Acceptance Melbourne

LGBTIQA+ Affirming Mass
2021-10-08 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-12 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Zoom

Asia Pacific Regional Mindfulness Reflection
2021-10-09 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Victoria
Join us for a reflective 45 minutes with music, scripture reflection and 15 minutes silent time
ALL Welcome – LGBTIQA+ and allies
Saturday October 9; Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne AEDT: 8pm. Brisbane 7pm; Perth, Manila, Singapore: 5pm. Mumbai 2.30pm. Hanoi 4pm. Aukland 10pm. London10am. New York 5am. Rio De Janiero 6am.
https://zoom.uts.edu.au/j/84190236866
Meeting ID: 841 9023 6866
Sponsored by Rainbow Catholics InterAgency for Ministry and Asia Pacific Rainbow Catholics Network. Enquiries: petermaher@hotmail.com

This session will allow the light of faith to lead us to see the reality of the LGBTQ as members of the Body of Christ in the spirit of dialogue and inclusion. We aim to reflect and discuss on the teachings of the Catholic Church, its lights and shadows, blessings and blocks to embracing the dignity of the LGBTQ as full members of the Body of Christ with respect, compassion, and sensitivity.
We aim to provide a safe space for ALL- LGBTQ, their families, co-workers, and friends – of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions to share experiences and stories of pain, suffering, discrimination, confusion, exclusion, fears, hopes, and visions.
We hope to listen, honour, affirm and celebrate our shared experiences inspiring ALL to move towards more open, accepting, and inclusive communities of faith.

The Future of Catholicism in Australia
2021-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Victoria
Third in a series of talks organised by the Australian Catholic Coalition for Church Reform
Convocation 3. 7.30 pm (AEDT) 18 November
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Our Church is at a crisis point, no longer adequately inspiring our people. We Catholics desire a ‘grown-up’ Church and recognise that the necessary reform requires major cultural change. All of us have a right and a responsibility to be engaged in this renewal. Relevant, constructive, and concrete proposals and actions are needed now more than ever to shape our Church for the task of proclaiming the vision and mission of Jesus in the 21st century.
We are concerned that the agenda questions for the Plenary Council do not encourage serious examination of the deep-seated issues underlying the numerous challenges facing thinking Catholics. We do not endorse the Agenda as it is and request that it be replaced. We urge those Members of the Plenary Council who have a similar view on the inadequacy of the current PC Agenda, to express that view prior to, or at the outset of the first session, in the strongest possible terms.
The Plenary Council has the potential to be a catalyst, a fulcrum on which an emerging Church can pivot towards the future. It could be a significant step towards a recovered vision of God’s revelation in Jesus and the Spirit within faith communities and in transforming our world and creation.
We call on Plenary Council members to respond to Pope Francis’ hopes for a new era of synodality and accountability where we all walk humbly together. It will require uncommon courage and a commitment to changes in how we do and are church. For this to happen, we must be open to radical conversion, reform, and renewal. Let us journey in the Spirit!

Sounds of Christmas from Asia Pacific
2021-11-26 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Victoria
Join us to support the album launch of Sydney’s first multilingual and intercultural Chrismas song album to showcase the diverse and brilliant talents throughout the communities in Sydney.
Proceeds from the album will go to supporting Mudgin-Gla, a women-led Aboriginal organisation that provides shelter for women seeking refuge from family violence. For more information on the project or artists involved, please click on the link here.

Sunday Lunch
2021-11-28 12:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Cornish Arms Hotel, 163A Sydney Rd, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia

LGBTIQA+ Affirming Mass
2021-12-10 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | St Joseph’s Church, 52 Fitzgerald Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, 3141, Australia
We’re grateful to announce we can celebrate Mass at St. Joseph’s Parish. This is a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQA+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and all allies welcome.
To keep our members safe during Mass, you will be asked to give evidence of your vaccination status, fill in the sign-in sheet manually or through the QR Code, and wash your hands with the hand sanitiser before entry.

LGBTIQA+ Affirming Mass
2022-01-14 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | St Joseph’s Church, 52 Fitzgerald Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, 3141, Australia
This is a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQA+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and all allies welcome.
To keep our members safe during Mass, you will be asked to wear a face mask, fill in the sign-in sheet manually or through the QR Code, and wash your hands with the hand sanitiser before entry.

