is out.
3-5pm Sundays in May and June, Holy Cross will be hosting Alpha Youth for anyone in years 6-12.
Holy Cross adults are also welcome to join our friends at Holy Rosary who are hosting an Alpha course at Blackfriars Centre, timed to run at the same time.
A Kids’ Club will be held at the same time, offering fun and fellowship for younger kids of any parents or carers joining alpha courses.
For registration or more information contact youth@holycrosshackett.org.au (Alpha Youth); watson@cg.org.au (Alpha at Blackfriars)
This Easter season Holy Cross and St Margaret’s are engaging in deep discussions on bringing our carbon action project into the lives and homes of the families in our churches and wider community.
Community members are invited to join our carbon action project in the home discussion groups–to learn from each other, hear from guest speakers, and share ideas, actions, inspirations and support.
Topics – with guest speakers – will cover:
Whether you are taking your first tentative steps to reducing emissions, or are already a carbon-neutral household, all are welcome. Our discussion groups will provide a supportive environment to explore meaningful ways to make change, and to ask deeper questions about finding hope and caring for our sacred earth in the fact of climate change.
Contact admin@holycrosshackett.org.au for more information or to register interest.
Bring friends and food to share!
The discussion groups are part of a suite of activities in our two churches. The carbon action project in the home will be a focus during worship services and kids’ church throughout the Easter season, culminating in a joint worship service on Pentecost Sunday, 9.30am 23 May.
We will also be posting information, tips and guides. Keep an eye out for blog posts and check out our Carbon Action Project page for resources.
Holy Cross Tuckerbox is celebrating its 10th birthday!! Please join our Tuckerbox family for this great event!
Saturday 17 April
11.30am Eucharist with Bishop Stephen Pickard and guests, open to all;
12.15pm Speeches & welcome;
12.30pm BBQ & activities
Join Holy Cross for Easter:
9am 28 March Palm Sunday;
7.30pm 1 April Last Supper;
2 April Good Friday
9am Service
2pm Meditation at the Cross;
4 April Easter Sunday
6am Dawn Vigil
9am Family Eucharist
Following on from the success of the Advent women’s retreat last year, we are planning another weekend with the same format for Lent.
Two events will be held to ‘top’ and ‘tail’ a weekend, one Saturday and one Sunday. Women from all walks of life are welcome to attend only one, or both.
Event One Morning Bushwalk – Saturday 20 March, Hackett
7.30 – 9am Bushwalk on Mt Majura reserve. Meet at the Hackett Gate on Grayson Street. Bring a thermos and drink tea with a view!
Event Two Evening Gathering – Sunday 21 March, Holy Cross Church
7pm Evening of contemplative prayer and fellowship, followed by
8pm Wine and cheese
Contact: admin@holycrosshackett.org.au for more information.
Please join Holy Cross and friends Sunday 14 Mar for a Church Family Party & working bee.
2.30pm Afternoon tea
3pm
Family activities & games
Working Bee
“Chill Zone”
5.30pm BBQ
All are welcome!
Led by Rev’d Joan Smith
“Facing the Unknown: exploring the encounter between Peter and Cornelius, with prayer poems by Eddie Askew”
Tues 9 March, 10am-3pm,
Holy Cross Church Annex.
All welcome.
Morning tea provided; please bring lunch. To sign up, contact Rev’d Joan or the Rector.
Following a challenging year and as the holidays come to a close, our meditative prayer services are returning from 1 Feb, offering a chance to pause amidst busy lives and return our minds to God.
4.15pm Mondays — Meditation Group
5.30pm Tuesdays — Contemplative Evening Prayer and Meditation
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