I’ve been thinking a lot about the mission statement of St. John’s leading up to the election and especially this week. It’s posted all over the church and all of our communications materials: “We gather to celebrate God’s gifts—open hearts, minds, and hands—and transform the wor...
In a normal year, the Bay Area plays host to many special events and marches to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader and Georgia-born minister who became the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace prize at 35. The national holid...
I’m jumping back into the blogging pond. Or maybe I should say ocean. I don’t know if I will be able to keep up with posting every week, but will try for every other week, at least. I’m looking forward to catching up with what’s been going on with everyone. Celebrations in ...
The video is part of the national carrier’s longstanding support for equality and inclusion – something it has championed through gender diversity (including encouraging more women to train for traditionally male dominated aviation roles), Indigenous reconciliation and support for LGBTI issues. Qantas...
In welcoming the partnership, National NAIDOC co cchair, John Paul Janke said it was an exciting opportunity to expand the reach and footprint of NAIDOC Week like never before: “Millions of Australians can now join in the celebrations via their social media, sharing this stunning ...
While a number of people may be away from their families this Raksha Bandhan due to COVID-19, this has not stopped brothers and sisters around the country from showing their love and affection towards each other. Raksha Bandhan this year has been very different for Fijians ...
The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and it’s time to start thinking about Autumn and Halloween! This week I’m celebrating: I gave my daughter her first driving lesson, and she and I and the car emerged unscathed. That same daughter received an invitation to join the National Hon...