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As we celebrate Season of Creation, proud Wuthathi and Mabuiag Island woman Safina Stewart reflects on painting her work “Caring” for the UN Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction.
As we celebrate Season of Creation 2022, Claire Harvey invites us to pause, listen and pay deep attention to the songs of creation.
Dr Daniel Vujcich reflects on what the study of creation reveals about the Voice of Creation.
Sue Smith reflects on how Susy Lee’s unique and engaging book helps families engage in deep conversations for change.
Dr Mick Pope reflects of Katharine Hayhoe’s vision of hope in her new book 'Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World'
Mehdi arrived in Australia seeking asylum in 2011 at the age of 15. Here he shares his experience as a refugee and the long journey towards healing, holding onto hope and finding community.
Clayton Fergie reflects on his time as a librarian on Nauru and how the Kingdom of God was at work even in the midst of hopelessness and despair, building relationships of hope and healing.
As a proud Wuthithi and Mabuiag Island woman Safina Stewart reflects on the women in her life whose experience of displacement and courage have helped inspire and teach her the importance of belonging and privilege we have to offer the gift of welcome.
Kubra and Carly Squire reflect on the bond of friendship they have shared for more than five years and the continued joy of sharing life and discovering connection together.
After years in Australia’s detention system, asylum seeker Fazel Khodayer found hope through the action, support and friendship of others including Lisa Bridle.
Vova and Yana arrived in Australia in March 2022, seeking asylum from the war in Ukraine. Here they and the Dobbie family who opened their home in welcome share their story of friendship and healing.
Dr Daniel Vujcich reflects on how elections offer Christians an opportunity to realise Jesus’ vision of a society built on justice.
Rev Dr Brian Kolia reflects on Luke 24:1-12 and how Jesus calls us to see differently, through remembering.
Dr Graham Joseph Hill helps us reflect on Holy Saturday and 1 Peter 4:1-11, exploring how Jesus' suffering helps us See Differently, with humility and vulnerability
Rev Dr Jill Firth reflects on how Psalm 22 helps us see Jesus, others, and ourselves differently.
Bishop Philip Huggins invites us to reflect on Jesus' giving and forgiving spirit as we respond to the calls for safety and protection for refugees and people seeking asylum.