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A weekly time of early morning prayer at our local parish has been one of many blessings during this month of leave. Prayer has become a significant part of my leave. I had not planned for this but I rejoice … Continue reading
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Jennifer Cavanough, who is a Special Needs Teacher and Counsellour, led an elective on Major Pastoral Issues with Youth at the Ministry Conference in July: Issues with Youth #1 and Issues with Youth #2 It’s getting more difficult to define exactly … Continue reading
Confident in Christ Hard heart (Romans 1:18-21) Shallow heart Strangled heart Good heart (habits that nurture a good heart) I used the illustration of generosity by a young Argentine in my sermon on the Parable of the Soils (Parable of … Continue reading
2012 Australian Christian Book of the Year: Murray Seiffert’s Gumbuli of Ngukurr The Australian Christian Book of the Year was announced last night at the Australian Christian Literature Awards in Melbourne. Gumbuli of Ngukurr (Acorn Press) emerged victorious from over forty entries submitted this year. Second prize was … Continue reading
Listening: there’s more to learn. Isn’t that the truth?! Chris Gerardis from Mary Andrews College led an elective on Listening at our Ministry Conference in July. She also gave her very powerful testimony of God’s work throughout her life. I found the … Continue reading
The Revd David Rietveld is the Rector of the Anglican Parish of Wellspring and is also the Branch Chairman of CMS Tasmania. Read his reflections on global missions below: I have just returned from Cambodia, where I had dinner with … Continue reading
Our very own Revd Lesley Dixon (Ministry Development Officer: Mental Health) is a Chaplain at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Her expertise was of much value to us at the Ministry Conference in July and will continue to be a helpful resource to … Continue reading
Below, a quote from Robert Lifton’s historical/psychological book, “The Nazi Doctors.” “Under the Nazis, there was increasing discussion of the possibility of mercy killings, of the Hoche concept of the ‘mentally dead,’ and of the enormous economic drain on German … Continue reading
Wednesday 8th August 2012 MEDIA RELEASE: ANGLICANS URGE PARLIAMENT TO REJECT SAME-SEX MARRIAGE LEGISLATION The Anglican Church in Tasmania has today urged Members of Parliament to reject the Premier’s proposed legislation to allow same-sex marriage in Tasmania. The Church continues … Continue reading
Jill McGilvray led an excellent elective on Grief at the Ministry Conference in July. She also gave a few keynote addresses, which touched everyone’s hearts. Grief is something we all experience. I hope and pray that this resource will be of value and … Continue reading