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Valerie's story

Meet Valerie, one of Anglicare Southern Queensland’s respite clients at Nalingu Respite Centre, as she discusses her passion for flowers and shares her words of wisdom for the next generation

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St Bart's Kids eBook — Luke 2.22-40

Check out the latest scripture eBooks from Resource Church St Bart’s, Toowoomba, which adapt Old and New Testament scriptures for young children, including this one titled, “Simeon (Nunc Dimittis)”, from Luke 2.22-40

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World Teachers' Day 2024 message

Hear Archbishop Jeremy’s World Teachers’ Day message as he expresses his “heartfelt gratitude for the incredible work our teachers do in our Anglican schools” and schedule his message for your social message channels for 25 October when Queensland celebrates World Teachers’ Day this year

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Meet E.M. Tooth Residential Aged Care home resident, Walter

Meet Walter, a resident at our E.M. Tooth Residential Aged Care Home on Brisbane’s bayside. Originally from the Torres Strait Islands, he is an avid storyteller and poet, sharing heartwarming tales of his childhood and the vibrant culture he grew up in. He also speaks fondly about his three children and his community at E.M Tooth. Having travelled widely for his work in teaching and with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, Walter brings a wealth of experiences and perspectives to his storytelling

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St Bart's Kids eBook — Philippians 2.12-18

Check out the latest scripture eBooks from Resource Church St Bart’s, Toowoomba, which adapt Old and New Testament scriptures for young children, including this one titled, “Gospel service”, from Philippians

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Gathering to Pray for Gaza: Brisbane Youth Inter-faith Vigil

Hear from young Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Tamil Hindu inter-faith leaders, who led prayers and read from their holy texts at a recent youth-led “Gathering in Prayer for Gaza” prayer vigil at St Andrew’s Anglican Church in Indooroopilly. The youth-led vigil was the fourth in a series of “Gathering in Prayer for Gaza” inter-faith vigils that have been held in Brisbane since March