NAIDOC Week 2020 reflection
Leprena Centre Manager Alison Overeem has written a poetic reflection for NAIDOC Week, asking that we learn the history of First Peoples and hear and honour their stories.
Write of Passage: Rev David Fotheringham
"I'm all too aware that it is often the difficult things that we need to work through that become the greatest sources of growth for us," David writes
Learnings from leading funerals during lockdown
Claire Dawe says “this has been a difficult time, but I am continually reminded of the importance of being present in whatever way possible, as well as the power of words of scripture.
Anniversary service for child sex abuse survivors
The Church has recorded a service for congregations and faith communities who wish to mark the anniversary of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.
Why we should prioritise prayer practice
Rev Sally Douglas says "while it might be assumed that prayer is ‘natural’, this not mean that prayer is easy.
Comparing Victoria and Tasmania’s pandemic experience
Little separates Victoria and Tasmania geographically, but thanks to the pandemic they have been worlds apart for most of this year.
Colac’s rollercoaster experience of COVID-19
Colac escaped relatively unharmed during the first lockdown in Victoria. But that wasn’t the case second time around. Here’s what happened next.
Why we should seek happiness through helping others
Moderator Denise Liersch encourages us to find our way through difficult times by turning our focus to others around us, knowing we are part of a community, turning our hearts and love toward each other.
How AgeWell has kept residents safe from COVID-19
Uniting AgeWell has managed to keep its clients and residents safe and supported through the deadly pandemic. Here's how.
Why Sri Lanka’s Tamil refugees need your support
Why Sri Lanka’s Tamil refugees and asylum seekers seek your support to help them avoid further persecution.
Write of Passage: Rev (Deacon) Wendy Elson
"Jesus tells us that the Spirit has ordained him (and us) to hold people in their brokenness, to give priority to feeding and liberating, healing to the hurting and disadvantaged," Wendy writes.
Rev Dr Margaret Mayman: minister, mother and advocate
All things being equal, St Michael’s new minister would have lived a less public life. But things are never equal, as this social justice advocate knows all too well.