Upcoming Events
John Christensen - Tax us if you can
24 November, 2011
How tax havens cheat developing countries and mean the rest of us have to pay more tax or miss out on services.
‘Tax havens’ are a cancer at the heart of the global financial system, costing developing countries billions of dollars of lost income every year, not to mention the lives of millions of people. John Christensen should know. For eleven years he was on the inside as economic adviser to the government of Jersey. He is now the founder of the Tax Justice Network, campaigning for an end to secrecy jurisdictions.When: Thurs 24 Nov, 6-7pm followed by informal discussion
Where: Lecture Theatre, Cardinal Knox Centre 383 Albert Street, East Melbourne
(Cnr Albert & Lansdowne Streets - enter via Lansdowne St Car Park)
RSVP: By Wednesday 23 November to: jim@victas.uca.org.au or phone (03) 9251 5271.'Share the Earth' event with La Trobe MP Laura Smyth
10 November, 2011
The Share the Earth campaign aims to highlight Australia's responsibility to do our fair share to acheive MDG7 and ensure environmental sustainability.
Ten churches in the La Trobe electorate will be presenting over 1000 signed 'Share the Earth' recipe cards to their local MP, Laura Smyth to pass on to the Prime Minister. This event is an opportunity for people to show their support for further action by the Government on MDG7.
Laura Smyth MP will also be asked to cut a pie made from sustainable ingredients into 'fair share' pieces.
When: Thursday 10 November, 10:30 am
Where: Berwick Uniting Church, 105 High Street, Berwick
RSVP: By Tuesday 8 November to: Cath 0438 504 394 or Cath.James@victas.uca.org.auHope for creation - National day of prayer
6 November, 2011
On Sunday 6th November, churches and Christians around Australia and the world are invited to join together for a day of prayerful response to the issue of climate change.
As stewards of God's creation, we invite all Christians to join us in praying for our earth, our children's futures, and the world's poor who are being hit first and hardest by climate change.
SAVE THE DATE and join us to pray for creation and the poor.
Click here for more information and to register your involvement.Voices for Justice 2011
17 September, 2011
MICAH CHALLENGE NATIONAL GATHERING
17-20 September 2011, CANBERRA
Join hundreds of passionate advocates in Canberra for four days of action, to call for MORE and BETTER aid - Use your voice to ensure environmental sustainability for the poor and to help save the lives of thousands of women and children in the world's poorest communities.
Click here to download a promotional postcard.
Click here for more information and to register.Earth-keeping & people-keeping in Old Testament theology
18 July, 2011
Iain Provan, a Biblical Studies (Old Testament) scholar who lectures at Regent College, will bring a strong theological foundation for creation care. An excellent opportunity to connect with the theological basis for the Micah Challenge Share the Earth campaign.
7:30pm, Naremburn Cammerary Anglican Church, 205 Willoughby Road, Naremburn (North Sydney).
The evening begins with supper followed by the lecture starting at 7:30 p.m sharp. For catering purposes, please confirm the number in your party with event host, Nerida Peart, neridapeart@gmail.com.NSW Micah Training Day 2011
2 April, 2011
10am-4pm, MORLING COLLEGE
Click here to download a flyer.
A day for new and experienced campaigners to get on board with Micah Challenge's 2011 campaigns.
Hear from inspiring guest speakers, experienced campaigners and grassroots advocates. Learn about key campaign issues and take part in workshops to develop your skills and confidence!
