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Quarterly Conversations brings a community together to dialogue on significant social and political issues shaping Australian society. Each conversation is informed by the latest edition of the Quarterly Essay—a journal publishing a single long-form political, intellectual or cultural opinion essay every issue. Event host Congregation of Mark the Evangelist, Uniting Church in Australia

As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our sincere thanks to our patrons, supporters, staff, and volunteers. This year has seen significant projects, fresh developments, and a renewed sense of energy in our shared work of learning, research, and community life. We are deeply grateful for the ways you engage with…

In Luke 15:11–32, Jesus shares one of his most well-known parables—the story of the Prodigal Son. This passage sits within a trilogy of parables (the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son), each revealing the heart of God towards the lost.

The Beatitudes from the New Testament are a set of nine blessings that come to people who develop the virtues which Christ Himself had. The Beatitudes are found in Matthew 5:1-12. The passage begins with setting the scene – Jesus is seated on a mountain with His disciples; and a multitude of people has gathered…

In Romans 9:16-24, what is Paul actually trying to tell us? One answer has been that he wants to teach us about the disobedience of the Jews; but it is much more complicated than that.

When John shares in scripture about Jesus’ miracle of gift and supply (John 6:1 - 16) we are given a fresh revelation of Jesus being our provider and ‘host’. As the host Jesus gives thanks over five small barley loaves and two fish, He prays ‘Blessed art thou, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.’