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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

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Oct 07 · by

Gershon Nimbalker Gaza Reflection

Common Grace National Director Gershon Nimbalker reflects on the heartbreaking conflict that continues to escalate in the Middle East, one year on from the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.

Jun 28 · by

Faith, the Climate Crisis and Nuclear Power

Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace's National Director, reflects on the federal Coalition's recent nuclear proposal and what it means for our call to be faithful stewards of God’s good creation.

Jun 27 · by

NSW Coercive Control Laws

Ellaina Welsman, Common Grace's Community Engagement and Operations Manager, reflects on new coercive control laws in NSW that aim to more accurately reflect lived experiences of abuse.

Jun 17 · by Nguyễn Hữu Trí

Rev Nguyễn Hữu Trí, a refugee from Vietnam, reflects on his ‘Pilgrimage of Gratitude’ from Melbourne to Canberra in 2014 to express his thanks to Australia for the gift of refuge and to help raise awareness for justice for people seeking asylum.

May 20 · by

Budget Reflection 2024

Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace National Director, reflects on the 2024 Budget and the impacts across our key justice areas - 'A step forward in a nation still in need of a bigger imagination'.

Mar 29 · by

In the Shadow of Good Friday

Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace National Director, shares a Good Friday reflection on the forces of sin we continue to see at work in our world today, pointing to the abounding life and hope we have in Jesus, heralded in the good news of Easter Sunday.

Mar 27 · by

Eternal Hope

In our last teaching video in our 2024 ‘Surprising Hope’ series, Naomi Wolfe reflects on 2 Corinthians 4:16-28 and the eternal hope we have in Jesus.

Mar 20 · by

Secure Hope

In our sixth teaching video in our 2024 ‘Surprising Hope’ series, Mitch Forbes reflects on Hebrews 6:17-20 and the secure hope we have in Jesus.

Mar 13 · by Jason Forbes

Hope in Suffering

Rev Jason Forbes reflects on Romans 5:1-5 and the hope we find in Jesus amidst our suffering.

Mar 08 · by

This international Women’s Day, I don’t want to hear nice words

Rev Dr Christine Redwood, Lead Pastor at Seaforth Baptist Church, reflects on the importance of gender equality and power of collaboration for the flourishing of our church and broader communities.

Mar 06 · by

Confident Hope

In today’s Lent teaching video Safina Stewart reflects on Hebrews 10:19-25 and the confident hope we find in Jesus.

Mar 04 · by

A history of women championing justice and following Jesus.

As we mark International Women's Day 2024, Abbey Sim charts a history of women forming community, championing justice and following Jesus.

Feb 28 · by

Hope Amidst Chaos

In today’s teaching video Rev Belinda Groves reflects on Psalm 46:1-7 and the hope we find in Jesus amidst the chaos.

Feb 21 · by

Hope in the Just Messiah

Jarrod McKenna reflects on Isaiah 42:1-4 and the hope we find in Jesus as the just Messiah.

Feb 14 · by

Persevering Hope

In today’s teaching video Ben Chong opens our Lent series with a reflection on Lamentations 3:21-24 and the persevering hope we find in Jesus.

Dec 25 · by

Transcendent Joy in Our Common Home

Gershon Nimbalker reflects on the transcendent hope and joy of Jesus’ birth into our common home.