Date: 2009-05-27 20:04:20
You might find this in your email box when you return from our ecumenical service to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and Reconciliation, those who are close enough to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
“…that they may become one in your hand” (Ezekiel 37:17) is the motto. God gives Ezekiel a sign: two sticks become one, the illustration of the impossible transformation that God is about to perform on his people.
Standing in the park this morning for the Sorry Day ceremony (see Share the Journey of Healing [link] for the context), I sensed that it can be a disturbing journey, this journey of healing and transformation – whether it be on the road to Christian unity or the road to reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in this country. It can be scary to face another person’s pain, especially when our own history may be bound up with the causes of that pain. It can be scary to face our own pain. Yet I am discovering, as are many, that barriers can be broken down, little by little, and that people who were alienated from one another can give each other so much if they become friends. Transformation can take many forms.
May God provide opportunities this coming week for us all to leave one of our comfort zones and discover something priceless.
Glenine Hamlyn
In the USA moves are afoot to declare greenhouse gases a health hazard, making possible a range of legislation to limit their production. Churches in the National Council of Churches in the USA support the move.
Now that South Africa has relaxed visa requirements for Zimbabweans, a prominent church leader appeals to police to respect their right to enter.
Come along to a thoroughly entertaining concert of Celtic music and much more on Thursday, 28th May at the University of Queensland. Proceeds go to support multi-faith chaplaincy at the UQ.
Join the Benarrawa Community Development Association in Graceville, Brisbane, on Mabo Day (3 June) for a BBQ and a chance to chat with some Indigenous and non-Indigenous members about what the day means.
Hear how Gemma Sisia, with the help of family, friends, church members and Rotary clubs, is realizing her dream of fighting poverty through education. Sunday, 7 June 2009.
The Sudanese community of SE Queensland would love to see you at a cultural day on Saturday, 20 June 2009.
