Reflections
Three of our clergy share insights and learnings from their participation in the HeartEdge movement, including on a series of seminars currently being held online that are centred around the four C’s of commerce, culture, congregation and compassion
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Hear Bishop John Roundhill and The Rev’d Penny Jones share about why we sing in worship and explain some of the benefits for individuals and the gathered community
“If you’ve ever used a woven flax basket, you’ll know how incredibly strong they are. A strand on its own has no real power, but woven, each strand’s power lies in its connection to the others,” says St John’s Cathedral community member Jane Francis on Maori raranga (‘the art of weaving’)
“Our op shop is more than a shop. It is a ministry – a warm and welcoming space where people know that they come for a chat every weekday,” say Parish of Chermside op shop coordinators Jan Donkersloot and Anthea Meadows, who also offer valuable tips for starting and running a church op shop
“Parish congregations have traditionally been communities gathered around a parish priest. The impacts of COVID-19 have shone a light on the limitations of this model,” says The Rev’d Owen Strong
Our Diocesan community, under the anglican focus banner, won ‘Best Social Media Campaign’ at the Australasian Religious Press Association Awards, which were announced on Friday night – congratulations to the six dedicated priests and parishioners who contributed engaging and insightful anglican focus content for the winning #AprilAngel campaign
“Christian faith communities of care have simple – and yet very intentional principles – love God (because God has loved us into being) and love others. This is the mission of God and, therefore, ours as well,” says The Rev’d Jan Crombie
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