Premier David Bartlett kindly hosted a lunch at Parliament House last Wednesday in recognition of Achieving Reconciliation Tasmania (ART). I was delighted to catch up with Aunty (Mrs) Eva Richardson who is Co-Chair with Ms Yabbo Thompson. We reminisced about … Continue reading
You probably expect an Anglican bishop to oppose a euthanasia ‘reform’. I do, but maybe not for the expected reasons. First, some theology: life is a gift from God, a sacred trust, not to be taken by human hand. The … Continue reading
A great idea from Pete’s Parish newsletter with “thanks” 🙂 G K Chesterton once said, “You say grace before meals. All Right. But I say grace before the concert and the opera, and grace before the play and pantomime, and … Continue reading
On the Friday afternoon of May 22 just prior to Synod’s commencement, I was contacted by the ‘Mercury’. My rather longer interview comments were reduced in the Saturday newspaper to ‘the proposal set off “all his alarm bells”.’ I had … Continue reading
Anglicans from all around Tasmania, about 180 clergy and lay people, met in our annual Synod, ‘Tasmanian Anglican Parliament’, at Launceston Church Grammar School over 22-24 May. A good time was had by all and we rejoiced in fellowship, conversation … Continue reading
Last weekend I had a most interesting trip with my Director of Ministry, Paul Cavanough. We made some notes to remind us that our work lives are interesting and complex! Saturday 1.00pm Running late to pick Paul up. Where are … Continue reading
“A 14-year-old New Jersey girl has been accused of child pornography for posting nearly 30 explicit nude pictures of herself on MySpace.com – charges that could force her to register as a sex offender if convicted.” More … And the … Continue reading
A very personal story of faith discovery, challenge and growth warmed hearts on a cold Hobart morning. Tim Costello wove conviction, compassion, curiosity and commitment in a challenging breakfast address. I particularly appreciated his biblical wrestling and consequent commitment to … Continue reading
It is the power of the Holy Spirit that will empower the Anglican Church in Tasmania to fulfill my vision of us being ahealthychurch . . . transforminglife. The Holy Spirit breaks forth at Pentecost bringing the Spirit of Christ … Continue reading
The Pope is treading the difficult yet essential path of dialogue in his visit to the Holy land. In his efforts to communicate with Muslims Pope Benedict has used Muslim terminology referring to God as ‘the infinite source of justice … Continue reading