It is always good to celebrate 100 years! And we all love a party! The Mission to Seafarers Hobart decided to party for their weekend of Centenary celebrations over 28 – 30 August. There were three main functions: The first was … Continue reading
I encourage you to read the latest edition of the Tasmanian Anglican Magazine. The articles include: Synod 2015 Environmental issues God’s vision, our mission Three new young leaders Hear our cry Caption please! Parents as pastors Ministry matters Faithprints Book review – A … Continue reading
I was interviewed by the Dean of the Cathedral, The Very Reverend Richard Humphrey, on the day after I formally announced my resignation as Bishop of Tasmania (26th July 2015). At the conclusion of the interview which occurred during the 10am Sunday Worship Service, The Dean prayed … Continue reading
As I was praying recently a certain heaviness descended upon me, maybe because of continuing events: the persecuted Church around the world, the pain of women and children suffering domestic violence, my own country’s indifference to asylum seekers – it was all so … Continue reading
Family is intimacy. Violence destroys. That the two words: family and violence are joined in Australia today is violation. Violation of love, trust, honour, dignity, compassion, vulnerability, togetherness, health – a violation of wholeness, integrity, of all that is family. … Continue reading
Tristan Jamson, a student from Launceston Church Grammar School shared the following ‘Inspirational Words’ at my final Bishop’s Day School Assembly: History is a wonderful thing. From history we learn of our most significant achievements and our biggest mistakes. We hear of the voices, ideas, actions and … Continue reading
Sparklit encourages life-changing Christian writing so that lives, communities and cultures are transformed as people discover Jesus in a way that is authentic and culturally meaningful. The Australian Christian Book of the Year, Young Australian Christian Writer and Teen Writer awards … Continue reading
Today is the Anniversary of my Ordination as Bishop of Tasmania on St James’ Day, 25 July 2000. As I reflect on that humbling, joyful, overwhelming occasion I am reminded of the St James The Apostle Day prayer (APBA page 616) and the prayer’s ongoing … Continue reading
Paul Cavanough shared the following prayer points at our Wednesday staff devotions: These are my eight prayer requests for churches in 2015: For greater emphasis on prayer. Many, if not most, churches have a woeful emphasis on corporate prayer. Churches who do not … Continue reading
I spent time Thursday afternoon of NAIDOC Week 2015 at Wybalenna on Flinders Island, Tasmania, and reflected on the terrible tragedy of the indigenous suffering, dispossession and death. The challenging words of my beautiful sister and Elder Aunty Ida West continue … Continue reading