Meet Prof Dr Anne Pattel-Gray, a descendant of the Bidjara Nation and Head of Indigenous Studies at the University of Divinity, and find out about her current projects, faith journey, what people of faith inspire her the most and why, and the kindest gesture she has ever received
“With Plastic Free July currently underway, I was encouraged this month to investigate microplastics in our environment and responsible responses,” says The Rev’d Peter Moore from Angligreen
Meet Sam Sigamani and find out about his faith journey, early ministry, childhood, what makes him nostalgic, and his favourite scripture and book
Meet The Rev’d Canon Gary Harch and find out about his ministry in Brisbane, Gladstone and the Western Region and his plans for 2019
Meet Olly Yasso and find out what she has to say about Reconciliation and NAIDOC Week, what is was like to grow up on the Don River in North Queensland, and about her faith journey, where she does her best thinking and the highlights of her Anglicare Southern Queensland role so far
“The women, at the most pivotal point in the story of Christian origins, are the faithful witnesses of these climactic events. In the way the Gospel authors frame the narrative, Christianity depends upon the testimony of these faithful women. The Church only exists because of their faithful witness and testimony,” says Dr Maurice Ryan
“Through the work of all involved in this informal alliance between MTS, various parishes, Mothers Union and the Lions Club, over 460 beanies, 59 scarves, a throw rug, toiletries and other personal items were recently donated for seafarers who are confined to their ships due to COVID-19,” says the Parish of Goodna’s Eve Pengilley
Australian Christian Andrew Telfer recently served as an Ecumenical Accompanier with the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel – his personal reflections form the backbone of an inspired free Lenten guide, which blends personal anecdotes, suggested calls to action and prayers
“I was first introduced to ‘fairtrade’ products one very cold night in 1997 while volunteering as a missionary for a year in Elizabeth South, a satellite city of Adelaide. A fellow member of an intentional Christian community invited my women’s household to a fairtrade hot beverage tasting event held in a local church,” says anglican focus Editor Michelle McDonald
Meet Margaret Abot and find out about her successful recycling fundraiser, what she loves most about church, her thoughts on “Being Together: Embracing Joy” and Reconciliation, and what she does in her free time