habitat uniting church
a centre for spirituality
SWell Program 2017
Growing in Grace
Nurturing community
Making a positive difference in the world
www.habitatforspirituality.org.au
SWell – Spirituality and Wellbeing
You may be interested in spirituality, but not necessarily religion.
Here you’ll encounter the sacred and find space to be nourished,
flourish and discover the kenosis of abundant life.
SWell brings together programs and practitioners who support spirit
body mind integration. We honour our Christian heritage and are
informed by dialogue with the mystical tradition.
The group of therapists and program facilitators offer individual support,
retreats, short course, workshops and ongoing group work.
Let’s sense the Source calling forth joy with the promise of peace,
Know the Christ whose energy is love,
Hold out hope and call for reform,
Speak against forces of evil, and
Describe the possibility of freedom.
Why SWell?
The 21st century has seen a huge shift in the way people in Western culture approach religion and spirituality.
From adopting a religious tradition as a package with its history, theology, rituals and ethics, people now seek to
construct an individual spirituality drawing on from a variety of practices and beliefs. There is a growing wariness in
the community of the offerings of the church which the church then experiences as decline.
The Augustine Centre with its legacy providing personal growth courses, St David’s with its frame of progressive
theology and Kew with its mental health ministry and Korean congregation, have created a new Habitat.
Habitat Uniting Church seeks to contribute to the growing ‘spirituality and wellbeing’ movement seeking to meet
fundamental human need for spiritual nourishment. In the church there is a need for soul centred supervision and
spiritual direction to enable ministry workers navigate their work. As a progressive church, Habitat is well placed to
participate in this dynamic social movement and work effectively with spiritual seekers in our community.
Come join us!
SWell Conference
This exciting event launches SWell as a Spirituality and Wellbeing Centre. With international guest keynote speaker
Uranio Paes and SWell facilitators, the conference will be jam-packed with inspiring workshops and activities.
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When: Friday, 18 – Monday, 21 August
Where: Augustine Hall, Habitat Hawthorn
Enquiries: Margaret Loftus, 0418 375 229 [email protected]
Bookings: Habitat Office, 9819 2844 or [email protected]
For more information about SWell, contact the Habitat Office
9819 2844 or [email protected]
If you are interested in becoming a SWell practitioner or
facilitator and would like more information, please contact
Rev. Joan Wright Howie 0424 670 093
Habitat for Worship & Stillness
Worship
Join the Habitat congregation for inclusive creative
worship. Be touched by the contemplative prayer,
inspired by beautiful music and encouraged by
reflective preaching. Enjoy opportunities for
participation as we explore a variety of contemporary
and progressive themes.
When: Sunday, 10am
Where: Habitat Canterbury
Minister: Rev. Joan Wright Howie
Enquiries: www.habitatforspirituality.org.au
Worship Korean Language
A Uniting Church Korean congregation gather for
worship, a meal and to share in community life.
When: Sunday, 11am
Where: Habitat Kew
Enquiries: Rev. Jeong Gil, 0407 278 620
A Presbyterian Korean congregation meet for worship
study and fellowship.
When: Sunday, 1:30pm
Where: Habitat Canterbury
Enquiries: Pastor Heong Nam Kim, 0410 511 771
Worship and BBQ Tea
A simple 45-minute service ideal for people who find
traditional church challenging due to illness, disability
or attention span. This is a safe space to express
belief and disbelief with singing, candles and a brief
reflection. A BBQ tea and supper is provided
afterwards.
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When: 2 Sunday, 5pm
Where: Habitat Kew
Minister: Rev. Natalie Dixon-Monu
Enquiries: 0409 019 269
Meditation
Guided meditation enables you to free yourself from
reactive patterns and obscuring thought processes.
Enter into pure awareness in the immediacy of the
moment. Discover and nourish your soul. Sessions
include a time of teaching and meditation practice.
Beginners welcome.
