We’re all God’s children. It seems an obvious statement, doesn’t it? But do we always act and think that way? Do we treat all of our sisters and brothers in Christ like family in the very best sense of the word?
When I became the pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church, North Adelaide, some of the parish folk told me the story of the recent time when the church building had been broken into. The thieves took the historic ‘mission field’ crucifix from the altar. Thankfully, after a statewide appeal, it was returned.
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We all know racism is a sin, even though we’d like to think it’s one we’re not guilty of. But do we always think, speak and act in love and without prejudice towards people whose race or ethnic background is different from ours? We asked Craig Heidenreich, the LCANZ’s Cross-Cultural Ministry Manager, to explore this complex but crucial topic.
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Editor’s letter
We’re all God’s children. It seems an obvious statement, doesn’t it? But do we always act and think that way? Do we treat all of our sisters and brothers in Christ like family in the very best sense of the word?
Because we bear your name
When I became the pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church, North Adelaide, some of the parish folk told me the story of the recent time when the church building had been broken into. The thieves took the historic ‘mission field’ crucifix from the altar. Thankfully, after a statewide appeal, it was returned.
I’m not racist, but …
We all know racism is a sin, even though we’d like to think it’s one we’re not guilty of. But do we always think, speak and act in love and without prejudice towards people whose race or ethnic background is different from ours? We asked Craig Heidenreich, the LCANZ’s Cross-Cultural Ministry Manager, to explore this complex but crucial topic.