Pushback against a Church of England plan to pay £100 million to benefit communities affected by the historic transatlantic slave trade, by historians and, most recently, conservative MPs, reflects a division about the effects of the British Empire. A letter from… Continue Reading
Many Aussie Anglicans observed Domestic Violence Sunday in May, the Sydney variety is observing it at the end of November. Whatever your branch of Christianity, here are some prayers that might help you pray about this very important topic. One… Continue Reading
Begun by Pope Francis, and added to by Pope Leo, “Delexi Te” (“I have loved you,” from Rev 3:9), a formal letter known as an Apostolic Exhortation, that urges all Christians to love and care for the poor was issued… Continue Reading
Safe clean water for some of the poorest peoples in the world is being made possible by an under reported Australian invention. Biologically infected water affects more than three quarters of a billion people Solar disinfection (SODIS) is a process… Continue Reading
Anglicare Sydney plans to quadruple their housing stock to serve disadvantaged members of the community, increasing their holdings from 1,000 to 4,000 units within a decade. Their new Group Executive – Housing, Rob Stokes, a former Cabinet minister in the… Continue Reading
Deep in the middle of Amos at church, the subjects of mercy, justice and care for the vulnerable have come up at church. So it was a good opportunity to interview a member of the 9 am congregation, Ian Hammond,… Continue Reading
Temporary workers working in regional NSW, hired on visas through the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme have been forced to have abortions to meet visa requirements. From 500 or 600 women a year approaching local doctors in the Murranbidgee reason, 95%… Continue Reading
The Other Cheek remembers my big sister Sylvia Sandeman who died late last month: A Sermon on Amos 7: 7-17, Luke 10: 25–37 & Colossians 1: 1–14 by Sylvia Sandeman As I read the Lectionary passages for today one word… Continue Reading
The 2025 Rental Affordability Snapshot surveyed rental listings across Australia and found that affordability has crashed to record lows. The Snapshot surveyed 51,238 rental listings across Australia and found that: The Other Cheek presents edited highlights of the snapshot. Breaking… Continue Reading
Kenya’s Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit says that President Trumps shutting down USAID (United State’s Agency for International development) is a wake up call for Africa, and it is time for the continent to manage its own resources and feed… Continue Reading