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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 18 · by

I Am the Good Shepherd - A Lent Teaching Series

Calling us by name, leading the way: Dave Andrews examines Jesus statement, “I am the Good Shepherd”.

Mar 11 · by

I am the Door - A Lent Teaching Series

A safe place for folks with questions. A safe place for people seeking respite and peace. A safe space for those society rejects. A safe space for anyone who isn’t perfect. Bishop Chris McLeod looks at Jesus’ statement, “I am the door”.

Mar 08 · by Priyanka Bromhead

How are you thinking about International Women’s Day?

Priyanka Bromhead, is the Founder of 'we are the mainstream', a collective all about centring the voices and stories of Black, Indigenous and Women of Colour. Priyanka reflects on why the church has had a tumultuous relationship with minorities and the marginalised and calls us to better love our neighbours who identify as Black, Indigenous and Women of Colour this International Women’s Day.

Mar 04 · by Lyn Edge

I Am the Light of the World - A Lent Teaching Series

In disorienting darkness Jesus comes as light to bring hope and action. Lt Colonel Lyn Edge reflects on Jesus as the light of the world.

Feb 26 · by Dr Janice McRandal

I Am the Bread of Life - A Lent Teaching Series

The bread of...life...liberation...and full bellies. Dr Janice McRandal examines Jesus statement, “I am the bread of life”.

Feb 18 · by

Common Grace Members Survey

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Feb 05 · by

CEO Welcome Message 2020

It's been a big week as Common Grace's new CEO started. Brooke shares about the last few months and invites us all to journey together into the next season for Common Grace.

Feb 04 · by

Art Changing Hearts

Pastor Helen Wright reflects on the role of music, art and poetic words in the 2020 #ChangetheHeart prayer services and the the power of the arts in accompanying social change.

Jan 29 · by

Truth-Bearing

After committing to being a truth-teller at a 2020 #ChangeTheHeart Prayer Service, Graham Stanton grapples with first becoming a truth-hearer and a truth-bearer.

Jan 28 · by

Change my heart O Lord

After attending a 2020 #ChangeTheHeart Prayer Service in Sydney, Lilly Smith shares her reflections on the Service and calls the Australian Church to respond through acknowledgement, lament, prayer and action.

Jan 24 · by

Aboriginal Sunday 2020 Barefoot Photos

On the Sunday before January 26th, churches from across the nation set aside time in their service to acknowledge Aboriginal peoples, responding to William Cooper's call.

Jan 14 · by

Why my church is taking up William Cooper's call for Aboriginal Sunday

Loraine Holley from Engadine Uniting Church explains why their congregation is taking up William Cooper's call to host Aboriginal Sunday on the 19th January.

Jan 14 · by

#ChangeTheHeart 2020 Media Release

Senior Aboriginal Christian Leader calls the Church to prayer in lead up to January 26th

Jan 07 · by

Prayer in Response Bushfires - Beauty, Generosity, Justice

With thanks to Dr Byron Smith, Common Grace is offering this prayer for use or adaptation in your devotions and church worship.

Jan 07 · by

These Ancient Lands Cry Out

On 12 November 2019, Brooke Prentis, Aboriginal Christian Leader was flying from Brisbane to Sydney and saw the extent of Bushfires across the East Coast and wrote this poem in response.

Dec 25 · by

Miracles and tragedies

In the heartbreaking mix of miracle and tragedy, God is with us. Jackie Stoneman reminds us of God’s faithfulness as we long for justice.