Reflections
“My father showed me that leading and helping other people means taking initiative, and taking initiative requires boldness and strength,” says Aunty Dr Rose Elu
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“Courage is such an important thing for us to embrace, especially as we risk new things and make bold decisions in this season of our life together. And, as I reflect on what ‘courage’ means for me as I begin my second year as your Archbishop, I find myself inspired by the courage of so many people within our diocesan family,” says Archbishop Jeremy Greaves
“As a proud Waanyi Garawar and Kaurareg girl, I decided to blend compassion with my First Nations heritage by designing teddy bears for child patients at the Hervey Bay Hospital. A hug can make the biggest difference, but I can’t hug all the kids in the hospital. So, I figured a First Nations teddy bear could,” says Ebony from Fraser Coast Anglican College
Meet Walter, a resident at our E.M. Tooth Residential Aged Care Home on Brisbane’s bayside. Originally from the Torres Strait Islands, he is an avid storyteller and poet, sharing heartwarming tales of his childhood and the vibrant culture he grew up in. He also speaks fondly about his three children and his community at E.M Tooth. Having travelled widely for his work in teaching and with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, Walter brings a wealth of experiences and perspectives to his storytelling
“Above all my sense of being ‘at home’ in particular places reminds me of the importance of honouring the world in which we live and of the importance of caring for Country. Our connection to Country means that an injury we cause to Country will see us injuring ourselves,” says The Very Rev’d Dr Peter Catt
“For those of you who are members of the LGBTIQA+ community who have stuck with the Church, despite everything, thank you. We need you. We can learn from you. We don’t deserve your love and care, but we still have so far to travel, to be a community that represents the body of Christ in all of its diversity, and we are glad that you are with us on that journey,” said Archbishop Jeremy Greaves in his 2024 Pride Evensong sermon
Midwife and tertiary educator Josie Greaves visited Masig and Poruma islands, two low-lying islands in the Torres Strait, in May 2024 with Archbishop Jeremy Greaves, Aunty Dr Rose Elu and Justice Enabler Peter Branjerdporn to witness the impacts of climate change on peoples’ islands, cultures, livelihoods and spirituality
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