Find out how you can join in the historic 150th anniversary āThe Coming of The Lightā celebrations to be held in Brisbane in early July, commemorating when The London Missionary Society and Melanesian leaders landed on Erub, introducing the Bible to Torres Strait Islanders
āFlorence Pughās and Morgan Freemanās performances are dazzling. Pugh, in particular, is entrancing ā absurdly charismatic in the filmās first 30 minutes before the accident, and then absolutely believable in her rolling avalanche of misery,ā says Jonathan Sargeant from St Francis College
āAs I looked out beneath the palm trees on a sandy Egyptian beach towards the calm, clear waters of the Red Sea recently, I thought of my stunning island homeā¦Because my peopleās spirituality lies in the sea, sky and land ā which are all part of Godās good creation ā we have an intrinsic connection to them,ā says Aunty Dr Rose Elu
āIn the hands of the Biblical authors, the seemingly ordinary, like birds, takes on greater meaning when you consider the rich symbolism. Researching this symbolism goes beyond partaking in idle academic curiosity, for it is only by understanding the Bibleās symbolism that we can really hope to engage with it and have any contextual understanding of what the Bible authors were trying to tell us,ā says The Revād Selina McMahon
Anglicare Southern Queenslandās latest Rental Affordability Snapshot, released today, reveals a deepening crisis that leaves the most vulnerable individuals and families across the whole of southern Queensland without viable housing options
While most of us will be spending Christmas at home with our loved ones, Anglicare Southern Queensland will be supporting the many women and youth facing the loneliness and insecurity of homelessness. Currently, there are almost 10,000 women experiencing homelessness in Queensland, with around 40 per cent of these are under the age of 25, just like Cherice, a former Anglicare Southern Queensland client, who is now a surgical nurse
Confidence in the face of uncertainty
Members of our Diocesan community recently joined in a global ecumenical prayer vigil, hosted online by the World Council of Churches, which gathered clergy and lay people in solidarity, hope and lament for the people of Sudan who continue to suffer amidst the violent conflict ā resources are available for online or in-person vigils