Anne Elvey is a poet, researcher and editor. She received a PhD in Women’s Studies from Monash University in 2000 for her research on an ecological feminist reading of the

Byron Smith recently completed a PhD thesis in theological ethics through the University of Edinburgh on emotional responses to climate change, after receiving honours degrees from Moore College and Sydney

Catherine (Peps) Pepper, environmental engineer and sustainability nerd, joined Jane Tonks three years ago, and the backyard veggie patches went from strength to strength. Their journey into backyard sustainability now includes

Di is a theologian interested in how theology can both support the church-community and equip it to engage in the public discourse. Her main areas of research are ecotheology and

Garry Derkenne was a founding member of the Sydney Hills Interfaith Dialogue Group. In 2014 he co-chaired the Sydney Alliance Bridging Sydney Assembly which saw more than 1000 people representing

Jane Tonks gave life to her passion with backyard veggies 8 years ago upon inheriting her grandfather’s vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Home grown tomatoes, mangoes and avocados were particular

Jason brings his studies in zoology, environment and theology to his role as Uniting Earth Ministry Consultant, and they form the basis for his own musings at ecofaith.org His PhD

With qualifications in environmental science, marketing and theology, Jessica is passionate about advocating for the reconciliation and renewal of all creation. She is also the founder and director of the

Jon O’Brien is the head of the Social Justice Forum (SJF) team for Uniting. The team implements the campaign priorities of the SJF as well as supporting Uniting Church members

Lawrie Hallinan is a Social Worker by training and a community gardener in the making – little did he realise that would also involve letterbox drops, submission writing, and social

Lucinda Neave is completing her diploma in Child Care and early education. Being a keen drama student and pianist since she was 5 years old, she is a much experienced

Mark Toohey is a visionary who spotted a vacant concrete slab behind the Tighes Hill Church and saw that it could be a community garden. Mark has worked with a

Dr Mick Pope has a PhD in Meteorology from Monash University, and lectures in meteorology and climate. He is currently studying a masters degree in theology, looking at a hermeneutic

Neil Ormerod is Professor of Theology at ACU and has worked professionally as a theology for over 30 years. He is widely published in Australia and internationally, including leading journals

Phil Glendenning AM has been the Director of the Edmund Rice Centre since its inception in 1996 and is currently the President of the Refugee Council of Australia. With a

Saretta Fielding is a well known Aboriginal artist “My artworks are connected to country in style and design through the use of a sand based medium. The highly textured pieces

Stafford Sanders is the Campaigns Coordinator for the Social Justice Forum team at Uniting where he works on campaigns in affordable housing, people seeking asylum and drug law reform. He

Tau’alofa Anga’aelangi grew up in the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga. In 1992, she migrated to Australia with her whole family. Tau’alofa is a candidate to the ministry of Deacons,

Tebeio Tamaton is from Kiribati, and is studying for his Masters in Food Science at UNSW, and is involved in the Pacific Calling Partnership of the Edmund Rice Centre

President of Australian Religious Response to Climate Change. Thea is a social worker and a parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Kingsgrove. She has been actively involved in peace,