I encourage you to read the interesting articles about the life and ministry of the Anglican family in Tasmania and beyond, in the online edition of our magazine. Enjoy! In this issue From the Bishop St David’s Cathedral Parents as … Continue reading
Since early 2012 St David’s Cathedral has been blessed by the membership of some young men from Iran who have travelled to Australia as asylum seekers to escape religious persecution. These men have brought warmth and joy to our community … Continue reading
I enjoyed the gathering of the enthusiasts who support seafarers at our Hobart Station recently. This is a strategic mission and I realise that it is not as well known as it might be. The Mission to Seafarers, formerly called … Continue reading
Some things stick in your mind Take the following words of over 1000 pastoral workers which express clearly the call to faith in the midst of poverty. God shows himself to be the God who gives life, preserves it, rescues … Continue reading
Anglicare Australia launched its State of the Family Report earlier this week to mark the start of Anti-Poverty Week. This year’s report Paying Attention and this year’s theme explores the mission which underpins the work of Anglicare. The essay entitled … Continue reading
Craig Wallace, Lives Worth Living 14 October 2013 Members of the House of Assembly Parliament of Tasmania Dear Members Re: Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2013 We are writing regarding this Bill which is currently before the Parliament. Lives Worth Living … Continue reading
Last Wednesday I wrote the following letter to all 25 Members of the House of Assembly of the Tasmanian Parliament briefly stating my reasons for asking them to oppose the euthanasia legislation to be voted on this coming Tuesday. Please … Continue reading
Excellent research based article by Hanna Graham of the University of Tasmania in yesterday’s The Advocate newspaper. In part, Many disability advocates oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide on the grounds that it has adverse implications for people with disabilities, whether or … Continue reading
I have come across an excellent academic paper by Hannah Graham and Jeremy Prichard. It is a comprehensive consideration of the flaws in the argument of those pushing for the legalisation of euthanasia in Tasmania. I encourage you to read … Continue reading
I was speaking to someone recently who shared this story of hope with me: The story began by taking a loaf of bread and giving it to a young fella. He was living in a camping ground and he was … Continue reading