When: Tuesday, 12noon-1pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $15 on arrival
Facilitator: Liz Stilwell
Enquiries: 0415 665 822 or www.stilwellinhealth.com
When: Dates vary
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Canterbury
Cost: $15 on arrival
Facilitators: Rev. Joan Wright Howie
Enquiries: 0424 670 093
When: Tuesday, 7:30pm-9pm
Where: Augustine Hall, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $20 on arrival
Facilitator: Venerable Toby Gillies
Enquiries: www.tobygillies.com
Contemplation
Three periods of silent contemplation are interspersed
with two short walking meditations. Practise ‘the way of
no way’ which fosters awareness that ultimate reality,
the universal spirit, is always present to your life and
the lives of others. All are welcome
When: Wednesday, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Augustine Hall, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $5 donation on arrival
Co-ordinators: Carolyn Sutherland &
Theresa McLellan
Enquiries: [email protected]
Circle of Trust
“The underlying foundation for a circle of trust is that
we trust the inner teacher, the inner light of another
person to guide them from within. Guidance cannot
come from outside of a person. So the group must
hold you faithfully in a space where you can listen to
your inner teacher.” ~ Parker J. Palmer
Parker Palmer is a Quaker scholar and educator who
has developed a unique approach to exploring the
inner life through poetry, story, symbol, the seasons,
nature and sacred presence. He draws on the work of
Thomas Merton, Meister Eckhart, Rumi and the poetry
of Mary Oliver, David Whyte, Wendell Berry and
William Stafford. The Contemplative Circle encourages
participants to appreciate silence; practice the art of
listening; see the importance of paradox; the value of
our sense of vocation (secular and religious); and
appreciate the rhythms of life. This is an open group,
all are welcome.
When: 10am-12:30pm
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Summer: Wednesday, 22 February
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Autumn: Wednesday, 26 April
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Winter: Wednesday, 26 July
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Spring: Wednesday, 25 October
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $25
Co-ordinator: Margaret Loftus
Bookings: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
Wheel of the Year
Wheel of the Year is an ancient tool from the Celtic
tradition which we will use to explore our connection to
the natural world, from a southern hemisphere
perspective. As we experience the seasons in our
outer world, they relate to our inner world and affect
our physical, emotional and spiritual selves. We will
follow the wheel meeting to explore this ancient
wisdom. We celebrate each point with ritual, poetry,
and music, learning to enrich our lives and deepen our
sense of abundance and connection to the All, the
Divine Energy of Love.
Pamela Watson has developed Soul consciousness
work over many years. From an early beginning in
Christian tradition she has explored ancient religions.
Pamela has developed her love of ritual as a celebrant
negotiating important life transitions. Pamela works in
palliative care, end of life planning, teaching and as a
counsellor.
When: Gathering at 7:15 for 7:30pm-9pm
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Thursday 2 February, Tuesday 21 March,
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Monday 1 May, Wednesday 21 June,
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Wednesday 2 August, Thursday 21 September,
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Tuesday 31 October, Thursday 21 December
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $25 per session / $200 for 8 sessions
Presenter: Pamela Watson
Enquiries: [email protected]
Bookings: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
Qigong for Inner Peace and Good Health
Inner peace and good health through mindful intent,
breath and movement. Classes run as 4-8 week terms.
When: Wednesday, 6pm-7pm - see website for dates
Where: The Hall, Habitat Kew
Cost: $25 per class for casuals
$20 per class when paying full term
Facilitator: Abby Lee, Qigong Melbourne
Bookings & Enquiries:
www.qigongmelbourne.com.au
or [email protected]
'Each time an individual or community meets a challenge,
their system of challenges and our resources come into a state
of imbalance…In essence, stable wellbeing is when individuals
have the psychological, spiritual, social and physical
resources they need to meet a challenge.’
- Dodge, Daly, Huyton, & Sanders
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Developed by Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 at the
University of Massachusetts Medical School, this eight
week meditation program helps participants practice
and “grow" more physical and psychological wellbeing
and resilience. It has been widely researched over the
past 30 years and proven to alleviate a wide range of
physical and psychological difficulties, increase
wellbeing, and enhance performance and engagement
in work and life. Participants receive a large course
book and a collection of meditations to guide you
through practices at home each day between
sessions. A full-day retreat is part of the eight-week
program.
When: Thursday, 6:30pm-9pm (during school terms)
Where: Augustine Hall, Habitat Hawthorn
Further information: www.openground.com.au
Facilitator: Maggie O’Shea
Enquiries: 0457 389 433 or [email protected]
Habitat for Retreat
Kairos
A monthly retreat day for ordained ministers, providing
collegiality, quiet, Holy Communion and refreshment in
a stimulating learning community.
