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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

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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.

Apr 09 · by

Not Engaging is Political

In the sixth episode of our Lent podcast series, ecological ethicist Byron Smith is joined by minister Erica Mandi Manga and Common Grace’s Domestic and Family Violence Justice Coordinator Ellaina Welsman to discuss Peter’s denial of Christ in John 18.

Apr 02 · by

Avoiding Division is Political

In the fifth episode of our Lent podcast series, ecological ethicist Byron Smith is joined by Common Grace’s Creation and Climate Justice Coordinator, Jane Kelly, and climate scientist Felicity McCormack for a conversation about Jesus cleansing the temple in Matthew 21.

Mar 31 · by

March 2025 News Update

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

Mar 27 · by

A budget, a battleground, and a bigger vision.

Eliza Johnson, Common Grace's Policy Coordinator, reflects on the 2025 Budget and the impacts across our key justice areas.

Mar 26 · by

Loving Your Neighbours is Political

In the fourth episode of our Lent podcast series, ecological ethicist Byron Smith is joined by Common Grace’s Justice for People Seeking Asylum Coordinator James Harris and National Director Gershon Nimbalker to discuss John 13:1-17.

Mar 20 · by

How Do We Faithfully Respond?

James Harris, Common Grace’s Justice for People Seeking Asylum Coordinator, reflects on the breaking of the ceasefire in Gaza and how we can respond.

Mar 19 · by

The Bible is Political

In the third episode of our Lent podcast series, ecological ethicist Byron Smith is joined by Common Grace’s Relationship and Storytelling Coordinator Safina Stewart and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Justice Coordinator Bianca Manning to discuss Jesus’ teaching in the temple from Matthew 21.