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Friday August 06

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Non Nobis Solum: How one St Hilda’s School student is living the school’s motto

Gabrielle Aloysius Friday 6 August 2021
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UNLEASHED: Stories from All Saints’, Booval

The Rev'd John Arnold Friday 23 July 2021
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Earth Overshoot Day: 29 July 2021

The Rev'd Peter Moore Monday 12 July 2021
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Event changes due to COVID-19

Tuesday 29 June 2021

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Q&A with the Acting Vice Warden of St John’s College, committed educator, father, runner and St Paul’s, East Brisbane parishioner, Ed Swanwick

Edward Swanwick Tuesday 29 June 2021
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NAIDOC Week 2021: ‘Heal Country!’

Sandra King OAM Tuesday 29 June 2021
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A journey of hope – one year on

Dr Julianne Stewart Monday 14 June 2021
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Anglicans join other faith leaders in global call for an end to “vaccine nationalism”

Anglican Communion News Service Monday 31 May 2021

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Protecting the innocent in Kenya

Nils von Kalm Friday 28 May 2021
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Facilitating a COVID-19 activity review

The Rev'd Adam Lowe Friday 28 May 2021
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The Government can lead – but it has to lead for all of us

Friday 14 May 2021
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WCC, Christian Conference of Asia grieve and pray with churches in India as COVID-19 surges

World Council of Churches Thursday 6 May 2021

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Simple vaccination message: "Do to others, what you want them to do to you"

World Council of Churches Wednesday 5 May 2021
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How are Anglicans around the world fighting racism inside and outside Church structures?

Anglican Communion News Service Wednesday 5 May 2021
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Budget must tackle housing affordability

Michael Franks Wednesday 5 May 2021
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Building back fairer

The Rev'd John Martin Monday 19 April 2021

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Q&A with St John’s, Nambour Nominator and Liturgical Assistant and grandmother, Jesma O’Hara

Jesma O'Hara Monday 19 April 2021
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Not Helpful: Tales from a Truth Teller

Bishop Jeremy Greaves Monday 12 April 2021
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Diocese of Egypt’s Deaf Unit continuing to provide care despite COVID-19 restrictions

Anglican Communion News Service Tuesday 6 April 2021
Reflections Reflections
Hallelujah anyway!

Bishop Jeremy Greaves Tuesday 6 April 2021

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Harmony Day: celebrating with courage

Claire Uwimana Wednesday 31 March 2021
Reflections Reflections
Hope’s two beautiful daughters

The Rev'd Andrew Schmidt Tuesday 30 March 2021
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Bishop John’s second ‘walk and talk’ pilgrimage

Michelle McDonald Monday 22 March 2021
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Churches are “important partners” to achieve gender justice, Anglican Communion tells UN

Anglican Communion News Service Thursday 18 March 2021

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Anglicare Southern Queensland's St Martin's aged care residents receive first dose of Pfizer vaccine

Philippe Coquerand Thursday 11 March 2021
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Thread Together brings new mobile wardrobe service to Brisbane

Thursday 25 February 2021
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‘New’ JobSeeker payment will plunge people into poverty

Tuesday 23 February 2021
Reflections Reflections
Dispatch from the Archdeacon of London

The Ven. Luke Miller Wednesday 17 February 2021

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One year on and still not normal

Bishop John Roundhill Tuesday 16 February 2021
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Anglican Board of Mission Lent Appeal – Together as One

Dr Julianne Stewart Friday 5 February 2021
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The Greeting of Peace

The Right Rev'd Dr Jonathan Holland Tuesday 2 February 2021
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South African religious leaders join campaign to push US government to address global vaccine shortage

World Council of Churches Tuesday 2 February 2021

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Dire consequences if lending laws are axed

Monday 1 February 2021
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Faith-based leaders and organisations have responsibility to advise on moral implications of COVID-19 vaccine distribution decisions

World Council of Churches Saturday 9 January 2021
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Global symposium will look at 2021 as defining year for gender equality

World Council of Churches Tuesday 5 January 2021
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Dr Agnes Abuom: “We pray that churches will recommit to the search for visible unity”

World Council of Churches Monday 21 December 2020

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Peter & Barbara's 'As time goes by' featuring Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont