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When: 3 Wednesday, 9:30am-3pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: On application
Facilitator: Rev. Garry Deverell
Bookings & Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
What is Your Quest?
A long engaging search for something is often
described as a quest. Sometimes people are given a
quest, other times a quest emerges from a deep
longing or sense of restlessness. A spiritual quest
involves actively searching for meaning, purpose,
self-awareness or relationship with God.
This retreat creates time and space to reflect on
quests you’ve undertaken in the past and listen for the
new quest on which you might be beckoned in 2017.
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When: Friday, 24 March, 10am-3pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $50 includes lunch
Facilitator: Rev. Joan Wright Howie
Enquiries: 0424 670 093
Bookings: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
Quest of the Australian Soul
This retreat explores the unique nature of Aussie
spirituality as we go on a quest for the Australian soul.
Through exploring local music and art, we engage in
soul work and listen for the small, shy truth at the heart
of our nation.
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When: Friday, 26 May, 10am-3pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $50 includes lunch
Facilitator: Rev. Joan Wright Howie
Enquiries: 0424 670 093
Bookings: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
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The Quest for Embodied Awareness
Your body holds memories, emotions and wisdom not
yet accessed by your conscious mind.
This retreat provides space to listen to your body in a
quest for healing, insight and understanding.
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When: Friday, 11 August, 10am-3pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $50 includes lunch
Facilitator: Rev. Joan Wright Howie
Enquiries: 0424 670 093
Bookings: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
The Quest Narrative
Walk the Labyrinth and listen to the narrative of
ancient and modern quests. Discover your personal
narrative entwined in the ancient hero journey toward
enlightenment.
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When: Friday, 20 October, 10am-3pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $50 includes lunch
Facilitator: Rev. Joan Wright Howie
Enquiries: 0424 670 093
Bookings: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
Advent Quest
Take up the call to engage in an Advent journey.
Listen as the prophets of old point toward a vision of a
world where there is reconciliation, peace and
freedom. This retreat provides you with resources to
use daily throughout December on your Advent Quest.
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When: Friday, 1 December, 10am-3pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $50 includes lunch
Facilitator: Rev. Joan Wright Howie
Enquiries: 0424 670 093
Bookings: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
Habitat for Community
Community Lunch
Join members of the Habitat community for a delicious
lunch and vibrant conversation. Catch up with Habitat
news and share information about your projects.
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When: 1 Wednesday, 12:30pm-2pm
Where: Augustine Hall, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $8
Bookings & Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
Community Partners Dinner
A networking dinner for Habitat community partners
and friends. This is a great occasion to meet people
connected with the Habitat Community and share
stories and experiences. Enjoy a guest speaker, live
music and a delicious meal. Listen to Emanuel Saakai
speak on his experience of growing up as a Maasai
during a time where Christianity influenced significant
change on the traditional Maasai ways. His personal
experiences of his family members forgoing the
Maasai traditions in favour of taking on the values of
the church makes for a unique and fascinating tale of
the positive and negative influences of religion on
traditional cultures.
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When: Friday, 17 March, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Augustine Hall, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $30
Bookings & Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
Massaging Himmler: A Concert of Poignant Piano
This remarkable performance of music, poetry and
imagery tells the true story of a forgotten humanitarian;
Dr Felix Kersten was masseur to Reichsführer Heinrich
Himmler (head of the SS and Gestapo). He used his
influence to secure the release of tens, possible
hundreds of thousands.
Performed by Anne M Carson who has been published
internationally and widely in Australia, and Julian
Bailey who graduated in 1983 from the University of
Melbourne with Honours in Piano Performance.
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When: Sunday, 7 May, 4pm
Where: The Church, Habitat Canterbury
Cost: $50 per person / $30 concession
Bookings & Enquiries: www.annemcarson.com
Ground SWell
Join community interested in sharing ritual and
discussion exploring inter-spirituality.
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When: 1 Sunday, 7:30 pm
Where: Augustine Hall, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: Donation
Co-ordinator: John Power
Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
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Habitat for Healing
Spiritual Direction
Guide and pilgrim listen together for the direction of the
Spirit in the pilgrim’s life. The sacred space of spiritual
direction is a contemplative conversation about life in
the light of faith as you tell stories of everyday and
seek to foster a discerning heart.
