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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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Nov 20 · by Andy Abey

Confronting the Hatred of Tamar

One of the most heart-breaking stories recorded in Scripture is the story of Tamar. Despite being the daughter of King David, Tamar is protected neither by her status nor her position.

Nov 15 · by

"Disappointed, but not defeated"

"A world where people are afraid, disenfranchised and demonised is not a world that reflects the heart of Jesus. Trump and his rhetoric are a symptom of a very broken world, if there ever was a time for Christians to start to “love not in word or speech, but with actions and truth” (1 Jn 3:18), it is now."

Nov 15 · by

Donald Trump and the Politics of Resurrection

The unthinkable happened. The United States elected Donald J. Trump as their President. Many Christians have responded by saying “Jesus is Lord”. He is. That’s a comfort. But what does it mean? And how does it help?

Nov 14 · by

A Response to US Resettlement Deal Announcement

Yesterday the Australian Government announced a once-off deal to resettle in the US people in Australia’s offshore detention centres on Manus and Nauru.

Nov 02 · by

Response to Government Plans to Permanently Ban Asylum Seekers from Entering Australia

On Sunday the Government announced proposed amendments to our legislation that would mean every single person who has come to Australia by boat as an “asylum seeker” would be banned from ever entering Australia.

Nov 02 · by

Statement - In response to proposed legislative changes

Oct 19 · by

Staying Awake

Sep 29 · by

Loving God, Neighbour & Enemy

Brooke Prentis brought a challenging and inspiring message at Surrender Conference this year on the 2016 conference theme of what it means to love God, our neighbours and our enemies in Australia in 2016.

Sep 05 · by

A word from our new CEO

Our new CEO, Scott Sanders, shares his thoughts and reflections with the Common Grace community.

Aug 24 · by

True North’s Young Adults partner with World Vision Australia

Aug 19 · by

Pray in response to Nauru Files

This weekend, we are encouraging Common Grace members in churches all across Australia to publicly pray with their church communities.

Jul 27 · by

A Call To Australian Churches

Our Spokesperson for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander justice encourages Christians to speak to their pastors & leaders.

Jul 26 · by

Australia Is Crying Out For Real Change

Brooke Prentis shares how Australia is crying out for real change in our treatment of Aboriginal & Torres Strait kids.

Jun 29 · by

Help! I'm a Christian & I vote!

There's a lot of information and misinformation around about voting that is aimed at Christians and it can all get a bit overwhelming. Here's 5 simple keys to keeping your head straight as you head to the polls this year.

Jun 28 · by

Voting: An Exercise in Faith, Love, and Hope

Richard R Glover reflects on voting through the lens of faith, love, and hope helping us to come to terms with the perplexity and disappointment of voting.

Jun 21 · by

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People Election Vision

Common Grace's Team seeking justice for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People present their Election Vision 2016