Gabby Fernandes
Campus Pastoral Associate - Students
E: gabrielle.fernandes@acu.edu.au
T: 07 3623 7332

Fr Harry Chan [Monday to Thursday]
Chaplain
E: harry.chan@acu.edu.au
T: 07 3623 7785

Colleen Tracey [Monday to Thursday]
Campus Pastoral Associate - Staff
E: colleen.tracey@acu.edu.au
T: 07 3861 6075

Student Ministry

Students connecting with each other.

Connect Groups  

Join a Connect Group to get to know new people (as well as yourself). Talk about big questions, and God. Everyone’s a beginner when it comes to adult life, so don’t be afraid.

A group of students working on a project.

Frontier                  

Encounter a different kind of volunteer program that provides targeted opportunities for you to identify your passion and gifts, grow in your faith and be of valuable service to your local campus.

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Pastoral Conversation

Contact Campus Ministry to arrange a time for a friendly chat, a listening, sympathetic ear and maybe some shared prayer. You won’t regret our advice and walking alongside you.

Bean bag chairs on the grass for event

Pop-up                   

Pop-up spaces are a welcoming and fun way to engage with Campus Ministry in random spots all over campus. Where will you find us next?

Students sitting around table.

Study Oasis          

Study might seem a solitary activity, but Study Oasis offers snacks and refreshments, encouragement and strategies to keep you motivated during Study Week and into the Exams.

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Wine and Worship

Enjoy meeting new people, sharing wine, cheese, praise and worship together in a welcoming environment created on campus.

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Sunrise/Sunset Sessions          

Everyone can make time for a Sunset/Sunset Session that will offer connection, perspective and precious ‘time out’ in good company.

Weekly Prayer    

Experience different ways of praying with people of like heart at Weekly Prayer sessions. No experience necessary.

Staff Ministry

Campus Ministry Brisbane Workplace group for Staff

 

Weekly activities and events

Staff Ministry: Campus Ministry activities and events

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Retreat       

Get away from it all and claim some personal space to allow God to speak to your heart. Our team provides subsidised staff retreat opportunities to recharge and bask in the silence of beautiful, natural environments.

Two people having conversation

Pastoral Conversations

Contact Campus Ministry to arrange a time for a friendly chat, a listening, sympathetic ear and maybe some shared prayer.

Tunnel with light.

Meditation                  

Explore the basics of Christian faith with others who share your interest and curiosity. In-person, online ... there are all sorts of ways to do this.

Staff Prayer   

Begin the day intentionally by creating space to pray, trusting that God’s Spirit will lead us to the words we need at the time.

ACU Staff [Virtual] Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Cuppa

Minimise your work screen and take time to join colleagues online for a refreshing cuppa and chat. BYO snacks!

Group of people discussing.

Reflections Groups

Explore the meaning of life from a Christian standpoint through sharing personal faith stories in a supportive setting.

Stitches and Stories

Stitches and Stories

Expert knitters and stitchers and those without any experience at all are welcome to join us online for community craftwork.

Group of staff walking in the sunset.

Sunset and Seafood

Staff are invited to unwind and enjoy the beauty of creation on a sunset walk in beautiful natural surroundings and then enjoy a meal together.

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