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AADA Conference 2010 in Canberra

Tuesday 5 - Friday 8 October 2010

Canberra Girls Grammar School
Melbourne Avenue, Deakin ACT 2600

Theme: "Telling the stories"

Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

What is the purpose?

The purpose of the conference is to bring together deacons, deaconesses and diaconal workers from throughout the Australian Anglican Church:

to share their common calling, their experiences in diaconal ministry and training
to provide mutual encouragement
to expand the vision of the Diaconate and
to provide motivation for the future.

Who can attend?

The conference is open to all deacons, deaconesses, theologically-trained workers holding a Bishop's licence and those currently in training for the diaconate.

Cost

$320 per person includes:

single room accommodation
conference registration, meals, morning and afternoon teas.

Conference contacts

For further details or enquiries contact Anne or Judy.

If you need to be picked up at the airport, railway station or bus interchange please email or phone Anne or Judy to arrange a suitable solution.

Archdeacon Anne Ranse
02 6254 2028 (phone)
0439 139 209 (mobile)
vennie@tpg.com.au (email)

The Rev'd Judy Heggart
02 6226 4932 (phone)
0417 259 982 (mobile)
info@kerrogair.com.au (email)

What to bring?

Warm clothing
Personal effects
Writing material
Anything you may have written about your ministry: stories; poems; incidents; memories; and photos.
Bible

Where is it?

See map info on home page.

Conference Registration Form

Download registration form (PDF 248KB)

Conference Speakers

The Reverend Don Jamieson, deacon in the community of Harden.
The Rev'd Canon Scott Cowdell, Associate Professor, School of Theology, Charles Sturt University and Canon Theologian of the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn.
The Venerable Anne Ranse, Archdeacon to the diaconate and people with disabilities, Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn.
The Right Reverend John Stead, Assistant Bishop, Diocese of Bathurst. John will be our resident AADA bishop.
Mrs Judith Dau, Editor of AADA newsletter.
Professor Tom Frame, Director of St Mark's National Theological Centre, Barton ACT.
Claire Lawler, Community leader of L'Arche Genesaret in Canberra.

Additional information

Association fees are due for renewal at the AGM. Membership of the AADA is still $50 for 2 years. Fees for those on ATOs or on a pension is $25.
Download Membership form.
The AADA president, Anne Ranse would like all diocesan representatives or diaconate convenors to submit an annual report three weeks prior to the conference. Please contact Anne if you are experiencing difficulties.
Deacons from each diocese are invited to bring items for their trading table. Any proceeds from sales will remain with your diocese to assist with your funding.
A Christian book stall will be operating throughout the conference.