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6-8pm, Wednesday 15 October, Melbourne CBD

Manna Gum Evening Conversation

“Why I am a left-wing conservative radical (but not a progressive)”.

These evening conversations aim to create an intimate gathering of engaged people that encourages free-ranging discussion.

To spark the discussion I will share a brief provocation on “Why I am a left-wing conservative radical (but not a progressive)”. Associate Professor Robyn Whitaker, Director of the Wesley Centre, will give a response.

If you are interested exploring faith and political ideas outside of the box, this is for you.

  • The evening is free, but please RSVP so we can know numbers.

  • A light meal and drinks will be provided.

  • There will be opportunity on the evening for those who wish to make a donation towards costs.

This event is happening with the generous support of ValueLab.

When: 6pm-8pm, Wed 15 Oct
Where: Donkey Wheel House (near Southern Cross Station)
Drinks and light meal provided

23-28 November 2025, Bendigo

A Different Way Exposure Week

Come and spend a week exploring Christian alternatives in areas of money, employment, consumption, sustainability, family, community, care for creation and serving the poor. The week will be hosted by the Seeds community and St. Matthews Church in Long Gully, Bendigo.

Cost

  • Student, concession, low income and interstate: $155
  • Full: $206

(Includes all meals and accomodation. Accomodation is billeting with members of the Seeds & St Matthews Community in Long Gully.)

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WHAT WILL YOU DO?

  • Study the Bible together
  • Reflection and discussion
  • Get your hands dirty
  • Meet interesting people
  • Cook and eat together
  • Sing & pray

THINGS YOU WILL DISCUSS

  • Vocation & employment
  • Sustainable resource use
  • Hospitality & the poor
  • Urban living
  • Community and mission
  • Money & budgeting

THINGS YOU WILL EXPLORE

  • Growing food and making compost
  • Ethical shopping
  • Community development
  • Waste
  • Land care and restoration
  • Good food!         
  • and more ...

Check out the program from a previous year here.

Registrations close 14 November. Places are limited.