COMMUNITY RETREAT "Fighting for our Future: Returning to our Foundation" Saturday 15 May 2010 Marymac Community Centre Fr Dan Benetti mgl facilitated our Community Retreat day for members and friends of Emmanuel. It was a fantastic day as we focussed together on God's call for us and what this means for us as we live that call today. The keynote sessions are available to order on CD.

SANCTUARY WOMENS CONFERENCE Sat 1 - Sun 2 May 2010 Mt Alvernia College Sanctuary is a new conference for women, hosted by the HEART2hearts ministry and held for the first time in May 2010. It was an opportunity for women of all ages and from all walks of life to come together to experience ‘sanctuary’ and explore how to bring sanctuary into our lives. The conference includee keynote sessions, workshop electives, times of prayer and reflection and opportunities to experience sisterhood. The keynote sessions are available to order on CD. More information

SCHOOL OF PREACHING Fri 19 - Sun 21 March 2010 Emmaus Centre for Renewal & Evangelisation The School of Preaching was a module of the School of Mission designed to equip men and women, both young and old, with skills to share the Gospel. The keynote presenters were Fr Ken Barker mgl, Shayne Bennett, Jan Heath, Robert Falzon, Shanelle Bennett, Pat Keady and Bec Crouch. The keynote sessions are available to order on DVD and CD. More information

CREAM RETREAT: "Spirituality in the Second Part of our Life" Wednesday 24 February 2010 @ St Peter Chanel Parish, The Gap   A one day retreat for retired members and friends of the Community, conducted by Fr Chris Gleeson SJ and focussed on our spiritual journey and relationship with God as we age and face new challenges arising from our changing pace of life, our heath, mobility and financial resources.

AUSTRALIA DAY BRUNCH Sat 23 January 2010 Gregory Park, Baroona Rd, Milton Emmanuel continued its annual Australia Day celebration, which included the traditional north/south cricket match, an Australian poem/song competition and a thong throwing competiton. Download the flier

ZERO GRAVITY 2010 15 - 18 January 2010 Maranatha Recreation Camp, Yandina   Our annual teenage summer camp was another great success with 160 teenagers and 40 leaders taking part. The camp included live music, inspiring speakers, crazy outdoor games and a whole lot of fun and faith! more information.

THE BEAT SCHOOL OF MUSIC 8 - 12 January 2010 St Laurence's College, South Brisbane   A week-long program of hands-on training and formation in contemporary Catholic worship, conducted by emmanuelworship. The goal of the School of Music is to inspire, equip and raise up a new generation of worship leaders and musicians for the Church of the 21st Century. more information.

THANKSGIVING WEEK Saturday 14 November to Sunday 22 November 2009   Our annual week to acknowledge and celebrate all the blessings that God has poured out upon us through the year, and to celebrate the variety of blessings which exist within us as a community of many gifts, ages and experiences.   Click Here to download the flier   More Information

COMMUNITY CONCERT Saturday 21 November 2009 Nudgee Jnr College, Indooroopilly. A fun celebration with a wide variety of acts from members across the community - including song, drama and plenty of humour!

SCHOOL OF MISSION LECTURE SERIES Thursday 2 July 2009 Series: "The Mission of the Church in Australia" Speaker: Bishop Michael Putney Bishop Michael gave several excellent presentations in this series, with over a hundred people attending throughout the series: "The Sacraments in the Mission of the Church", exploring the relationship between Sacraments and Catholic evangelisation "A Pathway to the Future", exploring the direction of the Church post-WYD. Each session was recorded are is available for purchase ($15 DVD, $10 CD).  To order, please call the office on 3217 5199 or email admin@emmanuelcommunity.com.au. other School of Mission modules.

KAIROS 09 26 - 28 June 2009 Maranatha Recreation Camp, Yandina Over 80 young adults gathered for this life-transforming weekend. This camp was held for the first time this year, but will become an annual event. more information.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Good Friday 10 April 10:00-12:30pm @ Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Close to 200 people of all ages participated in EYO's 9th annual Stations of the Cross event at Mt Coot-tha Gardens. We walked throughout the Gardens - in hot sun and pouring rain - while carrying a large cross and reflecting upon Jesus' journey and passion. Each station was organised and run by young people. more information.

EMPOWER 09 CONFERENCE: "BE HEALED" 20-22 March 2009 Keynote Speaker: Fr Ken Barker mgl The conference was an insightful experience of keynote sessions with Fr Ken Barker, dynamic praise and worship led by emmanuelworship, Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and opportunity to receive healing and prayer ministry. Many people were blessed and experienced God's love in a renewed way during the conference.

PILGRIMAGE TO WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008, SYDNEY Tuesday 15 to Sunday 20 July 2008 World Youth Day was an incredible celebration of faith. Close to 100 young people participated in our pilgrimage to WYD, with many of our group involved in facilitating sessions at a Catechesis site and performing during the festival events. Click here for a selection of photos from World Youth Day.

YOUTH ARISE 08 FESTIVAL Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 July 2008 Bands included Matt Maher, emmanuelworship, Rexband and more... Speakers included Fr Tom Forrest, Fr Chris Ryan mgl, Fr Ken Barker mgl, Henry Cappello and more... It was an honour for Emmanuel Community to host Youth Arise 08 in Brisbane. Youth Arise was an incredible festival experience connected with World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, with over 800 young people participating from over 20 countries.