The purpose of the diocesan reflections during Lent (17 February – 31 March) is to enable all members of the diocesan community to respond to the papers developed by the Synod Working Party.

The Church of Maitland-Newcastle is centred on Christ, the Cornerstone, and seeks always to live as a community of people who believe and are missionary disciples.

We are inviting people to explore our life and mission as the church of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle through our five foundations with the following component parts:

Virtual launch of Project Compassion (Tuesday 16 February)
Week One - Identity and Community
Week Two - Worship and Prayer
Week Three - Formation and Education
Week Four - Mission and Outreach
Week Five - Leadership and Structure
Week Six – Holy Week, Virtual The Way of the Cross

Synod delegates will be facilitating the Contemplative Dialogue Reflection Program throughout Lent in Parishes, schools and online.

For those wanting to connect with this program online, you are invited to register each week to one of the sessions. It is optional to register at the same time or a different time each week.

Mondays - 22 February - 22 March, 9.30am to 11am
Tuesdays - 23 February - 23 March, 1pm to 2.30pm
Wednesdays - 24 February - 24 March, 6pm to 7.30pm
Thursdays - 25 February - 25 March, 10.30am - 12pm or 6pm to 7.30pm
Fridays - 26 February - 26 March, 9.30am - 11am
Saturdays - 27 February - 27 March, 2pm - 3.30pm

Reflection Day’s with Bishop Bill commence on Tuesday April 13. Anyone from anywhere across the diocese can attend any of these sessions:

We have a variety of online resources available on ‘Building the Kingdom of God Together, Our Journey’ on the Synod website here: https://www.domnsynod.com.au/building-the-kingdom/.

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