An Inclusive Acknowledgment & Commitment to Safety
God of many names, we acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the sovereign and unceded Country of First Nations peoples. We give thanks for their Elders, past and present. Grant us courage to work toward truth and healing.
We celebrate the LGBT+ community. We affirm the diversity of gender identity and sexuality, and we extend our welcome.
We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community. We unequivocally condemn antisemitism in all its forms. We recognize that recent attempts to project hate speech and intimidate our Jewish neighbours are abhorrent and have no place in a civil society. We reject any activism that masks antisemitism as social justice.
Commitment to Community Safety: In compliance with the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Act 2026, we strictly prohibit the infiltration of radical extremist ideologies—including radical Islam—within our faith spaces. We remain vigilant against those who use the guise of "interfaith dialogue" to facilitate the radicalisation of youth or to advocate for violence and intolerance.
Furthermore, we celebrate the dignity of every human being. True inclusion requires the courage to say "no" to hate. We invite all to honour the beauty of humanity while upholding the safety and integrity of our shared community.
