At the Chapel I meet new friends from all walks of life. Some we receive as speakers for our Cafe Church events every Sunday night, some join our congregation and some I meet while out for a walk in Bondi. When I get the chance to hear their stories, inspirations and goals I am truly impressed. Bondi has such a wealth of knowledge and hope.
Recently introduced to Uncle Brian Butler and his work Lateral Love, he invited our CEO Liana and I to attend a seminar last Friday. We were honoured to be invited and hear about his organisation.
The goal of Lateral Love is to share information about the true history of Australia, highlighting the impacts colonisation had on Aboriginal and Islander peoples, and the damage of Lateral Violence as a result. Lateral Violence is what happens when people who suffer oppression lash out laterally at those around them instead of at their oppressors. This is what is happening in indigenous communities. Uncle Brian promotes Lateral Love, a way to connect people with each other. Through his organisation he is also able to connect with many other colonised peoples around the world to share their histories, stories and successes, and enable universal healing.
Brian Butler and Nicola Butler are the individuals behind Lateral Love. It is the culmination of their life works spanning 60 and 25 years respectively. Through Lateral Love they are committed to making a lasting impact on social inclusion, and the spiritual, social and emotional wellbeing for all indigenous communities.
The Uniting Church this week is commemorating ‘A Destiny Together: Justice for First Peoples.’ This is a week of prayer and fasting for the justice of Aboriginals in response to the government's 'Stronger Futures' legislation. Chapel by the Sea will be marking the event during our 10am Sunday morning service.
Indigenous rights are truly a crucial issue for this land and the Chapel is committed to working with others in the pursuit for such rights.
Peace,
John
Minister
[email protected]
Recently introduced to Uncle Brian Butler and his work Lateral Love, he invited our CEO Liana and I to attend a seminar last Friday. We were honoured to be invited and hear about his organisation.
The goal of Lateral Love is to share information about the true history of Australia, highlighting the impacts colonisation had on Aboriginal and Islander peoples, and the damage of Lateral Violence as a result. Lateral Violence is what happens when people who suffer oppression lash out laterally at those around them instead of at their oppressors. This is what is happening in indigenous communities. Uncle Brian promotes Lateral Love, a way to connect people with each other. Through his organisation he is also able to connect with many other colonised peoples around the world to share their histories, stories and successes, and enable universal healing.
Brian Butler and Nicola Butler are the individuals behind Lateral Love. It is the culmination of their life works spanning 60 and 25 years respectively. Through Lateral Love they are committed to making a lasting impact on social inclusion, and the spiritual, social and emotional wellbeing for all indigenous communities.
The Uniting Church this week is commemorating ‘A Destiny Together: Justice for First Peoples.’ This is a week of prayer and fasting for the justice of Aboriginals in response to the government's 'Stronger Futures' legislation. Chapel by the Sea will be marking the event during our 10am Sunday morning service.
Indigenous rights are truly a crucial issue for this land and the Chapel is committed to working with others in the pursuit for such rights.
Peace,
John
Minister
[email protected]