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Institute for Mission

Locality: Blacktown

Phone: +61 2 9296 6369

Address: 1-5 Marion Street 2148 Blacktown, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ifm.org.au

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25.01.2022 Link to this weekends Scripture reflections: ifm.org.au/laurieblog The basic sign of goodness is genuine compassion that is triggered by the ability to see the potential in others. Dr Laurie Woods Just one of the many reflections that Laurie shares as he unpacks the readings that will be used in the Sunday liturgies this weekend. As an academic specialising in the area of Scripture, he makes these reflections on scripture available each week. May they encourage your ente...ring into the Scriptures as you listen out for Gods Spirit in the words shared in communion over this weekend. We welcome you to enjoy his periodic reflections by clicking on the following link: ifm.org.au/laurieblog

25.01.2022 Link to this weekends Scripture reflections: ifm.org.au/laurieblog There is a variety of verbs in Hebrew for forgiving and they all carry the notion of releasing, setting free, giving a lift, letting go... We surrender something of ourselves when we set another person free through the act of forgiving. Dr Laurie Woods Just one of the many reflections that Laurie shares as he unpacks the readings that will be used in the Sunday liturgies this weekend. As an academic spec...ialising in the area of Scripture, he makes these reflections on scripture available each week. May they encourage your entering into the Scriptures as you listen out for Gods Spirit in the words shared in communion over this weekend. We welcome you to enjoy his periodic reflections by clicking on the following link: ifm.org.au/laurieblog

23.01.2022 Introducing a brand new podcast produced by The FaithFeed. We hope the conversation of life, faith and action in the world, inspired and shared by people in their mid 20s to 40s sparks your own thoughts and reflection of what a life in faith looks like for you now, whatever season of life you find yourself in! You can listen to this episode using any of the following links, all for free! PODICAST SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lf4Hi17DSs6P8gQXW4ww5 ... PODCAST WEB: www.thefaithfeedparramatta.com.au PODCAST WEB: www.ifm.org.au See more

23.01.2022 The Scripture Reflection Night with dr Laurie Woods at IFM is back! This time ONLINE! Join us on 18 of August at 7pm. Share this poster with your family and friends and enjoy the time of reflecting on the presence of God in your life through His Word. NO REGISTRATION required! SHARE this post and invite others.

22.01.2022 Link to this weekend’s Scripture reflections: ifm.org.au/laurieblog "Dare to love and be creative and face head-on the possibility of being rejected." Dr Laurie Woods Just one of the many reflections that Laurie shares as he unpacks the readings that will be used in the Sunday liturgies this weekend. As an academic specialising in the area of Scripture, he makes these reflections on scripture available each week. May they encourage your entering into the Scriptures as you li...sten out for God’s Spirit in the words shared in communion over this weekend. We welcome you to enjoy his periodic reflections by clicking on the following link: ifm.org.au/laurieblog See Less

21.01.2022 Our ONLINE Scripture Night is coming. Only ONE WEEK to GO! No registration needed. Please SHARE even with those who do not have FB account. Simply send them the link: https://www.facebook.com/ifmconnect/live and ask them to join on 18 August at 6.45pm for 7pm start. Need more details? Call 02 9296 6369 or email: [email protected]

19.01.2022 Link to this weekends Scripture reflections: ifm.org.au/laurieblog Consider that the parables came from the imagination of Jesus, so, we need to read or hear them with imagination. Every parable contains a mixture of detail along with big picture scope. The pennies will drop only for those who are open to the unpredictable moves of the Spirit. Dr Laurie Woods Just one of the many reflections that Laurie shares as he unpacks the readings that will be used in the Sunday ...liturgies this weekend. As an academic specialising in the area of Scripture, he makes these reflections on scripture available each week. May they encourage your entering into the Scriptures as you listen out for Gods Spirit in the words shared in communion over this weekend. We welcome you to enjoy his periodic reflections by clicking on the following link: ifm.org.au/laurieblog

19.01.2022 Hi everyone. Two exciting online opportunities are coming up! 1. Scripture Night with Dr Laurie Woods - open to everyone, live streamed on Institute for Mission FB page. Tuesday, 18 August at 7pm. Registration NOT required. 2. Reflective Ministry -WORD AND MISSION - this is a program of 12 Tuesday evenings (from 7pm to 9pm, starting 18 August) focusing on Scripture and Pastoral Skills. Registration REQUIRED (online participation). Please send an email to [email protected] For more details and registration go to: https://www.ifm.org.au/reflective-ministry

19.01.2022 Link to Pauls reflections for the week: ifm.org.au/paulblog Paul Roberts shares some thoughts on mission and pastoral leadership as director of Parramatta Dioceses Institute for Mission, parish priest with the EMU PLAINS community and as a companion in this pilgrim journey of faith. Enjoy this message of encouragement for your next step in Gods mission: ifm.org.au/paulblog

18.01.2022 Our Reflective Ministry Program continues with the reflections on Missionary Discipleship facilitated by Martin Tulan. Both those present online and in our gathering space at IFM have an opportunity to share their experiences and learn some new skills.

