Workshops and events

Upcoming events

Join our prayer rhythms for Advent
Dec
1
to 28 Dec

Join our prayer rhythms for Advent

Have you visited and joined our daily rhythms before? This Advent, on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, join us as we pause for prayer: morning, midday and evening.

These rhythms are strongly informed by Quaker Queries & Advices and the practice of contemplative silence; audio links & QR codes are provided to access our sung refrains; and blessings and benedictions come from leading voices of respected First Nations elders and others working to Care for Country, climate justice, and peace.

If you would like to make a small contribution towards this work, you can donate through our website.

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Active Hope in times of change and crisis: a workshop
Feb
1

Active Hope in times of change and crisis: a workshop

 The Work That Reconnects is a spiral of practices that supports us in meeting the multiple crises of our times.

Based in the teachings of Joanna Macy, the Work unfolds as a spiral journey through four stages: Coming from Gratitude, Honouring our Pain for the world, Seeing with New/Ancient Eyes, and Going Forth. The journey helps us experience first hand that we are larger, stronger, more creative - and more deeply interconnected - than we knew.

This workshop, based on the Work That Reconnects, provides useful resources that strengthen our motivation, creativity, courage and capacity to respond to challenging issues in our world, and allows participants to explore and grow connection - to the land, ourselves, and each other. This is Active Hope.

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Active Hope in times of change and crisis: a workshop
Nov
30

Active Hope in times of change and crisis: a workshop

 The Work That Reconnects is a spiral of practices that supports us in meeting the multiple crises of our times.

Based in the teachings of Joanna Macy, the Work unfolds as a spiral journey through four stages: Coming from Gratitude, Honouring our Pain for the world, Seeing with New/Ancient Eyes, and Going Forth. The journey helps us experience first hand that we are larger, stronger, more creative - and more deeply interconnected - than we knew.

This workshop, based on the Work That Reconnects, provides useful resources that strengthen our motivation, creativity, courage and capacity to respond to challenging issues in our world, and allows participants to explore and grow connection - to the land, ourselves, and each other. This is Active Hope.

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All Souls Vigil
Oct
26
to 27 Oct

All Souls Vigil

A 24 hour vigil of remembrance and grief for those who have died.

Space for communal sharing and remembering around the fire.

Join us at any time and for as long as you want.

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Active Hope Community Gathering
Oct
5

Active Hope Community Gathering

Join with others from the growing Active Hope community to revisit the spiral of practices from the Work That Reconnects to help us keep connected to each other, the land and ourselves. Those who wish to can stay on to share Going Forth projects and ideas, and get support and encouragement.

Note: this event is primarily for people who have already done an Active Hope workshop with us. However, a person who has not done the workshop can attend if they are booking in with someone who has already done one with us.

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Spring Equinox gathering
Sept
21

Spring Equinox gathering

Come and celebrate the beginning of Poorneet, the tadpole season, with us. A time when new things are growing and opening up, the cold dark days are ending and springtime is in the wind. What is emerging? Join us around the Meeting House campfire to listen to the land, sing and dance it in! Come earlier in the afternoon for a special weaving workshop with BoonWurrung artist Bianca Easton, numbers limited, book your tickets now!

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Coil Weaving workshop with Bianca Easton
Sept
21

Coil Weaving workshop with Bianca Easton

BoonWurrung Artist and Facilitator Bianca Easton will teach us to make a small basket from raffia using coil weaving, the traditional form used by the Kulin Nation.

As we weave we will embed the stories and discussions into the basket as a keepsake of the Spring Equinox season.

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Active Hope in times of change and crisis: a workshop
Sept
7

Active Hope in times of change and crisis: a workshop

The Work That Reconnects is a spiral of practices that supports us in meeting the multiple crises of our times.

Based in the teachings of Joanna Macy, the Work unfolds as a spiral journey through four stages: Coming from Gratitude, Honouring our Pain for the world, Seeing with New/Ancient Eyes, and Going Forth. The journey helps us experience first hand that we are larger, stronger, more creative - and more deeply interconnected - than we knew.

This workshop, based on the Work That Reconnects, provides useful resources that strengthen our motivation, creativity, courage and capacity to respond to challenging issues in our world, and allows participants to explore and grow connection - to the land, ourselves, and each other. This is Active Hope.

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Active Hope Community Gathering
May
5

Active Hope Community Gathering

Join with others from the growing Active Hope community to revisit the spiral of practices from the Work That Reconnects to help us keep connected to each other, the land and ourselves. Those who wish to can stay on to share Going Forth projects and ideas, and get support and encouragement.

Note: this event is primarily for people who have already done an Active Hope workshop with us. However, a person who has not done the workshop can attend if they are booking in with someone who has already done one with us.

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Active Hope in times of change and crisis: a workshop
May
4

Active Hope in times of change and crisis: a workshop

Do you see the state of the world and fear for your children or grandchildren? Do you want to get beyond wishful thinking or despair to participate in real change?

This workshop, based on the Work That Reconnects, provides useful resources that strengthen our motivation, creativity, courage and capacity to respond to challenging issues in our world, and allows participants to explore and grow connection - to the land, ourselves, and each other. This is Active Hope.

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Chestnut Harvest Open Day 2024
Apr
13

Chestnut Harvest Open Day 2024

On our annual Chestnut Harvest Open Day we invite members of the public to come and collect chestnuts, roast them on a campfire, have a picnic and generally enjoy the fruits of the season.

Entry and chestnuts by donation (cash or direct debit)

Bring sturdy shoes, picnic lunch and bags for chestnuts

Please, no early callers!

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Active Hope in times of change and crisis: a workshop
Apr
7

Active Hope in times of change and crisis: a workshop

Are you working for change in our world? Are there times when you are overwhelmed or exhausted by the various crises we are facing? Do you struggle to feel gratitude? Are you unsure how to process emotions related to these times, or find perspective, or even know where to start?

This workshop, based on the Work That Reconnects, provides useful resources that strengthen our motivation, creativity, courage and capacity to respond to challenging issues in our world, and allows participants to explore and grow connection - to the land, ourselves, and each other. This is Active Hope.

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Active Hope Community Gathering
Apr
6

Active Hope Community Gathering

Join with others from the growing Active Hope community to revisit the spiral of practices from the Work That Reconnects to help us keep connected to each other, the land and ourselves. Those who wish to can stay on to share Going Forth projects and ideas, and get support and encouragement.

Note: this event is primarily for people who have already done an Active Hope workshop with us. However, a person who has not done the workshop can attend if they are booking in with someone who has already done one with us.

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