Just People: Chalice Films for Change

A program of insightful, engaging and groundbreaking films and documentaries that will uplift and inspire exploring Justice, Sustainability and Contemporary Spirituality.

This event will mark a watershed in open minded community engagement, inviting new dialogue about the opportunities presented to us in forming new sustainable ways of living, the challenges we face to maintain justice for all and the shifting sands of spirituality in this modern, globalised world.

A truly unique event presented by a uniquely progressive church.  A church that recognizes the diversity of expressions of spirituality and the many complex issues that confront us in contemporary society

The film program showcases groundbreaking documentaries, films and shorts that are positive, solutions focused and inspire an understanding of the social and environmental issues faced, and the way toward cooperative, sustainable action.

Running over three weekends in July as part of Northern Exposure Visual Arts Festival each night will present a program of short films by local directors followed by a feature, including performances by local choirs and after reflections/film discussions with Rev. Daryl Colless.

Highlights include the stunning 'Samsara" (Sat 13th), the inspirational 'Arise" (Fri 19th) John Safran's inquisitive 'In Search of Jedi's and Juggalos" and 'The Bloom Series" (Sat 20th), the beautiful 'Occupy Love" (Fri 26nd) and the touching 'La Source"(Sat 27th)

Including the amazing 'Mutthi Mutthi – Cultural Flows Films" (Sat 27th) documenting Indigenous healing of the Murrumbidgee River by Mutthi Mutthi Traditional Owners in partnership with local directors Michael O'Dwyer & Anna Helme.

Shorts directors include Theo Kitchener, Leyla Acaroglu, Liz Thompson, Fiona Dalwood, Tim Parish, Jim Batt, Claudia Sangiogri Dalimore, Izzy Brown, Ducroz, Lara Krose, Jennifer Brownson and Candice Beatrice.  Community group involvement from Sisters for Sisters, Friends of the Earth, Earthships, Sea Shepherds and more.