Walking the labyrinth was one of the spiritual practices explored by participants in the most recent Quiet Day at the Cathedral. The Cathedral labyrinth is a 35 foot replica of the labyrinth that is set in the floor of the Cathedral at Chartres. Walking the labyrinth is an ancient practice used as an aid to prayer. Other practices explored at the Quiet Day were journalling, drawing and silence.

There are three more Quiet Days scheduled for this year – July 24, September 25 and November 27. Mark your diary and watch out for further information.

The labyrinth is also available for hire by groups wishing to explore this spiritual practice in another setting. It has been used a couple of times at the Darwin Women’s Prison and by the people at Nightcliff Uniting Church.

Please ring or email the Dean (8981 9099) if you are interested in hiring the Labyrinth.

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How does this reflection apply to those of us in the church with a story to share?

If scholars are right—or even in the ballpark– by 2050, emergence Christianity will be the largest group among church cultures, says Phyllis Tickle in an interview with ThinkFwd host, Spencer Burke. That means larger than any particular denomination, and this change is occurring fast. Phyllis says she became aware of the “emergence church” only about two years ago, and the phenomena of emergence-, emergent-, emerging-church has only been around about four years. But Tickle believes that traditional churches have only about 18 months before the window of opportunity to reach out to emergence churches changes into a door of urgent, mandatory response to the changing paradigm of church as we know it.

The Archbishop of Canterbury

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Bishop Greg hands the license to Jackie Pearse

Jackie Pearse was commissioned for her work as the new Registrar for the Diocese of the Northern Territory during the service of holy communion at the Cathedral on Sunday morning.

Recognising the gifts you have to offer, the Diocese of the Northern Territory has appointed you as someone in whom we can put our confidence and trust. We have called you to share in the leadership and ministry of our church.

Will you welcome the work for which you have been chosen, and with God’s help, serve this community with energy, intelligence, imagination and love?

Welcome to the Diocese, Jackie, you have our support, encouragement and prayer.