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Jun 25 · by Mehdi Sina

I have a complicated relationship with the word ‘community’

Mehdi arrived in Australia seeking asylum in 2011 at the age of 15. Here he shares his experience as a refugee and the long journey towards healing, holding onto hope and finding community.

Jun 24 · by Clayton Fergie

God was there

Clayton Fergie reflects on his time as a librarian on Nauru and how the Kingdom of God was at work even in the midst of hopelessness and despair, building relationships of hope and healing.

Jun 23 · by

As a proud Wuthithi and Mabuiag Island woman Safina Stewart reflects on the women in her life whose experience of displacement and courage have helped inspire and teach her the importance of belonging and privilege we have to offer the gift of welcome.

Jun 22 · by carly Squire

A true and loyal friend

Kubra and Carly Squire reflect on the bond of friendship they have shared for more than five years and the continued joy of sharing life and discovering connection together.

Jun 20 · by Lisa Bridle and Fazel Khodayar

“You are not forgotten. You are seen.”

After years in Australia’s detention system, asylum seeker Fazel Khodayer found hope through the action, support and friendship of others including Lisa Bridle.

Jun 19 · by Ash Dobbie and Yana Chornenkyi

"We have experienced God’s mercy on each step"

Vova and Yana arrived in Australia in March 2022, seeking asylum from the war in Ukraine. Here they and the Dobbie family who opened their home in welcome share their story of friendship and healing.

May 12 · by

The kingdom-building power of democracy

Dr Daniel Vujcich reflects on how elections offer Christians an opportunity to realise Jesus’ vision of a society built on justice.

Apr 17 · by

Seeing Differently through (Re)membering

Rev Dr Brian Kolia reflects on Luke 24:1-12 and how Jesus calls us to see differently, through remembering.

Apr 16 · by

Seeing Differently through Jesus’ suffering and vulnerability

Dr Graham Joseph Hill helps us reflect on Holy Saturday and 1 Peter 4:1-11, exploring how Jesus' suffering helps us See Differently, with humility and vulnerability

Apr 13 · by Jill Firth

Seeing Differently through Jesus sacrificial love in action

Rev Dr Jill Firth reflects on how Psalm 22 helps us see Jesus, others, and ourselves differently.

Apr 06 · by

Seeing Differently through Jesus’ word of forgiveness from the Cross

Bishop Philip Huggins invites us to reflect on Jesus' giving and forgiving spirit as we respond to the calls for safety and protection for refugees and people seeking asylum.

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.