"Dr Catherine Hamlin will be in Adelaide, speaking at two functions, on Tues 8th April. Catherine, together with her husband Reg, founded the Fistula hospital in Addis Ababa. Catherine and Reg both worked in Adelaide for a time in the 1950s.
Further details and tickets for Catherine’s talks can be obtained by clicking on the link: http://www.fistulatrust.org/adelaidereception.html"
If you haven't already, please email me if you're interested/available to come and if there's enough interest we'll see if we can get a group together to go along.
:D
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Just a reminder about good books to read and websites to explore...
Some suggestions of books to read and websites to explore for the Pilgrimage.
Ethiopia:
Addis Ababa – Fistula Hospital
http://www.fistulatrust.org/index.html
Catherine Hamelin, Hospital by the River. A Story of Hope., (Kregel, 2005)
http://www.fistulatrust.org/hospital_by_the_river.htm
Sudan:
Deborah Scroggins, Emma’s War, (Vintage, 2004)
(A movie is currently being made of this book and is due for release in 2009)
Benson Deng, Alephonsion Deng and Benjamin Ajak, They Poured Fire on Us From the
Sky. The true story of three lost boys from Sudan, (Public Affairs, New York, 2005)
Egypt:
All Saints Cathedral, ministry with Sudanese Refugees and Interfaith connections.
Refuge Egypt
http://www.refuge-egypt.org/
http://www.biblelands.org.uk/project_partners/by_location/egypt/refuge_egypt/index.htm
St Catherine’s Monastery
http://touregypt.net/Catherines.htm
CMS
http://www.cms.org.au
ABM
http://www.abmission.org/
Feel free to add your own!
Ethiopia:
Addis Ababa – Fistula Hospital
http://www.fistulatrust.org/index.html
Catherine Hamelin, Hospital by the River. A Story of Hope., (Kregel, 2005)
http://www.fistulatrust.org/hospital_by_the_river.htm
Sudan:
Deborah Scroggins, Emma’s War, (Vintage, 2004)
(A movie is currently being made of this book and is due for release in 2009)
Benson Deng, Alephonsion Deng and Benjamin Ajak, They Poured Fire on Us From the
Sky. The true story of three lost boys from Sudan, (Public Affairs, New York, 2005)
Egypt:
All Saints Cathedral, ministry with Sudanese Refugees and Interfaith connections.
Refuge Egypt
http://www.refuge-egypt.org/
http://www.biblelands.org.uk/project_partners/by_location/egypt/refuge_egypt/index.htm
St Catherine’s Monastery
http://touregypt.net/Catherines.htm
CMS
http://www.cms.org.au
ABM
http://www.abmission.org/
Feel free to add your own!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Next gathering
On the 23rd of Feb, the group got together to talk about the 'where, when, how's' of the pilgrimage, as well as the vision for it, and to think through together reasons for going (which will also be put up here soon as a refresher for what we came up with!)
The next gathering together is happening on April 9th, at 5.30pm at the Church Office . Where the heck is that? I hear you say. That's 26 North Terrace, Adelaide.
The Cathedral is right over the road - a land mark that shouldn't be too easy to miss :)
Look forward to seeing you there!
The next gathering together is happening on April 9th, at 5.30pm at the Church Office . Where the heck is that? I hear you say. That's 26 North Terrace, Adelaide.
The Cathedral is right over the road - a land mark that shouldn't be too easy to miss :)
Look forward to seeing you there!
Welcome!
Welcome to the blog for the Adelaide Anglican Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage 2009. Chances are, if you're reading this you may have already become involved in the pilgrimage, and that's great. We're hoping this will be a useful central spot for us to be able to keep you up to date on information, as well as to suggest resources as we prepare to go away together.
If you're reading this and this is the first time you've heard of the trip - that's great too! Read on below for information about the journey, and if you're interested, register that interest by hitting the leaders up with an email - either Jess Harris (jesster1_0_1_0@hotmail.com) or Paul Mitchell (paul.mitchell@swiftdsl.com.au).
Enjoy!
If you're reading this and this is the first time you've heard of the trip - that's great too! Read on below for information about the journey, and if you're interested, register that interest by hitting the leaders up with an email - either Jess Harris (jesster1_0_1_0@hotmail.com) or Paul Mitchell (paul.mitchell@swiftdsl.com.au).
Enjoy!
You're invited...
You are invited to join an exciting
opportunity to explore parts of northern Africa
with our Archbishop, Jeffrey Driver, and other
young people from Adelaide.
We initially planned the Pilgrimage for mid 2008
but found that this time was not suitable for most
potential pilgrims - so the time has been
changed. We will now travel for 4 weeks from
mid January to mid February 2009 (specific
dates will be confirmed soon).
Why?
This pilgrimage is an opportunity to ‘broaden
your horizons’ and to experience the presence of
God and the activity of the church in an exciting
and vibrant part of the world.
Where?
We will travel to Ethiopia and Egypt. Taking
into account security concerns in the area we will
also travel to either Sudan, Kenya or another
nearby country.
