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Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. … they ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, ‘Greetings!’
As we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord, and hear and receive the accounts of disciples encountering the Risen Lord, may we rejoice that the Lord is truly risen. May we be assured that he has gone before us. Like Mary Magdalene may we with eager hearts tell our sisters and brothers what we have witnessed and may we , like them, meet Jesus on the way.
Faith In The Ordinary
Before the eyes of the world
“Before the eyes of the world, in the dead of night they came, seeking passage between their lands of desolation and the possibility of a better life.” Good Samaritan Sister Marie Casamento takes us on a journey from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection.
Faith-based groups across Australia are uniting to call on the Australian Government to participate and support the UN negotiations for a treaty banning nuclear weapons this year.
The statement below is endorsed by 52 faith-based organisations.
Can you please pass this on to your networks and spread the news?
“As people of faith, we understand the gift of life that nuclear weapons are designed to destroy. Nuclear weapons are incompatible with our religious values, moral principles and international humanitarian law. We have an obligation to address this paramount peril.
“Reconciliation - The Love of Christ Compels Us”
(cf. 2 Corinthians 5:14-20)
28 May – 4 June 2017
In 2017 the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Australia will be observed from 28 May - 4 June 2017 in the week between Ascension and Pentecost.
The theme ‘Reconciliation – the Love of Christ compels us’, celebrates the irrevocable reconciliation that we have received through faith in Jesus Christ. Christ’s love becomes the driving force that moves us beyond our division toward acts of reconciliation
The premier choir of theSalvation Army, The International Staff Songsters, are coming to Australia and New Zealand this month.
They will perform a selection of Christian songs from contemporary to classical, spirituals and traditional.
Australian dates:
Sun 2 April – Perth
Mon 3 April Perth
Wed 5 April – Brisbane
Mon 10 April – Sydney
Tues 11 April – Canberra
Wed 12 April – Hobart
Sat 15 April - Melbourne
Sometimes a situation calls for action rather than words.
Now you too can act for change.
The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) and Pace e Bene are holding one day workshops where you can develop NvDA skills and discover the spirituality of non-violence.
Review several ways to take action against injustice, while remaining compassionate and nonviolent. This is an opportunity to be involved, or simply learn more and explore whether or not you want to participate in some way.
Justice marches are being held in most capital cities on Palm Sunday 9 April 2017
For more information visit the Facebook page for your city.
Sydney Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees -2pm Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park
Brisbane Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees Rights -2pm King George Square, George St
Adelaide Walk for Justice for Refugees -2pm Victoria Square,
Melbourne Walk for Justice for Refugees - 2pm State Library, 328 Swanston St
Perth Walk for Justice for Refugees – 1pm St George’s Cathedral, 38 St George’s Terrace
Australian Religious Press Association
43rd annual Conference
25 -27 August 2017, Rydges Hotel 59 Federal St Auckland NZ
Inspiration, professional development and networking for ARPA members, including the ARPA Awards Dinner on Saturday night 26 August.
For the programme and information on payment options download the brochure in PDF
For further enquiries, please contact Elizabeth Harris: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the ARPA website
Leaning into the Spirit
Early bird registrations close 30 April.
To register visit the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture website.
Where: University House, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
When: Monday 6 – Thursday 9 November 2017.
Keynote Speakers: Professor Paul Murray (Durham, UK), Professor Michael Welker (Heidelberg, Germany)
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| 9 | Palm Sunday |
| 10-18 | Passover |
| 14 | Good Friday |
| 16 | Easter Sunday |
| 24 | Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide |
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During the past three months, or even longer, much has appeared in the media about the politics of the United States of America.
The word ‘trust’ has been written – not so much in affirmation, but more frequently, as ‘Can we trust…?’ A similar situation may well be present in Australia.
Strengthening relationships with churches in the Middle East
On 21 January 2017 Stuart McMillan met with His Holiness Aram I of the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia.
The President and His Holiness discussed matters concerning the church and the Christian presence in the Middle East.
Sins Before our Eyes
At a forum in Istanbul the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I have pledged to fight modern slavery signing a joint declaration.
Titled “Sins Before our Eyes” the forum opened up discussion on the tragedy of modern slavery. “Slavery is all around us, but we are too blind to see it. The enslaved are next to us in the streets, but we are too ignorant to walk alongside them. It is still a living reality in all of our communities; our sin lies in blindness and ignorance” said Archbishop Welby.
Our Work in Sri Lanka
Janarthan’s Story
With your help, Act for Peace’s partner, the Organisation for Eelam Refugees Rehabilitation (OfERR), is providing support services to assist refugees returning to Sri Lanka and creating a supportive environment for returnees by raising awareness at the community level for the difficulties they face upon return.
Please give generously to continue our life-saving work here or find out about how you can become an Act for Peace Changemaker.
Continue reading to see Janarthan’s story.
