Websites
- A Voice in the WildernessA Response to the Uluru Statement from the Heart by the Anglican Board of Mission.
- Learning to be Guests on Ancient LandsArticle from The Salvation Army.
- Does the Hope for Reconciliation Lie With the Millennials?Article from Brooke Prentice - Aboriginal Christian Leader.
- Acknowledgement of Country - ChristianInformation from Common Grace about putting together an Acknowledgement of Country in a Christian context.
- Think Rightly, Speak Rightly and Act RightlyArticle about the history of interaction between Christianity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples by Grant Paulson the Faith and Development Advisor at World Vision Australia.
- What is Spirituality to Indigenous Australians?Information written by Thelma Parker that links Spirituality and Christianity.
Resources
- Five Smooth Stones: Reading the Bible through Aboriginal EyesThis paper was written primarily by Rev. Graham Paulson. It arose from the Indigenous talking circles at the Storyweaving conference at Whitley College in January 2012.
- Reclaiming Community: Mission, Church and Aboriginal WisdomArticle from Brooke Prentis, an Aboriginal Christian Leader.
Videos
Dreaming About Country
Discover the rich and beautiful world of Edwin Lee Mulligan's dreams, recorded in paintings and stories. In this clip on his work 'Ngarlimbah - it's about us', he tells one of his dreams of Country - his country, his mother's country and his father's country - the places, trees, mountains, rivers and creatures that connect him to his family, to his culture, to his history. The clip features his paintings.
Ray Minniecon | Authentically Indigenous, Authentically Christian
Ray Minniecon shares what it means to be authentically indigenous and authentically Christian. Ray challenges the Australian and global church to listen to what Jesus is saying to us through Indigenous faith and Christianity.
Pastor Ray Minniecon is a descendant of the Kabi Kabi nation and the Gurang Gurang nation of South-East Queensland. Ray is also a descendant of the South Sea Islander people with connections to the people of Ambrym Island. He is the Chairperson of the Sydney Anglican Indigenous People’s Committee and the National Secretary of the Aboriginal Evangelical Fellowship.
2018 Annual Tinsley Lecture with Brooke Prentis
Brooke Prentis accompanies us on a journey through the colonial history of mission in Australia and introduce us to the way that Aboriginal peoples now see Christian mission. She will argue that colonisation still exists, but will outline a way out of this impasse for the Churches. She describes this as ‘reclaiming community’, drawing on the wisdom available from the insights and practice of Aboriginal Christian leaders, and believes that this understanding is vital for the mission and health of every church in Australia today.
Day of Mourning Service
UCA President Dr Deidre Palmer and UAICC Interim Chair Ps Mark Kickett have led a Day of Mourning service of worship on Sunday 24 January 2021 at the Nunyara Conference Centre in Adelaide.
- Australians Together: Sharing Our StorySharing our Story is a four-episode series suitable for small groups. The story begins with colonisation and follows our history through to modern times. It gives a deep appreciation of how events from our past continue to impact many Indigenous people today. Below you’ll find leader and training guides, and informative stories and articles, to help equip you and your church as you move forward.
Audio
- Aboriginal Spirituality Meets Christian SpiritualityThe Nightcliff Uniting Church in Darwin has shown so much interest, they've begun holding workshops for Christians, where Aboriginal spiritual leaders have taught the congregation about what their spirituality means to them.
- Finding Harmony in Aboriginal SpiritualityLike many Aboriginal people in Northern Australia, Erica Bernard has grown up with both traditional Aboriginal spirituality and Christianity.
Prayers
- Our Rock DevotionDevotion from Dr Criddle delivered in 2021
- Always Was, Always Will BeA NAIDOC 2020 Prayer from the Uniting Church.
- Common Grace PrayersA selection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prayers from Common Grace Church.
- Prayer for the Healing JourneyPrayer for the Healing Journey by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission 2002.
- Jubilee PrayerDeveloped at the 1995 NATSICC (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council) Leadership Gathering.
- Reconciliation LiturgyA reconciliation liturgy including poems and prayers from Tearfund.
Acknowledgement
St Stephen's School acknowledges the contribution of
Mrs Maranne Purnell
the original creator of this guide.
WASLA Teacher Librarian of the Year- 2017: Jo-Anne Urquhart
- 2016: Lise Legg
WASLA Library Officer of the Year- 2012: Karen Notley