We host a number of events each year to encourage thinking, reflection and conversations around the complexities of poverty and how our responses to poverty and injustice might be shaped by the gospel. We'd love to have your company at any of them. All Amos events are free and we don't do sneaky fundraising asks at them.
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We also love doing incursions with schools, youth groups or church groups, and have a suite of fun and engaging simulation games that are helpful catalysts for conversations about poverty and injustice. If you're interested, we'll work with you around a theme or topic that's relevant and appropriate. We're currently only able to offer the incursions in and around Perth and the South-West of WA - but we're happy to share resources with you if your group is elsewhere.
If you'd like to chat more about this with us, get in touch here.
Upcoming events
If you're interested in coming along to Mission in the Margins (more details below), but have a few questions or want to hear a bit more before making a decision, join us for a lovely dinner. You'll hear from folks who previously done Mission in the Margins, there'll be plenty of opportunity to ask questions. There'll be no obligation to sign up for Mission in the Margins, and it's free, so even if you're just keen for sharing a meal with good people, come along!
Please let us know here if you're coming for catering purposes.
Mission in the Margins is a three day retreat, reflecting on issues of poverty and injustice from a biblical perspective in everyday, suburban life. We'll visit a range of agencies serving folks on the margins in Perth, spend time with churches engaging holistically with their community, and reflect on God's invitation to participate in his restorative work in our city.
Cost is $150, including accommodation, food and transport. If cost is a barrier, get in touch and we'll work something out.
In partnership with the Salvation Army and Scripture Union.
Sign up for Mission in the Margins here.
Recent events
Amos Conference
We were generously hosted by the lovely folk at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church over a Friday evening and Saturday morning in early August. It was a very encouraging time of sharing stories and ideas on topics like creative housing options in a housing crisis, reflections on good development, community-led refugee settlement and the importance of 'resting in the back of the boat', Jesus-style. There was good food and good conversation with good people - as someone said, 'This was like finding water in the desert.'
Let us know if you'd like to join the next one!
International Update
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We spent a cozy evening in April generously hosted by The Billabong. We heard stories from the international program and between stories we reflected on the intersection between faith and poverty through the sharing of Scripture, prayers and song.
Mission in the Margins
We spent three days in October 2024 exploring the intersection between the gospel and life in the suburbs of Perth. It was a packed weekend of discussions, simulation games and visiting organisations and communities supporting the marginalised in our city and living out the gospel in refreshing, creative ways. Always encouraging, always though-provoking. And always good food and good fellowship.
Newsletter
We send out 2-3 newsletters per year highlighting some of the work we've been doing in both our Australian and International programs. It's also how we send out details for our upcoming events. You can find some of our past newsletters here, and you're welcome to join our email list below.
