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Sarah Mullally Becomes First Woman Archbishop of Canterbury Amid Ongoing Anglican Disputes Over Same-Sex Blessings

Sarah Mullally has been named the new Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to hold the office in the Church of England’s history. Her appointment has stirred divisions within Anglican circles, particularly over the issue of same-sex blessings. Mullally enters the role against a backdrop of internal tensions. In 2023, the Church of […]

Adrian Drayton · 15 October 2025

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Pacific Voices Lead Urgent Call for Climate Action at Community Talanoa in Western Sydney

On Thursday October 9, The Uniting Church Synod of NSW and ACT, together with Uniting NSW.ACT, hosted a Community Talanoa at Blacktown Uniting Church in Western Sydney, bringing together Pacific Climate Ministers, local Pasifika community members, and Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen MP. The Talanoa—a traditional Pacific form of dialogue grounded […]

Adrian Drayton · 14 October 2025

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Port Macquarie Churches Unite to Celebrate 1700 Years of the Nicene Creed

Sunday, July 27th, 2025, several Christian churches in Port Macquarie gathered to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. Formulated at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, this foundational statement of faith was celebrated as a symbol of the shared Christian identity worldwide and their unity as one body. The ecumenical service was […]

Rev. Tau'alofa Anga'aelangi · 7 August 2025

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Parramatta Mission Needs Your Support This Winter

Helping Hands: A Homelessness Week Series Parramatta Mission’s Meals Plus program is a vital frontline service offering more than meals. “We provide warm meals – both breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday,” says Jennifer Oates, Fundraising and Consortium Manager at Parramatta Mission. “We have showers and laundry facilities onsite, a ‘shop’ where guests can get […]

Aditee Vora · 31 July 2025

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Wesley Mission Walks with Youth Through Homelessness

Helping Hands: A Homelessness Week Series For over 200 years, Wesley Mission has walked alongside people experiencing hardship, offering services that span mental health, aged care, financial counselling, and crisis accommodation. At its core, Wesley Mission exists to do all the good it can for those in greatest need and in recent years, that need […]

Aditee Vora · 31 July 2025

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Rev. Bill Crews on the Frontlines of Homelessness

Helping Hands: A Homelessness Week Series In Ashfield and beyond, Rev. Bill Crews walks through his Foundation with the same message of unconditional welcome. After five decades of advocacy, Rev. Crews is a stalwart figure in Australia’s social justice movement. At his Foundation, thousands of hot meals are served each week, but more importantly, conversations […]

Aditee Vora · 28 July 2025

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Church Leaders Met in Brisbane to Plan United Push for Evangelism

Christian leaders from across Australia gathered in Brisbane on July 11 and 12 to discuss a national strategy for evangelism. The meeting, called the Australian Evangelism Roundtable, brought together representatives from denominations and ministries that together make up around 80 percent of Australia’s churchgoing population. The event was organised by the Baptist World Alliance, the […]

24 July 2025

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Wayside Chapel – Building Relationships, Not Just Services 

Helping Hands: A Homelessness Week Series In Sydney’s Kings Cross and now Bondi Beach, Wayside Chapel has been serving the inner city since 1964. For Rev. Jon Owen’s iconic missions, the challenges of homelessness in winter are far more than just physical.  “Companionship is just as important for survival as any food and shelter that […]

Aditee Vora · 21 July 2025

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The Chosen Cast Meets Pope Ahead of Season 5 Premiere

The cast and creators of The Chosen gathered at the Vatican on June 23 for a special screening of Season 5, titled Last Supper. The event took place at the Vatican’s Filmoteca Theater, where they met Pope Leo XIV. Season 5 will stream internationally on Prime Video from July 13. Viewers in Canada, Australia, New […]

3 July 2025

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Pope Francis and His Encyclicals

The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday (21 April) has not surprisingly led to much acclaim of his humble leadership, his concern for the poor and the marginalized. The President of our own church, Rev. Charissa Suli, and the Moderator of NSW and ACT, Rev. Faaimata Havea Hiliau have contributed to that heartfelt chorus. […]

Assoc. Prof. Clive Pearson · 29 April 2025

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Rick Warren Urges Christians to Move from Information to Transformation

For many Christians today, Bible engagement has become a box to check. Fueled by reading plans, apps, and quiet time routines, Scripture is often treated like a spiritual to-do list—something to get through rather than something to live by. But as Rick Warren, pastor and author of The Purpose Driven Life, reminds believers, “God has […]

Adrian Drayton · 22 April 2025