Ellen Thomas
Campus Pastoral Associate
Email: ellen.thomas@acu.edu.au
Phone: 02 6209 1150

Fr Joshua Scott
Chaplain [Wednesday]
Email: joshua.scott@acu.edu.au
Phone: 02 6209 1284

Lenten Bible Reflection

Bible Study            

The Bible sure is a ‘big book’ but here’s an opportunity to learn about Sacred Scripture in ways that are engaging and manageable.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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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Sunrise/Sunset Sessions

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

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Your Call                

Your Call invites you to explore the values that underpin your post-university self; moving forward, who will you be?

Staff Ministry

Campus Ministry Canberra Workplace group for Staff

 

Weekly activities and events

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!

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Book Club              

This is a great opportunity to prayerfully read and reflect on Scripture and what it could mean for your life. Our team is on hand to guide you through, and no experience is necessary.

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Hopeful Research

Meet at the intersection of academic research and gospel values in a welcoming and supportive community setting.

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Meditation            

Take a break from the busy activity of your day and engage in ten minutes of stilling both your mind and body.

Movie Club            

Watch a film when it suits you and then join others of like mind to explore it further through stimulating conversation.

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Pastoral Conversations

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

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Staff 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.

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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