May I encourage you to read the interesting articles about life and ministry of the Anglican family in Tasmania and beyond! Tasmanian Anglican – February 2012 From the Bishop A memorable Summerview The Summerview experience Mission to Seafarers – Christmas … Continue reading
In February I spent an inspiring day with Anglicare, visiting a number of programs in Ulverstone and Devonport. At Ulverstone, we began at Lomandra in Ulverstone, a facility for those living with acquired brain injury, offering an extraordinary level of … Continue reading
One of the many quotable quotes from Martin Luther (1483-1546), the Father of the Reformation: “When you have Hm you have all, but you also lost all when you lose Him. Stay with Christ, although your eyes do not see … Continue reading
What an encouragement: Australian designed solar systems aiding the rural poor, assisted by architect Fiona Oates and Australian churches. Fiona writes, Many of you will remember when I asked you to imagine what life would be like if you did not … Continue reading
I recently signed a petition regarding the case for access disruption to online child sexual abuse material. Read more: Case for ISP Access Disruption 2011. See the petition here: Petition on ISP filtering June 2010 Read The Revd Will Briggs’ … Continue reading
Have a listen to the new radio spot for Anglican North (from The Ven Bob Mckay). The emphasis is on the learning available through the Anglican Church. Well done Bob! Download mp3 … Continue reading
Recently I made a submission concerning human rights and anti-discrimination to the Attorney General’s Department of the Commonwealth of Australia’s discussion paper, Consolidation of Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws. Under “General Comments” I wrote: Consolidating federal anti-discrimination legislation would be of benefit if and … Continue reading
Below is an excerpt from an article in Newsweek Magazine February 13, 2012 by Ayaan Hirsi Ali: We hear so often about Muslims as victims of abuse in the West and combatants in the Arab Spring’s fight against tyranny. But, in … Continue reading
Excerpt below from an article from The Age (5 February 2011) AUSTRALIAN nursing homes have reported nearly 4000 sexual and physical assaults against elderly residents over the past three years, raising serious questions about the safety of aged-care facilities. Read the … Continue reading
The Venerable John T., a noted cleric of our missionary diocese, is engaged in an innovative outreach project – wine making from the most varied of nature’s resources. This particular hobby combines his love of birds (he and his family are keen … Continue reading