Dr Philip Freier, Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne and Primate of Australia, has officially launched the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne\u2019s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).<\/p>\n
The RAP, developed in conjunction with Reconciliation Australia, is being implemented so that the diocese, along with its parishes and sector ministries, is able to coordinate key programs and initiatives aimed at changing the culture of the diocese to better embrace reconciliation. This will include advocacy and promotion of the key issues surrounding reconciliation, as well as providing practical advice and liturgical resources for parish and other ministry events.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe full aspiration that Reconciliation Australia has encouraged is that we don\u2019t overreach, over-promise and under-deliver, but have at every stage of this journey things that can be authentic and real and help strengthen our mutual resolve and understanding,\u201d\u009d said Dr Freier. \u201cI\u2019m really thrilled my expectation coming to this night has been met by the reality.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n