The Taizé community is well known in the Churches around the world for its encouraging accompaniment of young people on their faith journey. How has COVID-19 challenged the community located in Southern France, and what do the young people thirst for in the time when most of our interactions take place online? World Council of Churches Communications learned more on these topics from Brother Alois, prior of the Taizé community, who visited the WCC in the beginning of December
“Jill and I have successfully tested the limits of our EV by venturing to our Western Region from the Gold Coast. Sure, it did take some planning and there were a few frustrating moments as EV newbies, but once we’d received some kindly advice from the knowledgeable stranger, we were good to go,” says The Rev’d Don Parker from St Peter’s, Southport
Meet Mary Roberts and find out about her ministry in the bush, her faith journey and childhood, which person of faith she admires the most and why, and her thoughts on our churches’ responses to COVID-19
“Earlier this month, Sri Lankan-born refugee and Multicultural Australia client Sisira Fernando joined in the working bee at Baroona Farm and immediately felt connected with the place…He was delighted, in particular, to see okra, winged beans and gotu cola (a herb) growing. However, most of all Sisira felt welcomed at the working bee,” says The Rev’d Samuel Dow
“Remarkable songs such as these reveal the power of singing our praise to God, and how singing our faith engages – as nothing else can – our intellect, our hearts, and our sense of mission, energising us for Christian life and action,” says The Rev’d Canon Dr David Cole
Reflecting on the new Doctor Who series, a parishioner from the Anglican Parish of Auchenflower-Milton reflects on how ‘the incarnation of God in Jesus, a human being, shows that God, like aliens, can be found in the most ordinary and everyday places and moments’
“The theme for this year’s Queensland Mental Health Week is ‘Awareness, Belonging, Connection’. It aims to raise awareness around mental ill-health, staying connected to others and supporting meaningful conversations,” says Eliza Wilson from Anglicare Southern Queensland
“For those interested in exploring and discussing clergy wellbeing and self-care, the Church of England’s ‘Document for Reflection and Action for the Clergy’ is practical, easy to read, concise and comprehensive,” says Executive Director of PMC Dr Stephen Harrison in his summary of this recently released paper
“My suggestion for anyone who thinks they may have a call to ordained ministry is to be brave…Be brave to get outside your comfort zone, to take the first step towards Seekers Day,” says The Rev’d Lyn Kareta as Seekers Day approaches on Saturday 31 August
Four people from across our Diocesan community share a surprising ‘kindness caper’ story and about what they learnt when their good intentions went awry