by Miriam Pepper | May 7, 2024 | forests
Who was Jan de Voogd? Jan de Voogd was a Quaker peace activist, musician, teacher, sailor and boat builder. Born in Japan to Dutch parents, Jan spoke several languages and throughout his life lived in Japan, China, Canada, the USA, Holland and Australia. Jan grew up...
by Miriam Pepper | Apr 2, 2024 | forests, liturgy, resource
This resource, prepared by the Forest Advocacy Ministry Committee (FAMC), is based on the service of induction of Forest Chaplain the Rev. Dr Jason John. The service took place at an outdoor gathering on the grounds of Gleniffer Church on Gumbaynggirr Country on...
by Miriam Pepper | Dec 20, 2023 | forests
On the afternoon of Sunday 10 December, community members involved in defending the forests of Gumbaynggirr Country came together to mourn their destruction and build hope for the future. People from Friends of Newry, Friends of Pine Creek, Friends of Kalang...
by Miriam Pepper | Oct 4, 2023 | climate, theology
By Rev. Dr Chris Walker I attended a two-day conference titled “Pilgrims with the Planet” which had Ernst Conradie of South Africa as the keynote speaker. He has written extensively in the eco-theology field and raised the issue of climate change and providence. I...
