The Revd Will Briggs writes about his and wife Gill’s coffee hobby. Gill and I are unashamed coffee snobs. We were “corrupted” when we were in Melbourne and our fellow trainee theologians taught us this essential ministry skill. Now we … Continue reading
I have the happiest job in the world! Well, clergy do – according to the University of Chicago. 🙂 … Continue reading
I have attended a Hobart seminar and regularly receive email updates from the euthanasia expert, Alex Schadenberg, from his website: www.noeuthanasia.org.au. These resources from around the world can help us to further our knowledge on this important issue. Mr Schadenberg … Continue reading
The Bible Society initiative that I am contributing to with 16 daily devotionals in the Book of Jonah: “Read the Bible with….” A lot of people think that Bible reading is hard. And maybe that’s why less than two of … Continue reading
These are the notes from which I spoke about our dear sister in Christ, the Revd Jill Martin at her funeral this afternoon at St Clement’s, Kingston. Jill was passionate about Jesus Christ. She loved to tell others about him … Continue reading
May I encourage those of you who are not attending the Tasmanian Council of Churches long planned annual meeting to attend ‘WalkTogether’ on Saturday which aims at unifying Australians from all different backgrounds. Hobart: 1pm Saturday 23 June, meet in front of the … Continue reading
In light of the current debates in Federal Parliament, I thought it would be appropriate to share the Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia’s view on the matter as moved formally on Saturday 2 June 2012: MARRIAGE REDEFINITION It was … Continue reading
My article Living with Grief in the Tasmanian Anglican June 2012 edition has assumed particular relevance at this time with the death of our Revd Jill Martin on Saturday. I have been comforted as I re-read and reflected on the article and the Bible verses. … Continue reading
I’d like to extend my congratulations to these outstanding people on their receiving medals of the Order of Australia and/or being named a Member of the Order of Australia: Mr David Llewellyn AM: for his service to the Tasmanian Parliament, … Continue reading
First Fruits from a Flying Fox After receiving recognition two years running in the Young Australian Christian Writer Awards, Skye Parry-Jones hesitated before entering again during her busy final year of high school. She was encouraged, however, by the creation … Continue reading