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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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Jul 08 · by

Welcome to NAIDOC Week, from Brooke Prentis!

Brooke Prentis launches our NAIDOC Week Series, "Because of her, we can!" with a powerful reflection on the women who have shaped her life, and the opportunity for us all this NAIDOC Week.

Jun 03 · by

Thank you for your friendship - Reconciliation Week

Brooke Prentis reflects on National Reconciliation Week 2018 as it comes to a close and thanks the Common Grace community for coming on the journey of friendship.

Jun 02 · by

Celebrating the Grasstree Gathering this Reconciliation Week

This year, The Grasstree Gathering brought together more than 80 Aboriginal Christian Leaders from across the country. In friendship today, watch a video from the Grasstree Gathering and celebrate with them by sharing it on.

Jun 01 · by

Safina Stewart on Healing & Hospitality - Reconciliation Week

Aboriginal Christian Leader Safina Stewart reflects on the ministry of administering God's healing through Reconciliation and a vision of generous hospitality.

May 31 · by

Rhanee Tsetsakos on the Challenge to Acknowledge

Aboriginal Christian Leader Rhanee Tsetsakos challenges churches to acknowledge and prioritise the needs of its First Peoples in the hope of true peace & Reconciliation.

May 30 · by

Nicole Velkoski on when Aboriginal voices are heard

Aboriginal Christian Leader Nicole Velkoski reflects on a vision of Reconciliation where Aboriginal voices are heard and matter.

May 29 · by

Adam Gowen on Unity in Diversity - Reconciliation Week

Aboriginal Christian Leader Adam Gowan reflects on a vision of unity in our diversity and the true reconciliation of all things.

May 28 · by

Sono Leone on Reconciliation through Relationship

Aboriginal Christian Leader Sono Leone reflects on the challenges of Reconciliation and shares her heart to see relationships built between Aboriginal & non-Aboriginal Australia.

May 26 · by

Brooke Prentis on Rethinking Reconciliation

Brooke Prentis launches Reconciliation Week with a powerful video message on Rethinking Reconciliation, and offers us an invitation to friendship.

May 23 · by

Part 3: Why don't we listen to victims?

Erica Hamence challenges our practice of listening to victims in the third of a three-part series on domestic violence in the Australian church.

May 23 · by

Part 2: What is your church’s culture of power?

Erica Hamence explores the culture of power in our churches in the second of a three-part series on domestic violence in the Australian church.

May 23 · by

Part 1: Do theological debates around headship and submission add to or obscure safety?

Erica Hamence begins a three-part series reflecting on how the Australian church responds to domestic and family violence.

Apr 26 · by

All of Creation Groans

Pastor Helen Wright shares how singing together leads to taking action together in working with God to restore His groaning creation.

Apr 17 · by

Unconscious Incompetence - Domestic Violence and the Church

Paula Glassborow reflects on her professional and church experiences working with people experiencing family violence, and calls us to acknowledge what we don’t yet know, and commit to learning more.

Apr 11 · by

The beauty of a diverse movement

Scott Sanders reflects on the beauty of a diverse movement of Christians committed to loving God and neighbour through bold acts of justice.

Apr 04 · by

Are we forgetting Dr. King's legacy?

As we mark 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated, Tim Middlemiss explores his legacy and asks whether we have lost sight of his dream.