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Sustainability

Wednesday March 29

The book I have given away the most and why: Michelle McDonald

“It took me by surprise when a book written by a statistician and economist turned my faith on its head. At the time, my faith was more centred on a personal relationship with Jesus, including personal prayer and personal salvation. This book led me to see that my faith would be richer if I balanced personal and communal relationships with God,” says anglican focus editor Michelle McDonald

New ACSQ Sustainability Roadmap set to help our Diocese #MoveTheDate

“We already have the technology and knowledge to apply the brakes. And we as a community of believers and stewards of creation all have an important part to play to effectively #MoveTheDate back each year so the Earth has time to replenish the resources we use,” says The Rev’d Peter Moore, Chair of Angligreen

Margaret Abot from St Bart's, Toowoomba prepping healthy school lunches for her family as part of her routine in January 2023

School hacks for families that help save time, money and the planet and foster collaboration and calm

Two Margarets (a centenarian and a teen), an innovative Anglicare mum and a justice warrior dad share their top tips for families to make the school years easier

Q&A with St Bart’s, Toowoomba parishioner, prankster, baker, dancer and plastic bottle recycler, Margaret Abot

Meet Margaret Abot and find out about her successful recycling fundraiser, what she loves most about church, her thoughts on “Being Together: Embracing Joy” and Reconciliation, and what she does in her free time

Hillbrook Hackers tackle home drain pollution

Young Hillbrook Hacker scientists propose a simple prototype solution to help minimise home drain pollution and the need for harmful chemicals, while also recycling glass

St Hilda’s Day centenary celebrated with unveiling of innovative precinct

St Hilda’s School unveiled its new state-of-the-art environmentally sustainable Junior School building recently while celebrating St Hilda’s Day and the 100th anniversary of the school’s Old Girls’ Association

The book I have given away the most and why: Canon Gary Harch

“Trees flourish because of a whole community. This is salient to the Christian message,” says The Rev’d Canon Gary Harch, from St John’s Cathedral, as he shares about this innovative best-seller

Spotlight Q&A
Q&A with Member of the Order of Australia recipient, internationally known scientist and active Kenmore parishioner, Dr Rachel McFadyen AM

Dr Rachel McFadyen AM Wednesday 7 September 2022
News
Flinders students host first environment summit for Sunshine Coast Schools

Wednesday 7 September 2022
Features
Tough Questions: If there is going to be a "new heaven and a new earth", why care for the environment?

The Rev'd Charlie Lacey Tuesday 6 September 2022
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Season of Creation: “Listen to the Voice of Creation”

The Rev'd Peter Moore Tuesday 23 August 2022
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Baroona Farm: ministry update

The Rev'd Samuel Dow Monday 22 August 2022
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Budding beekeepers build apiary at Flinders Farm

Monday 8 August 2022

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Thousands raised for ABM projects through stamp donations

Sarah Gover Tuesday 17 May 2022
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Celebrating World Fair Trade Day: benefits and resources

The Rev'd John Martin Wednesday 4 May 2022
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Church leaders’ Easter statement on the environment

Saturday 16 April 2022
Homilies & Addresses Homilies & Addresses
Evensong address on Dr Wangari Muta Maathai

Bishop Cam Venables Monday 4 April 2022