What will we be doing?
In Ethiopia we will connect with CMS work with
street kids and Fistula hospital (established by
Australians in 1974). We will also experience
one of the oldest expressions of Christianity in
the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
In Cairo, Egypt, we will explore and share the
work with Sudanese Refugees through All Saints
Cathedral, experience the ancient Coptic Church
and the older civilisation of the Pharaohs through
the Pyramids of Giza and the treasures of
Tutankhamen.
Entering the Sinai desert we will travel to St
Catherine’s monastery, established in the 6th
Century, experiencing the desert which shaped
the lives of many Biblical characters. A highlight
will be to climb Mt Sinai during the night to
experience dawn from the summit.
In Alexandria we will explore this ancient centre
of learning, the home of one of the wonders of
the Ancient World and share the work of ABM
in the heart of this thriving city.
In Sudan, under the protection of the government
of Southern Sudan, we will experience a church
which is rebuilding after many years of war. Yet
the church in Sudan never lost hope and grew
stronger through their adversity. We will share
the vibrancy of their worship and the passion of
their hope for their future and ours.
Who?
Pilgrims will be those completing year 12 in
2008 (or equivalent age) up to 25 years old.
Places are limited to 19 pilgrims and 5 leaders.
(8 of these places have already been filled.)
How much will it cost?
The estimated total cost is $5500 per person.
This will be reduced by shared fundraising (some
events are already in the planning!). You may
also find your own fundraising ideas. Pilgrims
are also encouraged to speak with their home
parishes to seek support. In 2006 all of the
pilgrims to Rwanda were substantially supported
by their parishes.
Extra financial support may also be available on
application to the leaders.
What do I do now?
If you are interested, please register your interest with
the leaders of the African Pilgrimage, Jess
Harris and Paul Mitchell who can be contacted
by phone or email (see below).
Application forms will need to be lodged by
Easter (March 23) and deposits paid soon after to
secure a place on the Pilgrimage.
Pass on the invitation to others.
Come and explore an opportunity which will
change your life.
If you'd like an application form, please contact either:
Jess Harris
jesster1_0_1_0@hotmail.com
Paul Mitchell
paul.mitchell@swiftdsl.com.au
opportunity to explore parts of northern Africa
with our Archbishop, Jeffrey Driver, and other
young people from Adelaide.
We initially planned the Pilgrimage for mid 2008
but found that this time was not suitable for most
potential pilgrims - so the time has been
changed. We will now travel for 4 weeks from
mid January to mid February 2009 (specific
dates will be confirmed soon).
Why?
This pilgrimage is an opportunity to ‘broaden
your horizons’ and to experience the presence of
God and the activity of the church in an exciting
and vibrant part of the world.
Where?
We will travel to Ethiopia and Egypt. Taking
into account security concerns in the area we will
also travel to either Sudan, Kenya or another
nearby country.
What will we be doing?
In Ethiopia we will connect with CMS work with
street kids and Fistula hospital (established by
Australians in 1974). We will also experience
one of the oldest expressions of Christianity in
the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
In Cairo, Egypt, we will explore and share the
work with Sudanese Refugees through All Saints
Cathedral, experience the ancient Coptic Church
and the older civilisation of the Pharaohs through
the Pyramids of Giza and the treasures of
Tutankhamen.
Entering the Sinai desert we will travel to St
Catherine’s monastery, established in the 6th
Century, experiencing the desert which shaped
the lives of many Biblical characters. A highlight
will be to climb Mt Sinai during the night to
experience dawn from the summit.
In Alexandria we will explore this ancient centre
of learning, the home of one of the wonders of
the Ancient World and share the work of ABM
in the heart of this thriving city.
In Sudan, under the protection of the government
of Southern Sudan, we will experience a church
which is rebuilding after many years of war. Yet
the church in Sudan never lost hope and grew
stronger through their adversity. We will share
the vibrancy of their worship and the passion of
their hope for their future and ours.
Who?
Pilgrims will be those completing year 12 in
2008 (or equivalent age) up to 25 years old.
Places are limited to 19 pilgrims and 5 leaders.
(8 of these places have already been filled.)
How much will it cost?
The estimated total cost is $5500 per person.
This will be reduced by shared fundraising (some
events are already in the planning!). You may
also find your own fundraising ideas. Pilgrims
are also encouraged to speak with their home
parishes to seek support. In 2006 all of the
pilgrims to Rwanda were substantially supported
by their parishes.
Extra financial support may also be available on
application to the leaders.
What do I do now?
If you are interested, please register your interest with
the leaders of the African Pilgrimage, Jess
Harris and Paul Mitchell who can be contacted
by phone or email (see below).
Application forms will need to be lodged by
Easter (March 23) and deposits paid soon after to
secure a place on the Pilgrimage.
Pass on the invitation to others.
Come and explore an opportunity which will
change your life.
If you'd like an application form, please contact either:
Jess Harris
jesster1_0_1_0@hotmail.com
Paul Mitchell
paul.mitchell@swiftdsl.com.au
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