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An abundance of grace
In his regular Crosslight magazine column, Moderator Rev Salesi Faupula reflects on how recent celebrations in Tonga marking 200 years of Christianity have reminded him of the abundance of God’s grace.
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Coping with COVID-19: Rev Alex Sangster
Rev Alex Sangster shares how St Andrews UC, Fairfield, a normally “low tech” congregation, has adjusted to church online and why she’s swapped the church building for her living room.
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Coping with COVID-19: Jo Austin
Children’s support worker Jo Austin talks about her weekly Sunday FEASTs, which provide nourishment of a different kind for families, and what is the most challenging part of her job now that people are house-bound.
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Moderator shares an Easter reflection
Moderator Rev Denise Liersch reminds us to look to Jesus for a way forward during this time of seismic upheaval.
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Coping with COVID-19: Rev Beth Bear
What’s a “Chapel bite”? It’s one of school chaplain Rev Beth Bear’s clever innovations to help her keep in touch with the students at The Scots School, Albury.
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Ellaine’s soothing song just the balm we need
Ellaine Downie has written a song which she hopes will bring people to a “quiet place to rest and pray for comfort”.
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Moderator says support one another and remember God is with us
Moderator Rev Denise Liersch asks us to think of Peter’s words as we struggle with the isolating and stressful effects of COVID-19.
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Holy Communion temporary arrangements
The Assembly Standing Committee has approved temporary guidelines for congregations and faith communities to celebrate Holy Communion as part of online worship.
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Guidelines for Safe Digital Ministry UPDATED
The following resources are prepared for ministry agents and volunteers to ensure digital ministry remains a safe experience for all people, including the most vulnerable.
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Why you should ignore all that productivity pressure
Aisha Ahmad says we should “make ample room to allow for a mental adjustment” during this time of social distancing. “Given time, your brain will reset to new conditions, and your ability to do higher-level work will resume.”
