Over the last few months both Gayelene and myself have seen how God has been involved in our future plans. My article which is titled “Do we see God’s hand”? is not just about us ending this part of our season here in Tasmania but … Continue reading
Domestic Abuse/ Family Violence That this Synod, deplores the horrific levels of family violence in the Tasmanian Community, grieves with those who have suffered the pain and trauma of any form of domestic abuse, recognises that such abuse occurs within … Continue reading
Tasmania’s Anglican Church vows to do more to stop domestic violence Article by Sallese Gibson, Posted Fri at 3:39pmFri 12 Jun 2015, 3:39pm ABC News online: Tasmania’s Anglican Church is the latest organisation to ramp up its focus on domestic … Continue reading
The following Media Release was issued on the 11th June: Church to Speak Out on Domestic Violence The annual Tasmanian Anglican Synod will discuss a number of current political and social issues when it meets over the next 2 days. … Continue reading
This is the Presidential Address I delivered to Synod in Launceston today – 12 June 2015: The Significance of Belief We are here today because we are believers. We believe certain things and we act on them. We believe in … Continue reading
A Guiding Prayer for Anglican Church of Tasmania’s Synod 12,13 June 2015 Loving and Gracious God, you ever call us to new life in Jesus your Son in whose name we serve. We acknowledge our need of you. We confess that … Continue reading
Today the burden of the horror and tragedy of abuse, especially child sexual abuse, and domestic/ family violence have descended upon me. How I yearn for a healthy Australia. In my despair, I turn to the God of Life who … Continue reading
I recently spoke about the Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd. To illustrate this, I took my Pastoral Staff. Here are some of my speaking notes for the Chapel Service at The Hutchins School: Jesus is the Good Shepherd Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The … Continue reading
I met with Samuel Green recently and he kindly gave me a copy of a training DVD – Engaging with Islam. This training course equips Christians to explain their faith to Muslims, and to speak sensibly about Islam. The course is a … Continue reading
Earlier in the year I visited the enchanting Flinders Island and met some of the Anglican community. One of these people was Dave Freer who is the author of the book “Joy Cometh with the Mourning“. I brought a copy of … Continue reading