Sunday 20 December 2020
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FCAC teacher takes out national teaching awards

Friday 18 December 2020
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Building Hope Together – report highlights Anglican Communion responses to COVID-19

Anglican Communion News Service Wednesday 16 December 2020
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Embracing the emerging future

The Very Rev'd Dr Peter Catt Monday 14 December 2020

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A year of ‘thank yous’

Bishop John Roundhill Monday 14 December 2020
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Church, community, chicken, chalk art and Christmas cheer

The Rev'd Tania Eichler Friday 11 December 2020
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Immigration detention concerns deepen

Wednesday 9 December 2020
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AOA supporting women and children’s rights in Kenya

Nils von Kalm Friday 4 December 2020

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With children more vulnerable to violence than ever, WCC moderator reflects on the vital role of churches

World Council of Churches Saturday 28 November 2020
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ACOUN says churches are “important partners of governments” to achieve gender justice

Anglican Communion News Service Thursday 26 November 2020
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Groups representing 500 million Christians worldwide urge G20 leaders to release countries from onerous debt

World Council of Churches Thursday 26 November 2020
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Reaching for the rescue ring

The Rev’d Canon Dr Marian Free Monday 23 November 2020

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Lessons from a headmistress: embracing change, growth, values and dogs

The Rev'd Gillian Moses Thursday 19 November 2020
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WCC publishes 'Global Health COVID-19 Response Framework'

World Council of Churches Monday 16 November 2020
Reflections Reflections
Building networks of parishioners

The Rev'd Owen Strong Friday 13 November 2020
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Webinar will highlight 'People on the Move: Solidarity and Advocacy'

World Council of Churches Tuesday 10 November 2020

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Holy hermit legacy meets digital tech in innovative new ministry

Michelle McDonald Friday 6 November 2020
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St Andrew’s student to feature at GoMA

Michelle McDonald Thursday 5 November 2020
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“Your life is in peace when you collect the olives"

World Council of Churches Monday 2 November 2020
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John's 'Pretty Woman' featuring Rai Thistlethwayte

Thursday 29 October 2020

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The mission of the Church and communities of care

The Rev’d Jan Crombie Wednesday 28 October 2020
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Calls grow to increase women’s visibility in work for peace and security

World Council of Churches Tuesday 27 October 2020
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The armour of God

The Rev'd Andrew Schmidt Thursday 22 October 2020
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Bill's 'If I should fall in love again', featuring Harrison Craig

Friday 16 October 2020

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Olive harvest initiative reaffirms commitment to justice and peace in the Holy Land

World Council of Churches Thursday 15 October 2020
Reflections Reflections
Taking stock – we have come a long way

Bishop John Roundhill Tuesday 13 October 2020
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NAIDOC Week: being inspired by our First Nations peoples

Sandra King OAM Friday 2 October 2020
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Q&A with former ABM missionary, carpentry enthusiast and grandfather, The Ven. Jim Nolan

The Ven. Jim Nolan Friday 2 October 2020

Reflections Reflections
Hero priests or communities of care?

The Rev'd Michael Stalley Thursday 1 October 2020
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Clergy are called to care for their people, but who cares when the carer needs care?

Marilyn Redlich Monday 28 September 2020
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Special Synod ratifies decision to postpone annual gathering

Ian Eckersley Monday 28 September 2020
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St John’s hosts ninth UN International Day of Peace Lecture in Brisbane

Ian Eckersley Monday 28 September 2020

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'Daisy Bell (Bicycle built for two)' played for Gavin

Friday 25 September 2020
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Climate for Change

The Rev'd Kaye Pitman OAM Monday 21 September 2020
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Book of Common Prayer launches on Alexa for the first time

Friday 18 September 2020
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Dispatch from a Defence Force and community chaplain

Michelle Philp Thursday 17 September 2020

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Queensland aged care provider live streams hit music series to residents and families

Thursday 10 September 2020
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'Wonderland by Night' played for Bob

Thursday 10 September 2020
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Q&A with former Army serviceperson, parish priest and new chair of the local ABM committee, The Rev’d Eron Perry

The Rev'd Eron Perry Monday 7 September 2020
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An unusual church partnership tackles COVID-19 in the Pacific

Dr Julianne Stewart Friday 4 September 2020

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NCCA call for further prayer and fasting

