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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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Aug 02 · by

Look for the Campfires of Kind and Gentle Christian People

Author and missiologist Mike Frost shares his encouragement with the Common Grace community to respond to dark times by looking for the campfires of kind and gentle Christian people

Jul 26 · by

Earth Overshoot Day is 29 July

There are 3 days until humanity runs out of resources. Mark this year's Earth Overshoot Day on 29th July.

Jul 17 · by

“Just an artist” addressing climate justice

Queensland artist Deb Mostert’s work responds to the pressing environmental issues before us. She shares some of her Redemption series and her artistic advocacy for the endangered Black Throated Finch.

Jul 06 · by Mark Brett & Naomi Wolfe

Responsibility to Protect Immigrants: Reflecting on Aboriginal Tradition and the Hebrew Bible

As we move from Refugee Week to NAIDOC week, it’s fitting that we listen to Academics Mark Brett and Naomi Wolfe as they explore the roles of guest and host in the Australian context. This piece is an edited excerpt from a NAIITS Conference paper. The full paper will be published in the NAIITS Journal later in the year.

Jun 25 · by

#NoFaithInCoal

Join us in support of the faith leaders who are calling on PM Scott Morrison to take immediate climate action.

Jun 21 · by

Tell them we're human

Ebony Birchall, lawyer and member of our Justice for People Seeking Asylum team, calls us to raise our voices for the humane treatment of people seeking safety this #RefugeeWeek.

Jun 07 · by

Imagining 2030

Will you imagine with us what a world of ecological resurrection would look like in 2020, 2030 or even 2040?

Jun 05 · by

"Happy" World Environment Day

This World Environment Day, Jason John challenges us to imagine a world that reflects the values of Christ, a world that requires us to act boldly in the hopes of achieving ecological resurrection on the earth.

Jun 03 · by

Reconciliation as Truth and Action: NAIDOC Week

Thank you for journeying with us this #NRW19 as we explored Reconciliation as Truth and Action. Let's keep walking together into NAIDOC Week.

Jun 02 · by Byron Smith

Reconciliation as Truth and Action: Stolen Wages

On day 7 of National Reconciliation week, we shed light on the truth of Stolen Wages. Byron Smith encourages us to 'acknowledge the realities of systemic theft and fraud committed against our first peoples.' Brooke Prentis leads us in a powerful prayer of lament. #NRW19 #GroundedInTruth

Jun 01 · by

Reconciliation as Truth and Action: Massacres

On Day 6 of Reconciliation Week, we are confronting the blindness in our nation surrounding Aboriginal massacres. Florence Hydon is co-chair of the Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group. She shares with us the Group's journey of learning the hidden truths of massacres and land theft in their region, and of advocating for truth telling and justice. We feature Safina Stewart's painting titled 'McMillan'.

May 31 · by

Reconciliation as Truth and Action: Stolen Lives- Closing the Gap: Health

This Reconciliation Week, Mariela Powell Thomas has written a powerful reflection about the horrific reality of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, and Anne Annear leads us in prayer.

May 30 · by

Reconciliation as Truth and Action: Stolen Lives- Aboriginal Deaths in Custody

This Reconciliation Week, Mariela Powell Thomas has written a powerful reflection about the horrific reality of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, and Anne Annear leads us in prayer.

May 29 · by Samuel Dinah

Reconciliation as Truth and Action: Stolen Generations

Today during National Reconciliation Week, we take time to reflect on the Stolen Generations. We have the honour of hearing from Reverend Samuel Dinah, Nyoongar elder and member of the Stolen Generations. Gomeroi woman Bianca Manning also shares with us a prayer of healing and lament.

May 28 · by

Reconciliation as Truth and Action: Stolen Land

On the second day of Reconciliation week, Adam Gowan shares of the importance of Country to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the impacts of terra nullius and stolen land, and Dr Peter Adam leads us in a prayer of lament and justice.

May 27 · by

Reconciliation as Truth and Action: Truth Telling to #ChangetheHeart of Australia

Brooke Prentis kicks off our National Reconciliation Week campaign by shedding light on the importance of truth telling for reconciliation. #NRW19 #GroundedinTruth