191. Di Langham and Belinda Roberts - 3 November 2024

Australian Women Preach

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Mark 12:28-34

Di writes: I am a Buandik First Nations woman. I am Reverend Canon Auntie Di Langham, Director of Reconciliation in Newcastle Anglican. I am mother of four, grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 7. My ministry has included Juvenile Justice Chaplin and 20 years as a gaol chaplain. I am secretary of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council. I am invited to speak at many churches and groups. I like to challenge people in their faith and get them to go on a spiritual journey that sometimes may be uncomfortable. I believe that it is in this discomfort we grow.

Belinda writes: I am a proud Buandik woman. Auntie Di is my mother. I am currently working at Nikinpa Aboriginal family and community centre. I am an artist. I use gum leaves as the backgrounds of my art. I belong to Nikinpa Women's art group who create healing leaves for those who have Iost loved ones or reconnecting with culture. I attend Campfire Church. I like to write creatively.