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Bishop’s Pentecost Message 2012

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Bishop John
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We have just sealed and sent off a copy of my Pentecost Sunday Message on DVD to each parish in the diocese. I have also included a discussion paper as a resource for small groups and small group leaders. I pray … Continue reading →

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SPCKA – Young Writer’s Awards

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Bishop John
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2012 Young Writer Awards entries close on 31 May Do you know a creative teen or budding young writer? This could be their time to shine! SPCKA loves to discover and encourage new writers of all ages and the Young Australian Christian … Continue reading →

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Media Advisory: Bishop gets hands dirty at new church building works

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Bishop John
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MEDIA ADVISORY: BISHOP GETS HANDS DIRTY AT NEW CHURCH BUILDING WORKS The Anglican Bishop of Tasmania, the Right Reverend John Harrower, will tomorrow get his hands dirty at the building works for the new Wellspring Church development in Sandy Bay. … Continue reading →

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“Australians Keep Their Word” – Rallying for Foreign Aid

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Bishop John
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I recently signed this open letter to the Prime Minister, along with many other leaders, ambassadors, actors and so forth around Australia. Read the article “Famous Faces sign up in the battle for overseas aid” in the Sydney Morning Herald … Continue reading →

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Graduation Tassie students

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Bishop John
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Ridley Melbourne Graduation and Commissioning on Saturday afternoon was a great celebration and thanksgiving to family, friends, staff and God. Three Tasmanians received their awards: Joel Kettleton, Bachelor of Theology + Outstanding Contribution to the College Community Award-Chapel Music; Kristina … Continue reading →

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Our hope, everywhere, always – Easter 2012

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Bishop John
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My Easter 2012 message appears in Tasmania’s three major newspapers today: Our hope, everywhere, always One of the things that surprised me during our years living in Argentina was the hope that some slum dwellers had in Jesus Christ. I … Continue reading →

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Marriage Equality Amendment Bill Survey

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Bishop John
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I encourage you to take this short survey regarding the Inquiry into the Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2012 on the Parliament of Australia website. Below are my thoughts on the survey. You may also find the resources from Social Issues … Continue reading →

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Keep “Father” & “Son” in the Bible!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Bishop John
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I strongly encourage you to sign this petition against taking out “Father” and “Son” in new translations of the Bible, because it is offensive to Muslims. Changing the words of Scripture is an appalling approach to contextualizing the Good News … Continue reading →

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Insulting ‘Allah’ hurts Muslims & Christians

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Bishop John
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An outrageous tweet from former test cricketer Rodney Hogg has rightly brought condemnation from the Muslim community. I join them in condemning this despicable comment. I do not wish to write the words of Hogg’s blasphemy because it derides Allah in saying, ‘Allah is … Continue reading →

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“Stop the Loss” coalition

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Bishop John
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Today, good news in what has become a darkening cloud over the reform of poker machine gambling in recent days: The Pro-pokie-reform Stop the Loss coalition went live today. The release states in part, “High loss poker machines are known … Continue reading →

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