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“The difficulty with this approach is that it asks victims and survivors of domestic and family violence and abuse to pay the price for the rest of us to feel ok. They are often expected, tacitly or otherwise, to continue to bear the shame and embarrassment of a less-than-Christian family life so that we can continue to believe that Christians don’t do that sort of thing,” says The Rev’d Gillian Moses while reflecting on the expectation of victims and survivors to remain silent, as Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month approaches in May
Resource Church leader The Very Rev’d Dr Peter Catt tells us about the collaborative work the Cathedral has been doing in the advocacy and justice communications space to help resource our church leaders in their opinion piece and press release writing; community forum and workshop presenting; media liaison; campaigning; political lobbying; and, homily and public lecture crafting
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a report that details increasing concern for the human rights of people held in Australia’s immigration detention facilities, with the report released at a time when the plight of refugees is particularly heightened in the consciousness of Christians
“I’ve been a church leader for nearly 50 years and I’ve never seen anything like this! The opportunities and the challenges are greater than they have ever been,” says The Ven. Bob Jackson from the Church of England
“In my study hangs another reminder of The Southern Cross vessel – the Australian Naval pennant from 1941 when the mission ship was requisitioned during World War II. While The Southern Cross was used mainly for troop and cargo transport, the naval pennant hanging in my study serves as a constant reminder of how we are able to use even the best of things for purposes for which they were never intended,” says Bishop Jeremy Greaves
Meet Sarah Plowman and find out about her new role, why she loves being a priest, the kind act that changed her forever and what she would write on a billboard and why
“The current situation for women and children who are homeless has worsened with the recent coronavirus pandemic announcement, partly due to the associated hoarding or online ‘price gouging’ of supermarket and pharmacy products,” says All Saints Anglican School’s Michelle Trainor, who tells us about one way we can help
Canterbury College recently hosted senior student leaders from south-east Queensland Anglican schools at a “Being Together: Embracing Joy” Anglican Schools Student Leadership Symposium
Meet Rheanca Lincoln and find out about her social justice activism, her current extra-curricular activities at The Glennie School, what person of faith inspires her the most and what her secret skill is