What a joyful celebration yesterday as we joined with people from many parts of Australia the calling of God through the Holy Spirit of eight Anglicans to be ordained to proclaim in word and deed the love of God in Christ … Continue reading
Launceston Church Grammar School (LCGS) – Bishop’s Visit Day This was the last of my school visits for 2013 and I enjoyed speaking with the Junior School Principal and the Chaplain. Grade 6 questions ranged from “What does a bishop do?” … Continue reading
SNAPSHOT from Anglicare Tasmania: Life free from abuse Anyone in the North West who has experienced family violence can receive a helping hand from Anglicare as they set about re-building their lives. For those who leave an abusive relationship, the … Continue reading
Today the Members of the Legislative Council are debating the extreme abortion legislation. I wrote the following letter to each Member. Please join me in praying for the legislation’s rejection or significant modification. 18 November 2013 The Hon [Member], Parliament … Continue reading
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