We live in a "waybuloo" world

my kids love a show called "waybuloo" -and what is not to love- it is full of wonder, beauty and God. I grew up with the modern, fun and useful "sesame st" -still going, but now in a post-modern world "Waybuloo" shares the same time slot. The creatures of the "waybuloo" world levitate whilst they pray, are called to practice "yogo" when the chimes start and are surrounded by mountains and trees. Children come to play and get involved in the "yogo" prayer. At solace we are trying to do both "sesame st" and "waybuloo" (let me just pause for a moment and say how sad it is that none of the Christian media makes it to mainstream TV - mostly because it is not accessible enough.) We have a great time of learning from a bible story and then re-enforce that learning through crafts, games and all that. the kids love it. We also call them to pray and to learn some spiritual exercises - currently praying the Lord's prayer in words and movement, finding God's love and enjoyment in their everyday lives (by recalling favourite things from the week) and contemplative prayer (singing aloud the marantha chant rather than silent prayer.) At each stage we explain why we do it, what they might feel, how to use this exercise during the week and more. the kids love it.

my prayer is for my kids, and all our kids, to experience Jesus and the God he revealed through mind, body and spirit: by engaging head, heart and soul.

Sunday Stuff Up and Running

We've debuted at our new venue: 'Chalice' Northcote Uniting Church, 251 High St Northcote. We've started at a new time as well, 2pm-3:30pm; and we'll only run during term time, plus an extra week for Easter.

The church building is cool, airy and sounds great when we sing. We've plenty of indoors and outdoors room for kids and there's plenty of parking nearby.

The young 'uns have started with a new format, they'll be learning and doing more active spiritualities than previously. The kids will learn spiritual practices, stories and understand beliefs that will encourage them for many years to come.

If you've been hanging back from doing Sunday Stuff now is the time to give it a try!

December at Sunday Stuff

Fabulous is the new normal at Sunday Stuff - I hope all churches can say that! November at Sunday Stuff was stunning - so good that even the rain started coming.

We kicked off with our Jesus Meal - which just grows in beauty as we do it together. We also explored some new ways of praying with joy and gratitude, sang with astounding gusto (on-ya, Dave!), threw ourselves into games and met aboriginal people together - and that was just all ages! Adults learned about Barak, experienced empathy with aboriginal people, suspended ourselves in music, studied a much-loved bible story and prayed through a Celtic morning prayer. Many thanks to Cate, Naomi, Andrea, James and Liz for helping out a bit extra this month whilst we were short-staffed.

December is a joyful time for Christians. At Sunday Stuff we will

6 Dec (Advent 2)
Jesus Meal
The Ways with Stu Davey

13 Dec (Advent 3)
Singing
Presentation on Missional Christianity with Paul
Planning our new venue and new year

20 Dec (Advent 4)
The Christmas Story

24 Dec 4pm (Christmas Eve)
Fairfield SPACE Christmas Eve

25 Dec 9:30-10:30 (Christmas Day)
Champagne Breakfast and Nativity Celebration

Sunday Stuff - a gathering to help people engage with Jesus-centred spiritualities - run by Solace at Fairfield SPACE.
Solace Sunday Stuff.
Sunday 10:15 (doors open) to 12:30. Fairfield SPACE, 88a Station St Fairfield

Advent is Incarnation

Advent is coming up on Nov 29. Sunday Stuff will be following a candle lighting liturgy and reflecting on the incarnation of God and how that impacts our incarnational mission.

November at Sunday Stuff

October was great - thanks to Olivia, Jacob wrestled the angel (man? Esau? Jesus?), we participated in the Open Minds Fiesta, we practiced some contemplation (thanks Stu), we spent time praying, singing, read some stories and started thinking about engaging with the indigenous people of our area.

November promises to be a great line-up

Nov 1
Jesus Meal
Lectio Divina (funky bible engagement) on 'Jesus Blesses the Children'

Nov 8
All Ages prayer
Morning Prayer from the Northumbria Community

Nov 15
Singing
'The First Australians'

Nov 22
Story Time
Guest Speaker from the Indigenous Community

Nov 29
First week of Advent
Games Games Games
Singer Songwriter Christina Green

Sunday Stuff - a gathering to help people engage with Jesus-centred spiritualities - run by Solace at Fairfield SPACE.
Solace Sunday Stuff.
Sunday 10:15 (doors open) to 12:30. Fairfield SPACE, 88a Station St Fairfield
Contact Paul Minty on paulm@solace.emc.org.au or 0418 307 475
http://solaceemc.blogspot.com
http://solace.emc.org.au/SundayStuff.htm
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Paul Minty
Solace Sunday Stuff Leader
paulm@solace.emc.org.au
0418 307 475
http://solace.emc.org.au