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Bishop Cam Venables

Friday November 22

From Bush Brothers to Mission Area in 130 Years

“This book’s fundamental message is that the nitty-gritty of the economic livelihoods, social activities, cultural expressions and spiritual wellbeing of those living in our rural communities is uniquely intertwined, as folk resiliently pull together through the ups and downs of daily life,” says anglican focus Editor Michelle McDonald in her review of Christine McLean’s book, From Bush Brothers to Mission Area in 130 Years

Serving on the Victorian bushfire frontlines

“During our three weeks away in the Victorian Alps, Robyne did great work…visiting very frightened residents, and I conducted many services…including a funeral at Mount Beauty, which we had to do in the pub,” says The Rev’d Ian Bailey on his recent service trip during the bushfire crisis

Bishop Cam Venables

Could you God, be calling me?

Singer-songwriter Bishop Cam Venables sings ‘Could you God, be calling me?’ for Vocations Month in September 2019

Q&A with husband, father, Bishop and singer-songwriter, Cam Venables

Meet Bishop for the Western Region, Cam Venables, who celebrates his five-year anniversary as Bishop of the Western Region today, and find out about his future plans, faith journey, favourite films and books…and what he would put on a billboard if he could

Kate and Cam’s story of faith, love and community

Bishop Cameron Venables and his wife of 21 years Kate Venables were bonded under the stars of a small community in Papua New Guinea – at the recent Toowoomba Region Mayoral Prayer Breakfast, they shared their unique and inspiring love story

New territory – Christchurch massacre reflection

Bishop Cam Venables reflects upon the Christchurch Mosque terrorist attacks and suggests that we are in ‘new territory’: “Maybe a sleeping giant of compassion will now wake in the hearts and minds of all – breaking the self-imposed shackles of apathy, indifference and perceived powerlessness?”

Brisbane Diocese helps disaster-ravaged Queenslanders

The North Queensland floods and relentless drought have Queenslanders desperate for help, but the Brisbane Diocese is providing practical and financial support