Anglican Church League 2026 Annual General Meeting — Thursday 18 June

Posted on May 16, 2026 
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The ACL gives notice and warmly invites our members to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting.

Come and hear Lionel Windsor, New Testament Lecturer at Moore Theological College and ACL Council Member on – “Built on the foundation, joined together”: Does God care about inter-church organisations?

Date:
6:00 pm, Thursday 18th June, 2026.

Location:
Upper Chapter House, St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney.
Enter via the western end (rear) of the Cathedral.

An agenda for the meeting, including positions that need to be filled by election, will be made available on the ACL website in good time before the meeting.

The list of current Council members can be found here.

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From corrective to culture setting with Richard Coekin

Posted on May 27, 2026 
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From The Pastor’s Heart –

“The Reach Australia movement has matured into something broader: from a corrective voice into one of the most significant culture-shaping forces in Australian evangelicalism.

Reach Australia has often been heard as a corrective: a push for clearer pathways, better systems, output thinking and more intentional leadership in local churches.

Richard Coekin says that, as an outsider, last week’s conference felt less like the corrective it may have seemed in the past and more like a mature, holistic vision for church leadership: with preaching, spiritual transformation, gospel culture, prayerful dependence and pastoral warmth much more clearly front and centre, while still committed to principled pragmatism and organising churches to reach the lost.

Richard Coekin, former senior pastor of Dundonald Church in London and now leader of Reach UK, reflects on his fortnight at both the Reach UK conference in London and the Reach Australia conference, attended by 1450 leaders on the NSW Central Coast.

We discuss the maturing of Reach Australia and what UK evangelical churches might learn from Australia at this moment.”

– Watch or listen here.

Canberra-Goulburn magazine for May 2026

Posted on May 26, 2026 
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The Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn has posted online their Anglican News magazine for May 2026.

Here’s Bishop Mark Short’s Reflection:

“Like many of you, I’ve been fascinated by talk of The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God or even The Quiet Revival, especially among younger people in the West.

The former is the title of a 2023 book by UK journalist Justin Brierley, in which he discusses the growing number of thought leaders who are displaying warmth towards Christianity or even declaring faith in Christ. Historian Tom Holland and former Muslim turned atheist Ayan Hirsi Ali are two such examples.

The latter was the title of a 2025 report published by the UK Bible Society, which found a fourfold increase in church attendance by young adults in just five years. Understandably this generated a great deal of discussion and excitement amongst Christians within and outside the UK.

Now for the letdown: two months ago the Bible Society withdrew The Quiet Revival report after being advised the data on which it was based could not be trusted. This prompted some soul-searching on the part of Christians but we need not be alarmed; we have nothing to fear from the truth and God does not need spin or selective statistics to advance His kingdom.

So, what is the good news in the aftermath of Easter?

Christ is risen, ascended and building His church! The most important realities cannot be captured through opinion polls. Nonetheless (and here I’m being tentative rather than definitive) there are signs that something significant is happening in the spiritual climate of Australia and other similar nations.

Earlier this month the Church of England released its attendance figures for 2025. They found that while average weekly church attendance had increased only marginally over the previous year, attendance at Easter was up by 8 per cent. This tallies with reports from a number of parishes in our own Diocese of substantially increased Easter attendance this year. In other contexts, I’ve suggested we might be seeing the re-appearance of the ‘fringe’ – people not yet fully connected with congregational life who find major festivals an ideal opportunity to take first steps.

Likewise, as I travel around the Diocese, I seem to be encountering a larger than usual number of people who have recently connected or reconnected with church. Some, but not all, are young men. If there are factors common to these newcomers they would seem to be some level of engagement with matters of faith online, a longing for spiritual grounding and an interest in liturgy and/or church history.

So what are to do and make of all this?

The first step is to trust God rather than our own prognostications. As Jesus reminds us in John 3, the life-transforming work of God’s Spirit is like wind: elusive, unpredictable yet unmistakeable in its impact. Second, we need to be ready to welcome and care for the people God sends us. Third, we need to cultivate healthy communities of faith. Some are being introduced online to toxic expressions of Christianity that are allied to patriarchy or extreme nationalism. A truly Christ-centred church is the best place for people to be formed into a generous and orthodox faith through the joys and the messiness of embodied relationships.

