Anglican Social Responsibilities

Prayers for Peace at St George's Cathedral, Perth — March 29, 2026

We give thanks for all who contributed to this gathering — our speakers, our clergy, and the many who came together in prayer.

Across different traditions and experiences, each voice offered something unique, yet all were united in a shared call to peace, compassion, and faithful action.

It was a gift to see both familiar faces and new ones, gathering side by side — a reminder that community continues to grow, even in uncertain times.

Thank you to all who showed up, who listened, who prayed, and who continue to carry this call into the world.

A special thanks goes to The Right Reverend Hans Christiansen for leading our prayers, and to The Very Reverend Chris Chataway for providing us the Cathedral space to gather in.

Thank you to the Reverend Dr Bill Leadbetter, Convenor of SRC, for shaping this year’s Prayers for Peace, and for bringing the theme Who Is My Neighbour? to the heart of the gathering.

Thank you to The Reverend Mitchell Garlett for the meaningful Welcome to Country.

And to our ecumenical partners, guest speakers, and presenters — many of whom are church leaders and pillars of the community — thank you for your time, your wisdom, and your prayers.

Until we meet again at next year’s Prayers for Peace — go well, and go in peace.

Prayers for Peace at St George's Cathedral, Perth — March 29, 2026

Our fifth speaker — Jo Vallentine (Quaker)

Reading: Luke 10:34–35
“He went to him and bandaged his wounds, treating them with oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him, and when I come back I will repay you whatever more you spend.”

Jo Vallentine, a Quaker, long-time advocate for peace and the environment, and former senator, reflected on this part of the Gospel — where compassion is not only felt, but lived out through action.

Her reflection drew us into what it means to embody faith in practical, tangible ways — to care, to accompany, and to take responsibility for the wellbeing of others.

It was a powerful reminder that love of neighbour is expressed through action — through care, commitment, and a willingness to take responsibility for another’s wellbeing.