When: By appointment
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: On application
Spiritual Directors: Rev. Joan Wright Howie:
0424 670 093 & Margaret Loftus: 0418 375 229
Professional Supervision
Enhancing work effectiveness and satisfaction is
essential for people in community service and caring
professions. Supervisors will not only listen from a
clinical perspective, but also attend to your spiritual
journey. Develop your personal self-awareness and
foster interior freedom so you are more open and
affective in your work.
When: By appointment
Where: Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: On application
Facilitator: Rev. Joan Wright Howie & Marcel Koper
Enquires: www.habitatsupervision.com.au
or Joan, 0424 670 093
Spiritual Direction /
Transformational Coaching
Margaret is passionately committed to
raising emotional health in individuals,
families, businesses and communities.
Using the Enneagram, a psycho-spiritual
personality system, she encourages
people to grow in self–awareness with a deeper
understanding and appreciation of others.
Margaret is a teacher, counsellor, spiritual director and
transformational coach. She is the Resource
Coordinator at Habitat, she facilitates workshops and
consults with couples and individuals.
Counsellor: Margaret Loftus
Bookings & Enquiries: 0418 375 229,
[email protected] or www.margaretloftus.com
Gambler’s Help Counselling
EACH Social and Community Health provides an
integrated range of health, disability, counselling and
community mental health services across Australia.
Counsellor: Sophia Alexandra
Bookings & Enquiries: 9815 3287
Peter Ross Counselling
Peter has years of wisdom as a practicing psychologist
and psychotherapist. His deepest interest is in
spirituality and depth psychology.
Counsellor: Peter Ross
Bookings: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
Values based Wellbeing Coaching
Karen provides compassionate consultation and new
ways of thinking about wellbeing. This includes
financial, social relationships, health and meaning.
Facilitator: Karen Thompson-Anderson
Enquiries: [email protected]
or text/call 0433 153 536 to arrange an appointment.
Mental Health Specialist and Intuitive Healer
Dr Sandy Fieldhouse conducts group intuitive healing
sessions with a focus on awareness, personal
awakening and connection with self. Her healings are
particularly suited to people seeking greater
understanding and connection with themselves, and
more personal ease and contentment.
The sessions focus on healing old wounds,
recognising and shifting negative messages and
patterns, and enacting change.
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When: Sunday, 8 January, 12noon-3pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $60 per person
Specialist: Dr Sandy Fieldhouse
Bookings & Enquires: www.drsandyfieldhouse.com
or [email protected]
Sarah Harry Counselling
Sarah is an experienced individual and group
psychotherapist, and registered yoga teacher.
She is passionate about helping people find a healthy,
happy relationship with food and their bodies.
Counsellor: Sarah Harry
Enquiries: 0412 128 115
or www.bodypositiveaustralia.com.au
Recovery is Possible for Everyone (RIPE)
The RIPE group program is part of Body Positive
Australia that offers support through your journey of
recovery. Fiona is an accredited practicing dietitian
who specialises in eating disorders and eating
behaviour.
When: Saturday, 9am-11am
Where: The Library, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $195 first session (half day workshop),
$75 per session Medicare/Private Health rebates.
Facilitator: Fiona Sutherland
Bookings & Enquiries: 0403 823 033
or www.bodypositiveaustralia.com.au
Non-Violent Communication
The NVC Melbourne Community is committed to
learning and sharing skills in compassionate
communication that contribute to deeper self-empathy,
social and family wellbeing. Register online and come
along to experience one of our monthly community
afternoons to learn and experience the qualities of
compassionate relating.
Regular two-day NVC Foundation Trainings available,
plus advanced programs for facilitators.
When: Dates on their website
Where: Habitat Hawthorn
Facilitator: Cherie Scott
Bookings & Enquiries: 0412 619 984,
www.nvcmelbourne.com or NVC office, 8658 0776
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Habitat for Wellness
Men’s Group
Habitat Men’s Group provides the opportunity for men
to come together to share experiences and matters of
interest on an informal basis. The topic for the month
is chosen and introduced by a group member who
facilitates the discussion on the night.
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When: 3 Tuesday, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Canterbury
Facilitator: Varies
Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
Summer School of Creative Dance
Movement, meditation, design and
yoga for senior women.
Relax, Receive, Revive.
