…Through time and experience we discover that everywhere we go is “holy ground” and everything we do is “sanctified action.”  The jagged line dividing the sacred and the secular becomes very dim indeed, for we know that nothing is outside the realm of God’s scope of operation and loving care…

For more than 30 years, the Australia Mission Centre has helped young people take part in international Community of Christ youth experiences, creating opportunities for connection, faith formation and a broader sense of what it means to belong to a worldwide church. As we look ahead to IYF/SPEC 2027, we’ll be sharing reflections from past participants whose experiences continue to speak to the impact of these journeys.

National Gathering has come and gone, and I have been left feeling filled, grateful and hopeful for the future.

Allow me to reflect upon recent words and wisdom of Bishop George Browning, the former Anglican Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn (1993–2008) who writes a weekly blog entitled In Service of the Common Good.

What I liked about Bishop Browning’s reflections was his distinction between values and virtues…

Charlotte Putros is a student completing her work placement with The Open Door and The Open Door Rainbow Community Hub. Through the placement, she has been gaining practical experience while supporting the congregation’s ministries, activities and connection with the wider community. In the following interview, Charlotte shares about her experience, the connections she has formed and what she has learned along the way…

Right in the middle of a busy day at the gastroenterology practice where I work—amid triage systems, appointment books, audits, spreadsheets, workload pressures and difficult conversations—there was Thomas and a slice of lemon curd cake…

Mahatma Gandhi when asked by missionary E. Stanley Jones how Christianity could be more acceptable in India, Gandhi replied: “I would suggest first, that all you Christians…begin to live more like Jesus Christ.”

This past week, I found myself thinking about milestones…

Over the past couple of weeks, my social media has been filled with smiling faces, worship, crafts and games, meaningful discussions, and friendships. Here in Australia, children gathered at Young Peacemakers Holiday Program at Tiona and also at the Victorian Kids Area Gathering in Frankston. In the U.S., hundreds of teenagers are spending this week at Spectacular in Iowa, creating memories and friendships that I know from experience can shape a lifetime of faith…

As National Gathering draws closer, we're taking a moment to look back at some of the memories we've shared over the years…