Canberra & Goulburn Episcopal Election Nominations Committee
“Workshops across the Diocese are being organised to help prepare a Diocesan Profile. Synod members, as part of this process, are encouraged to reflect on the qualities and experience needed for a new Diocesan Bishop. The profile will help members to decide between likely nominees, and it will ensure that suitable information on the Diocese is provided to them. …”
– Chair of the Canberra & Goulburn Episcopal Election Nominations Committee, Archdeacon David Ruthven, shares what the committee is doing – and encourages prayer for God’s guidance.
There’s more about the election process and the regional consultation workshops here (PDF file):
“At the one-day Synod held on 3/3/18 the Episcopal Election Nominations Committee (EENC) was elected. This committee will do a lot of the preparation work for the electoral Synod but it will be the Synod itself who will vote on who should be the new Bishop.”
FCANZ response to Motion 29 Working Group Final Report
“This is the formal response to the Motion 29 Working Group Final Report and Recommendations. The Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans New Zealand (FCANZ) is thankful for the opportunities the Working Group has provided the Province to offer feedback, and to some extent shape the final recommendations included within the report. …
The Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans has engaged fully and in good faith throughout the Motion 29 Working Group process. But, we repeat, if General Synod adopts recommendations allowing authorized services which contradict our existing doctrine and practice, many Anglicans will have been abandoned by their denomination and will have no alternative but to seek other ways of remaining authentically Anglican. …”
– The Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans New Zealand has released their response (PDF file) to Motion 29 Working Group Final Report.
Cricket scandal a lesson in forgiveness — Archbishop Glenn Davies
On Easter Sunday morning at the Cathedral, Archbishop Glenn Davies spoke of forgiveness in the context of the Cricket scandal.
Nine News had this report. Reuters had another.
Food, perhaps, for conversation at work today?
Stuart Robinson farewelled from Canberra & Goulburn
“It was a time of reminiscence for Bishop Stuart Robinson and his wife Jane at their final Easter service in St Saviour’s Cathedral on Saturday morning. …”
– Story from The Goulburn Post.
(Stuart will be inducted as Rector of St Michael’s, Vaucluse and Rose Bay, on May 5th.)
Katoomba Christian Convention planning major redevelopment
“In one of the largest developments ever seen in the Mountains, Katoomba Christian Convention has plans for a $64 million rebuild on its premises at Cliff Drive.
Plans for the major redevelopment are now on public display with council.
They call for the demolition of several existing buildings and building of a new auditorium for public worship, a 500-seat dining hall, six eco-lodges and three eco-chalets to accommodate 390 people, a new reception building, bookshop and cafe. …
The DA is on public exhibition until April 11. It will then go to the Sydney Western City Planning Panel, rather than council, because of the size of the development.”
– See the full story from The Blue Mountains Gazette.
Related: Development application – Blue Mountains City Council.
Image: The Blue Mountains Gazette. Link via SydneyAnglicans.net.
Archbishop of Sydney Glenn Davies’ Easter message 2018
“The leader of Australia’s largest Anglican Diocese, the Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies, has urged Christians to be talk about their faith, especially at Easter. …”
A most encouraging message. Read about it here – and you could download it from Vimeo to use in church.
Moore College Graduation 2018 — Occasional Address
Dr Peter Jensen gave the Occasional Address at last week’s Moore College 2018 Graduation.
He particularly spoke to the parents of the graduates, to explain why their children had been “studying God”.
“You will be changed by the study of God. … We are getting to know God. We are relating to him, on his own terms. … And this is not something to be undertaken lightly.”
See also the Graduand interviews – with Talar and Mike.
Most encouraging, and good to share.
Update on Tathra bushfire disaster from Bp Stuart Robinson – updated
As he prepares to conclude his time as Bishop of Canberra & Goulburn, Stuart Robinson has posted the latest on the Tathra bushfire disaster –
“Archdeacon Carol believes around 100 homes are now being listed as having being destroyed. This means many hundreds of people are homeless. …”
Update:
The Archbishop of Sydney’s Anglican Aid has opened an emergency appeal to respond to the fires in the Southern New South Wales beach town of Tathra. – Details.
Every member at Nexus
“It’s described as ‘the most significant conference for Sydney Anglican clergy’ and it’s happening again this month.
The Nexus Conference began in 2009 and has grown over the years, with over 350 people expected to attend and more live streaming around the country…”
– SydneyAnglicans.net on Nexus, coming up next Monday at Annandale.
Mark Earngey to join Faculty of Moore College
News from Moore College:
“We are delighted to announce that the Moore College Governing Board has accepted the Principal’s nomination of the Rev Mark Earngey to join the College faculty from 1 September this year. …”
– Read here at the MTC website.
Modern Slavery — Angela Michael video
Angela Michael from the Miracle School ministries in Pakistan visited Sydney and met Christian Democrat MP Paul Green who introduced the Modern Slavery Bill into the NSW Parliament.
Angela works with families trapped by debt servitude into working at brick kilns in Pakistan.
The Archbishop of Sydney’s Anglican Aid helps support educating the children and freeing the families from debt.
Watch on Vimeo – from Anglican Media Sydney.
Moore College Graduation 2018
“Around 600 people gathered, as 105 graduates received their awards. Through interviews and videos, and the announcement of ministry destinations for each graduate, the depth and breadth of the work of the College was made clear to all. This year graduates left us to serve the gospel of Christ in England, New Zealand, Taiwan and New Caledonia, as well as rural Australia and across the city of Sydney.
One of the highlights of the evening was the Graduation Address by former Principal and former Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Peter Jensen …”
– Moore College has this report on Monday night’s graduation.
Reflections on the Thanksgiving Service for Billy Graham
St. Andrew’s Cathedral was packed for this afternoon’s Thanksgiving Service for Billy Graham.
Anglican Media Sydney’s Russell Powell spoke with some of the attendees.
Diocese of Sydney Media Statement on Redress Scheme
Anglican Diocese of Sydney – Media Statement
“We welcome the decision of the New South Wales Government to join the Commonwealth Government’s Redress Scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse.
The Diocese of Sydney continues to be committed to meeting its responsibilities towards those who have suffered because of the appalling acts which have been perpetrated on vulnerable children in our care.
For many years, the Diocese has had a redress policy offering care and assistance for survivors of child sexual abuse and payments continue to be made from that scheme.
The maximum amount available from our scheme is already $150,000 which is in line with the Prime Minister’s announcement today.
The Diocese looks forward to receiving further details of the arrangements of the scheme and working constructively with both State and Federal Governments on this issue.
9 March 2018.”
– Source: SydneyAnglicans.net
Modern Slavery Bill 2018 — Diocese of Sydney media statement
Anglican Diocese of Sydney – Media Statement
“The Bill against modern slavery being tabled today by Paul Green MLC deserves the wholehearted support of the Parliament and the people of NSW”, says Archbishop Glenn Davies, who will be present in the Legislative Council for the occasion.
Human Trafficking is an abhorrent form of modern slavery. It is a transnational crime which preys upon the most vulnerable. Human trafficking should be abolished in all its forms from our world, along with other practices of enslavement, such as servitude, forced labour, debt bondage, organ trafficking, deceptive recruiting, as well as forced marriage and childhood brides.
“Such practices are a blight on our society, as they were in the days of William Wilberforce, and I urge all people, especially Christians, to join the fight to eradicate slavery in all its forms.” the Archbishop said.
– Source: SydneyAnglicans.net
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…