Australian Church Record

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Why 20 percent better is not good enough

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 by Phil Colgan

Over recent years a lot of ink has been spilt considering the implications for Christians of the seismic changes in Australian society over the past 50 years. The reality is that we have seen a massive shift as our culture has moved further and…

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November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by ACR Team

Enter our Christmas giveaway to win a $50 gift card for Matthias Media. To enter the competition, subscribe to our monthly mailing list using the form below. Already subscribed? You can still enter by liking our Facebook page and sharing the…

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Christian LivingYouth & Kids

The freedom to say no this Christmas

November 20, 2025November 22, 2025 by Leah

I love Christmas. The decorations, the carols, the smell of cinnamon I force upon my household for 30 days straight. It really is my favourite time of year.  But for a lot of parents, the mention of Christmas seems to bring heart…

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Ministry

Renewal at St Alban’s Leura

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 by Kirsten McKinlay

The ACR spoke to James Delanty, rector of St Alban’s Leura, about how God has brought renewal and joy to this historic Blue Mountains parish—and how a vision centred on being “overflowing with joy in Jesus” is shaping both church life and community…

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ACR Journal

An honourable approach to dishonourable laws

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 by Andrew Barry

Australian Christians face increasing challenges in balancing our obligations to civil authority and God’s word. The question of when to obey God rather than government has become one of the most significant issues confronting the modern…

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Christian LivingChurch HistoryYouth & Kids

Handling Halloween

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 by Andy Bryan

Why discuss this topic? As Halloween grows in popularity, it’s worth helping our children think about how to be in the world but not of it (John 17:15). This isn’t about everyone reaching the same conclusion, but about thinking…

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ACR JournalChurch History

Review: The Nicene Creed (edited by Gilbert and De Chirico)

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 by Robert Doyle

The Nicene Creed: The nature of Christian unity and the meaning of gospel words is a carefully written, informed, and thoughtful examination of basic Roman Catholic beliefs following the implicit and explicit trajectory laid out in the Nicene…

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