OCTOBER 2025 NEWSLETTER
- Robert van Mourik
- Oct 11
- 3 min read
Greetings
Our October online meeting was remarkable in the number of registrations we received and the widespread interest in Adeyeye’s discussion paper When the Divine was Decentralised. As we had a far greater number of registrants than previously, we changed our format to a panel discussion involving Ann Aboud, Les Savage, Lisa Bagnall and Robert van Mourik who shared their evolving views of God.
Some of the main points of discussion were:
The impact of advances in human knowledge on the characterisation of God. The inadequacy of the Greco-Roman view of God and a medieval theology that still underpins Christian teaching. Does this fulfill our desire for a more dynamic, life-giving view of God in view of what we know now about the universe?
The presence of God in all creation with love as God’s fundamental essence. Divinity is found in everyday life and not just within the confines of a church.
The importance of community for spiritual seekers. Small groups were preferred over large institutional communities. These provide the opportunity to explore alternative views of God's nature within a safe space.
The importance of maintaining relationships with people of different religious views while embracing one’s own evolving beliefs.
The format of the meeting was praised for its depth and engagement, with participants appreciating the panellists’ openness. The facilitator clarified that the purpose was not to diminish any one perspective but to explore big picture ideas about faith and spirituality.
We are seeking to understand why two thirds of the registrants did not join us online. Perhaps that was due to confusion arising from the change to Daylight Saving Time in the Southern states. We would welcome feedback.
Participation in St Lucia Spirituality
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We invite you to get involved, have your say! Others may benefit from your experience.
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RESURRECTION
Once dead, people do not come back to life. Dead people do not come out of graves nor do humans disappear into thin air. Something else is going on in the scripture narratives. That Jesus lives, after human death, means that human living is only part of the story.
The revelation of resurrection is the realisation and discovery that life does not end with human death. It is becoming aware of a greater universe of life, a larger reality.
4 November 2025, 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm AEST
Note: AEST not AEDT
Virtual event on Zoom
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Recently we wrote to you about our efforts to increase the visibility of our website to search engines. The changes we have introduced so far have already proven effective but we have more to do.
We have budgeted that these changes will cost about $5,000 to $6,000 and we have already raised about half of this amount. Thank you to everyone who has contributed! We very much appreciate your support.
It is worthwhile remembering that our fees are already heavily discounted. A huge thank you to Kate Dombroski and her team at Uforia, we could not have accomplished so much without her support.
NEW ON OUR WEBSITE
Articles & Book Reviews:
The Language of God – Science and Religion by Francis Collins
Searching for the Hidden Spring by Richard Foster
Birth of a Dancing Star: My journey from Cradle Catholic to Cyborg by Ilia Delio
Catholic Renewal by John Warhurst
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Look out for our Kindred Spirits & Podcasts as we find inspiration from others. We include links to their websites and podcasts. We can now list your neighbourhood group so that others can find you or be aware of you. If you would like to join the others listed here, please contact us! We are also aware of new groups forming.
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