Living Faith Church Calendar

NAIDOC Week 2025

Each year as a nation we remember, reflect and honor those who came before us, their history, culture and achievements.

Across Australia, First Nation Peoples are celebrated and remembered.

This year the National NAIDOC Committee are celebrating with the the theme "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy". They are hosting events across Australia and encourage us all to take part in the events near us.

In our local area there a number of events, that you may like to attend. If you would like to see the full list of events you can go the the NAIDOC site at : https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events

Or why not take a look at the events that are happening close to our Church Community.

"Echoes of Earth" Art Exhibition

Country. Culture. Connection. A First Nations exhibition.

This exhibition celebrates First Nation Artists, their culture, story and Country.

The exhibition is open from the 9th of July till the 3rd of August ( Wed- Sat 10 am to 4pm, Sun 12-4pm).

Entry is free and there will be an opening event at the exhibition on Friday the 11th 6pm- 8pm.

The exhibition is being held at the "Gallery Unbound" 497 High St, Northcote.

More information available at : https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events/echoes-earth-art-exhibition-0

NAIDOC Week Art Tour

Maroondah City Council invites us to come along on a 90-minute guided tour with Wiradjuri artist Stacey Payten at the Ringwood Arts Precinct.

This tour will look at the Aboriginal Arts and Culture through exhibitions and public art in Ringwood, starting at the Realm, and then heading to Maroondah Federation Estate looking at few key places between the two.

The tour will be held on Saturday the 12th of July, from 11am - 12.30pm.

The tour group will meet at the Realm Customer Service desk (ground floor) (179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood, 3134, Wurundjeri Country)

While the event is free, registrations are required and can be sent to gallery@maroondah.vic.gov.au

If attending it is recommended the you wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a water bottle.

More information can be found at the event page : https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events/naidoc-week-art-tour-0

RED Dust YARN

Sign up and come along to an online discussion panel, talking about this year's NAIDOC theme on the 4th of July at 12pm.

Sign up now at : https://events.humanitix.com/naidoc-week-2025-yarn-with-red-dust?hxchl=hex-pfl

and join in with the discussions about Shifting the Narrative, Igniting Change, Self-determination, Understanding Legacy and so much more.

For more information check out : https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events/naidoc-week-2025-yarn-red-dust-2

This summer, the church office will be closed from the 4th to the 18th of January.

We understand that you may need to contact us and ask that you email us if you need to. While no one will be working in the office we will still be around to answer emails and run Sunday services.

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is a community event that raises vital funds to make a big difference for those impacted by cancer.

The Craft Group at Living Faith Church are supporting the annual Cancer Council fundraising event and hosting one of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea's. Living Faith Church warmly extend an invitation to you to join us in making a difference for those impacted by cancer.

LFC Craft Group invite you to join us for the Cancer Council’s

When: Tuesday May 26th

Where: Living Faith Church Hall

Time: 10:00 – 12 noon

If you cannot make it but would like to still donate, below is the link to our morning tea donation page.

https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/s/67076/148495/e

2025 LFC Church Camp

Living Faith invites all members of our church community to come and join us at our church camp this February.

This is a wonderful opportunity to gather and get to know each other more as we join together in a weekend of reflection, worship and fun.

This year the theme of our camp is Service and we will be exploring how we can help others in our community and how perhaps others can help us.

If you would like to come to camp please pick up a registration form from the church or contact us for a digital copy.

Please note that all registration forms need to be returned to the church by February the 9th, 2025.

For more information contact Kate or Jessica.

Youth Board Games Night

Come join Kate and members of Living Faith Church for a fun evening playing classic and new board games.

The event will be held at 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm in the Youth Room on Saturday the 12th of April.

You can join in with the games provided or bring along your own game to share with others.

RSVPs are needed for catering purposes.

Please RSVP via website or talk to Kate by the 6th of April.

NAIDOC 2026! 50 Years of Deadly!

5th - 12th of July

Each Year we celebrate the lives and acknowledge the history and culture of our First Nation Peoples.

This year there are a number of events that are available around our local communities. We encourage you to check out these events happening in our communities.

50 Years of Deadly: NAIDOC Week Posters from 1976 to 2026 Exhibition

When: Open until the 26th of July 9.00am to 5.00pm ; Location : ArtSpace at Realm, 179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood VIC 3134

This exhibition recognises the “extraordinary breadth of artistic styles and tell a compelling story of strength, resilience and action” as it displays the NAIDOC posters of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from the last 50 years.

More information online at : https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Explore/Things-to-see-and-do-in-Maroondah/NAIDOC-Week/50-Years-of-Deadly-NAIDOC-Week-Posters-from-1976-to-2026

From Darkness to Light – A Journey Through Country and Spirit Exhibition

When: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 11th July (9.30am to 1pm, the exhibitions last day) Location: Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery, 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, 3134

This exhibition displays the work of Wemba Wemba artist Jason Deane as he explores “a powerful journey of reconnection with culture, Country and spirit”. Inspired by the memory of his father and guided by First Nation Elders the work represents resilience and connections between past, present and future.

