Anglicans from all around Tasmania, about 180 clergy and lay people, met in our annual Synod, ‘Tasmanian Anglican Parliament’, at Launceston Church Grammar School over 22-24 May. A good time was had by all and we rejoiced in fellowship, conversation … Continue reading
Last weekend I had a most interesting trip with my Director of Ministry, Paul Cavanough. We made some notes to remind us that our work lives are interesting and complex! Saturday 1.00pm Running late to pick Paul up. Where are … Continue reading
“A 14-year-old New Jersey girl has been accused of child pornography for posting nearly 30 explicit nude pictures of herself on MySpace.com – charges that could force her to register as a sex offender if convicted.” More … And the … Continue reading
A very personal story of faith discovery, challenge and growth warmed hearts on a cold Hobart morning. Tim Costello wove conviction, compassion, curiosity and commitment in a challenging breakfast address. I particularly appreciated his biblical wrestling and consequent commitment to … Continue reading
It is the power of the Holy Spirit that will empower the Anglican Church in Tasmania to fulfill my vision of us being ahealthychurch . . . transforminglife. The Holy Spirit breaks forth at Pentecost bringing the Spirit of Christ … Continue reading
The Pope is treading the difficult yet essential path of dialogue in his visit to the Holy land. In his efforts to communicate with Muslims Pope Benedict has used Muslim terminology referring to God as ‘the infinite source of justice … Continue reading
Social researcher Maggie Hamilton details the degradation of teenagers by teenagers, including in Tasmania, via electronically sending sexually explicit photos. This is seen as a further consequence of the sexualisation of children, the easy access to online pornography and a … Continue reading
Two Pentecost messages via YouTube: The Archbishop of Canterbury: ‘People sometimes talk about Pentecost as the birthday of the Church. I’ve never been completely sure about this …’ While the goodly Archbishop of Canterbury is pondering the various possible dates … Continue reading
During my years in Latin America I was inspired, encouraged and exhorted by the life and ministry of Dom Helder Camara, a courageous elder brother In Christ, who was at that time the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Recife, Brazil. At … Continue reading
I read God’s’Will an excellent blogger of some trajectory on this theme. I first read Will’s blog while I was at Lambeth 2008 and found it insightful and a great compendium. It even gave me a clue as to what … Continue reading