‘We all could have been Mahsa’: What’s driving Melbourne protestors
Community solidarity and support from public figures has driven the longevity of the worldwide protest movement over human rights that erupted after a young woman’s death under suspicious circumstances in Tehran, according to young Iranian Australian activists.
Renovation creates welcoming space for Bentleigh community
The community at St John’s Bentleigh are getting to enjoy the fruits of their labour with the unveiling of new renovations.
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.
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.
Explore contemplative practices with Anglican sisters
“We are hoping that [the Days of Prayer and Reflection] will touch somebody, and [they often do],” Sister Carol Tanner said.
Truth of Jesus an anchor for children at St John’s
144 children attended the Going Bananas program in Diamond Creek when it last ran three years ago.
Phone-based Bible study builds meaningful connections
For the elderly and those suffering from serious illnesses, being involved in a Bible study during COVID-19 has not been an easy feat.
Bilingual church grows despite trials
We are so thankful to the Lord for the work that he is doing in and through both the English and Arabic congregations at the Holy Trinity Church in Coburg.
Meeting needs as Melbourne’s west swells
As families move to Tarneit, Truganina and Hoppers Crossing, churches are meeting them in the community.
