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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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Apr 19 · by

Birth Stories and Birth Spaces

This Good Friday, Laura Tharion challenges us to embrace and protect all sacred spaces and places.

Apr 17 · by

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Dr Justine Toh, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity, shares with us a personal reflection on the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, provoking us toward self-reflection and humility.

Apr 15 · by

Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees

Rev Katherine Rainger reflects on the powerful words she shared at the Palm Sunday rally in Canberra.

Apr 11 · by

Why do we rally for refugees on Palm Sunday?

Salem, a Hazara refugee from Afghanistan, and an advocate and activist, shares with Kate Leaney his thoughts on the Palm Sunday rallies happening this weekend across Australia.

Apr 10 · by Keith Jobberns

The Rich Man and Lazarus - A Lent Teaching by Rev Keith Jobberns

Are we really listening? In this weeks Lent teaching, Rev Keith Jobberns, the National Ministries Director for Australian Baptist Ministries, provokes us to hear the cries, even the silent cries, of those around us.

Apr 04 · by

Common Grace: The Story of Us

There's a sense of urgency brewing in this room — an ambience amplified by the dim lights, the hushed hum of the many people who have come together tonight in the name of Jesus and of Justice.

Apr 03 · by Neil Ormerod

The Prodigal Son- A Lent Teaching by Professor Neil Ormerod

Neil Ormerod, Professor of Theology at ACU, reflects on the anger of the Prodigal Son's older brother and challenges us to celebrate the new world that grace opens up for us.

Mar 27 · by

The Great Dinner- A Lent teaching from Jon Owen

Jon Owen, the Pastor and CEO of Wayside Chapel, challenges us this Lent to value those on the outer and consider who we invite to our table.

Mar 20 · by

The Rich Fool - A Lent teaching from Dave Hack

"The Rich Fool is not foolish about how to make money, but is foolish enough to allow money to make him." Dave Hack, the Young Adults Pastor at Riverview Church in Perth, continues our Lent Series in his reflection on the Parable of the Rich Fool.

Mar 18 · by

People, Plants and Place

The farm growing hope at the end of a laneway.

Mar 13 · by

The Good Samaritan – A Lent teaching from Brooke Prentis

Aboriginal Christian Leader Brooke Prentis shares a powerful reflection this Lent, inviting us to see our neighbour who is hurting and who does not feel loved.

Mar 11 · by

Justice for the Murray Darling

Beth Koch reflects on the corruption and injustice occurring in the Murray Darling Basin, and encourages us to stand with local communities and take action.

Mar 08 · by

Seen and heard – Kids aren’t keeping quiet about climate change

Ally Neale calls us to follow the example of young Australians in speaking up and taking action for our planet and our future.

Mar 06 · by

The Lost Sheep & Lost Coin- A Lent Teaching from Dr Kate Harrison Brennan

Dr Kate Harrison Brennan launches our Lent series exploring the Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin that demonstrate God's relentless pursuit of each of His children. This video is part of Common Grace's 2019 Lent Series exploring the Parables of Jesus and their subversive nature that call us to seek justice, with mercy and humility.

Feb 19 · by

No more “prayers for rain” without action

Despite his nerves, Jason John knew he had to raise his voice to Parliament to call for climate action. Prayers without action were simply not enough.

Feb 14 · by

Changed Hearts Across Australia for #Jan26

Aboriginal Christian Leader Brooke Prentis reflects on her time travelling the nation for the #Jan26 Prayer Services where over 2000 people were in attendance.