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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

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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 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.

Mar 28 · by

"Blessed are the persecuted"

Mike Gore, CEO of Open Doors, shares stories from the persecuted church around the world and warns us of the dangers of drifting too far from Jesus' own example.

Mar 21 · by

"Blessed are the Peacemakers"

Uncle Rev. Sealin Garlett and Jarrod McKenna explore what it look like to be makers of peace, and how love and forgiveness open the door to see your enemy as your brother.

Mar 14 · by

"Blessed are the pure in heart"

Rev Bob Mitchell, CEO of Anglican Overseas Aid, explores how the "pure in heart" will see God unfiltered, openly, without shame, knowing him, and being known by him.

Mar 07 · by

"Blessed are the merciful"

Kay Goldsworthy, the newly appointed Archbishop of Perth, reflects on receiving the transforming mercy of God, and how that shapes our own practise of showing loving kindness to others.

Feb 28 · by

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness"

Karina Kreminski explores how our hunger and thirst for God to make right our hurting world leads us to participation in that work, and there we find fullness.

Feb 23 · by

"Blessed are the Meek"

Matthew Tan explores what it means to be meek, rather than haughty, and how Jesus modelled this in his life, ministry, crucifixion and resurrection.

Feb 19 · by

"Blessed are those who mourn"

Shane Clifton and Brooke Prentis explore how "those who mourn" can find blessing, happiness and comfort in the Kingdom of God.

Feb 14 · by

"Blessed are the Poor in Spirit"

Mike Paget and Erica Hamence explore what it means to be "poor in spirit" and how the empty-handed find fullness in the kingdom of God.

Jan 31 · by

How my thinking changed regarding #Jan26

Amanda Merrett shares how her experience of last year's #Jan26 Prayer Services changed her attitude towards January 26th, and connected her into her own story with this land.