Australia Day is fast approaching. We stand with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters in acknowledging the true history of our nation. Our Indigenous Communities continue to suffer many disadvantages and injustices today. Let us pray together for a nation built on truth, justice, love and hope.
We encourage you to gather together to listen and learn and pray for our nation. Join Aunty Jean Phillips, one of Australia’s most senior Aboriginal Christian Leaders, to gather in prayer to #ChangeTheHeart of the nation. The prayer service will take place on Monday 25th January at 7:30pm (AEDT).
This national service, led by Aboriginal Christian Leaders, will be simulcast on television, online, and on radio.
As we dream of Reconciliation in our lifetime we know change comes through prayer, through deep friendship and through faithful commitment so we invite you to answer the call of Aunty Jean Philips, to stand in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to commit to tuning in together the night before January 26th.
Participate in #ChangeTheHeart
1. Commit to tuning in and be part of changing the nation. You will receive email updates and an order of service booklet.
2. Tune in and participate in the service at 7:30 pm AEDT Monday, 25 January 2021. Simulcast on ACCTV, commongrace.org.au, and on radio.
3. Get equipped to walk and work together in friendship with follow-up resources and seminars delivered in February 2021.
You can also…
Organise your church community or invite friends and family round to host a #ChangeTheHeart screening – let us know here
Attend a local #ChangeTheHeart Service at a Church gathering near you. Over 35 churches (many who have hosted previous year’s Change The Heart services) and others are already offering their place for you to gather and participate together – you could join a gathering here.
Speak up and use your voice to invite others to take seriously the true history of these lands now called Australia. Template flyers, powerpoint slides and social media graphics are available here so you can raise a generous Christian voice in public conversation.
Resources For Church Communities…
Sign up now for an Aboriginal Sunday Church Resource Toolkit that will enable your church or faith community to hold and lead a service prepared by Aboriginal Christian Leaders for Sunday, 24 January 2021.
Source: www.commongrace.org.au