‘Congratulations!’ I recently congratulated a friend upon his election to a new community role by commenting, ‘Congratulations! You have been collecting new titles with alacrity!’ His response, ‘I have a few titles. They come and go-but character is what really … Continue reading
WORLD VISION AUSTRALIA BOARD MEMBER’S FIELD VISIT AUSTRALIA PROGRAM TEAM MEETING AND WARLPIRI COMMUNITY AT WILLOWRA, NT Bishop John and Mrs Gayelene Harrower, 21-27 August 2014 Our initial contact with the members of the Australia Program occurred on the Thursday … Continue reading
James Oakley worked as a lawyer with Legal Aid prior to his current role as the Children and Young Families Ministry Co-ordinator with the Anglican Church in Tasmania. I am grateful to James for reviewing both the documentary film and its Curriculum/Study … Continue reading
During a briefing visit with the Chaplaincy Service at the Royal Hobart Hospital and Repatriation Campus, I learnt the following information about the work of the chaplains and the various reasons for which people request their ministry. I have their permission to share this helpful information with … Continue reading
The winner of the 2014 Australian Christian Book of the Year is: The Great Bible Swindle….and what can be done about it (by Greg Clarke, Bible Society Australia). This introductory book is written especially for those who feel that they … Continue reading
I would like to 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! Included in this issue: From the Bishop Woolly Hat … Continue reading
Engaging, thought provoking, feeling sad, comic, angry, frustrated! – Yes, these are all components of my response to this excellent film: Charlie’s Country. And did I mention that it is sooo sloooow! Ah! I hear, “You, white fella!” Yes, the pace … Continue reading
With a not insignificant number of professing Christians in our Federal and Tasmanian Parliaments my thoughts have been drawn to an important book, “In GOD They Trust?”. The book highlights the religious beliefs of Australia’s Prime Ministers over the last century … Continue reading
The following titles have been shortlisted for the 2014 Australian Christian Book of the Year Award: C.S. Lewis and the Body in the Basement by Kel Richards/Strand Publishing Eating Heaven – Simon Carey Holt/Acorn Press In God they Trust? – … Continue reading
I visited Launceston Church Grammar School in July for Bishop’s Day. It was a joy! We celebrated an excellent “Christmas in Winter’ in the Chapel as well as a very moving Baptism and Confirmation service. I relearnt some TCE chemistry at the Secondary Campus: … Continue reading