St Margaret's News May 2015 | Page 2

Middle Adult Discussion (M.A.D.) Group If you are, broadly speaking, in the 35-60 age group, you are invited to a new monthly group for mid-life adults to discuss contemporary thought about God, faith, doubt, the Bible and discipleship practice. Introductory gathering Friday 22nd May, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. at 210 Antill St. Hackett. Discussion of DVD interview: Exploring doubt and faith with Dr. Val Webb. This DVD includes three interviews: - Embracing doubt - Thinking theologically - Rethinking the Bible. Conversation about future monthly discussions. Discussion leader: Chris Lockley. Val Webb is an internationally acclaimed Australian theologian and author of nine books including: “Testing tradition and liberating theology: finding our own voice.” “Stepping out with the sacred: human attempts to engage the divine.” “Like catching water in a net: human attempts to describe the divine.” “In defence of doubt: an invitation to adventure.” Contributions Wanted All members of St Margaret’s and the broader Hackett-DownerWatson community are invited to contribute articles and photographs about things that have happened or are going to happen at the St Margaret’s/Holy Cross complex or in the local community. Articles about members of the community’s own involvements in things of interest to others in the community may also be submitted for potential publication. The deadline for material for the next issue is 12 June, with that issue being published on 19 June. Material should be given to the editor Brian Rope or to Lynda at the church office. It may be handwritten or typed. It may be posted, emailed or personally delivered. The Editor reserves the right to edit, or even not use, material. St Margaret’s News 2 May 2015