Who presides at Holy Communion has become a legal issue in the Anglican Church of Australia. Traditionally those ordained priests and bishops have presided. Now the Diocese of Sydney has argued that deacons be allowed to preside. The Sydney decision has been challenged … Continue reading
A statewide petition was launched in Launceston on Friday 30 October by Liberal Senator Guy Barnett and Scripture Union CEO Ruth Pinkerton. They are urging the public to sign a petition in support of chaplaincy in schools as ongoing funding has … Continue reading
Federally funded chaplains in government schools are now an established part of the educational landscape. The report from a major national research study into the effectiveness of school chaplaincy services was released in Hobart this month. The researchers found that … Continue reading
Rather than focusing on patient assisted suicide / medical killing/ active euthanasia we bring end of life spiritual care and support of both patients and family members. The Reverend Eric Cave (Senior Chaplain and Pastoral Care and Bereavement Worker) presented the following … Continue reading
‘Groups welcome death bill failure’ by Zoe Edwards, The Examiner 6 November 2009 gives further comment on the decisive rejection by the Lower House of the Tasmanian Parliament of the ‘Dying with Dignity’ Bill, by pro and contra advocates of patient … Continue reading
Thursday 5 November 2009 MEDIA RELEASE: Anglican Church Supports Euthanasia Decision The Anglican Church has applauded the decision of the House of Assembly yesterday to reject the Dying with Dignity legislation. The Bishop of Tasmania, Bishop John Harrower, said that … Continue reading
As the contributors to this book demonstrate, women are instructed from an early age that their value stems from their sexual allure and availability. No longer are young girls aspiring to a place in parliament or to shatter the … Continue reading
“In Christ you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” Ephesians 2:22 On Sunday 1 November we celebrated the 125th Anniversary of the Anglican Church of St Simon … Continue reading