Bishop Philip Huggins Friday 4 September 2020
Reflections Reflections
The need for new songs…

Bishop Cam Venables Thursday 3 September 2020
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'Danny Boy' played for Doris

Thursday 3 September 2020
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Understanding Worship

Fiona Hammond Wednesday 2 September 2020

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The potential Oxford vaccine and the transforming love of God

The Rev’d Dr Cathy Laufer Monday 31 August 2020
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Earth Overshoot Day service

The Very Rev'd Dr Peter Catt Monday 17 August 2020
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Join Christians around the nation and mark Earth Overshoot Day this Friday

Peter Branjerdporn Monday 17 August 2020
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Leading Strategically through Change (Extended)

The Rev'd Adam Lowe Monday 10 August 2020

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Tim Tams and TLC

Captain Ross Nicholls Monday 10 August 2020
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Beirut explosion: letter to the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem

Bishop Cam Venables Monday 10 August 2020
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What comes after online church?

Evan Englezos Monday 10 August 2020
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Survey shows rental hardship is a ticking time bomb

Thursday 6 August 2020

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Social housing urgent to tackle the homelessness crisis

Tuesday 4 August 2020
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Keeping community connected

Thursday 30 July 2020
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Partnering with the world’s most vulnerable to COVID-19

Renee Kobelt Thursday 30 July 2020
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The clergy call to prayer and compassion

The Ven. Keith Dean-Jones OGS Friday 24 July 2020

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Churches taskforce seeks assurances to reduce detention centre health risks

Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce Wednesday 22 July 2020
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Lambeth message and Lord's Prayer

Bishop Paul Bayes Tuesday 21 July 2020
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Pictures, parables and perspectives

Bishop Jeremy Greaves Tuesday 21 July 2020
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JobSeeker cut would create national crisis: Anglicare Australia launches landmark survey

Thursday 16 July 2020

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The Lambeth Conference reschedules to 2022

Wednesday 15 July 2020
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Amid COVID-19, African church leaders say availing quality seeds to farmers can help beat food insecurity

World Council of Churches Friday 10 July 2020
The Baru Beat The Baru Beat
If you build it, they will come

The Rev'd Rick Gummow Friday 10 July 2020
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Benedict of Nursia

Sr Gillian Gardiner Thursday 9 July 2020

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Anglican crisis centre to the rescue for stranded international visitors

Ian Eckersley Friday 3 July 2020
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Synod postponed for 2020 due to COVID-19

Ian Eckersley Wednesday 1 July 2020
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Raise the rate for good: JobSeeker increase must become permanent

Monday 22 June 2020
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Communities coming together to fight COVID-19 in Kenya

Tuesday 9 June 2020

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Q&A with former commando The Rev’d Charlie Lacey and former art consultant Tisa Lacey

The Rev'd Charlie Lacey Tuesday 9 June 2020
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Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas visit Coomera Anglican College

Jenny Rees Monday 8 June 2020
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Becoming wider, deeper, wiser and smarter

The Ven. Bob Jackson Monday 8 June 2020
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Leading strategically through change (an overview)

The Rev'd Adam Lowe Monday 8 June 2020

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What have you seen?

Bishop John Roundhill Friday 5 June 2020
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Housing package ignores social housing, leaves renters high and dry

Thursday 4 June 2020
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Happiness

The Very Rev'd Dr Peter Catt Thursday 4 June 2020
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Authentic artist connections for Coomera Anglican College Students

Christina van Aswegen Monday 1 June 2020

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World Environment Day

Jennifer Basham Monday 1 June 2020
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Q&A with Kuku Yalanji woman and Anglicare Cultural Support Worker, Lalania Tusa

Lalania Tusa Fa’aaefili Monday 1 June 2020
Sunday Devotions Sunday Devotions
Sunday Devotion: 7 June 2020, Trinity Sunday

The Rev’d Avriel Green Monday 1 June 2020
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How to host a Zoom trivia night

The Rev'd Charlie Lacey Friday 29 May 2020

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Combatting COVID-19 in Kenya and Mozambique

Nils von Kalm Friday 29 May 2020
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How refugees and migrant workers are bearing the brunt of COVID-19