By God’s grace let’s keep sharing and being shaped by the Gospel of Jesus, the truest and best news there has ever been.”

– Read it online here. Or direct link to PDF file.

Sexual Contentment — As called, so remain

Posted on May 26, 2026 
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From Phillip Jensen –

“As we work through 1 Corinthians 7, we come to a paragraph that seems to have nothing to do with glorifying God with your body in love, sex, or marriage. Suddenly, there is a paragraph about slavery and circumcision. But this is the most important passage in the chapter, for it is simply using these topics to discuss contentment, which is the key to love, sex, and marriage.

I hope you enjoy this discussion. Please remember that Two Ways News is provided free of charge by the generosity of friends. If you would like to become one of our generous friends, at the end of the transcript are details regarding how you could contribute.”

– Listen to Phillip and Peter discuss, at Two Ways News.

Also mentioned and good to check out:

Moore College 100 Ministry Stories — Rob Llewellyn

Posted on May 26, 2026 
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In the latest of their 100 Ministry Stories, Moore College has this short profile of Rob Llewellyn, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral Darwin.

It’s also a great reminder to pray for gospel ministry in the Top End, including that of Nungalinya College.

A Pastoral Letter from the Bishop of Tasmania on Redress

Posted on May 25, 2026 
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A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Richard Condie –

“Dear Brothers and Sisters,

As many of you will know, over the past couple of decades we have been dealing with the sins of historic child sexual abuse that were committed in the Diocese of Tasmania. Sadly many young people became victims of abuse and have suffered terrible personal consequences. We have been determined to provide restorative justice, recognition and support for survivors through the National Redress Scheme and through civil financial settlements. …”

– Read it all at the Diocese of Tasmania website.

(Photo: Diocese of Bathurst.)

Book Recommendations on Corporate Worship from Pastors

Posted on May 24, 2026 
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From 9Marks:

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God” (Col. 3:16).

Is there a singer or musician in your church who is hungry to glorify God as they lead in corporate worship? Or do your members need to be taught that they’re all “part of the choir”?

9Marks asked a couple of pastors who have thought a lot about corporate worship for book recommendations on the subject.”

– See the recommendations here.

Among the comments –

“A collection of and commentary on liturgies from the 16th century, but the three introductory essays are worth the price of the book.”

“Of all the books on a biblical theology of worship, Peterson’s work is one of the most focused, thoughtful, and helpful. This will provoke your thinking on the ultimate reason the church gathers.”

A prayer for DR Congo and the Ebola outbreak

Posted on May 23, 2026 
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From AnglicanAid –

“A rare strain of the Ebola virus is circulating in DR Congo with Ituri and North Kivu provinces worst affected (in red on map).

As of 20 May, around 600 cases and 139 deaths were reported. Another person died in Kampala, the capital of neighbouring Uganda, after travelling from DR Congo.

Please join in praying that the outbreak will be contained. …”

– AnglicanAid also has a prayer you could use.

Freedom Matters — latest conversation

Posted on May 23, 2026 
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From Freedom for Faith –

“Freedom Matters is a conversation with Bishop Michael Stead and Monica Doumit about religious freedom issues across Australia.”

– The latest episode was published last month. Well worth watching to give an idea of current and future challenges.

Michael Stead is the Bishop of South Sydney and Chair of Freedom for Faith.
Monica Doumit is the Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and FFF board member.

Related:

In this three minute video, Freedom for Faith’s Executive Director Mike Southon explains Freedom for Faith’s mission.

A senior pastor’s tears — and a gospel culture to reach a nation

Posted on May 22, 2026 
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A ‘Friday special’ from The Pastor’s Heart –

“Richard Leadbeater is the senior pastor of the influential Dundonald Church in London. He came to Australia for the Reach Australia Conference — 1450 pastors and leaders from across Australia, the UK, the US, South Africa and New Zealand — and left deeply moved.

Richard says he found himself in tears four times during the week.

In a The Pastor’s Heart Friday special, Dominic Steele presses into Richard’s pastor’s heart, exploring each of those moments.