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When: Tuesday, 31 January
10am-2pm
Where: Club Room
Habitat Canterbury
Cost: $50 (includes lunch)
Facilitators: Susan Robertson &
Rev. Joan Wright Howie
Bookings & Enquiries: 0433 259 135
Bodhi Yoga
Yoga is an ancient philosophy and practice integrating
the body, breath and mind.
All welcome regardless of physical capabilities.
When: Thursday, 10am-11am
Where: Alexander Room, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $15 on arrival
Facilitator: Virginia Kirton
Bookings & Enquiries: 0412 166 730
Movement for Health
Movement classes run by the Open Door Choir
promote health and wellbeing.
When: Tuesday – 10am, Pilates Mat
– 11am, Gentle Movement for Health
Where: Club Room, Habitat Canterbury
Cost: $15 per session
Enquiries: www.opendoorsingers.org.au
Dance Classes for Mature Women
Women over the age of 50 will feel
enriched, uplifted and joyful through
creative dance classes, and this energy
will overflow into everyday life.
Genres include classical to folk,
contemporary to world.
Music fills the space setting the
atmosphere for dance.
When: Thursday, 1pm-2pm
Where: Club Room, Habitat Canterbury
Cost: $20/$15 per session
Facilitators: Susan Robertson &
Rev. Joan Wright Howie
Bookings & Enquiries: Susan, 0433 259 135
A second dance class for senior women will be
available at Habitat Hawthorn in 2017 – dates to be
advised.
Feldenkrais Individual Sessions
Gentle yet powerful touch guides you to release
unconscious restrictions and enhance performance.
You become open to flexible, easy and effective action
through pleasant, intriguing learning.
Ralph has 40 years’ experience in tactile therapies, as
a practitioner and teacher who works with clarity,
sensitivity and good humour.
When: By appointment
Where: Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $100/1 hour session
Facilitator: Ralph Hadden
Enquiries: 0425 742 048, [email protected]
or www.themovingmindcentre.com
Decluttering
In today’s culture we are told that we need so much to
be happy. We are bombarded with the lie that “we are
what we own”. A couple with two children buys over
15 years, enough stuff for 32 people! Excessive
possessions can be linked to greed and envy. Or our
stuff becomes a security, inhibiting spiritual freedom.
Julie Wiseman is interested in creating beautiful
spaces that are inviting and warm, yet uncluttered and
orderly. She refined this skill whilst working as a
Mobility and Orientation Instructor with the blind.
These homes needed to be organised to enable the
blind person to locate items. The same system works
well for sighted people. Julie suggests ideas for
storage systems and skills for running a household.
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When: Thursday, 8 June, 10am-12:30pm
Individual sessions also available
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $25
Facilitator: Julie Wiseman
Enquiries: [email protected]
Bookings: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
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Habitat for Learning
Reading Theology
Enjoy reading Theological books and discussing
together in the community context.
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When: The Lord’s Prayer: Friday 24 February, 3 ,
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10 & 17 March, 9:30am-11am
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Praying the Psalms: Friday 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 & 30
June, 2pm-3:30pm
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Church and Politics: Friday 11 , 18 , 25 August, 1 &
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8 September, 2pm-3:30pm
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Theology of Spirituality: Friday 3 , 10 , 17 & 24
November, 9:30am-11am
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Facilitators: Rev. Joan Wright Howie &
Craig Thompson
Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
Nine Faces of the Soul
Part One – Introduction to the Enneagram
At the core of the desire to heal, grow and deepen our
faith is the yearning to experience God’s presence and
discover our Divine nature, our True Self.
The Enneagram is an insightful ‘map’ for identifying the
personality features that keep us trapped in our ego,
our false self. This workshop will lead you into a
deeper understanding of yourself and others and start
the process of integrating your personality.
With more awareness of why you do what you do,
there is an opportunity to experience more of the
nature of God.
Part Two – Journeying with the Enneagram
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for understanding
your personality – your behaviours, motivations, fears
and desires – as well as awakening your authentic
soul gifts. At its deepest level, it is not about putting
you into a rigid or static box, but rather accessing and
integrating the full spectrum of your being, and living
that in a practical and multi-dimensional way.
You will learn how to apply your understanding of the
Enneagram to real life situations.
This workshop will also offer some effective spiritual
and psychological practices to assist you in deepening
your experience with the Enneagram.