18.01.2022 In the second part of the Reflective Ministry program, we have twelve sessions to focus on WORD and MISSION. For the past four, Dr Laurie Woods has helped our understanding of the Gospel of Matthew. Participants both present at the IFM and online have had the opportunity to stop and reflect on our own lives in faith as weve been drawn into the scriptural themes and insights.

18.01.2022 LATEST READING RESOURCES - Happy Spring everyone - and best wishes with whatever spring cleaning might mean in our respective 2020 journeys. Maybe it can include a next step of care and renewal for our hearts and relationships with each other and God. We hope this message brings some encouragement to enter Spring anew. And as a part of that, heres your latest ONE sample e-book - and https://mailchi.mp/ifm./resources-for-you-september-4878830 Please email [email protected] if you need a username and password.

18.01.2022 Thank you to ALL who participated in the Scripture Night. Your feedback and participation was truly great. If you missed last nights session - please visit www.ifm.org.au to watch a replay. Did you join in that online session and now feel interested in continuing the journey of the Reflective Ministry program? You can still get on board if youre quick. Welcome to register your interest via https://www.ifm.org.au/reflective-ministry

17.01.2022 Meet Justine - one of the leaders of life and faith from the mid 20s to 40s age demographic. She will be one of the hosts on Friday 20 NOVEMBER - 7PM Livestream Studio Audience hosted by The FaithFeed! Click on the link above to register for the livestream this Friday!

17.01.2022 Last Monday, the small group of CCD coordinators and SRE teachers participated in the "Invisible to Invincible" workshop. We asked the participants what was one action they would like to take as a result of their participation in the workshop. Here were some answers: 1. Share with family and friends. 2. Be more prayerful, be more surrendering and not try to be in full control of my life. 3.What to let go of and what I need to move forward in a positive way in my life. You can book your session by contacting our office: [email protected] or 02 9296 6369.

14.01.2022 IFM Bringing the Advent Gospels Alive! The Institute for Mission invites you online to enjoy letting scripture presenter Dr Michele Connolly rsj energise your Advent on 10 November at 7pm. Register via www.ifm.org.au/scripturenight. Please feel free to speak to any of the IFM Team on (02) 9296 6369 if you require any further information or send us an email to [email protected].

14.01.2022 Every Friday in August, The FaithFeed will be uploading brand new content that features mid 20s to 40s sharing their experience of life, faith and action in the world. Like and follow The FaithFeeds facebook page to see these updates. The first in the new range of videos will be on that page at 8am Friday 7 August.

13.01.2022 Reflective Ministry -WORD AND MISSION - is a program of 12 Tuesday evenings (from 7pm to 9pm, starting 18 August) focusing on Scripture and Pastoral Skills. Registration required (ONLINE PARTICIPATION). Please send an email to [email protected] for further enquiry.

13.01.2022 Link to this weekends Scripture reflections: ifm.org.au/laurieblog So many times in the gospels we find Jesus dispelling fear. There is no room for fear in Jesus scheme of things; fear has no place in the reign of God. Dr Laurie Woods Just one of the many reflections that Laurie shares as he unpacks the readings that will be used in the Sunday liturgies this weekend. As an academic specialising in the area of Scripture, he makes these reflections on scripture available... each week. May they encourage your entering into the Scriptures as you listen out for Gods Spirit in the words shared in communion over this weekend. We welcome you to enjoy his periodic reflections by clicking on the following link: ifm.org.au/laurieblog

13.01.2022 Are you a person who loves winter evenings for reading? This might be an eBook for you. Just click here: shorturl.at/hvzQ6 Having trouble accessing this resource? Send us an email to [email protected] and we will send you your new user name and password.

12.01.2022 Link to this weekend’s Scripture reflections: ifm.org.au/laurieblog Jesus is addressing a common notion, put forward by the religious leaders of his day, that people who endure physical and mental suffering are being punished as sinners. His attitude is that this equation is not valid. One can be in a state of suffering and still be close to God, still be part of the Kingdom of God. Dr Laurie Woods Just one of the many reflections that Laurie shares as he unpacks the readin...gs that will be used in the Sunday liturgies this weekend. As an academic specialising in the area of Scripture, he makes these reflections on scripture available each week. May they encourage your entering into the Scriptures as you listen out for God’s Spirit in the words shared in communion over this weekend. We welcome you to enjoy his periodic reflections by clicking on the following link: ifm.org.au/laurieblog

12.01.2022 The full video of last nights live stream by The FaithFeed is available here: https://www.facebook.com/thefaithfeedparramatta/videos/338987657272232/ It features life and faith stories by Patrice and Ian, who from their own experience, draw out themes of harmony, accompaniment and the gift of mutual transformation when communities come together, united across their diversity.

11.01.2022 Online Scripture Reflection Night is on tonight. You are welcome to send us an email to [email protected] to receive the LINK. Registration closes at 5.30pm tonight.

