Opinions and Actions
A place to talk about the big issues
Members of our congregation write about current affairs, politics, theology, the Bible, social justice, everyday human rights and church. How do we respond with faith, and what hope can we offer?
Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage Walk
Members of the congregation walked alongside our friends from St John Bosco parish in Engadine on a ‘Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage Walk’ from St Leonards to the city.
Garrawarra Centre
Bruce writes up some of the history of our congregation’s ministry to residents of the Garrawarra Centre. a residential aged care facility at Waterfall. Join us for a Christmas service on 18 December!
Social Group shenanigans
Sarina attends her first social group activity and finds her inner knitter.
Pop-up choir sings “Voice!”
Pop-up choir teams up again to sing Voice!
NAIDOC 2023: A Beautiful Day on God’s Country
Sarina reflects on her first experience at a NAIDOC event and how it affected her.
Refugee Week: From theory to practice
Christian communities can be places of deep connection, welcome and support for those seeking asylum, putting into loving action God’s call for us to “welcome the stranger” (Matt 25:35). The Welcome Home Project is a pathway for churches and Christians to engage with community sponsorship, offering tools and resources specifically designed for Christians and churches to mobilise their communities. Carrie Unser reflects on what she’s learning while taking part in the community refugee sponsorship program and putting justice for refugees into action.
Pop-up choir at Engadine chosen from among 500 to take part in Reconciliation Week performance
Read how a small idea grew into a big choir performance.
Voice Referendum Kitchen Table Conversation
The referendum on a Voice to Parliament is a big deal. How do we make a decision that impacts other peoples lives? David and Genelle share their experience of a kitchen table conversation.
Reflections of a sausage sizzle
Sarina shares how a simple sausage sizzle can create ripples of kindness and connection.