Facilitated by Nigel Pope

Minister of St John’s Anglican Church, Footscray. Reverend Pope is a respected community leader, theologian, and social advocate, committed to building connections across diverse communities and fostering meaningful dialogue on leadership and service.

Facilitated by Sandy Brodine

Diversity and Inclusion: All are welcome in God’s Kingdom

Using an Intergenerational collaborative approach, this study offers the opportunity to explore how to grow communities of faith that are safe places of welcome and inclusion for people of different neurodiversities, genders and cultures and ages. Come along prepared to wonder, play and get a little bit crafty!

Facilitated by Marcus Woolombi Waters

Marcus will expand on this theme: Christ does not wait for people to become worthy — He meets them where they are. This challenges the idea that we must first redeem ourselves before receiving grace. The study will centre on the following scriptures:

John 4:4–42 — The Samaritan Woman

Luke 5:8–11 — The Calling of Peter

Luke 15:11–32 — The Prodigal Son

Luke 23:39–43 — The Criminal on the Cross