10.01.2022 Even in the hardest times there is always something to be grateful for. The attached article on GRATITUDE might be of your interest. Just click:shorturl.at/hvyV9 Dont have the user name and password? Send us an email to [email protected]

10.01.2022 Here are some "easy to digest" readings from our broad offer of ebooks and articles. Please make sure you click the "download images" button on your email to read the description of the samples. If you have a subscription activated just click READ NOW below either one, to check it out. We can easily activate a free subscription for you - Just get in touch via [email protected] LATEST READING RESOURCES - https://mailchi.mp/ifm.o/resources-for-you-november-4901310

10.01.2022 Last night was our last session with Dr Laurie Woods. Here are some words of gratitude expressed by the participants: -Thank you so much Laurie. You are such an inspiration and explain the bible so clearly. (Sue)... -Thank you Laurie for sharing your wonderful knowledge about the word of God. You have given us a different perspective on reading the scriptures and understanding the message. God bless you. (Allan & Josephine) -Thank you Laurie for sharing your gifts and taking me on a journey of enriching my spiritual growth, for making me ask deeper questions and growing my desire to "grow up" spiritually. (Lorrene) -Thank you Laurie. You have taught me some much needed skills that will help me have a deeper understanding and a much higher love of the Bible. I look forward to reading your other works for further guidance. God Bless !!! (Nicky) Reflective Ministry program will continue NEXT TUESDAY- stay tuned!

09.01.2022 Meet Aaron Pinto, from Mary, Queen of the Family Parish, Blacktown. He has a passion for the arts and enjoys learning about ways to improve communication between people and groups. Today he shares his thoughts on our latest article from Ebsco resources on GRATITUDE. Just click:shorturl.at/kotCI to access full article. Dont have the user name and password? Send us an email to [email protected]

09.01.2022 BRAND NEW CONTENT: Donnie presents a new video entitled: "Themes of Christian Leadership" - Link to the video in comments section. Drawing from inspiration within the Christian tradition, pop culture and his own personal story, Donnie presents an online version of an Institute for Mission workshop that covers key themes of what it means to be a Christian leader today. Check out the link to the full video in the comments section.

07.01.2022 Ian from Seven Hills parish will be one of the two speakers on The FaithFeed live stream - 7pm, Friday 31 July. Join the event using this link to get the latest updates in the lead up to the live stream and to invite your family and friends via facebook to watch with you as well! EVENT LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/271703830828425/

06.01.2022 Let scripture presenter Dr Michele Connolly RSJ energise your Advent. Recorded during our 12 week Reflective Ministry Livestream, the session with Sr Michele breaks open the word of God leading us through the Gospels for the Sundays of Advent. https://thewell.org.au/v/gospels-for-the-sundays-of-advent/

06.01.2022 The countdown to the ONLINE Scripture Night on 18 August at 7pm is on! Enjoy the invitation from Fr Paul Roberts to learn more, invite others and join us live on this page or just click: https://www.ifm.org.au to watch. No registration needed!

06.01.2022 Introducing Damian who will be sharing parts of his life and faith journey so far next Friday 20 November - 7pm on The FaithFeed livestream. Whether or not you're in the 20s - 40s age group, we encourage you to join in the spirit of sharing good news by inviting those you know that are and sharing with them the following link to register: https://fb.me/e/1zQ8hXIbm

05.01.2022 Last Tuesday we heard from Dr Laurie Woods live: www.ifm.org.au Now you can read his latest reflection on this weekends Scripture: ifm.org.au/laurieblog Looking closely at the way Jesus related to people we notice a person with a broad-minded attitude toward others. Dr Laurie Woods... Just one of the many reflections that Laurie shares as he unpacks the readings that will be used in the Sunday liturgies this weekend. As an academic specialising in the area of Scripture, he makes these reflections on scripture available each week. May they encourage your entering into the Scriptures as you listen out for Gods Spirit in the words shared in communion over this weekend. We welcome you to enjoy his periodic reflections by clicking on the following link: ifm.org.au/laurieblog

04.01.2022 Join us TONIGHT for the Scripture Night livestream on this page and on our Website: ifm.org.au.

04.01.2022 Introducing Kat and Cel, a parent couple who’ll be sharing their story on the Diocese of Parramatta's The FaithFeed livestream 7pm this Friday 20 November! Register TODAY: https://fb.me/e/1Npe0o9Kf

03.01.2022 Theres a new and easy way to access lots of life-enriching material from the various ministries of the Diocese of Parramatta. Its called The Well and has selections under headings such as Spiritual Nourishment, Service and Outreach, Ministry and Leadership - and more. Youll find it any time at - thewell.org.au - and you can check out an engaging 2 minute intro to The Well via this link: https://youtu.be/vJqTwKWvBAw

02.01.2022 Enjoy our forthnightly selection of the eBook and the article for your PARISH and ANYONE who would like to read. LATEST READING RESOURCES - https://mailchi.mp/ifm.org.au/resources-for-you-july-4864106

02.01.2022 LATEST READING RESOURCES - https://mailchi.mp/ifm.org/resources-for-you-august-4869942 Our fortnight selection of resources for you! If you do not have login details, please contact us at [email protected] - HAPPY READING!