Fellow travellers, not solution-providers: How churches can better approach severe mental illness
Kirralee Nicolle 16 April 2023 High-impact mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder still carry a lot of stigma within the church due to biases or a fear of spiritual forces, a Christian mental illness researcher says. Centre for Theology and Psychology associate director and former deputy chief psychiatrist for the state of […]
Passover God’s ‘signature holiday’: Messianic Jewish leader
Jews for Jesus director and Anglican Bob Mendelsohn says you don’t have to go far in the Scripture to find statements from God about bringing his people out of Egypt.
Children with mobility issues to gain wheels from parish efforts
Church member Jan Dayton says the congregation prioritises charitable causes because of their team atmosphere, community focus and emphasis on prayer.
Pimms and bubbly to overflow at celebration fundraiser
A bayside parish is set to host a light-hearted celebration of the upcoming coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla, with a fundraising twist.
Reluctant Archibald subject urges art lovers to give generously
Australian Anglican nurse Valerie Browning AM hopes to draw attention to the work of key aid organisations in Ethiopia through her portrayal in a painting entered into the 2023 Archibald Prize.
Ancient, holy music returns to Melbourne churches
“For worship purposes, you never really want a heritage to die out,” Chorus Ecclesiae conductor Shanti Michael said.
Worldwide refugee crisis looms over Walk for Justice
Refugee advocate Bishop Philip Huggins said that while last year the focus of the walk was on urging changes to refugee policy, this year the focus was on gratefulness for the federal government’s commitment to helping those who have long held temporary protection visas to reach permanent residency.
Women a ‘sideline issue’ in the Anglican Church: International Women’s Day 2023
“As people look at the church, whether from outside or within it, the vision of something which is not inclusive [and] seems outdated in all other parts of society is actually extremely detrimental to encouraging their belonging and participation,” the Reverend Carolyn Francis said.
Period drive aiming to empower not only women, but whole communities
With the help of donations, Melbourne obstetrician and gynecologist Dr Amanda Ward is hoping to provide Tanzanian women with packs of reusable menstrual pads.
First Nations initiative set to inform diocese on Statement from the Heart, Voice to Parliament
“Research has shown that the older generations within Christian communities [tend to] have more questions about this issue than younger generations,” the Reverend Canon Glenn Loughrey said.
