Saturday, October 21 at 11.00am \u2013 St. Paul\u2019s Anglican Church, Paget: Inspired Souls- Reflections on Saints and Holy People from Around the World<\/p>\n
\u201cModern celebrity has become an increasing feature of our media obsessed society. From The Rolling Stones to Rhianna, the phenomena reflects something of a human need for heroes who exhibit an unusual quality. In the history of the Christian faith, can the same human tendency be applied to the veneration of saints?<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is it about their lives and experiences that attracts interest throughout the ages? The lecture focuses on the stories of saints and holy people from diverse backgrounds and their relevance to modern life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Saturday, October 21 at 2.00pm \u2013 St Paul\u2019s Anglican Church, Paget: Come as we are: Representation and the Church<\/p>\n
\u201cEurope is experiencing a resurgence in a political narrative around nationalism as a reaction to mass migration, terrorism and growing social and economic inequality. In the face of such challenges, how does the Church live out the reality of the Gospel and the kingdom of heaven where an emphasis is on loving others and the stranger is preeminent?\u201d<\/p>\n