St Mary’s in Exile is a community of diverse people who come together in the light of the Christian mystery to act justly and give priority to those marginalised in our society

We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land where we are now gathered and recognise that it continues to be sacred to them.

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Liturgies

September 19th

Leanne Rodwell – September 17th

This week Terry interviews Leanne Rodwell. This is an opportunity to get to know another of our community members a little more, to find out what inspires and motivates them and to learn what keeps them up at night.

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September 12th

Professor Megan Davis – September 20th

This weekend we will be listening to an Australian Story program on the life of Megan Davis, one of the key architects and facilitators of the Uluru Statement and requests for a First Nations Voice to Parliament.

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September 4th

Fathers Day – September 3rd

As we celebrate Fathers Day this weekend, Terry invites us all to be Fathers to our planet.

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August 21st

Save our Native Forests – August 20th

This week we join the National Campaign to save our Native Forests. They need protecting because we know it is one of the most effective ways to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. We know first hand in Australia that the increase in drought and extreme bush fires make it imperative to protect and restore our Native Forests.

Liturgies

August 14th

Action for Earth – August 13th

This weekend Mark Taylor has agreed to be interviewed by Terry. As we did last year with Ingerid, Marg and Liz in his interviews with them. It is an opportunity to get to know our community members a little more, to find out what inspires and motivates them, and what keeps them up at night.

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August 7th

National Homelessness Week – August 6th

To mark National Homelessness Week, Terry interviews Karyn Walsh to talk about how Micah Projects has been addressing this crisis.

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July 31st

National Tree Day – July 30th

We celebrate National Tree Day this Sunday. As the planet warms up the planting and care of trees will become even more important. Care of trees was very important to the first peoples of this land. Homilist: Terry Fitzpatrick / Photo by: Emma Gosset

Liturgies

July 26th

Predestination – July 23rd

David Pincus discusses Pentecostalism and other types of Christianity which depend on belief in Predestination - the doctrine that people who accept the word of God will get to Heaven. Does this contradict the SMX view that right action (orthopraxy) is more important than right belief (orthodoxy)?

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July 18th

Significant Rituals – July 16th

Significant communal rituals which celebrate key moments in our lives can inspire each of us to live fuller lives. Today we speak of one such ritual, Baptism. In our liturgies this weekend we will explore how SMX understands the relevance of baptism when experienced in a meaningful contemporary way. Photo by Alex Shute.

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July 10th

NAIDOC Week

As we come to the end of NAIDOC week we recognise that the First Nations people of this country face a difficult three months as the Australian people prepare to vote in a referendum on whether they will have a voice enshrined in our constitution to government and parliament on matters concerning them.

Liturgies

July 3rd

NAIDOC Week pt.1 – July 2nd

This year’s theme for NAIDOC week - FOR OUR ELDERS - acknowledges and highlights the vital role Elders have as cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, nurturers, advocates, teachers, survivors and leaders. Homilist: Terry Fitzpatrick

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June 26th

Metanoia – June 25th

In our liturgy this week we will be focusing on one of Jesus’ central invitations, that is from the Greek word, to metanoia. In inviting us to do this he encourages us to transcend the busy judging mind to move into stillness and presence with the spirit and the Beloved. Homilist: Brian O'Hanlon

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June 22nd

Refugee Week – June 18th

Our homilist, Penny Wearne talks about what she and a small group of volunteers do as they support and advocate for refugees and people seeking asylum in and around the Brisbane area and beyond. Whilst exploring the theme of Finding Freedom, she shares some facts, perspectives and lived experiences from the journey walking beside refugees and the reality of their lives.

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June 13th

Retelling the Story of Humans & Nature – June 11th

Damon Gameau begins his talk by stating that clearly ecological collapse is one of the greatest challenges of our times. We've long looked to science, politics and business for solutions, but perhaps we also need to be looking to storytelling. What role do stories play in addressing climate change and biodiversity loss?

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June 5th

World Environment Day – June 4th

Homilist Mark Thomson is a SMX member, Micah Projects Board Member, and practising architect who will share some thoughts on linking”our spiritual environment” to ‘the world environment'.

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June 1st

National Reconciliation Week

Terry will be speaking on the unitive nature of the Holy Spirit so central to this feast of Pentecost. This unitive and reconciling nature of the spirit will be most necessary in the hearts of many Australians as we attempt to achieve a First Nations Voice to Parliament later this year.

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May 24th

Contemplative Prayer – May 21st

In today’s liturgy we will be listening to Richard Rohr speak about the power of contemplation. He explores, how for most of us we were taught that prayer was talking to God. The prayer of silent contemplation was for those select few.

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May 8th

Fully human – May 7th

Michael Tanksy explores Steve Biddulph's latest book titled "Fully Human – A new Way of Using Your Mind". Our bodies are sending us messages every second we are alive. These messages are quicker, subtler and much smarter than our conscious brains at knowing what’s going on. Yet most of us ignore them but we do this at our peril.

Liturgy Times

Saturday, 5pm

A contemplative liturgy celebration commencing with meditation, followed by Liturgy and Eucharist at 5:30pm.

Sunday, 9am

A morning liturgy and celebration of Eucharist.

Sunday, 5pm

An afternoon liturgy and celebration of Eucharist.

Leanne Rodwell – September 17th

Professor Megan Davis – September 20th

Fathers Day – September 3rd

Save our Native Forests – August 20th

Action for Earth – August 13th

National Homelessness Week – August 6th

National Tree Day – July 30th

Predestination – July 23rd

Significant Rituals – July 16th

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week pt.1 – July 2nd

Metanoia – June 25th

Refugee Week – June 18th

Retelling the Story of Humans & Nature – June 11th

World Environment Day – June 4th

National Reconciliation Week

Contemplative Prayer – May 21st

Fully human – May 7th

Save the Koala @ Whites Hill

Yes - What a Win Would Mean – April 30th

St Mary's in Exile Supports A Voice to Parliament

Our Submission from the Heart

Liturgy Times

Saturday, 5pm

Sunday, 9am

Sunday, 5pm