Peace not Empire. Jesus not Genghis.
Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace’s National Director, reflects on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday pointing us to the way of love over fear, and peace over empire.

We embrace people seeking asylum with open hearts and open arms, pursuing peace, restoration and welcome.
For more than 75 years, Australia has welcomed over one million refugees. Together, let's build on that legacy and #EndTheWaiting for those still seeking safety, certainty, and belonging.
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Read moreWe believe that Australia is called to be a generous nation, embracing people who have had to flee their home country.
The world is facing the worst displacement of people crisis in its history. Driven by ongoing and new conflicts, political oppression and insecurity, more than 100 million people across the planet have been forced to flee their homes because they are in fear of being persecuted.
Displacement has been increasing year on year, spurred by disruption in countries including Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Australia has been acting. We’ve increased our humanitarian intake and offered a pathway to resettlement for thousands of people seeking asylum in Australia who faced an uncertain future. However, in the face of this crisis where millions of women, children and men have no safe refuge, we know that there is far more our nation can and should do to express our values of justice, generosity and compassion.
We look forward to working with you to see Australia embrace people seeking asylum with open hearts and open arms.
Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace’s National Director, reflects on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday pointing us to the way of love over fear, and peace over empire.
Siva* shares his heartbreaking journey in seeking asylum and the hope found in the blessing of community.
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.
Rev Nguyễn Hữu Trí, a refugee from Vietnam, reflects on his ‘Pilgrimage of Gratitude’ from Melbourne to Canberra in 2014 to express his thanks to Australia for the gift of refuge and to help raise awareness for justice for people seeking asylum.