Archer Earth Community June Update
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Dianne Hearn
May 28, 2025, 7:53:30 PM5/28/25
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Dear Friends
Archer Earth Community Agape dates 2025
Our dates for Agape in 2025 are as follows:
June 9 Epiphany of Wind, Shorncliffe
July Friday 11 Osprey House, Griffin
August Monday 11 Rewilding the Urban Soul
September 1-4 Retreat at Bunya Mountains
October 12 or 13 The wisdom of Ilia Delio
November 9 or 10 TBD
December Sunday 14 Christmas Celebration
June Agape Monday 9 June
The theme for our June Agape is Epiphany of Wind and we will continue to reflect on Brian Swimme’s exploration of Cosmogenesis. We will gather at Shorncliffe at the picnic shelter in Frank Doyle Park. There is a parking area beside the park and also toilets. There are picnic tables and bench seats under the shelter but you may wish to bring your own folding chair.
As usual we will gather for morning tea from 10am for a 10.30 start and conclude with a shared lunch. Please bring your own drinks or drinks are available at The Shelly Inn which is across the road.
Archer Meditation
Our meditation gatherings are on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. We gather at 2461 Sandgate Rd Boondall from 9.30am to 10am or via the online option at https://www.worldpeaceprayer.org/
Simply click on this link for the World Peace Prayer site and then click on the candle to join the meditation.
Next Meditation Dates are: June 4 and June 18
The Dark Emu Story
The Edmund Rice Formation Team are offering an online screening of the ABC documentary, The Dark Emu Story, based on the book by Bruce Pascoe on 3 June from 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm AEST. As well we will be joined by Uncle Mark Smith to help us unpack the Dark Emu Story documentary.
To register please head to: https://www.trybooking.com/DBNNJ
2025 UN Ocean Conference
Those who have seen David Attenborough’s film Ocean will be aware of this conference to be held in Nice France from 9 to 13 June 2025. It is calling for urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for future generations. Scientists agree that establishing a network of marine sanctuaries can restore the health of oceans. See https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/ocean2025
In particular, the film highlights the disastrous effects of ‘Bottom Trawling’ as a practice. See https://www.greenpeace.org.au/learn/what-is-bottom-trawling/
Brian Swimme TED Talk
You may find this presentation by Brian Swimme entitled The Third Story of the Universe a helpful summary of the development of the Universe. He describes the arrival of the human as the arrival of a ‘new phylum of life’ which, as a collective, led to the ‘noosphere’ - a ‘planetary mind’.
Reconciliation Week Events
There are a number of local events you may be interested in attending as part of Reconciliation Week. The details can be found at:
- Perspectives of Brisbane: Museum of Brisbane:
- Tony Albert’s ‘River Ritual’: Howard Smith Wharves
- Reconciliation Week Art Exhibition: Birrunga Gallery 19 Cribb St Milton
- Stories through time - Living cultures enduring connect Exhibition: UQ Anthropology Museum
- Hearts Festival: 19 Fulcher Rd Red Hill
- Guided Walk on the Tulla-yugaipa Track: Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre
- Reading for Reconciliation: Brisbane Square Library
- First Nations Art Tour: Queensland Art Gallery
- Gathering - Joe Geia: Queen Street Mall Main Stage
- Northside Mabo Day Community Celebrations: Roma St Parklands
Key Dates in June
June 1 Thomas Berry
Thomas Berry who is a key wisdom figure for Archer Earth Community died on 1 June 2009 aged 94. You may enjoy this beautiful tribute to Thomas from Green Mountain Monastery where Thomas is buried. See https://www.greenmountainmonastery.org/thomas-berry-co-founder.php
June 3 End of National Reconciliation Week
The theme this year is 'Bridging Now to Next' . It reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. It urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward towards a more united and respectful nation as past lessons guide us.
A short film, ‘Change Direction’ directed by Warwick Thornton has been released to bring attention to suicide and mental health.
June 5 World Environment Day
The theme for 2025 is Beat Plastic Pollution. See https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/
Queensland Government has a new Waste Management Strategy they are seeking community feedback on by 26 June. See https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/circular-economy-waste-reduction/strategy-plans/draft-waste-strategy
June 8 World Ocean Day
This marks the commencement of the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France (June 9-13). The theme is Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us and celebrates all the ocean offers us - its marine life, food, medicines, carbon sequestration, leisure and perhaps most importantly the oxygen it generates. See https://oceanic.global/project/united-nations-world-oceans-day-2025/
You may enjoy this reflection on the ocean from Pope Francis back in September 2019.
June 15-21 Refugee Week
The theme for 2025 is Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community and on 20 June we celebrate World Refugee Day. See https://www.refugeeweek.org.au/theme/
June 22 World Rainforest Day
On this day we are encouraged to work for the preservation and restoration of rainforests for our planet to thrive. See. https://www.rainforestpartnership.org/world-rainforest-day
As we conclude we keep in our thoughts and prayer the important UN Ocean Conference (9-13 June) and pray this prayer from Mercy International.
How amazing a Creator to design the sea. We watch the waves crash along the shore, mesmerised by their power and grace. We marvel at creatures miraculous in colour moving swiftly through the waters.
The sea is so very intimate, filled with memories and dreams, hopes and fears. But the depths of the ocean are filled with mysteries, wondrous and unknown.
The tides remind us that Your world is all connected. That Your presence is never far from where we stand. The salt that runs through our bodies is the same salt that ran through the ancient seas. The ocean is more than surging currents, it is us and we are it.
May the love of God be as deep as the ocean floor, as sweeping as the currents, and as soothing as the waves crashing on the shore. Creator of mysteries, help each of us be stewards of the ocean. Stir our spirits with wonder and amazement knowing that Your love for us extends even beyond the horizon of the open sea. We rejoice in the living waters of the ocean and tread lightly on Your shores, hoping to leave this miraculous creation a mystery to behold for all future generations. Amen.
Blessings from
Archer Earth Community`
penny wearne
May 30, 2025, 4:02:34 AM5/30/25
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Hello Di,
Hope this finds you and Paul well.
Thank you Di for sending the email and keeping us up to date with everything and the very useful links. The Pope video on the oceans is profoundly moving. Thank you.We have the other ones to nourish us in due course.
Ted and I will be away in Perth for the next Agape and send our apologies and hope we will make it one day soon. We send our love and will be with you all in spirit.
Stay well!
Penny and Ted
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