Holy Cross Anglican Church Hackett

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Parish Staycation Weekend, 13-14 August

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On August 7, 2022

In Events and activities, Kids Ministry, Notices, Worship

Amidst this unpredictable winter, our parish ‘retreat’ will be a weekend of fellowship, fun and prayer right here at home.

We have put together an exciting program! Attendance is free – please sign up at www.holycrosshackett.org.au/weekend if you haven’t already put your name down on a sign-up sheet.

Saturday 13 August

MORNING (Church Annex)

  • 9.00-9.45: breakfast (coffee, fruit, pastries)
  • 9.45-10: Morning Prayer
  • 10.00-12.00: Drawing Close to Jesus – spiritual session
  • 10.00-12.00 (younger kids): games, movie

LUNCH

  • hospitality in homes (for those who wish) – please make sure you register or email if you are hoping to join us

AFTERNOON (Mt Majura, then Church)

  • 3.00: All Age Walk (with scavenger hunt for kids)
  • 5.00: fire pit, hot chocolate marshmallows
  • 6.00: supper – soup, sourdough, slice
  • 7.00 (optional): games in the Annex

Sunday 14 August (Church, then Belconnen)

  • 9.00: All Age Church Family Service
  • 11.00: games and BBQ at John Knight Memorial Park, Lake Ginninderra – BYO meet and salad – drinks, plates and sauce provided
Pond at Mulligans Flat with reflection of eucalypts

Walking group dates 2021

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On March 16, 2021

In Environment, Events and activities, Walking Group

Holy Cross walking group meetings regularly to walk together and experience the blessings of nature, the sites around Canberra and each others’ company.

The group meetings alternate Tuesday mornings at 9.15am at the Holy Cross Hackett car park, and travels together to the site of the walk.

Contact: office@holycrosshackett.org.au for more information.

The walking calendar for the first half of 2021 is:

  • 16 March – Mulligan’s Flat (bring picnic tea)
  • 30 March – Bonner walk
  • 13 April – Crash memorial, Pialligo (bring morning tea)
  • 27 April – Umbagong District Park, Latham (bring morning tea)
  • 11 May – Lower Yerrabi Pond (bring morning tea)
  • 25 May – Weston Park (morning tea @ café)
  • 08 June – Queanbeyan walk (morning tea @ café)
  • 22 June – Lake Burley Griffin from Carillon (bring morning tea & chair)
  • 6 July – Planning meeting (bring morning tea)
Mt Majura Trail

Women’s Retreat done differently – 5&6 December

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On November 22, 2020

In Events and activities, Mindfulness, Notices, Parish retreats, Women's Ministry, Worship

It’s been quite a year, and more than ever many of us are feeling the vital need – and the significant challenge – of carving out time for fellowship and quiet reflection.

This year, our women’s retreat will, like so many other things, be done a little differently. Join us in a welcoming atmosphere as we spend time together the weekend of 5-6 December:

Saturday 5 December
7.30-9am Bushwalk on Mt Majura reserve (meet at the Hackett Gate on Grayson Street)

Sunday 6 December
7pm Evening of contemplative prayer and fellowship, followed by
8pm Wine and cheese under the cherry tree.

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