Preparation well underway!

After an incredibly life-giving and privileged 3 years as Pastoral Care Officer at Matthew Talbot Hostel, a large men's homeless hostel in Sydney and for 4 years, as Chaplain at MRRC, Silverwater, a remand jail for 1000 men awaiting trial or sentencing, I am taking a 4 month sabbatical for rest, renewal and reorientation. After taking a few days for final preparations, the Sabatical commences with the AECSD Conference in Canberra- Spirutal DIrection in the Borderlands before heading to the USA and the UK during which time I will visit examples of spiritual accompaniment in the margins, explore some labyrinths, indulge in some creative pursuits and connect with family, friends and women of The Grail.


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  1. UnknownAugust 30, 2018 at 4:29 AM

    have a wonderful and life-giving journey, dear Liz, and may you return renewed and refreshed with a grateful heart, whatever the journey will reveal for you... much love Beate

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  2. michaelSeptember 2, 2018 at 4:23 PM

    Liz, have been very much with you as you enjoy the AECSD conference and head for the USA.
    Will follow your journey with much interest and fascination. Have printed out your full itinerary and will keep it on my desk for regular 'unions'.
    Love Michael

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