The Parish of Holy Trinity at Woolloongabba, which has been rebuilt or repaired three times in its history, achieved an extraordinary milestone on the weekend, celebrating its 150th anniversary
Former Australian Test cricketer and Anglicare client Gavin Stevens reminisces about Eisenhower’s visit, nearly dying on an Indian subcontinent tour and being coached by Bradman
“Since 2007, the people of Gaza have had their land, sea and air illegally blockaded by Israel. The blockade constrains the movement of Palestinians outside of Gaza, impeding their access to basic necessities like healthcare. Additionally, unemployment sits at more than 40 percent, electricity is only available for about six hours per day, and 95 percent of the water is undrinkable,” says Nils von Kalm
âMany of the connections we made on our recent trip will continue and will give birth to new connections for a long time to come. One person we met told us their relative was in hospital in Toowoomba 1000 km away from home and family, and we were able to organise someone from our Ecumenical pastoral care team to visit them the very next day,â says hospital chaplain and St Bartâs, Toowoomba parishioner Jodie OâShannassy
Peter Branjerdporn from our Justice Unit and The Revâd John Martin and Corinne Nash from the Fair Trade Australia Faith Groups Programme share tips and resources ahead of Easter Day and World Fair Trade Day
This year’s World Health Day theme is ‘Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere’Â â six local Anglican medicos share their experiences providing health care locally and internationally, in challenging and rewarding circumstances
“In a parish context, blogging requires structure, thought and crafting just as sermons, public addresses and theological reflections do. Effective and engaging blogging for a church audience is a form of ministry, serving to deepen parishionersâ faith and helping to grow a faith community,” says Parishes and Other Mission Agencies Commission’s, Michelle McDonald
WCC News met online with Dr Agnes Abuom, moderator of the World Council of Churches central committee, and she offers reflections on the impact of COVID-19, what gives her hope, and the future of the ecumenical movement
“Being prepared to listen and to learn from others who are different, presupposes that no one person or group can possess the whole truth of the infinity of God,” says Archbishop Phillip Aspinall
It is now 30 years since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody released its final report after investigating 99 Aboriginal Deaths in Custody between 1980-1989. Over 300 recommendations were made which are still valid today, but very few have been implemented