You are invited to attend the Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees being organised by the Canberra Refugee Action Group (RAC) to be held at 1:00 pm at Civic Square.
RAC is an independent organisation whose sole aim is to seek just and humane treatment of refugees and asylum seekers who ask for Australia’s help. RAC is not affiliated with or sponsored by any political party, and does not advocate voting for any political party.
There are still thousands of asylum seekers in Australia, some of whom have been here for over a decade, who live in constant fear of being deported. Some receive no government assistance, and even if they are allowed to work their temporary residential status makes it very hard to find employment. They are totally dependent on charities for their survival.
The theme for this year’s Palm Sunday rally has been expanded to include migrants. This is because public comments about migration often fail to distinguish between refugees and migrants, blaming them for the housing crisis, the cost of living and all manner of social ills. Sadly, there is often a racist undertone to these comments.
The Rev. Belinda Groves from Canberra Baptist Church will be one of the speakers at this year’s rally.
During school holidays the following do not operate:
Girls' Brigade
Boys' Brigade
Kids' Church
Bible Study at Greenway on Tuesday mornings
Tuesday Explorers
Join with others this Sunday when, in churches all over the world, Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem is remembered.
Follow the link for details about the style of our worship services and open the PDFS to find out how to load the Church App and use the RSVP function.
Join us to remember the culmination of God the Father's plan for our salvation in the death of His Son Jesus.
The Good Friday service will be held at the Garratt St Centre for a time of reflection and communion.
Join with others to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus and to join in the joyous greeting:
He is risen!
He is risen indeed!
Witness the baptism of believer as they make this public declaration of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.
The attached PDFs
- Explains Believers' Baptism
Refreshments are served in celebration after the service.
Join with others at the Garratt St Centre to worship when we continue our study of the I Am statements of Jesus.
Bookings are not required, and you may sit where you choose.
What to expect:
We expect each attendee to accept responsibility for their own health and that of others. However, some measures to reduce the risk of infections from viruses remain in place.
It is recommended that you leave an empty seat between yourself and persons who are not known to you.
Hand sanitiser, antiseptic wipes, tissues and masks are available if you require them.
Team members at the entry of the auditorium will not offer physical greetings as handshaking may spread infection throughout the congregation.
Open the PDF for details about the style of our worship services and to find out how to load the Church App and use the RSVP function.
The Resurrection Sunday service will be followed by morning tea served on the Ground Level with hot cross buns.
RSVP to advise us of your hot cross bun preferences.
If you are including extra guests in your booking, please type their names in the First Name field in the RSVP.
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