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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

This NAIDOC Week, we urge the Commonwealth Government and each member of Federal Parliament to take action towards Truth, Treaties and Voice. Sign the petition to show your support!

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Mar 20, 2025 · by

How Do We Faithfully Respond?

James Harris, Common Grace’s Justice for People Seeking Asylum Coordinator, reflects on the breaking of the ceasefire in Gaza and how we can respond.

Mar 19, 2025 · by

The Bible is Political

In the third episode of our Lent podcast series, ecological ethicist Byron Smith is joined by Common Grace’s Relationship and Storytelling Coordinator Safina Stewart and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Justice Coordinator Bianca Manning to discuss Jesus’ teaching in the temple from Matthew 21.

Mar 18, 2025 · by

Meet our new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice Officer

Dr Felicity McCallum reflects on stepping into this new role with Common Grace and her heart for pursing Jesus and justice together.

Mar 12, 2025 · by

Going to Church is Political

In the second episode of our Lent podcast series, ecological ethicist Byron Smith, is joined by ministers Graeme Anderson and Erica Mandi Manga, to explore Jesus’ prayer for the church in John 17.

Mar 05, 2025 · by

Following Jesus is Political

In the first episode of our Lent podcast series, Byron Smith joins Common Grace National Director Gershon Nimbalker and minister, consultant, and writer Scott Higgins to explore Jesus’ triumphal entry in John 12.

Feb 28, 2025 · by

February 2025 News Update

Read our February 2025 News Update and Gershon Naimbalker's reflections on love, justice and action in a time of upheaval and change.

Jan 31, 2025 · by

January 2025 News Update

Gershon Nimbalker reflects on finding beauty alongside brokenness for our January 2025 News Update

Jan 30, 2025 · by

Introducing our Domestic and Family Violence Justice Coordinator

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ellaina Welsman as the new Domestic and Family Violence Justice Coordinator. Ellaina is deeply passionate about seeing churches commit to and make steps towards ending violence against women.

Dec 25 · by

When Joy Meets Darkness

Gershon Nimbalker reflects on the hope of Advent in a world longing for light.

Dec 24 · by Jonathan Cornford

A Song of Hope and a Cry for Justice

Jonathan Cornford reflects on Zechariah’s song and the transformative power of forgiveness, offering hope even in the darkest times.

Dec 23 · by

What's In a Name?

Rev Christian Ford reflects on finding our identity in Jesus and living out His grace, love, mercy and justice.

Dec 22 · by

The Blessed Life

Poet Stevie Wills reflects on the joy, hope and peace we find in Jesus, even amidst sorrow and pain.

Dec 21 · by

Waging Peace and Planting Olive Trees

Becca De Souza invites us to, like Isaiah, reimagine power, solidarity and hope.

Dec 20 · by

The Earth Belongs to the Lord

Adam Gowen reflects on living in right relationship with the Creator, creation and each other.

Dec 19 · by

Waiting and Wondering

Claire Harvey reflects on the raw ache that can come while waiting to see Jesus’ love and justice flow.

Dec 18 · by

On the Way

Dr Felicity McCallum reflects on finding hope and renewal in the journey towards justice.