The Trinity Commons hub for âBuilding Community Togetherâ through programs and events, education and research, was recently launched at Holy Trinity Parish, Fortitude Valley by the parish, Anglicare and the University of Queensland
âWhen invited to offer a reflection in the Cathedralâs âMystics, Theologians and Gob-botherersâ series I thought there was an opportunity for me to better understand the life and legacy of Dr Wangari Muta Maathai, whom I had some sense of as a Kenyan environmentalist, and someone who had inspired many people around the world to plant trees,â said Bishop Cam Venables in his recent St Johnâs Cathedral address
In this monthâs focus of encouraging vocations in our Diocese, Bishop Cam Venables remembers Godâs call to a young boyâŚ
âOne recent challenging incident had a quick and positive outcome, as I employed nonviolent communication as a helpful tool to resolve a matter and build relationship with relatively new neighboursâŚI find that the nonviolent communication principles and process help me to put what I am thinking or about to say through a sieve,â says St Andrewâs, South Brisbane parishioner Liz Wellauer
Cannon Hill Anglican College students recently collaborated with the Zonta Club of Brisbane East to assemble 100 breast cushions for people recovering from breast cancer surgery at the Mater Hospital â find out more about the initiative from those who participated, including CHAC Social Justice Coordinator Marion Rutter and students Fionn Espiner and Mischa Mossman-Postula
“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
âChristian faith communities of care have simple â and yet very intentional principles â love God (because God has loved us into being) and love others. This is the mission of God and, therefore, ours as well,â says The Revâd Jan Crombie
âChildren and their families are not separate and discrete entities; families and communities are similarly interwoven â a community canât flourish if its children and families are struggling,â says Anglicare Social Policy and Advocacy Advisor Leanne Wood on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which is marked on 17 October during Anti-poverty Week
âAs Christians, we understand freedom, justice and peace to be founded on God-in-Christ â themes which resonate particularly strongly during Advent,â says The Revâd Prof Rodney Wolff on Human Rights Day, which is marked annually on 10 December
Fraser Coast Anglican College has recently been named a National Excellence Award recipient, while also being announced a finalist for Regional School of the Year in the Australian Education Awards 2022