Bishop Philip Huggins Friday 29 May 2020
Homilies & Addresses Homilies & Addresses
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Archbishop Phillip Aspinall AC Friday 29 May 2020
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Pre-COVID-19 payment rates would plunge Australians into poverty

Thursday 28 May 2020

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‘Economy of Life in a time of Pandemic’: a joint message from the WCC, WCRC, LWF and CWM

World Council of Churches Thursday 28 May 2020
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COVID-19 Resource Collaboration Group: contributions, insights and learnings

Erica Skerman Wednesday 27 May 2020
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Slumdog takes on millionaire

Oscar Delaney Wednesday 27 May 2020
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How the mission of Jesus intersects with the mission of hospitals

Jodie O’Shannassy Tuesday 26 May 2020

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Canterbury Cathedral's historic ‘Harry’ bell tolling daily

Michelle McDonald Monday 18 May 2020
Sunday Devotions Sunday Devotions
Sunday Devotion: 24 May 2020, Seventh Sunday of Easter

The Rev'd Paul Bland Monday 18 May 2020
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Multi-faith leaders' statement on COVID-19

National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) Friday 15 May 2020
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Recent lessons for a long-term legacy

The Rev'd Peter Moore Friday 15 May 2020

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Q&A with retired bush priest, great-grandmother and eternal optimist, The Rev’d Mary Roberts

The Rev’d Mary Roberts Friday 15 May 2020
Hymns Hymns
‘Come, Spirit God’

The Rev'd Canon Dr David Cole Thursday 14 May 2020
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Churchie students creating paths to prayer and gratitude

Charlie Thursday 14 May 2020
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Supporting clergy and lay leaders through practical assistance

The Rev'd Deborah Bird Thursday 14 May 2020

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: history, origins and resources

Bishop Doug Stevens Wednesday 13 May 2020
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Creating short videos that gather, grow and give

The Rev'd Adam Lowe Wednesday 13 May 2020
Reflections Reflections
Hospital chaplaincy: highlights and challenges

Michelle Philp Tuesday 12 May 2020
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St Andrew’s students getting creative with co-curricular activities

Tuesday 12 May 2020

Sunday Devotions Sunday Devotions
Sunday Devotion: 17 May 2020, Sixth Sunday after Easter

Dr Barbara Field Monday 11 May 2020
Reflections Reflections
What might be the invitation of the Spirit to you in these times?

Bishop Jeremy Greaves Friday 8 May 2020
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Poll shows we must raise the rate of JobSeeker for good

Thursday 7 May 2020
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Remembering the forgotten in the COVID-19 environment

Peter Branjerdporn Monday 4 May 2020

Reflections Reflections
Encouraging our parish clergy through participation

The Rev'd Sue Grimmett Monday 4 May 2020
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COVID-19 chrysalis

Bishop Cam Venables Monday 4 May 2020
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St Andrew’s Anglican College ready for stage two of online teaching and learning

Friday 1 May 2020
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A deacon, a dojo and a dentist

The Very Rev'd Dr Peter Catt Friday 1 May 2020

Reflections Reflections
Snail mail, solidarity and spiritual sustenance

The Rev'd Canon Sarah Plowman Friday 1 May 2020
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Eucharistic companions on a digital journey

The Rev'd Canon Dr Jim McPherson Friday 1 May 2020
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Julian of Norwich: 'all shall be well'

The Rev'd Penny Jones Friday 1 May 2020
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Anglican Church of Korea sends aid to New York as churches gear up COVID-19 response

Anglican Communion News Service Friday 1 May 2020

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Anglican network warns of COVID-19 impact on Indigenous communities around the world

Anglican Communion News Service Friday 1 May 2020
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Anglicare staff member flies essential supplies to Roma

David Lefrancke Thursday 30 April 2020
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Q&A with Anglicare Maintenance Coordinator, pilot, former builder and gardener, David Lefrancke

David Lefrancke Thursday 30 April 2020
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MTS Brisbane navigating uncharted waters

Captain Ross Nicholls Thursday 30 April 2020

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COVID-19 welfare increases must be made permanent

Michael Franks Thursday 30 April 2020
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Anglicare Australia and UnitingCare Australia welcome JobKeeper changes

Monday 27 April 2020
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'Count Your Blessings': original song and actions video