Midsumma Pride March 2022
2022-02-06 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Ian Johnson Oval, Ian Johnson Oval, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182, Australia
Come and join our Acceptance Melbourne float in the Midsumma Pride Parade.
Acceptance Melbourne marches every year and this year will be no different!
Spread awareness that one can be queer and Catholic. Our very existence in this parade as ‘out’ queer people and allies and – perhaps even more challenging – ‘out’ Catholics is a challenge to most of societies preconceptions in 2022.

World Pride Sydney 2023
2023-03-05 | Victoria
Come and join the national Acceptance float in the World Pride Parade, march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We still have a few places spare so email us for a spot!!
Spread awareness that one can be queer and Catholic. Our very existence in this parade as ‘out’ queer people and allies and – perhaps even more challenging – ‘out’ Catholics is a challenge to most of societies preconceptions in 2022.

LGBTIQA+ Affirming Mass
2023-03-10 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-14 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-09 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-12 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-13 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-10 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-14 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) and 3 more dates | St Joseph’s Church, 52 Fitzgerald Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, 3141, Australia
This is a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQA+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and all allies welcome. Contact us to join for a bite before, and all are welcome for a cuppa afterwards (no RSVP needed for this).

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Mass
2024-01-12 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Joseph’s Church, 52 Fitzgerald Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, 3141, Australia
Join us for our monthly affirming Mass at St Joseph’s Church South Yarra. Refreshments and chance to catch up afterwards. Pre Mass dinner at Rock Pho if you want to. Church is close to South Yarra station and Torah Rd and Chapel St trams. Family, friends and allies welcome!

Melbourne Pride March
2024-02-04 11:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Ian Johnson Oval, Ian Johnson Oval, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182, Australia
Join us as Acceptance proudly marches in the Melbourne Pride March. Friends, family and allies welcome. Safe, friendly and fun. Email us to let us know you will be joining us. melbourneacceptance@gmail.com

LGBTIQA+ Affirming Mass for Midsumma
2024-02-09 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Joseph’s Church, 52 Fitzgerald Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, 3141, Australia

Monthly Affirming Mass
2024-03-08 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-08 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Joseph’s Church, 52 Fitzgerald Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, 3141, Australia

Honouring our past, dreaming our future - celebrating our 50th anniversary
2024-03-16 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Pride Centre St Kilda, 79-81 Fitzroy Street St Kilda, Melbourne
Join us at the Pride Centre on Saturday afternoon 16 March to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. We will have a panel session, some surprises, some memorabilia and of course an anniversary cake to finish!

LGBTIQA+ Affirming Mass - special Midsumma
2025-02-07 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Joseph’s Church, 52 Fitzgerald Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, 3141, Australia
Acceptance Melbourne has been creating and claiming safe and fully affirming spaces in Melbourne for 50 years. Grab dinner on Chapel Street then join us for a Midsumma version of our monthly mass at 8pm at St Joseph’s Church. This generally lasts about 45-60 minutes, followed by an optional cuppa and treats in the hall upstairs, wrapping up around 10pm. We welcome people of all backgrounds, you do not have to be Catholic to attend, but you must be queer affirming and remain respectful during the mass.
We are an affirming, volunteer-run, non-profit organisation in Melbourne, Australia that supports Catholics who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning and their allies. Acceptance Melbourne empowers one another through fellowship and understanding, believing in God’s love for all. We provide a safe and sacred place for spiritual growth. If you cannot make it, but have other ways you would like to contribute, please contact us.
This is a free event, but we are grateful for donations as this is our only source of revenue.

Thanksgiving mass
2025-07-25 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | St Joseph’s Church, 52 Fitzgerald Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, 3141, Australia
We’re thrilled to welcome Joshua Choong SJ to celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass with Acceptance Melbourne on Thursday, 25 July at 8pm at St Joseph’s Parish, South Yarra.
Joshua will be ordained as a Jesuit priest this coming Saturday, 5 July 2025 at St Mary’s Church North Sydney. He has journeyed closely with Acceptance Melbourne even served as a committee member.
Please note we will also have our regular monthly Mass on 11th July Friday 8pm.
