11 Nov 2026
At 11am today, on Remembrance Day, we paused to remember the Australians who have served their country, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the families and communities who carried the consequences of war.
Remembrance Day is about more than remembering what happened.
It is about considering what they gave, and what we carry forward.
We carry forward their stories, the names of those who served and the stories of those who never came home.
But we also carry forward something more important: the responsibility to value peace.
We carry forward the freedoms and opportunities that previous generations fought to protect.
We carry forward the values of courage, service, mateship, sacrifice and responsibility.
And we carry forward the hope that their sacrifices can contribute to a more peaceful future.
Their stories belong to our history.
Their sacrifice belongs to our memory.
And their example belongs to our future.
What they gave, we carry forward.
They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
Almighty God, we ask your blessing for the leaders of all countries that all things may be ordered in wisdom and peace. We pray for the wellbeing of the citizens of all nations. Strengthen and encourage them in their efforts to promote peace and goodwill throughout the world so that we may live in harmony, friendship and peace.
Amen