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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

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Sep 30 · by

September 2025 News Update

Read our September 2025 News Update and Gershon Nimbalker's reflection on joining God’s work in a fractured world.

Sep 04 · by

Tend What You Can

Jane Kelly is holding onto hope in the face of despair, one small mustard-seed-sized act at a time.

Sep 04 · by

Nestled Side by Side with Our Sleeves Rolled Up

Felicity McCormack, a homesick climate scientist, calls us to embodied faithfulness that is rooted in community.

Sep 04 · by

Out in the Open Fields

Ally Neale explores how caring for God’s creation shapes her worship, work and witness.

Sep 04 · by

Just the Right Size

Mikenzie Ling reflects on finding peace in our place within creation.

Sep 04 · by

Made from Earth, Made to Care

Jono Ingram shares how he lives out the call to care for creation.

Aug 29 · by

August 2025 News Update

Read our August 2025 News Update and Gershon Nimbalker's reflections on the glimmers of hope tilting the scales toward justice.

Aug 29 · by

A boy, a skatepark, and church safety

Ellaina Welsman reflects on raising a boy, the church's role to uphold safety, and challenge harmful gender stereotypes.

Jul 31 · by

July 2025 News Update

Read our July 2025 News Update and Gershon Nimbalker's reflections on choosing love over fear, together.

Jul 01 · by

Raise the Age in the ACT: A step forward and a glimmer of hope

Eliza Johnson, Common Grace’s Policy Coordinator, reflects on this historic decision by the ACT Government to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 as a welcome step forward and a glimmer of hope.

Jun 30 · by

June 2025 News Update

Read our June 2025 News Update and Gershon Nimbalker's reflections on a world in need of radical love.

Jun 11 · by Sister Brigid Arthur

Siva’s Story

Siva* shares his heartbreaking journey in seeking asylum and the hope found in the blessing of community.

Jun 11 · by Sister Brigid Arthur

Ali's Story

Ali* shares his journey of seeking asylum - one marked by suffering, courage, and resilience, but also a story of hope in building a life with purpose, finding connection, healing, and strength in community.

May 29 · by

May 2025 News Update

Read our May 2025 News Update and Gershon Nimbalker's reflections on a new parliament and a moment of opportunity.

Apr 30 · by

April 2025 News Update

Read our April 2025 News Update and Gershon Nimbalker's reflections on showing up in love this election season.

Apr 16 · by

The Cross is Political

In the final episode of our Lent podcast series, ecological ethicist Byron Smith is joined by Common Grace’s National Director, Gershon Nimbalker, and Relationships and Storytelling Coordinator, Safina Stewart, reflecting on John 18 and 19.