Lent at South Port Uniting Church

February 14, 2018

Ash Wednesday Service: Wednesday 14th Feb, 7 pm, Port Melbourne church

Lenten Studies:

The Ten Commandments in a Culture of Infinite Choice, led by Rev Ross Carter,
Fridays 23 February – 16 March, 12 noon – 1.00 pm, Parish Mission Centre, 329 Dorcas St

Faith in Action: What are the qualities we need? led by Rev Hoon You,
Wednesdays 21st February – 28th March, 7.30 – 9.00 pm, Port Melbourne church

The themes and readings are:

• Week 1 Justice  Luke 3: 1-14  John the Baptist prepares the way -Justice for the Pacific
• Week 2 Hope    Luke 4: 1-13  The temptation of Jesus -Changing Climate
• Week 3 Love     John 9:1-41  Healing of the blind man -Potential amidst poverty
• Week 4 Self-Awareness Luke 22: 24-39 The disciples on the mountain -How do we stay true to our calling
• Week 5 Hospitality & Care Luke 10: 38-42 Jesus, Mary and Martha -Women, Equality and Family Violence
• Week 6 Sacrifice Matthew 27:11-61 Characters in the crucifixion  -How do we respond alongside our partners?