Events

You are welcome to join us for quiet mornings, long lunches and conversations, and monthly worship.

Quiet mornings

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The Society of the Sacred Advent offers quiet mornings at various times throughout the year. These mornings are intended to offer space for contemplation, reflection and prayer, and will be led by members of the SSA Community.

Typically we gather for tea and coffee from 9.00am and conclude with a Eucharist at 12 noon. You are welcome to bring your lunch and stay on to eat together. Details for each Quiet Morning will be included in the event tiles below.

Worship

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The Community meets on the first Sunday of the month at St Colomb’s Anglican Church, Victoria Street Clayfield. We begin with hospitality from 3pm in the Church Hall, and Eucharist at 4pm in the Church. Everyone is welcome.

Four times a year, in March, May, August and October, the Eucharist is followed by a light meal and theological reflection. Enquirers and anyone who would just like to know more about the SSA are welcome to stay on for this meal.

Upcoming events

  • Recovering Spirit: Mystical Life

    August 22 Thomas Merton

    Sept 19 Meister Eckhart

    Oct 17 Mechthild of Magdeburg

    Nov 21 Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite

    Fridays 11:30 - 12:30 St Columb’s 23 Victoria St, Clayfield.

    Facilitated by Carol Streatfield cSSA

    Donations welcome but not required

  • St John the Baptist Long Lunch

    Friday 27 June 2025

    We celebrate our patron saint with Eucharist at 12 noon followed by a Long Lunch in the hall of St Colomb’s. The perfect way to prepare for Synod! Cost is $25pp and booking is essential. $5 from every ticket sold goes to support the St Colomb’s parish pantry.

    Tickets

  • Enquiry Afternoon

    Sunday 6 July 12noon - 3pm

    This afternoon is space to enquire about becoming a Companion of the SSA, or exploring a call to Vowed Membership. We begin with a light meal and move into a time of reflection and discussion before the July monthly Eucharist. All are welcome, but registration is essential. There is no cost.

    Register

  • Season of Holy Women

    Join us for 3 information and reflection sessions on the Season of Holy Women. Get to know some of the women of this season and explore some ideas for how to observe this liturgical season with the church. Led by Rev’d Sr Gillian Moses SSA.

    Dates: Friday 11, 18, 25 July, 11.30am - 12.30pm, at St Colomb’s Anglican Church Clayfield

    Donations welcome but not required.