Jesus challenges us to keep watch
āIn 2017 I led a debate within the Church of Englandās General Synod about the harms of āconversion therapy’, which ended with the Synod agreeing to call on the government to ban it. Later that year I led some major research into the harms of āconversion therapyā, the results of which I then shared across the world ā even with Pope Francis,ā says Jayne Ozanne
Anglicare SQ Cultural Support Worker, Gubbi Gubbi, Wakka Wakka and Kullilli man, Russell Bennet has played a huge role in the conservation of native macadamia trees in the Gympie Region. The Walk with the Wild Macadamias Track officially opened last month. Located in the Amamoor Valley, the track is open for everyone and will help the track walkers learn all about macadamias and their importance. Russell is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the bush and native Australian species, educating young people about culture, bush tucker and conservation
“In 1975, I picked up a book while visiting a close Catholic friend. I asked her if I could borrow it, as it immediately spoke loudly to me. Months later, I said to her, ‘Iām sorry, you are not going to get that book back. I sent it to my mother (in England).’ My friend laughed, replying, ‘Iāve never been able to keep a copy of that book.’ I found that I, too, have been unable to keep a copy of it,” says Sandra Beck from St John’s Cathedral
Anglicare Australia is calling on the Government to commit to quality, affordable aged care for every Australian. The call is made in the wake of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
āOne of my favourite memories of my time studying for the priesthood at St Francis Theological College in Brisbane in the mid-1990s was sitting on the steps drinking a XXXX beerā¦while listening to Palestinian music on CD and looking up at the stars,ā says Palestinian priest The Revād Hanna Dally, who has a special invitation for Australian Anglican churches
āWorld War I was supposed to be the war to end all wars, but this Remembrance Day we are again confronted by the utter sadness of war around us,ā says Principal Chaplain, The Ven. Rob Sutherland CSC
āAs a veteran and chaplain, I ask that on Defence Sunday people remember with thanks the sacrifice of those who served, suffered and died for us and their families; to commit to helping those wounded in body, mind and spirit; and, to pray for those who still serve in our name,ā says Principal Chaplain, The Ven. Rob Sutherland CSC
āOverall I am lucky ā I work with great people and feel loved in my team and in the wider Church. But I talk to many people in my community who are rejected at work because of their skin colour and accent, and it hurts them deeply. This has even happened to my gentle, softly spoken wife, Rachel,ā says Bishop Daniel Abot
āI was arrested around 10 years ago during a prayerful sit-in inside a Senatorās Bendigo electoral office,ā says Bishop John Roundhill, with Peter Branjerdporn from the Justice Unit