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Time is a Cultural Concept
We characteristically discuss time and history in a very limited linear manner. Today is today, yesterday was yesterday, and tomorrow will be tomorrow. However a brief study of the understanding of time in different cultures reveals that not everyone sees time in the same way. Western culture has become so adept at identifying itself with the scientific method and empiricism that it can be difficult for us to realise that our understanding of time is culturally appropriated. Recognising that our understanding of time is subjective and that there are other perspectives allows us to see that our view is not necessarily superior to others [1]. Read More....

Territorial Aboriginal programme and ministry consultant Lloyd Hollingsworth attended an international meeting of more than 400 Christian Indigenous peoples in New Zealand last month, on behalf of the Salvation Army’s Australia Southern Territory. Read More....

Refugee Week originated in the 1980s and has been celebrated each year since as a display where positive images and understanding of refugees can be raised to help create an environment of welcoming refugees into Australia. The week’s essential aim is to see different communities listen and learn from one another and live in safety and peace whilst making a worthwhile contribution to Australia. In 2010 the theme is “Freedom from Fear” [1] and runs from 20 June to 26 June. Read More....

At the Surrender Conference 5-8th March 2010 Ps. Ray Minniecon invited the people in his workshop to use the example of  Acts 15:22 and write a letter to all the parts of the Church. Indigenous Christian leaders Billy Williams and Auntie Miliwanga Sandy and Auntie Jean Phillips have supported this. The letter was prepared by a broad group who met prior to and since Surrender under the name Ngyiaani – (We All). We invite you to pass this letter and a prayer written by Ps. Minnecon - to be circulated or read across all the Church in Australia. Read More....

Australia is a multicultural society
Australia is a very multicultural society, at the 2006 census the proportion of the population that reported  being born overseas was 22% [1]. This presents a challenge and an opportunity for The Salvation Army in mission. The challenge is that the church culture in the Southern Territory is predominantly Anglo-Saxon. However, the heart of the gospel has always been multicultural, and so we are challenged to reach out to our migrant and international visitors. Read More....