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When: Part 1 – Thursday, 2 March, 7:30pm–9:30pm
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Part 2 – Thursday, 6 April, 7:30pm–9:30pm
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Full-day Part 1 – Friday, 10 November, 10am–3pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $25-$50, concession available
Facilitator: Margaret Loftus
Bookings & Enquiries: 0418 375 229,
[email protected] or www.margaretloftus.com
Integral Philosophy Discussions
Influenced by the writings of Jean Gebser and Ken
Wilber, this informal discussion group covers a broad
range of topics including developmental psychology,
complexity, knowledge theory, dialectic critical realism
and integration.
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When: 1 Wednesday, 7pm-9pm
Where: The Library, Habitat Hawthorn
Facilitator: Brendan Cartmel
Bookings & Enquiries: 0427 560 724
Psychodrama Peer Training
Members who have completed the AANZ
Psychodrama Association Core Curriculum Training
are invited to join this peer group who meet regularly to
gain experience in therapeutic group work leadership.
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When: 3 Sunday, 2:30pm–4:30pm
Where: The Library, Habitat Hawthorn
Enquiries: Brendan Cartmel, 0427 560 724
Parent Groove
Jodi Green is a Spiritual Director
and passionate advocate for finding
the soul space to thrive as a person
and parent. Originally a
professional engineer and now mum
to three children, Jodi is well-versed
in the balance that family life entails.
She has worked with a diverse
spectrum of parents and a
kaleidoscope of family colours and
shapes. Jodi consults with parents at all stages
privately at SWell. This is two-part group workshop all
parents are welcome to one or both sessions.
Part one – What has happened to me?
Engage in a conversation about what has happened to
you in your life as a parent. Who you are, who you
were before and where you are headed now. What
roles are you called to and which ones can you let go?
Hear from other parents and share in each other’s joy
and struggles, big and small.
Part Two – What The?
No-one ever told you it would be like this! What drives
you up the wall about your life with kids? What has
blinded-sided you along the way and how have you
coped? We share, laugh and learn. Get the chance to
ask everything you feel too silly to ask elsewhere.
Guaranteed to be at least one poo-everywhere story…
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When: Friday, 5 May & Friday, 12 May, 10am-12pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $25 per session
Facilitator: Jodi Green
Enquiries: [email protected]
Bookings: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
'Wellbeing is not a beach you go and lie on. It’s a sort of
dynamic dance and there’s movement all the time. It’s the
functionality of that movement which is true levels of
wellbeing.’ - Nic Marks
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Alternatives to Violence Project
Violence can take many forms, not just physical.
It is such a part of the fabric of society that we do not
immediately see it for what it is. Through trained
volunteers, and using the experiential method, you will
undertake a variety of activities that help to, build
self-esteem, a sense of community and trust.
The group practices basic skills and appropriate
strategies before getting into conflict resolution and
role-plays. Quick activities are included to lighten the
mood and energies of the group.
When: 9am-5pm each day,
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Saturday, 28 January and Saturday, 4 February,
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Saturday, 18 and Sunday 19 March,
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Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 June,
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Saturday, 23 and Sunday, 24 September
Where: Alexander Room, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: On application
Facilitator: Bev Polzin
Bookings & Enquiries: 9569 8684
or www.alternativestoviolenceproject.org.au
Strengthen Your Relationship
Why do you do the things you do? Are there
personality traits in your partner that really annoy you?
How do you deal with your reactions? Do you avoid
conflict and give in? Do you get angry?
Find out what gifts you bring to your relationship.
Discover what behaviours keep tripping you up.
Explore ways to bring awareness and understanding
into your relationship at this wine and cheese evening
for young adults.
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When: Thursday, 9 March, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $25 per person
Facilitator: Margaret Loftus
Bookings & Enquiries: 0418 375 229,
[email protected] or www.margaretloftus.com
Parenting Workshop
Do you wonder why your kids are so different from
you? Do you yearn to be able to help them flourish?
Do you want to understand how your parenting
personality affects your children – positively and
adversely? Do you want to learn practical tips to
connect with your child?
You will discover your personality style and what
motivates the way you think, feel and behave.
With more awareness, you can learn what strengths
you can build on in your parenting and which
behaviours will derail you.