More information online at : https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Explore/ArtsInMaroondah/Arts-venues-and-spaces/Maroondah-Federation-Estate-Gallery/From-Darkness-to-Light-A-Journey-Through-Country-and-Spirit

NAIDOC Week Art Tour with Jason Deane

When: Saturday 11th July 10am to 11.30am Location: Meet by the Customer Service Desk at the Realm, 179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood VIC 3134.

This walking tour led by Wemba Wemba artist Jason Deane, will begin at the 50 years Deadly Poster Exhibition, before heading to the Marooandah Federation Estate Gallery to view Jason’s exhibition “From Darkness to Light: A Journey Through Country and Spirit and Murrawarri artist Garen Smith and Belinda Mason’s exhibition Serving Country that recognises the First Nation men and women who have and are serving in the Australian Defence Force.

Register online at : https://au.openforms.com/Form/b46a61c4-946a-4545-9a29-c88864c65ee4

More information online at : https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Explore/ArtsInMaroondah/Arts-things-to-see-and-do/Talks-and-Tours/NAIDOC-Week-Art-Tour

Serving Country Exhibition

When: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.pm and Saturday 11th July (9.30am to 1pm, the exhibitions last day) Location: Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery, 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, 3134

First created 12 years ago this exhibition recognising the lives and art of First Nation service men and women has grown to included over 500 portraits and stories from Australian Veterans reflecting on their service, sacrifice, resilience and identity. The exhibition also includes works by Murrawarri artist Garen Smith reflecting on his time in the Defence Force.

More information online at: https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Explore/ArtsInMaroondah/Arts-venues-and-spaces/Maroondah-Federation-Estate-Gallery/Serving-Country

Book Launch: Walking the Plenty River

When: Wednesday 8th of July 10.30am to 12.00pm Location: Diamond Valley Library, 32 Civic Drive, Greensborough, 3088

Join Anne Paul along with the Greensborough Historical Society, as she celebrates the release of her new book “Walking the Kurrum Yallock (Plenty River): History, Heritage and Environment Part Two.”

Copies will be available to buy on the day.(Cash sales only.)

Please RSVP as there are limited seats : https://yprl.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=1800027

More information: https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Events-and-festivals/Events-calendar/Book-Launch-Walking-the-Plenty-River

Walking Trails open all year round:

The Gawa Wurundjeri Resource Trail

770 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground 3097

A self guided 340m loop walking track with information about how the Wurundjeri clan lived and used the land.

More information at: https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Parks-reserves-and-playgrounds/Gawa-Reserve

Wurundjeri Stories at Pound Bend

Pound Bend Reserve, Warrandyte State Park

Wander upstream by the river path to find the 6 interpretive signs as we reflect and explore the history and cultural of the Wurundjeri people.

More information : https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/uploads/Wurundjeri%20Visitors%20Guide.pdf

To learn more about the history and importance of NAIDOC, check out the NAIDOC website at https://www.naidoc.org.au/

Each year Living Faith Church youth and young adults join members of other churches for a weekend of reflection, worship and games at State Youth Games. State Youth Games is an annual event organized by the Churches of Christ Victoria and Tasmania. Operating since 1990, this event is a wonderful celebration of churches across Victoria, where youth make new friends.

"The time has come for us to AWAKEN to what God is doing. To gather with those around us and see the light of Jesus.

Like the rising sun, as we feel its warmth, see it’s light and experience its life, awaken my soul.

It’s time to wake up and seek a vibrant, living, relationship with Jesus. Our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

SYG 25: AWAKEN is about coming together, with our eyes open, as we seek to know Him more." - State Youth Game Victoria

This year, Kate will be leading our team from Living Faith. Tickets can be purchased from the State Youth Games site at https://events.humanitix.com/syg-uca

Are you interested in joining members of Living Faith Church on a walking tour of Melbourne that hold significant meaning to First Nation peoples and history?

Global Mission Partners along with Indigenous Ministries Australia run walking tours around Melbourne of sites that offer insight to local First Nation history, cultural as well as increasing the awareness and understanding of what many First Nation peoples face today and in the past.

The event costs $45 per person and will be held on the evening of May the 8th from approximately 6.00pm to 9.30pm.

If you would like to attend please let us know ASAP, so that we can confirm details with event organizers.

RSVPs were due on the 8th of April, but we are still have a few places available.

hold significant meaning to First Nation peoples and history?

Ministry Booster Intensive : Ascend for Worship Leaders and Teams!

Is a Churches of Christ supported event that works to train and encourage worship leaders and teams in all things worship related. It is a wonderful time for members of different churches to come together share stories and learn something new.

A few of our worship team members went last year and really enjoyed the time. They recommend the event to others who are interested in worship.

This year the event will be held at One Church in Blackburn on the 13th of September.

If you would like to know more or are interested in the event please contact Ellen, Kate or Jessica

If you would like to attend please RSVP by the 10th of August.