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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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Dec 12 · by

Some things never change, thankfully

Three years ago Louisa Hope survived the Sydney Siege. Today she shares her story of faith, hope, reconciliation to help heal the divides in our country.

Dec 11 · by

Day 11: Setting Longer Tables

Melinda Dwight remembers her trip to Israel with leaders from many denominations, and invites us to lower our walls and set longer tables to share with many.

Dec 10 · by

Hope Emerging from Despair

Steve Bevis reflects on what he's learnt from the young Aboriginal people in Alice Springs who gather together at 'The Meeting Place'.

Dec 09 · by

Trees of Justice

For Brooke Prentis the unexpected beauty of the Grasstree symbolises the versatility, strength, and longevity of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian leaders.

Dec 08 · by

The Song of Good News

Leonie Quayle discovers an unexpectedly beautiful deeper meaning behind one of her favourite Christmas carols.

Dec 07 · by Philemon Akao

The Melanesian Fire of Presence

Rev Philemon Akao from Solomon Islands shares about how fire across Melanesia draws us together, and sends us out.

Dec 06 · by

Hope on the Horizon

Dave Hack leaves behind the city lights of Perth for a week on the rough ocean, where he finds hope and peace in unexpected places.

Dec 05 · by

Bending Towards Justice

Eliza Spencer rediscovers through Ezekiel the road to a new spirit, a new heart – replacing a heart of stone for one of justice and hope.

Dec 04 · by

The Drenching Joy of Anticipation

Greg Clarke, CEO of Bible Society, is re-learning to anticipate this season from an unexpected teacher – his a four year-old child.

Dec 03 · by

A Beautiful Answer

Jessica Smith resonates with Isaiah's longing for an answer when God seems so far away, so absent – and finds a beautiful answer in Christ.

Dec 02 · by Andy Abey

The Door of Humility

Andy Abey remembers her time in Bethlehem visiting the Church of the Nativity, and reflects on the humility of Jesus' arrival.

Dec 01 · by

A Beautiful Interruption

Dr Kate Harrison Brennan launches our Advent series with a reflection on Christ interrupting our world in a beautiful, political and dramatic way.

Nov 24 · by

Share the Dignity is a fantastic opportunity to contribute in a seemingly small way to make a profound difference to women and mothers staying in shelters and refuges. Read about one Caseworker's experience of care packages

Nov 22 · by

Manus: who has power to help?

Michelle* is a Common Grace supporter and lawyer. We asked her how we can be supporting the men on Manus as they continue their peaceful protest for safety amidst unimaginable conditions.

Nov 20 · by

Royal Commission Report Released

We have joined nearly 100 other organisations to call for immediate national action on youth justice.

Nov 14 · by

Loving your neighbour in a warming world

Mick Pope reflects on the Parable of the Good Samaritan as he asks what does it means to love our neighbour in a warming world.