Plenty going on

Take a look at the term 2 newsletter, and you'll see there has been plenty going on!  The trivia night was a hit, we learnt about 'Nature Play Wurundjeri Way' from landscape architect Jeff Nelson who worked on the awesome playground in Royal Park, singing Psalm 100 in Boon Wurrung language and more!

And of course, we are still seeking residents.  Get in touch if you want to know more, or come along on a Thursday night to learn more about what we do and why, and to reflect together on stories of hospitality as well as lamentation.

'Heard a Story'

Samara wrote a song for National Reconciliation Week, inspired by stories she has heard during her time at the IHH!  A lovely group of folks (including IHH's Mehrin and Chris) joined her to sing, record, and make the video look cool.  You can check out the Reconciliation Australia website to listen to a bunch of other entries from schools and individuals across the country.

A little carol for the IHH from Montrose Uniting

(to the tune of 'While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night')

‘Unless,’ said he, ‘your friends can help
with laundering your duds
by sending washing powder here, 
providing it’s low suds.’

While Mehrin washed the socks by night,
a-leaning o’er the tub,
the angel of the Lord came down
and bade her scrub and scrub.

Chorus (twice):  Glory, glory, glory Gemma, Samara and Sam
And on earth – peace to all people who live on Wurundjeri land.

‘Fear not,’ said he (for mighty sighs
betrayed her troubled mind),
‘I’m sure they’ll send good coffee and
black tea (the loose-leaf kind).

‘Besides you see,’ the angel said,
You’re taking too much time.
There’ll be queen-size sheets and pillowslips
to hang out on the line.’

Chorus (twice):  Glory, glory, glory our thanks for Chris, Matt and Fran
And on earth – peace to all people who live on Wurundjeri land.

Thus spake the seraph and forthwith
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God because
there’s no more to this song.

‘For you in Montrose church this day
a bursting box displayed!
Detergent, sugar, liquid soap,
all gifts someone has made.’

Chorus (twice):  Glory, glory, glory in heaven, they’re clapping their hands!
And on earth – peace to all people who live on Wurundjeri land.