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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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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

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.

Dec 24 · by

Challenge, expectation and opportunity

Naomi Wolfe invites us to listen in times of challenge, expectation and opportunity.

Dec 23 · by

Longing to belong

Helen Lockwood reflects on the baby who draws all people together.

Dec 22 · by

The worship of waiting

There is profound worship as we wait in this in-between space, where lament and hope exist side by side.

Dec 21 · by

What are we longing for?

“Jesus is usually not the kind of salvation we are looking for.” Tara Conradt reflects on the unexpected twist in the Good News story.

Dec 20 · by

Longing for peace

Melissa Lipsett reminds us that in a world of turmoil and conflict, peace is given to even the smelliest and least attractive members creation.

Dec 19 · by

An invitation to trust

Chris Morphew reflects on the profound lesson of trust that we learn from Mary and Joseph.

Dec 18 · by Jonathan Cornford

A new creation

In the wake of November’s ferocious bushfires, Jonathan Cornford is longing for healing and renewal.

Dec 17 · by Sam Chan

The cost of parenting

Sam Chan reflects on the intimate relationship of love which God offers in response to our longing.