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Reconciliation

Saturday May 17

Aboriginal elder holding up a RAP document in front of a PC in her office

Bridging Now to Next: National Reconciliation Week

ACSQ Reconciliation Action Plan Coordinator Aunty Sandra King OAM shares some of her Reconciliation story and about this year’s National Reconciliation Week theme song

Archbishop's Message for National Sorry Day 2025

“On this National Sorry Day, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to reconciliation in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland. We stand in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, honouring their resilience and strength. Let us each take this day as a reminder of our shared responsibility to foster genuine understanding, empathy, and partnership,” says Archbishop Jeremy Greaves

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Q&A with Queensland Community Alliance parish rep and Anglican Aid Abroad secretary, Marilyn Wright

Marilyn Wright Friday 14 March 2025
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Q&A with Cathedral Canon, parent, advocate for LGBTI people and sci-fi fan, The Rev’d Canon Selina McMahon

The Rev'd Canon Selina McMahon Monday 23 December 2024
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Statement in support of the Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry — Queensland Muslims Inc.

Habib Jamal Friday 15 November 2024
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Joint Faith Leaders’ Statement: Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry

Archbishop Jeremy Greaves KCSJ Thursday 14 November 2024

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Statement from Anglican Church Southern Queensland leaders in support of the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry and the Path to Treaty Act

Archbishop Jeremy Greaves KCSJ Friday 8 November 2024
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Q&A with multi-lingual Saibai elder, customary law expert, social justice icon and NATSIAC executive member, Aunty Dr Rose Elu

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Thursday 3 October 2024
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Q&A with St Francis College formation student, intrepid traveller, former expat accountant, and St Paul’s School graduate, Richard Butler

Monday 26 August 2024
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Q&A with amateur entomologist, cello player, karate black belt and professional missiologist, Dr Stephen Harrison

Dr Stephen Harrison Sunday 11 August 2024

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Q&A with Bishop of Rockhampton and Provincial Clergy Conference preacher, The Right Rev’d Peter Grice

Bishop Peter Grice Saturday 13 July 2024
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Keeping the home fires burning — a very long way from home

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Friday 5 July 2024
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Archbishop Jeremy echoes urgent call for 1.5 degree climate threshold after Torres Strait visit

Michelle McDonald Friday 24 May 2024
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Archbishop Jeremy’s 2024 New Year message

Archbishop Jeremy Greaves KCSJ Wednesday 20 December 2023

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Q&A with The Glennie School Year 12 student, Faith and Service Co-Captain, birdwatcher, social justice activist and aspiring vet, Rheanca Lincoln

Rheanca Lincoln Monday 18 December 2023
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Seeking nourishment, healing and a way forward after the referendum

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Thursday 7 December 2023
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Q&A with Coomera Anglican College Faith and Spirituality Coordinator, podcaster, Brisbane Lions superfan and Christmas fanatic, Dom Fay

Dom Fay Tuesday 14 November 2023
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Q&A with intercessor, gardener, knitter and writer, Anne Daddow

Anne Daddow Tuesday 31 October 2023

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St John's College university students reflect on the referendum

Nick Nairn Tuesday 10 October 2023
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Why I am voting “yes" in the referendum: Jill Rylatt

Jill Rylatt Tuesday 10 October 2023
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Why I am voting “yes” in the referendum: Reg Dean

Reg Dean Saturday 7 October 2023
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Why I am voting “yes” in the referendum: Aiden Wu

Aiden Wu Wednesday 27 September 2023

Reflections Reflections
"He is always with and for us": three ACSQ community members on Archbishop-elect Jeremy Greaves

The Rev'd Tania Eichler Thursday 14 September 2023
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Anglican leaders gather with hundreds of other community leaders for the QCA's Final Voice Sprint

Ben Rogers Wednesday 13 September 2023
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Why I am voting “yes” in the referendum: Barry Kuskopf

Barry Kuskopf Tuesday 12 September 2023
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Canterbury College unveils new official First Nations artwork, "Bullang Mobo" ("A Strong Tomorrow")

Monday 4 September 2023

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What is the Queensland Community Alliance and how is the Anglican Church Southern Queensland connected to it?

Devett Kennedy Monday 28 August 2023
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Q&A with Indigenous theologian, ecumenical leader and Bidjara elder, Prof Dr Anne Pattel-Gray

Professor Dr Anne Pattel-Gray Saturday 26 August 2023
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Q&A with St John’s College UQ resident, Matthew Flinders Anglican College alumna and Rubik’s Cube whiz, Paige Lena

Paige Lena Wednesday 2 August 2023
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The Voice: from the grassroots and the seashores

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Tuesday 1 August 2023

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NAIDOC Week 2023 at Killara Place Respite Centre in Cleveland

Sunday 23 July 2023
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Q&A with St Margaret’s teacher, history buff, mum and Park Run enthusiast, Louise Brown

Louise Brown Sunday 23 July 2023
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Why I am voting “yes” in the referendum: Marilyn Wright

Marilyn Wright Friday 21 July 2023
Reviews Reviews
The Last Daughter

Jenny Stevens Tuesday 6 June 2023

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Anglicare Leaders Forum: Reconciliation insights and learnings

Priya Titus Sunday 28 May 2023
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Q&A with Anglicare First Nations Engagement and Development Advisor, keen surfer and beach angler, and father, Yaegl, Gumbaynngirr and Bundjalung man, Howie Vandyke

