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Ecumenism

St Andrew’s, South Brisbane parish councillor Allan Sauer OAM was presented the prestigious Gutenberg Award by Australian Religious Press Association president Sophia Sinclair at the 23 September 2024 awards dinner to the delight of Archbishop Jeremy Greaves and Annette Sauer
National

From accidental ARPA member to Gutenberg winner

A beloved South Brisbane parishioner and former FOCUS editor was recently awarded the Australasian Religious Press Association’s highest accolade at the association’s golden jubilee conference on the Gold Coast

International

World Council of Churches opens applications for 2025 Stewards Programme

The World Council of Churches invites young people from across the globe to apply for the 2025 Stewards Programme, scheduled to take place from 14-26 June 2025. This exciting programme offers a unique opportunity for youth ages 18-30 to engage with the global ecumenical movement and actively contribute to the work of the WCC. The deadline for applications is 30 November 2024

International

“Human Rights in Indonesia” side event will address crises in West Papua

A side event to the 57th UN Human Rights Council titled Human Rights in Indonesia,” hosted by the World Council of Churches and partner organisations, will address the dire human rights situation in West Papua, with ongoing violations that include extra-judicial killings, internal displacement due to armed conflict, restrictions on civil liberties, and a growing number of cases of land grabbing