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$\"sci-fi-service$ <\/p>\n

One of the disadvantages of not living in Australia is not being able to go to Rev. Avril Hannah-Jones\u2019 church for their annual sci-fi and fantasy service<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For a sense of the church\u2019s outlook apart from their love of science fiction, take a look at this recent post from Avril\u2019s blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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