Meet The Rev’d Wilfred Kekea from the Diocese of Central Melanesia, who recently visited the Parish of Gayndah on a cross-cultural tour, and find out about his current role, visit highlights and theology
Meet spouses South Sudan-based Bishop Daniel Abot and Toowoomba-based Rachel Jimma, and find out about their faith journeys, their refugee camp experiences and Bishop Danielâs reconciliation and orphanage work in South Sudan
A stunning art exhibition, blending Early Renaissance and Byzantine art and inspired by Yeatsâ poetry and well-known Bible stories, has been extended by St Johnâs Cathedral due to popular demand
âI stopped disclosing my disabilities after one conversation when I said I was autistic and had been having a hard time with sensory issues, and the person responded by saying that this was happening to me because I wasnât praying enough. I saw this book, and my immediate thought was, âYes! Someone gets it!â,â says Mel Maddox, Parish of Freshwater Synod Representative and Equitable Access Working Group member
âAs for my friend, Ali, while life has not been easy following his release as he struggles financially to pay for basics, he is thankful for his freedom. He is also grateful to supporters of refugees, including many local Anglicans, who continue to bear witness to their suffering and advocate for more humane policies,â says Peter Branjerdporn from our Justice Unit
Since April 2023, Sudan has faced a harrowing humanitarian emergency due to clashes between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The consequences have been dire: millions displaced, basic necessities scarce, healthcare inaccessible, and education disrupted. Over 7.4 million people are displaced, making it the largest internal displacement crisis globally
“About 13 years ago, while serving as the Dean of Darwin, I said during an ABC Radio National interview that, âIâd be happy to abandon the creed.â This comment inadvertently made for a terrific headline and clickbait. With the wisdom of hindsight, I would express myself differently,â says Bishop Jeremy Greaves
âThe theme for this yearâs Queensland Mental Health Week is âAwareness, Belonging, Connectionâ. It aims to raise awareness around mental ill-health, staying connected to others and supporting meaningful conversations,â says Eliza Wilson from Anglicare Southern Queensland
Archbishop Jeremy has echoed the urgent call of Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners to limit global average surface warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures following his recent visit to Poruma and Masig Islands
“The observance of Refugee Week invites us to recall their humanity, to ponder how their humanity might touch ours, and to challenge the narrative that we like to tell ourselves about being a generous country,” says The Very Revâd Dr Peter Catt