inclusivity of our church. We must work at it, but it is still part of our temperament. I love the deep theological tradition of the Anglican Church, and its ability to offer space and freedom for reflection. I love the well-thought-out and prayed-through liturgy. I have made good friends through the church and witnessed firsthand the love that Christians can have for each other. It is through the Anglican Church that I have been a member of NATSIAC2 since 1994 and I have learnt much at the feet of my Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family. The Anglican Church and NATSIAC have helped me find myself. I often say that I found my identity in Christ. The Anglican Church was instrumental in that process. I have experienced global Anglicanism and appreciate the richness and depth of our communion. We belong to a world-wide and diverse family that I embrace. With this love also comes frustrations. I believe we have become timid in the Anglican Church of Australia, reticent to work hard for justice, especially with my people. We often lack boldness and creativity. We have not yet become one with this land and my people. However, these are the challenges that drive me back into what Anglicanism offers best, to rediscover and discover ‘treasures old and new’ (Matthew 13:52). In the deep well of Anglicanism I find this pool of love and acceptance – if only we could drink from it more often! +Chris 2 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council 19
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