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What’s on at Chaplaincy this semester?
Did you know we have events and workshops at RMIT Chaplaincy? From Zen meditation to red frogs and conversation, find out how you can explore your spirituality this semester:
Integral spirituality and integral life practice
Christian Orthodox Drop-in Centre
Life of Jesus documentary and discussion
Student meals and English conversation
Weekly Christian worship for students and young adults
Talking topically on Tuesday
Fr Richard Murray
Each Tuesday
12.30 pm–1.30
City campus, Spiritual Centre, Building 11
Meeting Room 4
Take part in these informal discussions about topical issues for our community. Expert commentators from academia and the faith communities will join the sessions throughout the semester.
Zazen (Zen meditation) and talk on living zen
Seikan Čech
Each Tuesday
12.30 pm–1.30 pm
City campus: Spiritual Centre, Building 11
Have a break from the stress of student life and enjoy the art of ‘just sitting’—one of the simplest ways to be.
Integral spirituality and integral life practice
Richard Bull
Each Monday
12.15 pm–1.45 pm
City campus: Building 11, Level 1, Room 4
The integral spiritual and integral life practice workshop aims to make you the best you can be—physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Red frogs and conversation
Nathan Hedt
Each Wednesday
12.30 pm–1.30 pm
City campus: Student café, Building 8
Look for the Red Frogs and Conversation posters, and start a conversation with a chaplain.
Christian Orthodox Drop-in Centre
Priestmonk Kyril
Each Wednesday
10 am–12.30 pm
City campus: Spiritual Centre, Building 11
Priestmonk Kyril offers a prayer service, and distributes books, pamphlets and devotional items. All prayers and services are conducted in English.
Life of Jesus documentary and discussion
Nathan Hedt
Each Monday
12.45-1.30 pm
City campus, Spiritual Centre, Building 11
Discuss and learn more about the history and life of Jesus.
Tea and coffee provided.
The art of compassion
Jo Dirks
Each Thursday
12.30-1.30 pm
City campus, Spiritual Centre, Building 11
March 8, 22 and 29; April 12 and 26;
May 10, 24 and 31; June 14 and 28
Today we have the knowledge to make the world a better place, but do we have the heart? Find out how you can take little steps to becoming more compassionate.
Taizé and meditation
Maureen Merlo
Each Thursday
12.30 pm–1.05 pm
City campus: Chaplaincy Office, Building 11
Experience the traditional meditative singing of Taizé monks. The brothers of the Taizé are committed to material and spiritual sharing, celibacy and the simplicity of life.
Chat with a chaplain
Monday to Friday
10.30 am–3.30 pm
Chaplaincy Office, Building 11, Level 1
Got something on your mind? Come to the Chaplaincy for a hot drink and a chat. The RMIT chaplains are from a variety of faiths and traditions.
Student meals and English conversation
Nathan Hedt
Tuesday evenings during semester
6.30-8 pm
St John’s Southgate Church, 20 City Rd, Southbank
St John’s Southgate Church offers free Tuesday dinners for international students. Come and practice your English with friendly Aussie volunteers.
Weekly Christian worship for students and young adults
Nathan Hedt
Each Sunday
7 pm
St John’s Southgate Church, 20 City Rd, Southbank
Take part in a Christian worship service with other students and young adults. Supper is served after the service.
Further information
For more information about any of these sessions, contact the Chaplaincy:
Building 11, City campus
Phone: +61 3 9925 2317
Email: chaplaincy@rmit.edu.au.