The Springfield Anglican College students recently donated 1,800 more meals to Rosies Friends on the Street outreach while learning more about the causes and impacts of homelessness during a dedicated âHomelessness Day of Actionâ
âAs people of faith and in the tradition of other Christians who have engaged nonviolent approaches, we know that positive change is possible and we seek out the most measured, strategic and effective ways to communicate our message,â says St Andrewâs, South Brisbane parishioner Oscar Delaney
âWhen I arrived at the evacuation point, I found Fr Dan Talbot talking to a Police Inspector â the police had decided to form a convoy of police and public vehicles to bring everyone down the mountain safely, and we were just waiting for the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to give them the okay,â says police chaplain Jane Vines, who served in the recent bushfire crisis
Canterbury College teachers and students reflect on their experiences fundraising for The Sudsy Challenge, an initiative of Orange Sky Australia who positively connect people experiencing homelessness through free mobile laundry services and genuine conversations
âIt is my practice now to see a psychologist six times each year, in between visits to my Spiritual Director. I also look out for the signs that Iâm not coping â withdrawing or striving to be creative out of an empty bucket â and attend to them before they become a problem,â says The Revâd Canon Sarah Plowman
âUNLEASHEDÂ is a collection of stories recalling the years between 1955 to 1965 in the working-class parish of All Saintsâ, Booval, and the remarkable group of people called into full-time Christian service from the church during that era, including seven ordained priests and 11 missionaries,â says co-editor The Rev’d John Arnold
The Revâd Kate Ross tells us about trailblazing ordination of women campaigner, mother of six, nurse and midwife, childbirth educator and social justice advocate, Gwenneth Roberts, and about an exhibition she and Gwenneth are opening in the Cathedral to honour the women of our Diocese historically
Meet award-winning teacher Louise Brown and find out about her recent teaching highlights, current activities and goals, favourite book and secret skill and what she would write on a billboard
âAs a Guide, whether you are showing one or two visitors, or a larger group, around itâs always a thrill to see their reaction as you explain the Cathedral and its many treasures to them,â says Cathedral Guide Denzil Scrivens
Three young adults, who recently became involved in our Diocesan community for the first time by volunteering, reflect on their insights about October’s On Earth Festival, including how volunteering changed their perspective on the Church and spirituality and gave them more confidence and new connections