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INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF POINTERS

Imagining a Thriving Australian Church in 2035

What would a thriving Church in Australia look like in 2035? Project Leader Ian Bunston coordinated a Roundtable of 11 participants who together have created a resource outlining six key principles for a thriving church.

Book Review: Faith and Hope in Midlife

Many people go through a midlife crisis of one kind or another, but little has been written about how the experiences and spiritual practices of Christians relate to such crises. This book, written by New Zealander Anne Shave, is reviewed by Philip Hughes and provides an overview of Shave’s research, as well as reflections on the challenges and possibilities for churches in Australia.

Reflections on the Pioneering Work of Interfaith Dialogue

Rev Assoc Professor John Dupuche spoke to the Maroondah Interfaith Network in November 2025 and here offers some thoughts and perspectives on interfaith activities and what an interfaith network might do.

Australian Collaborators in Feminist Theologies Conference

CRA’s Administrative Officer, Talitha Fraser, provides a brief overview of some of the papers presented at this recent conference, as well as providing a synopsis of a paper presented by her and Naomi Wolfe about how to recontextualise the Common Lectionary used in many churches today.

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