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When: Friday, 16 June, 10am-12:30pm
Where: Sacred Space, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: $25
Facilitator: Margaret Loftus
Bookings & Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
Myth Archetype and Me
For people interested in exploring the connection
between the great spiritual myths of the East and West
and our own personal stories. The emphasis is on
myth as an initiation of the soul rather than a source of
beliefs. Two myths will be experienced each meeting
and how the myth has been expressed in our own
lives. We then discuss some archetypes at the core of
the myths and how they energize our personal
journeys and help us to build community.
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When: 2 Tuesday, 7:30pm
Where: Club Room, Habitat Canterbury
Cost: Donation
Facilitator: John Power
Enquiries: 0403 905 543 or
www.meetup.com/Myth-Archetype-and-Me
Numinous
“The main interest in my work is not concerned with
the treatment of neuroses, but rather with the
approach to the numinous. The fact is that the
approach to the numinous is the real therapy.”
C.G. Jung. Letters, 1973
Each month we discuss a passage on spirituality from
Jung’s writings.
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When: 4 Tuesday, 7:30pm
Where: The Library, Habitat Canterbury
Cost: $5
Facilitator: John Power
Enquiries: 0403 905 543 or
www.meetup.com/Myth-Archetype-and-Me/
Habitat for Children
Creative Movement for Children
Ignite wonder and inspire creativity in your children
through dance expression. Enter a world where
children are acknowledged as unique individuals who
make a difference in the world.
Ages: 2 to 3 year olds
When: Thursday, 10:15am-11am
Where: Club Room, Habitat Canterbury
When: Friday, 10:15am-11am
Where: Alexander Room, Habitat Hawthorn
&
Ages: 3 to 5 year olds
When: Thursday, 11:15am-12noon
Where: Club Room, Habitat Canterbury
When: Friday, 11:15am-12noon
Where: Alexander Room, Habitat Hawthorn
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Ages: 5 to 9 year olds
When: Wednesday, 4pm-5pm
Where: Alexander Room, Habitat Hawthorn
Cost: On application
Facilitator: Susan Robertson
Bookings & Enquiries: 0433 259 135
or www.kervette.com
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Habitat for Mental Health
The following programs are offered at Habitat Kew as
part of Boroondara Community Outreach
Ministry. They are for people who have a mental
illness and/or are socially isolated.
Programs are free.
For more information on any of the following,
contact Natalie Dixon-Monu on 0409 019 269
Open Your Art
This is a drop-in art & craft space.
Light lunch provided.
When: Monday, 11am-1pm
Good Grub
A free three-course lunch with great company for
people in Boroondara who live in rooming
houses/community housing and have minimal cooking
facilities. Emergency relief of non-perishables,
seconds’ vegetables and clothing available.
When: Tuesday, 10:30am-12noon
Habitat for Singing
SINGustine
You are invited to learn to sing your favourite tunes
and given the opportunity to explore your singing
ambitions through private, personalised attention.
We will work together on strengthening your voice and
learning good vocal technique. Lessons are tailored to
meet your skill level and usually scheduled over 8-10
sessions. Ability to read music or previous study not
required. The SINGustine philosophy is to provide an
engaging adult vocal learning experience in a
welcoming and friendly environment.
Brian would love to hear from you.
When: Weekdays
Where: SINGustine Music Studio, Habitat Hawthorn
Facilitator: Brian Copple
Enquiries: [email protected]
Open Door Choir
Open Door Community Singers meet for two hours of
fun and a great vocal workout. There is no need to
audition or be able to read music – an enjoyment of
singing, a love of music and a desire to have a good
time is sufficient requirement for you to participate and
join the choir. Sing popular music, contemporary
favourites and some well-known classics.
When: Monday, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Where: The Hall, Habitat Canterbury
Cost: $6 per session. Membership $75 paid annually
Facilitator: Shaun Islip
Enquiries: www.opendoorsingers.org.au
‘All Directions’ Choir
A Community choir comprised of members from the
outreach project and the wider community.
New members are very welcome.
Individual singing lessons from 1:30pm-3pm.
When: Tuesday, 3pm-4:30pm
Women’s Group
A space for women to gather and engage in some
social, leisure and craft activities. Light lunch provided.
When: Fortnightly Fridays, 1pm-3pm
Habitat Artist Studio
This is a peer-led space for artists who have a mental
illness and for whom artistic expression is
important to maintaining well-being.
Application for memberships open.