Topics include:
- BIBLICAL BASIS FOR SOCIAL ACTION
- EFFECTIVENESS OF AUSTRALIA'S AID PROGRAM
- IMPROVING CHILD/MATERNAL HEALTH ON THE GROUND
- POVERTY AND ENVIRONMNENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
- THE POWER OF STORYTELLING IN ADVOCACY
- HOW TO RUN A 'SHARE THE EARTH' EVENT
- HOW TO BUIILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR MP
- GREENING YOUR CHURCH/SCHOOL
AND MORE…
Cost: $10 waged / $5 Unwaged (Includes morning tea and lunch)
- Free for those outside greater Sydney region (billeting also available)
RSVP by Friday 25th March to Jenni Downes:
0422 969 886 nsw@micahchallenge.org.auShane Claiborne in Sydney
30 March, 2011
Eastern Ave Lecture Theatre, Sydney Uni, Camperdown, NSW.
Shane Claiborne is author of The Irresistible Revolution, Jesus For President, and Becoming The Answer To Our Prayers. Shane co-founded The Simple Way, a radical faith community in urban Philadelphia. With tears and laughter, Shane unveils the tragic messes we've made of our world and the tangible hope that another world is possible. Shane has worked alongside Mother Teresa in Calcutta, spent a year at wealthy mega-church Willow Creek in Chicago, and has worked for peace in Baghdad amid falling bombs in the Iraq war.
Hosted by TEAR Australia. Click here for more info.
Consuming Creation
4 February, 2011
Climate change and the call to transformation
Ridley College, 170 The Avenue, Parkville VIC
Michael Northcott is Professor of Ethics in the Divinity School at the University of Edinburgh. He focuses on the interface between theological ethics and the human and natural sciences, the theological and ethical implications of humanly caused species extinction, the ethics and politics of climate change, and the ethics of political economy.
Click here to download a registration form (PDF).
10.10.10 - SAVE THE DATE
10 October, 2010
Micah Challenge Australia is calling on churches and Christians around the country to SAVE THE DATE - set aside Sunday 10 October 2010 (10.10.10) to pray, speak and act against poverty as part of a global Micah Challenge initiative.
On Sunday 10 October 2010 millions of Christians around the world will unite for a BIG day of Prayer and Promise to see half a billion people released from extreme poverty. 100 million Christians will pray for fresh vision to take action on poverty, and more than 10 million will take part in the BIG Promise.
Click here for more information about the 10.10.10 campaign.
Robertson Electoral Forum
14 August, 2010
Come and hear the nominated political candidates in Robertson speaking about their stance on global poverty and the Millennium Development Goals.
Sat 14th August, 2pmOLSS SCHOOL, 165 SERPENTINE RD TERRIGAL
The candidates who have been invited to speak are:-Deborah O'Neal- ALP Candidate
-Peter Freewater- Greens Candidate
-Darren Jameson- Liberal Candidate (yet to confirm)
Guest speakers for the afternoon include:- Clary Castrission: CEO of the 40k Home Foundation, and
- Dr. Karleen Gribble: Adjunct Fellow, School of Nursing and Midwifery, UWS, and consultant to the UN on infant feeding practices
Voices for Justice 2010
19 June, 2010
CANBERRA
Saturday 19 - Tues 22 June 2010
Come to Parliament House, Canberra for the 5th annual Micah Challenge national gathering - Voices for Justice. Join Micah Challenge supporters of all ages, from all across Australia for for four days of learning, worship, reflection and action. Beginners and seasoned campaigners - all welcome. In this election year, and with just five years to go to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to halve global poverty, we can make a difference as we speak together.
An election year is an important time to get our message and the voices of those in poverty heard. We want to see Global Poverty firmly established as a key election issue - with both major parties making a time-tabled pre-election commitment to increasing the aid budget to 0.7% of GNI. That is why it is essential that Micah Challenge supporters continue to speak up for the poor and make our presence known in Parliament House Canberra in 2010.
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
Click here for more information on Voices for Justice.
'God Beyond Borders' - Seminar
31 May, 2010
6pm, Morling College SYDNEY
Chair of the Micah Challenge Theological Working Group, Rev Dr Andrew Sloane, has authored an article entitled 'Love and Justice in international frame' and will speak to this subject at this open seminar.
Please contact our office if there are any events that you would like us to promote.
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