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The Canberra Declaration is set to launch into a new and increased season of prayer. But before we do, here’s a little history of what’s brought us to this point – including my journey.

The results from Canberra Declaration's prayer survey are now in, with overwhelming support for three key prayer initiatives! Join us tonight on Zoom as we share these results. We want to hear from you!

In the early seventies, Barry Williams became acutely aware, as a single father to four young children, including a 13-month-old baby, of the lack of support for men and fathers. His lifelong advocacy for single parents and their children has been phenomenal.

On 17 February 2024, 140 people came together to honour and give thanks for those who pioneered the prayer and intercessory movement in Australia.

John Eldredge is the most credible voice for men in the world today. He has written 26 books, but his 2001 breakthrough book, "Wild at Heart – Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul" is still the bestselling book on manhood written in the last three decades.

There are only six days remaining in this year's prayer and fasting campaign for the unborn (21 January–10 February). But there is much happening, with Zoom prayer meetings and the Adelaide Walk for Life!

Paul the apostle warned people that “those who marry will face many troubles in this life”. That’s the reality of marriage. Always has been and always will be.

The Chosen series is releasing season 4 in cinemas across the country on 1 February – but for one week only. It's an opportunity for your family and friends to see the life of Jesus artistically and brilliantly portrayed on the big screen.

Dear Mr Banducci, when we go to a supermarket, we go to buy what we need for our family. When we go to a sporting event, we go to watch our teams play. Sadly, we often get anything but. That is why we are sick of politically correct capitalism.

A new study from Leeds University in the UK reveals that fathers engaging in interactive activities with their children, such as reading and playing, significantly improve their kids’ primary school performance.

Submissions on the Federal Government's Digital ID close tomorrow Friday 19 January at midnight. Now is the time to push back against increased government power and control.

On Wednesday night, 17 January Canberra Declaration officially launched this vital time of 21 days of prayer and fasting (21 January–10 February) for life!

New studies suggest that having a sense of purpose makes dads healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals and as fathers. Robert Byrne said, “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.”

Australia has some wonderful prayer pioneers. Too many to thank properly, but we have to make a start. Join us for a thanksgiving dinner on 17 February as we appreciate the past so we can plan for the future!

A Senate inquiry is considering whether Australia should hold a Royal Commission into the nation's Covid response, and if so, what it should look into. Have your say on this critical need by 12 January.

Two thousand years since his birth, Jesus remains the central figure of history. No one has changed the world as much as this one solitary life.

Join thousands from all around Australia for the New Year's Prayer Relay! We will pray together at dawn on the first day of 2024.

I came to faith as a young man, but in more recent years I have been on a journey back to Jesus. Read about it here.

As we look back on all God has done in 2023, the team at Canberra Declaration would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

The Bible describes Jesus as both the Lion and the Lamb. But what does this mysterious dual identity actually mean?