In this short novella, Sarah Bacaller grapples with questions and reflections about God, faith and church, and reminds us that there is nearly always more going on under the surface, if we are quiet enough to listen.

Ohh he had waited calmly, his patience only stretched and tempered with hope; he could not know her past joyful-pain... could not conceive her future hopeful-pain...

What's could be wrong with getting things done – and done really well? Justine Toh asks the hard questions about our addiction to achievement and where grace fits into it all.

We pay tribute to Ian Hore-Lacy, whose tragic death last week left was a shock and loss to many. Ian was a former Ethos board member, ongoing faithful supporter and friendly critic.

Is waiting now our greatest calling, like Simeon and Anna who grasped the moment of kairos joy?

With the passing yesterday of renowned actor, dancer, singer and painter David Dalaithngu AM, we republish Katherine Rainger's 2019 Zadok review of his collaborative works with Rolf de Heer. Dalaithngu was one of the first Aboriginal characters portrayed on the big screen.

Why does God seem so elusive, hidden, unknowable?

Never once does he feel fear. Never once does he doubt his father is beside him, ready to help once more.

We cannot address the systemic issues in aged care without learning to celebrate ageing, value older people and recognise that relationships are central to flourishing as we age.

The people in our community who are not famous, attractive, well-connected or ‘useful’ in our pragmatic, cold and calculating economy are a gift to us. They bring grace when we least expect it but often when we most need it.