The Rev'd Stewart Perry Monday 27 April 2020
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Zoom Church: discoveries and tips

The Rev’d Dr Cathy Laufer Monday 27 April 2020

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All You Need is Love

Canterbury College Sunday 26 April 2020
Reflections Reflections
Loving etymology when it works

The Rev'd Andrew Schmidt Thursday 23 April 2020
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CAC students use 3D printers to help medical personnel on the COVID-19 frontlines

Ian Eckersley Thursday 23 April 2020
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‘The church does not close, only the building’

Janet Dyke Monday 20 April 2020

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A maverick medieval mystic for modern times

Michelle McDonald Monday 20 April 2020
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Art, faith, justice and Reconciliation

Thomas 'John' Lee Hammer Monday 20 April 2020
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Remembering in gratitude and humility

The Rev'd Stephen Briggs Monday 20 April 2020
Dates & Seasons Dates & Seasons
World Labyrinth Day: walking alone, but together in spirit

Randal Dennings Friday 17 April 2020

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Jazz jamming is St Andrew's jam

Thursday 16 April 2020
Reflections Reflections
The still small voice of calm

Bishop John Roundhill Thursday 16 April 2020
Reflections Reflections
Supporting our parishes via Parish Direct

The Rev'd Charlie Lacey Thursday 16 April 2020
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Nuptials via Zoom: a strange new world

The Rev'd Donna Petersen Wednesday 15 April 2020

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Cathedral Good Friday service broadcast on ABC TV Australia-wide

Ian Eckersley Thursday 9 April 2020
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Renters still waiting for relief

Thursday 9 April 2020
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ACSQ ‘Thine be the Glory’ video mash-up

Anglican Church Southern Queensland community Thursday 9 April 2020
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Bishop Cam Venables’ Maundy Thursday 2020 message

Bishop Cam Venables Thursday 9 April 2020

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Bishop John Roundhill’s Holy Saturday 2020 message

Bishop John Roundhill Wednesday 8 April 2020
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Tips for teenagers: keeping occupied at home in the school holidays

Joshua Monday 6 April 2020
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Q&A with Community of The Way Youth Intern, education student and musician, Sarah Crisp

Sarah Crisp Monday 6 April 2020
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Bishop Jeremy Greaves’ Good Friday 2020 message

Bishop Jeremy Greaves Monday 6 April 2020

Reflections Reflections
Praying for our parish clergy and lay leaders

The Ven. Keith Dean-Jones OGS Monday 6 April 2020
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Archbishop Phillip Aspinall’s Easter Sunday 2020 message

Archbishop Phillip Aspinall AC Monday 6 April 2020
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Finding myself in an enforced sabbath

The Rev'd Penny Jones Friday 3 April 2020
Reflections Reflections
Is that a palm on your letterbox?

The Rev'd Andrew Schmidt Friday 3 April 2020

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Join the virtual choir: be part of the ‘Thine be the Glory’ video mash-up

The Rev'd Michael Calder Friday 3 April 2020
Reflections Reflections
Remembering who God is

Archbishop Phillip Aspinall AC Thursday 2 April 2020
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Eviction moratorium will protect millions of Australians

Monday 30 March 2020
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Communicating your church’s care for our communities: media liaison tips

Michelle McDonald Monday 30 March 2020

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St Andrew's releases community online learning toolkit

Monday 30 March 2020
Reflections Reflections
‘Waiting together in the dark for something to happen’

Bishop Jeremy Greaves Friday 27 March 2020
Reflections Reflections
Supporting our parish clergy and lay leaders via the 4 p’s

Dr Stephen Harrison Friday 27 March 2020
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Millions turn to online services as churches switch to digital services

Anglican Communion News Service Thursday 26 March 2020

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COVID-19 forces Lambeth Conference organisers to rescheduled decennial gathering to 2021

Anglican Communion News Service Thursday 26 March 2020
Reflections Reflections
‘Caremongering’ in our communities

Jennifer Basham Monday 23 March 2020
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Message from Archbishop Phillip Aspinall re COVID-19

Archbishop Phillip Aspinall AC Friday 20 March 2020
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St Margaret’s students pledge to support UQ COVID-19 vaccine research

Michelle McDonald Friday 20 March 2020