The Archbishop’s Inauguration
A recording of Archbishop Glenn Davies’ Inauguration service can be heard here (18MB mp3 file).
And Russell Powell has the story.
Launching the ‘Jesus brings’ campaign
The ‘Jesus Brings’ campaign (foreshadowed here) has now been unveiled by the Department of Evangelism and New Churches in Sydney.
It is hoped that ‘Jesus Brings’ will be a season of focussed and united mission in 2014 across Sydney and the Illawarra.
Watch Archbishop Glenn Davies explain why ‘Jesus Brings’ is such a great idea.
See the resource website here – and be sure to download a copy of the “Vision for Mission” document (PDF file).
CMS Summer School 2014
Registration is now open.
Peter Jensen appointed Moore College Emeritus Faculty member
At its meeting on 20 August 2013, the Moore College Governing Board has accepted the Principal’s nomination of Dr Peter Jensen as an Emeritus member of the faculty.
– from Moore College.
New Archbishop to take his seat
“The 12th Archbishop of Sydney will take his seat in St Andrew’s Cathedral at an inauguration service on Friday, 23rd August, watched by church leaders from every Australian state and territory and from overseas.”
– Russell Powell writes at SydneyAnglicans.net.
Photo: T Taylor. (A cathedral is so named from the Greek word kathedra, referring to the chair from which the bishop would teach.)
Annual Moore College Lectures — Daily lectures
At this year’s Moore College Annual Lectures (daily lectures August 20, 21, 23, 23), Vice-Principal Bill Salier is aiming “to survey the whole Bible’s teaching on the ‘world’ as the context for God’s people living lives filled with faith, hope and love”.
Minister wins opportunity to co-host The Project this Wednesday
“David Ould is an Anglican Minister serving in Macquarie Fields, a struggling suburb on the outskirts of Sydney.
Just over a week ago on the spur of the moment, David applied to co-host The Project, as part of its ‘Your Chair’ promotion. Not expecting to hear back, he was shocked and delighted when a producer rang him last Tuesday to let him know he’d been shortlisted, and shocked again when they confirmed he’d be co-hosting The Project this Wednesday night. …”
– Report on ACL Council member David Ould – from Eternity Newspaper.
Archbishop Davies’ Inauguration to be streamed live
The inauguration of the 12th Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies, will be streamed live from St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Friday (23rd August) from 7:00pmAEST.
Overseas? That’s Friday 09:00GMT / 10:00am BST / 5:00am US EDT.
You’ll be able to watch it here – with thanks to Audio Advice.
Moore College Overview Video
With Moore College Sunday coming up this weekend, this 5 minute 30 second video is a great resource to show to your congregation or in small groups.
(The shorter Moore College Sunday Video can be found here.)
No change of policy for Sydney
“The archbishop-elect of Sydney, the Rt. Rev. Glenn Davies will not authorize diaconal administration of Holy Communion, or the Lord’s Supper.
In response to a query from Anglican Ink, on 13 August 2013 Dr. Davies stated “As Archbishop, I am not intending to change the policy of my predecessor, i.e. that presidency by deacons or lay leaders could not be authorised by a General Synod canon.’”
– from George Conger at Anglican Ink.
New Archbishop in media on mission
“The Archbishop-elect of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies has given his first round of media interviews, saying he seeks to ‘galvanise’ his diocese. …”
– Story from SydneyAnglicans.net.
(Image Seven News.)
Everyone welcome to come and hear the wonderful news — Abp-Elect Glenn Davies
Archbishop-Elect Glenn Davies was interviewed by Seven News last night. His key message?
“In our churches we welcome everyone to come and hear the wonderful message of Jesus, because that message will transform your life.”
Glenn Davies elected Archbishop of Sydney
The Anglican Church League warmly congratulates Archbishop-Elect Glenn Davies on his election as the 12th Archbishop of Sydney and assures him, and his wife Dianne, of our prayers and support as we together seek to win Sydney for Christ.
We look forward to a continued strong relationship with Archbishop Davies, who is also an Emeritus Vice President of the League. Dr. Davies will be installed as Archbishop on Friday 23rd August in St. Andrew’s Cathedral.
Russell Powell at SydneyAnglicans.net has more on the election.
Here is the statement made this evening to the Sydney Synod by Canon Rick Smith on moving the motion that Bishop Glenn Davies be invited to become Archbishop of Sydney: Read more
Sydney Election Synod underway
Sydney Synod is underway, with a second evening of sitting set for Tuesday.
Russell Powell has a report at SydneyAnglicans.net – with a link to the Presidential Address (PDF) by Administrator of the Diocese, Bishop Robert Forsyth.
Moore College Sunday — August 18
Sunday 18th August is Moore College Sunday. Find out how to be involved here.
(You could play this 3 minute video in church or in your home groups.)
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…