Life is full of surprises. Consider my beautiful grandmother, affectionately known as ‘Gertie’. Gertie’s grandson was struggling at school: her response to her grandson’s struggle? (You can listen in.) If you study hard this year, once a week at school … Continue reading
May I encourage you to read the interesting articles about life and ministry of the Anglican family in Tasmania and beyond! From the Bishop Newly ordained Mission to Seafarers ABM – Synod Dinner CMS Parents as pastors St John’s Launceston … Continue reading
Below are excerpts from the newsletter of the Parish of Glenorchy and Moonah. It was an encouraging and exciting visit to the parish last month. … Continue reading
Channels of Hope for Gender Orientation Workshop – Senior Anglican Church Leaders Solomon Islands – October 10, 2012 Opening Remarks by the Right Reverend John Harrower OAM, Bishop of Tasmania May I begin my remarks today by congratulating you, the … Continue reading
936 ABC Radio Hobart’s Leon Compton ‘Statewide Mornings’ speaks with me from 10.30 am tomorrow morning about my trip to Solomon Islands earlier this month. I am excited about the opportunity to share some of what I learnt. If you can listen please let … Continue reading
This article from SPCKA is especially close to my heart and this was part of our ministry when we lived in Argentina: setting up a Christian publishing company so Christians could have access to more resources. Enjoy and be encouraged 🙂 “I have … Continue reading
More on my trip to Solomon Islands with World Vision Australia to come, but for now here is a link to an interview with Tim Costello on the work being done by World Vision in Solomon Islands to reduce and hopefully eradicate domestic violence. … Continue reading
I am very concerned by the figures in TasCOSS media release which was released Sunday regarding poverty in Tasmania. You can read about it below and I ask your prayers for Tasmanians living in poverty and for our society including business people and politicians … Continue reading
By the Revd Jill McCoy I have become something of a notorious knitter. The yarn and needles have been part of my life since I was a small girl. For me, knitting is many different things. The process of winding … Continue reading
A great day at LCGS. My thanks to students and staff. Here are some questions from a Grade 6 class posed to the Bishop on a recent visit to the school: Some on being a Bishop… What is a bishop? What … Continue reading