Our foundation for understanding God. ‘Let’s open our iPads at Nehemiah chapter 1.’ CMS SummerView Mission Conference was underway and our Bible Study leader wanted us to have our Bibles open. Participants flipped open their iPads to touch a screen … Continue reading
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In drafting the Introduction to this study on the Book of Jonah last year, I posted a Facebook update. It was a stream of consciousness, a brainstorm of my early thoughts about the book. I’ve taken the advice of some … Continue reading
St David’s Cathedral, Hobart, held a Memorial Service at 4pm Friday 28 February. Here is the address I gave during the service: This memorial service being held for Reza Berati, killed on Manus Island, is motivated in part by the … Continue reading
Dr Toffler’s letter to the House Judiciary Committee regarding the New Hampshire, USA, Assisted Suicide Bill HB 1325: Dear Members of the Committee: I am a doctor in Oregon where assisted suicide is legal. As a professor of Family Medicine and … Continue reading
Barrister and Human Rights Advocate, Jessie Taylor’s gave an outstanding address at the Opening of the Legal Year Service 2014 on 31 January at St David’s Cathedral, Hobart. Jessie asked how the scriptural command to “act justly, love mercy and walk … Continue reading
Guest Blogger Jonathan Hogarth and I first met when training at St Andrew’s Hall before Jonathan and his family left for service through the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in Africa. I always found his theological reflection thorough, challenging and pastoral. I share his … Continue reading
“I didn’t think that Jesus was a particularly controversial topic.” What an astounding comment! Josh Ladgrove said it while defending his one-man comedy show ‘Come heckle Christ’. I am compelled to ask, “Is this one-man’s ignorance?” Is this ‘comedian’ unaware that ‘Jesus’ is an incredibly controversial … Continue reading
St. David’s Cathedral will be hosting a Friday Forum with barrister and refugee advocate, Jessie Taylor on January 31st. I encourage you to attend. FRIDAY FORUM: NOT OUR PROBLEM? How and why civil society offers REFUGE to those in need. Barrister and … Continue reading
Guest bloggers Glenn and Stelle Carmichael present Anglican Camping Tasmania (ACT): Thanks Bishop John for letting us hijack your blog! We’d love to give you 5 good reasons to send a young person to an Anglican camp this summer and … Continue reading
The December edition of Tasmanian Anglican is now in circulation. I encourage you to read some of the articles included in this latest edition. Enjoy! In this issue From the Bishop From the Dean St David’s Cathedral Floral Festival Tasmanian … Continue reading