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Visiting the prisoner-visiting Jesus

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Bishop John
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The Prayer pilgrimage takes to:  I was humbled at witnessing both service and suffering during my recent visit to the Risdon Prison Complex as part of my Prayer Pilgrimage. The Service by the staff, volunteers and Chaplain Ross Duncan (above with … Continue reading →

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Prayer fuel: our corporate culpability

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Bishop John
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Can you trust a politician? No. Self-interest rules. Can you trust a politician who is your brother? Yes, as a brother; no as a politician. We, the public, have made them that way. Haunting words on our corporate culpability from … Continue reading →

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Praying 4 the heartbeat of God

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Bishop John
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My prayers of late have been focused on praying that the heart of Tasmania would beat with the heartbeat of God. I prayed this for the Parish of the Northern Midlands before setting out to meet parishioners at Campbell Town on … Continue reading →

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Praying 4 Parliamentary Leaders

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Bishop John
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As part of my Prayer Pilgrimage, at each Parish we will be lifting up prays to God for our Tasmanian Parliamentary leaders.  At the beginning of each week I send out an email to the House of Assembly and Legislative … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage within a pilgrimage

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Bishop John
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On Saturday 5 June I gathered with the Parish of West Tamar on my Prayer Pilgrimage. My travelling and prayer companion, Chris Sadler, dubbed this visit as a “pilgrimage within a pilgrimage.” This was the schedule for the day: 9:00 am Carpool … Continue reading →

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Aust Christian Book of the Year-Short List

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Bishop John
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SPCKA have just issued the 2010 Australian Christian Book of the Year Short List. The Short List Press Release is available here. I am pleased to see that Robert Withycombe’s book Montgomery of Tasmania: Henry and Maud Montgomery in Australasia … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage Launch – Pentecost Sunday

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Bishop John
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What a marvellous occasion. On Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the Holy Spirit bursting forth upon the disciples of Jesus and their proclaiming the Good News of God’s love in Jesus Christ with many responding and becoming followers of Jesus. It was … Continue reading →

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‘Christ’s Pilgrim People’-Synod 2010 Address

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Bishop John
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Over the weekend of Friday 28 to Sunday 30 May, the members of the 51st Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Tasmania are meeting at Launceston Church Grammar School. The theme of my Presidential Address to the Synod was Christ’s … Continue reading →

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FRUITFUL Leadership Conference

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Bishop John
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Fruitful will now be held at St Michael’s Collegiate (Founders Hall) FRUITFUL is a residential leadership conference that will be held from the 18 – 20 June 2010. It’s that time of year again!  The youth and children’s ministry leaders … Continue reading →

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The Imagine Project Website

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Bishop John
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 I am happy to announce the exciting development underway for The Imagine Project website. In my vision for the Missionary Diocese of Tasmania, ahealthychurch…transforminglife, I wrote that my heart’s desire is for us all to take intiatives in mission that God may … Continue reading →

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