When: Monday-Thursday, 1pm–5pm
Cost: $10 - covers material costs
Gospel Choir
The Gospel Choir is a welcoming group of singers.
Its intension is to reach out to the community through
Gospel music, social inclusion, learning together and
bringing the message of the Christian gospel to life.
There is no audition necessary and a warm welcome
awaits everyone from any background or culture.
When: Thursday, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Where: The Church, Habitat Canterbury
Cost: $6 per session. Membership $75 paid annually
Enquiries: www.opendoorsingers.org.au
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Habitat Connections
Habitat People
Borderlands Cooperative
Borderlands Cooperative is a non-profit organisation
involved in community, social and international
development, ecological sustainability and social
justice. Borderlands is a place where we can
exchange ideas and create a community to invent a
better world.
Visit their website: www.borderlands.org.au
Minister
Rev. Joan Wright Howie, 0424 670 093
[email protected]
Borderlands Library
Over 11,000 titles have been gathered to support the
work of Borderlands Cooperative, its researchers and
interns, and the OASES Graduate School.
While anyone is free to come to the library and read,
only members of Borderlands and other organisations
located at Habitat Hawthorn, may borrow.
Enquiries: [email protected]
Office Administrator
Jenny Hui Tong, 9819 2844
[email protected]
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
New Community Quarterly Journal
Published by Borderlands, this is the only community
development journal in Australia that addresses social
justice, sustainability, community development and
human rights.
Enquiries: [email protected]
C.G. Jung Society of Melbourne Inc.
Join us in the quest for spiritual and
psychic wholeness and individuation
through Jungian archetypes of duality
and integration. The Jung Society was
established in 1962 for discussion exploration, ongoing
development and application of the concepts first
espoused by the Swiss psychoanalyst – Carl Gustav
Jung. Monthly meetings comprise of discussion group
from 7pm followed by a guest speaker at 8pm.
See the Jung Society website for more information
regarding speakers and topics, plus workshops and
other special events which occur throughout the year.
Members are able to borrow from the largest Jungian
Library in Australia.
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When: 3 Friday, from 7pm
Where: Habitat Canterbury
Cost: Members - free, Visitors - $20, Concession - $10
Bookings & Enquiries: 9527 3546,
[email protected]
or www.jungsocietymelbourne.com
Promotions and Communications Officer
Andrea Duke, 9819 2844
[email protected]
Wednesday and Friday
SWell Program Manager
Margaret Loftus, 0418 375 229
[email protected]
or www.margaretloftus.com
SWell Practice Manager
Stephen Niwa, 0408 202 238
Pastoral Associate
Aileen English-Rees, 0421 226 593
Art Therapist
Michelle Morgan
MICAT Student
Habitat Congregation
A diverse and inclusive group of people who explore
their Christian faith through worship and community
activities offering pastoral care, nurture and hospitality.
Habitat Partners
People, groups and organisations that share Habitat
values and vision, and find a home in the Habitat
buildings and community.
Habitat Space
Exhibition Space
Exhibition space is available in the Augustine Hall,
Habitat Hawthorn.
Bookings & Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
Rooms for Hire
Many rooms across the three Habitat sites are
available for hire by community groups and
organisations.
Bookings & Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844,
[email protected] or visit:
www.habitatforspirituality.org.au/rooms-for-hire
Canvas Labyrinth
A large, two-piece labyrinth is available for hire
Bookings & Enquiries: Habitat Office, 9819 2844
or [email protected]
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Bookings
Full payment is required upon booking confirmation:
Cash and credit card welcome, or
Direct payment to Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000
Acc. Number: 1379 13604
Acc. Name: Habitat Uniting Church
Reference: Your name and event
Habitat Locations
Habitat Hawthorn | Habitat Uniting Church Office
Formally the Augustine Centre
2 Minona Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Habitat Canterbury | St David’s Centre
Cnr Burke & Mont Albert Roads, Canterbury VIC 3126
Habitat Kew | Kew Uniting Church
23 Highbury Grove, Kew VIC 3101
The activities and programs included in this brochure
are facilitated by a variety of Habitat Uniting Church
members, partners and associates.
The content of programs is the responsibility of
facilitators and not Habitat Uniting Church.
When enrolling, please check the guidelines for
enquiries and bookings to indicate whether to book
through the Habitat office, or directly with the facilitator.
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