First Cross-cultural Chaplains at Moore
The Rev Joseph Fung and Dr Nancy Fung have been appointed as Moore College’s first cross-cultural chaplains.
You might have missed — 8th March 2014
Here are a few items from the last week you might have missed –
- Christ Church Cathedral Newcastle film festival during Lent with Bishop Greg Thompson.
- A Statement Concerning the Consecration of Rev Dr Sarah Macneil in the Anglican Diocese of Grafton.
- Clarification on the Church of Uganda’s Relationship with the Church of England.
- 31 Days of Purity – from Tim Challies.
- New Moore Distance Courses – new options from MTC.
New Moore Distance Courses
Moore College is offering new Distance courses. Here are three videos giving some background –
1. An introduction to new courses with Dr. Mark Thompson, College Principal.
2. New Distance offerings explained.
3. ITS, Moore College’s newest distance course.
Archbishop Davies endorses new PTC course
In a new video from Moore College, Archbishop Dr Glenn Davies endorses the PTC correspondence course and its value to the life of believers everywhere.
See also the PTC course website.
Around the Anglican Church of Australia — March 2nd 2014
Here are a few items of interest from around the Anglican Church of Australia –
- Melbourne Diocese has released some resources for Lent.
- New Bishop of The Murray, John Ford, introduces “Taking the plunge together” mission programme beginning in Lent 2014.
- Canberra & Goulburn Bishop Stuart Robinson to carry a cross in Cootamundra next Saturday.
- The Vicar of Gosford in Newcastle Diocese takes part in the Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras and proclaims – “I don’t really believe in Heaven and Hell at least not in the traditional sense.”
- NBN TV Newcastle reports on the consecration of Grafton Bishop Sarah Macneil.
- The Diocese of the Northern Territory is in the process of seeking a new Bishop. Doubtless they would appreciate your prayers in this task.
‘Introducing God’ 2.0
Introducing God is back – in version 2.0. The updated series was launched at Village Church Annandale on Friday night.
Learn about the course here (just in time for Jesus Brings). And John Sandeman has a story at Eternity Newspaper.
A Statement Concerning the Consecration of Rev Dr Sarah Macneil in the Anglican Diocese of Grafton
Here’s a Statement from ACL President, The Rev. Gavin Poole:
“On 1 March 2014 the Anglican diocese of Grafton will consecrate its new Bishop. The consecration will be hailed as ‘historic’ as she will be the first female diocesan Bishop in the Anglican Church of Australia.
The fact that the diocesan Bishop will be a woman is of concern, especially considering there has been no publicly available provision by the Grafton diocese for those who cannot in good conscience accept her episcopal ministry. The matters raised in this document however are of more grave concern. …”
Read the full text – or download it – below – Read more
Canberra Anglicare restructures aged care
“After a thorough review, the Board of Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT) is pleased to announce a new stage in the development and growth for our five residential aged care facilities…” – story from the Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn.
“An organisation affiliated with the RSL has bought five nursing homes owned by the Anglican Church in Canberra and on the NSW south coast. Anglicare, the church’s social services agency, has sold the Ginninderra Gardens and Brindabella Gardens facilities in Canberra, as well as three on the NSW south coast…” – report from The Canberra Times. Photo: Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn.
Why are you doing what you are doing?
“A friend sent me a postcard once from his holiday destination with the inscription ‘Why are you doing what you are doing?” I asked myself that question recently while I was sitting in a lecture at the Australian Command and Staff College at Weston Creek, where I am posted as chaplain…”
– Moore College graduate Peter Friend, inaugural Chaplain at the Australian Defence College, shares why he is doing what he is doing. (Good point for prayer too.)
Bathurst church building destroyed by fire
The St. Barnabas’ Anglican Church building in South Bathurst (map) was destroyed by fire last night. The congregation and Bishop Ian Palmer would value your prayers.
Report from ABC News.
Report and photos from The Western Advocate.
Monday morning update from The Western Advocate.
Photo: Troy Johnson / Twitter via ABC News.
Presbyterian College opens new building, changes name
The Presbyterian Theological Centre in Burwood has opened its new building – and changed its name to Christ College. The Principals of Moore College, SMBC and Morling College were invited to be present for the opening on Friday night.
Christ College Principal, Dr. Ian Smith, explained the College’s new logo, a crown of thorns, is a reminder that the college and its graduates must avoid self-promotion and serve as Christ did.
The college website’s new URL is christcollege.edu.au.
Andrew Cameron to be Director of St Mark’s Canberra
“The Right Reverend Trevor Edwards, President of St Mark’s Council, announced today the appointment of The Reverend Dr Andrew Cameron as Director of St Mark’s National Theological Centre.
The appointment follows a careful, thorough and rigorous selection process by St Mark’s Council and the consent of Bishop in Council. It will be effective from 1st July 2014, and follows the resignation of the Right Reverend Dr Tom Frame…” – news from the Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn.
Archbishop of Sydney, Dr. Glenn Davies spoke of Dr Cameron as:
“both an accomplished scholar and a faithful servant of Christ. He possess an incisive mind, a firm integrity and a pervasive godliness which he brings to every task he approaches.
St Mark’s Theological Centre has chosen well and I have no doubt that Dr Cameron will continue to bless the Australian Church in his new role.”
And Moore College Principal Dr. Mark Thompson says,
“Andrew is an extraordinarily able ethicist. His contribution to Moore during more than a decade on the faculty has been of the highest quality and the most enduring character.
While we are very sorry that he is leaving us — it is a very significant loss — we are not at all surprised that others have seen the value of Andrew’s ministry and invited him to lead them.”
Vale Allan Bryson
Dr. Allan Bryson died on Monday 17th February, in his 100th year.
He was, for many years, a stalwart member of the Anglican Church League and its Council, and served the cause of Christ in the Diocese of Sydney fearlessly in Standing Committee and in many different capacities. He was a long-serving member of the Presentation Board, and was also a member of General Synod Standing Committee and its Doctrine Committee.
Dr Bryson’s funeral will be held at St Andrew’s Roseville, at 10:30am on Monday, 24th February, 2014.
Members of the Anglican Church League, and many others, give thanks to the Lord for this faithful servant.
From his funeral notice: “The LORD preserves the faithful. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.” – Psalm 31:23-24.
Why support Moore?
Why support Moore College with your prayers and your finances?
Read commendations from two men we know and love – at the Moore College website.
‘Riding the waves to help the poor’
“Two Illawarra men have plunged into a hectic surf tour – 100 beaches in 10 days – to raise $1 million to help alleviate world poverty.
Starting at Bawley Point yesterday morning, Wombarra’s Reverend David Mansfield and Helensburgh’s Ron Balderston joined three others from Anglican Aid in the 100 Beaches Challenge…”
– Story and photo from The Illawarra Mercury.
For more info and how you can help, see Anglican Aid.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…