New Location For Sunday Gathering

Mosaic @ New Crossways Community Center
Upstairs, 6 Roxburgh St, Mt Victoria, Wellington

With much excitement I get to promote the first gathering at our new Sunday location, The New Crossways Community Center in Mt Vic (otherwise simply known as Crossways).  Our first gathering in the new space will be Sunday 4th of October 2009 from 5-7pm. (See our Gatherings page for more other gatherings)

So what is this gathering about?

Mosaic meets as a whole community in two different ways. First we meet every Sunday for stories, food and good conversation. Secondly, we meet every fortnight on a Wednesday to delve into the mystery of Scripture and to probe what it means to live as Jesus did (you can read more about each of our gatherings here).

Until now we have met in homes and shared a meal together, but we have now become too large to all fit and give everyone a seat. So in order for there to be more room for others to join in (maybe you?), we have found ourselves a new place we can hopefully translate our Sunday gathering to.

What to expect

Our Sunday gathering will be much the same as it was - an informal affair with a delicious selection of finger food and the opportunity to hear some stories shared about what the Mosaic Community is about.  Each Sunday evening will be loosely structured around a core idea which will guide the evening. There will also be the chance for people within the Mosaic community to express their creativity through forms like spoken word poetry and original music.

Can I come?

Simple answer is Yes!. The long answer is yes and bring your friends too! Our Sunday gathering is geared to suit anyone who is interested in listening to some stories, tasting excellent food, and contributing to good conversation. No expectation of your participation is made - we will be priviledged to share your company for the evening.

If you would like to come, get in touch via the details on our Contact Us page or see our Calendar for event info.

You can also learn about our events on Facebook and Twitter

Contribute to the Idea Storm

We are starting to move on turning ideas into an initiative. Part of this process is to capture our thinking so others can join in and offer their insights. Who knows, your contribution could be the one that makes all the difference. Don’t miss out on helping us to pioneer something with the potential to impact the lives of others.

Join the discussion

Excerpt from the Idea Storm:

We sat in a poverty lecture at Victoria and a student stood up; her accent was thick but she spoke clearly. You could tell she had a “heart” interest in the conversation. She shared that she was here in NZ to learn so that she could assist in the development of her world back home. I don’t know if she was from a village or had strong family culture at home, but it sparked me at least to think: what if people from the villages are here? What if there are people right here in Wellington that are connected to some of the poorest places on earth?

Are you there?

So this whole social networking things is blowing up huge - did you that the most engaged activity on the internet is social networking! Crazy eh.

So we have joined the party and can now be found on both Twitter and Facebook. Hopefully this means that Mosaic’s events and happenings are conveniently accessible if you don’t have time to check the website frequently. You’ll also get the chance to jump in on our online conversation if you feel so inclined.

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The Ladder Project

What is The Ladder Project?*

How we got started

Wanting to do something, anything really, to help those in need; we have set up a project in which students and others will be able to engage with experts in development, aid and charity and get the good oil on how to effect lasting and ethical change which benefits the poor of the world. The project is intended as a ladder to a higher level of knowledge about the fight against poverty, from where  the efforts of a group of ordinary people can be given direction and let fly.

The Ladder Project is an initiative of a group of like-minded friends from Wellington, NZ. After working with the poor and abandoned kids in an orphanage outside Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for three months, Demelza Woolston came back to New Zealand exhausted but inspired. Her stories, told via blog and over  Mosaic Community shared meals combined with Mosaic’s own ethics pushed us to start a process of discovery and response in the area of poverty, the orphaning of children, and people trafficking.

What’s going on?

The Ladder Project Speaker Series is an opportunity for Wellingtonians from any background to hear from experts in Development, Charity and Aid on the topic of the reality of poverty, its causes, and what people and organisations are doing to stem and ultimately reverse the tide of poverty. For more information on the upcoming speaker series please click here.

Outside of the speaker series, The Ladder Project continues to engage in research and discussion every Monday (with the exception of the first Monday of the month) in the Victoria University library. Details on events and activities will be updated here or if you want more info contact Adam via ladderproject@gmail.com.

The Vision

2010 is the year we see the rubber hitting the road; where all the information, guidance and enthusiasm generated during the ladder project will be applied to a distinct area of action.

FAQ

Still got questions? Check out the FAQ.

*[Content reproduced from onetoinfinity.wordpress.com with permission]

1:Infinity - Speaker Series

The Speaker Series comprises the major stepping stones for the Ladder Project. A main value of the Ladder Project is learning from others, especially the more experienced. While the Speaker Series makes up a significant chunk of our activity, it does not comprise the whole of our attempt and we don’t believe just listening to four speakers will adequately prepare us to launch an effort. To find out more info on The Ladder Project take a look here.

Each session of the speaker series was strategically picked to enable an effort in the fight against poverty. The Speaker Series is perhaps the most accesible part of the Ladder Project and we honestly hope that if you are committed  or interested in joining this fight, you will join us or atleast come check out what these speakers have to say.

Check out the OnetoInfinity website for more info