Senators' scramble to save Christmas cheer is most welcome
The Australian Christian Lobby commends a group of senators led by Queensland senator Matt Canavan urging governments to allow churches to host more people for Christmas gatherings.
Read moreMore Victorian worshippers back at church!
Finally, Victoria is free! You no longer need to wear a mask outdoors unless social distancing is impossible. The border between metro Melbourne and regional Victoria has been lifted.
Read moreWA government discriminates in latest COVID-19 restriction levels
The Australian Christian Lobby has labelled the Premier’s latest easing of COVID restrictions unfair.
Read more295 church leaders urge Premier to open churches
295 church pastors and leaders have written an open letter to Premier Daniel Andrews urging him to allow churches to open for indoor worship, for the wellbeing of the church members and the wider community.
Read moreRegional Victorian churches closed while cafés and bars open
Regional Victoria is beginning to return to some semblance of normal life as restrictions ease. Restaurants, pubs and shops are reopening. School and sport are resuming. Sadly, what remain locked down are our churches.
Read moreAnti-Church restrictions must go: Christian Lobby
The Victorian Government’s restrictions on churches and other faith groups are a disproportionate response to the COVID-19 risk and amount to religious discrimination, the Australian Christian Lobby said on Friday.
Read moreCardinal Pell’s acquittal: a consideration of justice and truth
The High Court’s acquittal of Cardinal Pell reveals some interesting questions about justice and truth. If we truly care – about all people, whether victims or accused – then we will want our legal system, our leaders and our society to value truth above all else.
Read moreCoronavirus and church meetings this Sunday
Last Sunday (22 March) Christians could gather in churches for public worship and be taught God’s word.
Read more2020 Parliament Ecumenical Service
Read moreChurch reps give evidence at senate inquiry into same-sex marriages
Last week church leaders from a number of denominations gave evidence at a public inquiry against the idea of recognising overseas same-sex marriages. Catholic, Baptist and Presbyterian representatives gave evidence at the inquiry in Melbourne. The ACL's Lyle Shelton also spoke at the inquiry. The following radio packages features some of the comments at the inquiry.