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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 30 · by

Seeing Differently as we see ourselves in others shoes

Rev Dr Melinda Cousins encourages us to reflect on seeing ourselves in others shoes and to actively pursue and practice justice.

Mar 25 · by Elise Kelly

Striking for Climate Action

Year 12 student Elise Kelly asks us to consider how we, across all generations and from the breadth of the church in Australia, need to play a role in calling for urgent climate action.

Mar 23 · by

Seeing Differently as we pursue Jesus and justice

Dr Mick Pope reflects on Luke 15:11-32 encouraging us to see there is no justice without Jesus, and no us and them.

Mar 16 · by

Chocolate and Psalm 63

Erin Martine Sessions looks at Psalm 63, reflecting on the experience of domestic abuse and the hope we have in God’s’ loving kindness.

Mar 09 · by

Seeing Differently on Country

Aboriginal Christian Leader Brooke Prentis reflects on Luke 9:28-36 inviting us to see Jesus anew, journeying together to stay awake and to see differently.

Mar 04 · by

#RaiseTheAge Public Hearing QLD Opening Statement

Common Grace's Opening Statement at the Community Support and Services Committee of the Queensland Parliament public hearing for the Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2021 held on 14 February 2022.

Mar 02 · by

Stories that challenge us to See Differently

Rev. Dr Katherine Rainger reflects on how stories convict, inspire and help us to see differently as we enter this season of Lent.

Feb 16 · by

A new season for Brooke and Common Grace

Today we share the news that Brooke Prentis has tendered her resignation as CEO of Common Grace for personal reasons.

Feb 10 · by

Taking the Hand of Friendship

Abbey Sim reflects on engaging, listening deeply and continuing the conversation with Aboriginal Christian Leaders.

Feb 04 · by

Learning to Hear The Call

Emma Lalic reflects on #ChangeTheHeart 2022, learning to Hear The Call and taking opportunities to speak out in conversations with friends and family.

Jan 20 · by

January 26 Events 2022

Stand in solidarity on January 26th and participate in Aboriginal rallies, events and gatherings.

Jan 12 · by

A Time to Listen

Rev Christine McPherson reflects on her church’s journey with #ChangeTheHeart and why they will be tuning in again in 2022.

Dec 25 · by

Remembering, reflecting, and realising

Brooke Prentis remembers sunrises and sunsets, capturing the eager anticipation of a new day, a celebration of God at work and Jesus with us!

Dec 24 · by

Mary's melody

Nathan Forster encourages us to hear a song of Justice in a climate of disillusionment and despair.

Dec 23 · by

The dawn of peace

Teresa Brierley encourages us to shine on those living in darkness as God guides our feet.

Dec 22 · by

In solidarity with grace

Karen Pack encourages us to welcome the new thing God is doing through the people we least expect.