Howie Vandyke Sunday 14 May 2023
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“Our support of the ‘yes’ vote honours our Diocese’s long legacy”

The Ven. Geoff Hoyte Sunday 14 May 2023
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Bespoke artwork unveiled to tell Flinders Reconciliation journey

Thursday 27 April 2023

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ACSQ Parliamentary submission: 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God'

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Tuesday 25 April 2023
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"From the bottom of my heart, I thank you": Yes Alliance Director Dean Parkin

Dean Parkin Saturday 22 April 2023
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The referendum on constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through a Voice to Parliament

Bishop Cam Venables Friday 31 March 2023
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Q&A with missionary priest, husband and father, The Rev’d Sam Sigamani

The Rev'd Sam Sigamani Tuesday 28 March 2023

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Why I am voting “yes” in the referendum: Phyllis Marsh

Phyllis Marsh Tuesday 28 March 2023
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Q&A with priest, husband and father, counsellor and liturgy enthusiast, The Rev’d Dr Simon Tang

The Rev'd Simon Tang Wednesday 15 March 2023
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Why I am voting “yes” in the referendum: Sue Cooke

Sue Cooke Monday 6 March 2023
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Queensland Government's youth justice reform Bill is "racially prejudicial": Social Responsibilities Committee

The Very Rev'd Dr Peter Catt Tuesday 28 February 2023

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Why I support constitutional recognition through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament: Aunty Dr Rose Elu

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Monday 27 February 2023
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National Anglican Aboriginal Bishop writes about the Voice referendum

Bishop Chris McLeod Monday 13 February 2023
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Common Grace calls Christians to vote 'yes' for Voice and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice

Wednesday 1 February 2023
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Q&A with musician, cradle Anglican and new AYCF Director, Elissa Cotroneo

Elissa Cotroneo Friday 16 December 2022

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Anglicare Bunyas Rugby League

Howie Vandyke Tuesday 6 December 2022
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Implementing our RAP in relationship with First Nations businesses and artists

Dr Stephen Hart Thursday 1 December 2022
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Uluru Statement canvas delights Cathedral Peace Day attendees

Michelle McDonald Wednesday 19 October 2022
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2022 Brisbane Peace Lecture

Professor Megan Davis Wednesday 19 October 2022

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Archbishop of Canterbury to make historic first visit to Ballina and Lismore

Michelle McDonald Monday 10 October 2022
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Anglican Indigenous Network: Lambeth Conference 2022

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Tuesday 20 September 2022
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Girls’ Friendly Society: 140 years of ministry in our Diocese

Margaret Humphries Monday 19 September 2022
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Q&A with musician, Parish of Robina Resource Church Specialist and Coomera Anglican College graduate, Jackson King

Jackson King Tuesday 23 August 2022

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We'd love to have more First Nations Peoples join us!

Howie Vandyke Monday 22 August 2022
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Library stocktake sparks new Reconciliation initiatives

Monday 22 August 2022
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Referendum question on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice proposed

Michelle McDonald Wednesday 10 August 2022
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Q&A with father of eight, formation student, Liturgical Assistant and former refugee, Peter Jongkuch

Peter Jongkuch Monday 8 August 2022

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Q&A with formation student, Dylan Katthagen

Dylan Katthagen Thursday 28 July 2022
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Pilgrimage to the Waddananggu community

Angie Mooney Tuesday 28 June 2022
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Q&A with devoted mum, State of Origin touch footballer and ACSQ Senior Insurance Officer, Mai Peregrina

Mai Peregrina Friday 24 June 2022
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Buiyaw Thoethupoegay (The Coming of The Light prayer)

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Thursday 23 June 2022

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Are we tokenists, allies or accomplices for Jesus?

The Rev'd Andrew Schmidt Thursday 23 June 2022
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When Aaron met the Aunties

Aaron Vidya Sagar Wednesday 22 June 2022
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Q&A with St Margaret’s Old Girl, St John’s Crisis Centre President and Gold Coast Volunteer of the Year, Diann Eadeh

Diann Eadeh Wednesday 15 June 2022
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TSS Yarning Circle launch

Matthew Dalton Friday 10 June 2022

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Torres Strait Islander parishioners celebrate Mabo Day

Friday 10 June 2022
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The Mabo case 30 years on: still an icon of rightness and fairness

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Wednesday 1 June 2022
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Q&A with MaMu woman, Christian and WestMAC Learning Innovator – Indigenous Perspectives, Phyllis Marsh

Phyllis Marsh Saturday 28 May 2022
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Archbishop's National Reconciliation Week 2022 message

Archbishop Emeritus Phillip Aspinall AC Wednesday 25 May 2022

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Q&A with retired nurse, author, RAP Working Group member and Gold Coast North parishioner, Jean Anderson

Jean Anderson Wednesday 18 May 2022
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Week of Prayer for Reconciliation: “a coming together of hearts, minds and souls”

The Rev’d Canon Bruce Boase Wednesday 18 May 2022
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Q&A with TSS Old Boy, Indigenous Liaison Officer, cricketer and proud Ngemba man, Matthew Dalton

Matthew Dalton Friday 29 April 2022
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Q&A with Mununjali man, ASC Director of Indigenous Education and father of nine, Uncle Paul Paulson

Uncle Paul Paulson Wednesday 13 April 2022