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Sparking new conversations.
For over fifteen years, Guinness and God has offered a space for young adults, university students and young professionals to gather in the very heart of Canberra city to open up conversations around life and faith.
The format for each gathering is simple: participants gather with friends over dinner and drinks before hearing from a guest speaker which is followed by an opportunity to ask questions and seek new perspectives.
Over the years we have engaged Australian church leaders, political figures, professional athletes, diplomats, media personalities and justice advocates.
We believe Guinness & God holds space for valuable conversations to take place and where great ideas and inspiration can be birthed. Join us.
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Sparking new
conversations.
For over fifteen years, Guinness and God has offered a space for young adults, university students and young professionals to gather in the very heart of Canberra city to open up conversations around life and faith.
The format for each gathering is simple: participants gather with friends over dinner and drinks before hearing from a guest speaker which is followed by an opportunity to ask questions and seek new perspectives.
Over the years we have engaged Australian church leaders, political figures, professional athletes, diplomats, media personalities and justice advocates.
We believe Guinness & God holds space for valuable conversations to take place and where great ideas and inspiration can be birthed. Join us
Our next gathering is happening in:
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Hours
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A space for university students and young adults, under 30, to explore those big questions with no pressure.
Enjoy live music, inspirational speakers, connection, and good company.
A night that’s fun, not lecture-y.
Meet new people. Bring your mates.
No awkward small talk, just real conversation.
Pints, laughs, and good company — drink or no drink.
Everyone’s welcome. Come as you are.
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About Our Speaker
Gavin Keating had a long career as an infantry officer in the Australian Army and reached the rank of Colonel. He served in the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, Special Air Service Regiment and the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and has been deployed on operations to East Timor, Bougainville, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Middle East, and Indonesia.
In 2022, Gavin was ordained by Archbishop Prowse as a Permanent Deacon for the Military Ordinariate of Australia, and since 2023 he has been serving full-time as a Chaplain at the Royal Military College, Duntroon
Join us at Guinness and God to hear more about his life story, and how faith has sustained him in moments of crisis and change.
About Our Speaker
Born in Sri Lanka, Fr Chris de Souza moved to Sydney at a young age. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1983 for the Archdiocese of Sydney, and then ministered in the Diocese of Parramatta since it was erected in 1986. In addition to many parish appointments over the past four decades, Fr Chris also held senior roles in the diocese including Vicar General and as an Episcopal Vicar for a number of key ministry areas.
Since becoming General Secretary last August, Fr Chris leads a team that works to ensure that our Bishops have everything they need to make decisions in the best interests of the Church collectively in Australia. This primarily involves making sure the various councils, commissions and committees, as well as the policy and research functions of the Conference works effectively in between the two week-long meetings the bishops have every year (in May and November).
Fr Chris’ important role in the Australian Church affords unique vantage points that allows him to see both challenges and opportunities for the Catholic community into the future. Join us for an insightful evening that we hope will leave you challenged, yet hopeful.
Experience Community.
Come meet other young adults from across the city who have come to Canberra to either live, study and work.
Big Questions
You don't have to have all the answers. This is a space you can start to unpack life's big questions.
Be Inspired.
Be immersed in beauty, goodness, and truth. Enter into a space that supports flourishing and creativity.
Get Connected.
Find out about the different ways you can explore your faith and get connected into opportunities for you to make a difference.
Our 2024 Series Speakers.
Deacon Gavin Keating
chaplaiN | THE ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE
Karen Doyle
foundeR | the genius project
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