Welcome to Festival of Light Australia

For Christian values and the family - permanence of marriage,
sanctity of life, primacy of parenthood and limited government

Who are we?

Festival of Light Australia is a Christian ministry to our nation promoting true family values in the light of the wisdom of God.

We work in partnership with Christians and churches of many denominations to bring the gospel and its lifestyle to the world God loves. Festival of Light is particularly concerned with issues involving Christian values and the family, permanence of marriage, primacy of parenthood, sanctity of life and limited government.

Festival of Light works at understanding the issues, identifying what to do, contacting key leaders, and raising public awareness. This helps Christians pray for the nation and become involved in local action.

Festival of Light supports churches in their ministry of being salt and light to the world by providing speakers for church services and fellowship meetings. We also provide resources for churches and individuals throughout Australia and across the world.

Festival of Light reminds the leaders of our nation about God's ways, and calls upon them to make good laws which promote godly values. All Australians benefit as we walk in the light of God's wisdom and return to true family values. Australians return to God as they see His ways working. "For the best results, follow the Maker's instructions."


Dr David Phillips
Chairman

Dr David Phillips is National President of Festival of Light Australia and has served as Chairman of Festival of Light in South Australia in a voluntary capacity since 1975. He concluded his previous scientific career in 2001as a Principal Research Scientist with the Commonwealth Government. He and his wife Roslyn have four adult children and three grandchildren.

He graduated from Sydney University with a BSc(Hons), from New England University with a PhD, and from the Australian College of Theology with a ThA. In the Anglican Church, he has served as a youth leader, lay preacher and synod representative.

He has made numerous submissions to inquiries on such subjects as marriage and divorce, parents and their children, media standards, drugs and prostitution. He is motivated by his faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.

Mrs Roslyn Phillips
Mrs Roslyn Phillips
Research Officer

Mrs Roslyn Phillips works voluntarily as Research Officer with Festival of Light Australia. She was Deputy Chairman of the first Festival of Light committee in Australia in 1973. She married David in 1965 and they have four adult children and three grandchildren.

She graduated from Sydney University with a BSc and DipEd, has taught in NSW and SA high schools, and is currently a registered teacher in SA. She has taught Sunday School in Anglican churches and currently helps with a church music program.

She is co-editor of the national magazine Light which has won six awards from the Australasian Religious Press Association. She has presented papers at conferences and is author of many resource papers and submissions to inquiries on a wide range of life and family issues.


Mr David d'Lima
Field Officer

Mr David d'Lima, JP, works full-time as Field Officer with Festival of Light Australia and is a member of the Executive Committee. He married Debbie in 1990 and they have three young children.

He graduated from Flinders University with a BTh and from Adelaide University with a DipEd. He has taught in a Christian primary school, and is currently a registered teacher in SA.

Through deputations over recent years, he has spoken to over 300 churches and other groups in South Australia and Queensland seeking to equip God's people for ministry as salt and light to the world. He regularly visits young offenders in prison and has given evidence to many inquiries.


Mrs Sue Meggison
Office Secretary

Sue Meggison is employed as full-time Office Secretary of Festival of Light Australia. She was born in Adelaide and educated at school and business college. She visited Fiji on a Teen Missions Team Trip in 2000.

She answers enquiries by phone, fax or email and attends to visitors who call at the FOL office in the GHD Building, 68 Grenfell Street, Adelaide. She assists in a variety of other ways, including coordination of volunteers who help with magazine mailings.

Sue married Andrew in 2003. They are active church members and youth group leaders. Sue helps coordinate youth evening services through singing and drama.


Mr Geoffrey Bullock
State Officer Queensland

Mr Geoffrey Bullock , C Dec, is the honorary State Officer of Festival of Light in Queensland. Geoffrey gained a Th L from the Australian College of Theology and has served extensively in Christian ministry in NSW and Queensland, including teaching religious instruction in schools and with the Cornerstone Community.

Geoffrey and his wife Robyn live in Toowoomba and have six adult children.

Geoffrey is monitoring public policy issues affecting the family and engaging in dialogue with members of parliament and Christian leaders in Queensland.


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If you would like more information please contact us by mail, phone, fax, or email at:
 
Festival of Light Australia, 4th Floor, Da Costa Building, 68 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Phone: (08) 8223 6383 - Fax: (08) 8223 5850 - Email: office@fol.org.au - Website: www.fol.org.au