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When you hear the word Compassionate what do you think of? Would you say that you were a compassionate person? What does this look like and feel like in your learning community? I think we can have a perception that it means being kind, caring, empathetic. To some degree this is accurate however it is

There are some questions in life that require a very personal response. The question that Jesus put to the disciples was one of those. He began by asking them who other people thought he was, but then he drove it home by asking them directly, ‘But what about you? Who do you say I am?’

Amongst the range of purposes of our learning communities is to support our young people in contemplating the next stages of their lives beyond school. Predictably, consideration of future career prospects and pathways is part of this contemplation. Things like meaning, purpose, enjoyment, work/life balance, financial security and professional development are tied up with the

As we come to the end of another semester, it is an opportune time to pause, reflect, and give thanks to God for his faithfulness and guidance. As we look back on the past semester, we may recall moments of joy, challenges, growth, and perhaps even some struggles. In all of these experiences, God has

Autumn in Adelaide is my favourite season of the year, with its notable transitions and transformations and usually moderate and stable weather. Around this time of the year, Adelaide experiences a plethora of cultural and sporting events, from The Fringe, ‘WOMADelaide’ and Writers’ Week to Gather Round and LIV Golf. It can be a bit

I’ve been thinking about the story of Easter from the perspective of Jesus’ friends, family, and followers. I am trying to sense into the grief, hopelessness, and loss they must have experienced, not only the death of someone they loved deeply, respected, trusted, followed, hung out with, relied upon, but also to witness the brutality

This coming Sunday is traditionally referred to as Palm Sunday – the day that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey as a symbol of a king coming in peace. What I find interesting about this is the voice of the crowd. As Jesus rides into town the crowd shouted,Praise God for the Son of

The sale of hot cross buns in supermarkets seems to occur earlier each year, and in 2022, the first buns appeared on the 26th of December, hardly a breath away from the Christmas festivities. The reaction and views to this ‘new tradition’ is quite diverse, from “Ridiculous!”, to “The cross has certain significance which is

The start of the year provides a great opportunity to explore our aspirations for the year ahead. “What is it that I want to create for personal well-being, relationships and my work?” This image, which was shared as part of our spiritual retreat made me laugh out loud as it was so relevant to me.