Election policy choice
The LCA was invited to this roundtable of 80 Australian church leaders to hear from (and question) the immigration minister (Alex Hawke) and shadow (Kristina Keneally) in the lead up to the federal election.
Read moreMaryam – a woman of peace
Have you been to a Middle Eastern supermarket and wandered through the aisles full of exotic spices, nuts and sweets labelled in Arabic, Persian or Hindi? As you take in the aromas, it feels like you have been transported to another place entirely. Let me take you there for a minute!
Read moreWhat about these Muslims?
For the March edition of Cross-Cultural Ministry eNews, we will take an in-depth look at Muslim people who have arrived Down Under in the past few decades. Is the arrival of Muslims among us something to worry about, or is it an opportunity for the church?
Read moreA blessing when I least expected it!
This is a story about what happened to us a couple of years ago in China. After completing breast cancer surgery (six months of chemo and three months of radiotherapy), we celebrated with a trip to China. First time without a wig … first time venturing out of the safety of doctors and a cancer world. How wonderful to be on a Beijing tour – just us, our guide and our driver. We quickly learned not to say anything unless you are outside and away from drivers. Our guide, a young man in his twenties, was keen to learn about… Read more
Read moreWhere should our allegiance lie?
In some countries, it is common for Christians to blend a sense of national identity with their life of faith. In extreme versions, the flag is flown in the worship space and the congregation pledges allegiance to the country as part of the meeting.
Read moreSomething is happening with Afghans
Please pray for the Afghans who have settled in Australia and New Zealand and particularly for the new wave of fugitives who have come in the last few months. Those of us who are in contact with them are seeing unusual ‘openness’, which might be the result of increased prayer of late.
Read moreEthnic focus: Tonga
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tongan people after the recent volcanic eruption, so it seems a good time to highlight our Pacific neighbour as the ethnic focus of this edition.
Read morePray for Tonga
At 5.00pm on 15 January, the local population of Tonga was deafened by an almighty bang so loud that the sound waves went twice around the world, and within minutes, ocean waves flattened homes and ash rained down.
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