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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020 -“They showed us unusual kindness” Acts 28:2

Today, Sunday 24 May 2020 is the start of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The materials for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity have been prepared by the Christians Together in Malta. We have compiled a series of … Continue reading

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Coffee, Prayers and Spirituality

Spirituality and Energy Security – Mr Andrew Pickford, Managing Director, ISSA Indo-Pacific As a consultant and researcher in the field of energy, Andrew Pickford will discuss the spiritual considerations of energy. This talk will cover topical matters around our energy … Continue reading

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It’s not too late!!! Three Opportunities with Professor Paul Murray

Professor Paul D Murray is a lay Roman Catholic systematic theologian in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University.  He also directs a series of research projects in Receptive Ecumenism which have received international attention. Receptive Ecumenism and … Continue reading

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Lessons from Rwanda

This “Lessons from Rwanda” exhibition presents an account of the events  that took place before, during and after the genocide in Rwanda in 1994. Its purpose is to raise awareness of lessons learned from these events, the work of the  … Continue reading

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Let your God love you……

Edwina Gateley Let Your God Love You Be silent. Be still. Alone. Empty Before your God. Say nothing. Ask nothing. Be silent. Be still. Let your God look upon you. That is all. God knows. God understands. God loves you … Continue reading

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Preventing violence and HIV pandemic in Nigeria

Jessie Fubara-Manuel shares her views on violence, the HIV pandemic and struggles of women in churches to become part of the solution in Nigeria. She is a Presbyterian elder, a poet and a human resources consultant and has been involved … Continue reading

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The Good Shepherd

  Gospel writer John loved a good agricultural metaphor; (were there many other kinds in a pre-industrial age?) Jesus, lover of people, welcomer of ratbags and friend of troubled souls; likens himself to a shepherd who cares only for the … Continue reading

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Five Leaf Eco Awards – Associate Member CCWA — Presentation Ceremony

You are invited to come and see the presentation of the first ever environmental awards for churches in Western Australia.   Hear about how WA churches have been greening their buildings, worship, congregations, outreach and community leadership.  Celebrate with churches from … Continue reading

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Act for Peace responds to Fiji floods

In response to the devastating floods across parts of Fiji in the past few weeks, Act for Peace, with the generous support of AusAID, is providing crucial assistance to logistical and humanitarian assessment work in the aftermath of the disaster. … Continue reading

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Churches campaign for treaty to tackle illicit arms sales, often a north-south business

Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will spend month of July at the United Nations to negotiate the proposed Arms Trade Treaty. Their challenge lies in keeping the arms trade open to militaries, police forces and other groups who are judged … Continue reading

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