The National Church Life Survey conducted in 2006 (by Ruth Powell, Michael Brady, Michael Pippett, Sam Sterland along with the NCLS Research team) amongst rural churches in Australia has produced some interesting results: 42% of the churches were in rural settings … Continue reading
Anglicare Australia issued the following media statement (21 July 2010) Major Church groups seek action on community mental health, reporting that major church groups; Anglicare Australia Catholic Social Services Australia, The Salvation Army and UnitingCare Australia, who provide social services … Continue reading
Excellent overview of our State and Federal Governments’ addiction to pokies plus new research showing “increased gaming (on pokies) leads to increased crime”. As numerous studies have already proven, including Anglicare Tasmania’s soul-searching report on gambling addiction “Nothing Left to Lose” … Continue reading
At the conclusion my Ordination Service as Bishop of Tasmania on 25 July 2000, I prayed the following blessing at the Cathedral’s entrance. The congregation at today’s Cathedral thanksgiving celebration joined with me in praying it. The blessing grew from my prayer for God’s work … Continue reading
Just home from a wonderful thanksgiving celebration of God’s faithfulness at the Cathedral. Today was very special in many ways as we gave thanks to God for his call and sustaining Spirit over these 10 years as Bishop of Tasmania. A … Continue reading
Ten years ago a most solemn prayer re-ordered my life: The Laying on of Hands at the ordination of a bishop The bishop-elect kneels before the Primate, who says Blessed are you, Lord our God! You have given us your only Son … Continue reading
In an article from the National Post (Canada) of 26 April 2010, The Week In Letters Readers give a big thumbs down to ‘death with dignity’, they write of the response to the recent private members bill to amend the Criminal … Continue reading
Sunday 25 July, St James’ Day, is the 10th Anniversary of my ordination as Bishop of Tasmania. This date also marks 10 years of ministry in Tasmania with my beautiful bride Gayelene and 10 years that we have lived in this delightful … Continue reading
It seems Australia is in trouble: Dumbing down English teaching. This article is complementary to the need to include the literature of the Bible in the national schools curriculum. See Bible in National Curriculum? Prayer fuel for my ‘people at prayer’ Prayer Pilgrimage. … Continue reading
Two of my mates have differing responses: More forgiving is Robert Forsyth, senior bishop and second in command of Australia’s Anglican Church [Not quite accurate, but hey! Why not? Rob’s great :-)] . Having recently met the PM, and believing … Continue reading