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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

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Oct 17 · by

“We have failed you”

Recognising where the Church has failed victims of domestic and family violence is the first step our churches must take in addressing this national problem. But it is not the only step.

Sep 28 · by

We must walk on

Brooke Prentis reflects on #ClintonsWalkForJustice and the injustices Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples still face in Australia, exhorting us to walk forward together, step-by-step.

Sep 26 · by

Grieve with us

We grieve for Wayne Fella Morrission. We grieve for Tane Chatfield. We grieve for every preventable death in custody.

Sep 23 · by

How to find healing if you are a victim of abuse

Erica Hamence outlines some resources for healing if you are – or know – a victim or survivor of domestic and family violence.

Sep 06 · by

How Christians can respond to #LetThemStay

Jarrod McKenna from First Home Project chatted with Common Grace in light of news the Government is withdrawing support from 100 people seeking asylum settled in Australia.

Aug 30 · by

Timothy McCloud remembers being a Christian in the #LetThemStay actions last year, and shares why its paramount that Christians speak up again for justice to those being coerced back to Nauru and Manus.

Aug 29 · by

The impact of nuclear weapons and waste

On Interntional Day Against Nuclear Tests, Common Grace supporter Penny Kleemann looks at the past and present impact of nuclear programs on Traditional Lands in South Australia, and how we can respond.

Aug 08 · by

The reality of mistreatment

The recent death of a man on Manus Island who had sought asylum in Australia, points to the unacceptable mistreatment of all people who are turned away from our shores.

Aug 03 · by

Leading change is on all of us

Having recently returned from the G20, Tim Costello reminds us that we as Christians must be an active part of the global resolve needed to address the pressing justice issues of our time.

Jul 21 · by

Part 3: What can we do?

Erica Hamence presents 14 things your church can do to address domestic & family violence and to create a space for victims to approach you for help.

Jul 21 · by

Part 2: The characteristics of spiritual abuse

Have you ever wondered what does spiritual abuse look like? Erica Hamence names some of the typical ways bible texts, doctrines and church life can be manipulated for violence.

Jul 21 · by

Part 1: We all unwittingly partner in the violence

Erica Hamence explores five ways churches unwittingly partner in violence and calls us to be aware, teachable and ready to listen to those facing abuse.

Jul 07 · by

Between two worlds

Brooke Prentis invites us to love, to listen, to share as we reconcile divided cultures through a shared love of all of God's creation.

Jun 28 · by

From Soccer to Solar in Solomon Islands

Holland Sikou represented Solomon Islands as an international soccer champion. Now he’s the champion of renewable energy in his local community.

Jun 23 · by

Hospitality & Human Vocation: An Unfolding Theological Reflection

Mary Fisher leads us in a journey of unfolding theological reflection on the concept of hospitality and how it just might be our human vocation.

Jun 20 · by

Fleeing war by boat

"...My mum gave birth to my big brother on the refugee boat, but faced with no options, she placed him in a bucket, and dodged bullets as she and her two little girls (my big sisters), my dad and granny and waded towards the shore."