We also talk about the joy and privileges of ministry — and why Richard is concerned that we can talk so much about how hard ministry is that we forget to commend the deep joy of being spent in the service of Christ.”

– Watch here.

King’s Birthday Conference 2026 — early bird prices ending soon

Posted on May 22, 2026 
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The King’s Birthday Conference 2026 is coming up on Monday 8th June at Moore College.

We’ve been reminded that the standard rates below will apply until the end of this week:

Regular $25, Concession $10

and that they increase from Monday 25th May.

“Is prophecy dead? Where have all the prophets gone?

Amos said he was neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, and yet he was one of God’s prophets in Israel. Do we have prophets and prophecy today? Should we all prophesy or is it the task of some of us?

The issues around prophecy are many and varied; this King’s Birthday Conference will look particularly at a Biblical view of prophecy today.”

See the website for full details and registration.

Who is really pro-woman?

Posted on May 22, 2026 
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Dean of Sydney Sandy Grant shares his latest Minister’s Newsletter –

“Dear Friends, here’s a claim to make you sit up and pay attention:

– Post-feminist Australia is anti-woman in a number of problematic ways.

– But Bible-shaped Christianity is pro-woman in regard to dignity and protection.

Let me unpack this… within the confines of an article that I’m trying not to turn into an essay!

Post-feminist Australia is anti-woman in a number of ways. For example, sex-selective abortion is legal in Australia. That means if you discover you’re having a baby girl, but you really wanted a boy, there is nothing stopping you seeking a ‘termination’ of a living, human, pre-born baby for no other reason than sex.

This is not hypothetical. …”

– Read (and, if you wish, take action using the links) at the Cathedral website.

The Remarkable Story of Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Posted on May 22, 2026 
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A recommendation from AP, the Australian Presbyterian journal –

“If you’ve never heard the story of how Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a former Muslim from Somalia and subsequently outspoken atheist who then became a Christian, then you’re in for a treat. Focus on the Family has recently published a short fourteen minute summary of her conversion. …”

– Read here.

Church of Uganda backs postponement of Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations over Ebola fears

Posted on May 21, 2026 
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“The Church of Uganda has backed the postponement of this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo, after President Yoweri Museveni’s government delayed the June 3 observances because of the Ebola outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

In a 18 May 2026 statement posted to its official Facebook page, the Church of Uganda said it had ‘taken note of the guidance issued by H.E. the President of the Republic of Uganda regarding the postponement of the Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations that were scheduled to take place on 3rd June 2026 at Namugongo’. …”

– From George Conger at Anglican.ink.

The Most Neglected Element of Church?

Posted on May 20, 2026 
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From Tim Challies –

“There are some elements of public worship that receive a great deal of attention. These elements are taught, practiced, rehearsed, and perfected until they are as good as they can be. In most churches, this includes the music, of course, and often the preaching. … But either way, some elements receive the lion’s share of attention.

What elements often do not receive nearly as much attention? What elements are often not taught, practiced, rehearsed, and perfected until they are as good as they can be? …”

– Read it all here.

Related:

Wonderful help for reading the Bible in public.

Christ’s victory amidst discouragement, criticism, suffering and sin

Posted on May 19, 2026 
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From The Pastor’s Heart this week –

“Christ’s victory amidst discouragement, criticism, exhaustion, disappointment and sin.

We preach Christ’s victory as pastors. But we battle discouragement, criticism, exhaustion, disappointment and sin.

What does the victory of Christ actually mean for pastors whose ministries feel painfully ordinary? What does it mean for leaders carrying the slow weight of imperfect churches, spiritual warfare, unanswered prayers and years of costly ministry?

We speak with Phil Colgan and Adam Ch’ng how suffering shapes faithful ministry, and why Christ’s victory does not remove weakness — but gives hope, endurance and courage.

We explore sanctification, spiritual battle, pastoral perseverance and the future glory.

Phil Colgan is senior minister of St George North Anglican on the Central Coast;
Adam Ch’ng is senior minister of Cross and Crown Melbourne.

They are speaking to around 1300 pastors and leaders at the Reach Australia National Conference on the Central Coast of New South Wales.”

– Watch here.

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