Refugee background drives priest’s passion for food security

An Anglican parish in Melbourne’s north-west is excited to have the opportunity to give even more generously to those who are finding the rising cost of living tough to navigate.
Book fair offers opportunity to build stronger connections

The parishes of St John’s East Malvern and St Agnes Glen Huntly are hoping the Finch Street Book Fair returns a sense of strong community spirit to the churches after COVID-19 lockdowns.
Dates announced for Melbourne Synod

This year’s Melbourne Synod is set to go ahead in a blended format.
Do-it-yourself funerals offer a more conscious approach: Experts

“I can honestly say that grief is an emotion that needs something to do,” says Natural Death Advocacy Network president Rebecca Lyons
Exhaustion, ‘erratic’ church attendance require ministers to lower expectations

While commitment levels remain high, overall attendance rates in some parishes are dropping. What are some of the reasons for this?
Anglicare Victoria celebrates 25 years caring for most vulnerable

“In the last quarter of a century, Anglicare Victoria has grown to employ three times as many people and provide critical support to many more regional communities in distant corners of the state,” Anglicare Victoria executive director Paul McDonald said.
Patronal Festival celebrates church’s links to Apostle Paul

“I personally find it a great encouragement to come into work and be reminded of Paul’s ministry,” St Paul’s East Kew assistant priest Reverend Stacey Slater said.
Clayton Census results reveal new engagement opportunities

“Our parish is very multicultural, but the demographic isn’t that representative of the area,” All Saints senior minister Reverend Charles Fletcher.
‘Danger’ in misrepresenting Roe v. Wade outcome implications

Experts say that the decision to overturn constitutional abortion legislation in the US will have little effect on the handling of the topic in Australia.
Eternity News to shift away from news reporting

A national, non-denominational Christian news outlet has announced a departure from current affairs reporting.