Remembering Archbishop Marcus Loane
Today marks the 5th anniversary of the death of Sir Marcus Loane, Archbishop of Sydney from 1966 to 1982 and Primate of Australian 1979 to 1982. (Thanks to Greg Blaxland for the reminder.)
Perhaps it’s a good time to pause to give thanks for him and his legacy in Sydney and beyond.
Here are a few articles from the archives –
- Statement from Archbishop Peter Jensen – 14 April 2009
- Dean Phillip Jensen’s tribute – 17 April 2009.
- Archbishop Marcus Loane photo gallery.
- Remembering with gratitude Sir Marcus Loane, on the Centenary of his birth – 14 October 2011.
- Sydney Synod gives thanks for Marcus Loane – 18 October 2011.
- The Marcus I Knew and Loved – an appreciation by Greg Blaxland.
The Day Death Died — Cathedral Easter Convention 2014
This year’s Easter Convention at the Cathedral is a very worthwhile way to spend Good Friday afternoon.
Phillip Jensen and Mark Thompson are the speakers. Good Friday, 2:00 – 5:00pm. Early Bird Rate $15. ($20 after 13th April.)
See the promo video and book in here.
Chris Edwards consecrated Bishop of North Sydney
Bishop Chris Edwards was today consecrated as Bishop of North Sydney. He is pictured here with Archbishop Glenn Davies.
Russell Powell at SydneyAnglicans.net has the story.
The connection between George Whitefield College and Moore College
Mark Dickson, Principal of George Whitefield College, was invited to speak at Moore College Graduation 2014.
In this video he speaks about the vision of George Whitefield College and its connection with Moore College. Most encouraging.
New BCA Regional Officer to be Commissioned
The new BCA Regional Officer for NSW and the ACT, the Rev. Peter Adkins, will be commissioned tomorrow afternoon, at 5:30pm 19th March 2014, in Sydney.
The Service is at St. Philip’s York Street, and Archbishop Glenn Davies will preach and conduct the commissioning. Please pray for Peter in his new role.
Moore College Graduation 2014 — into all the world
“This evening 99 graduates received their awards from the college. City Recital Hall, Angel Place was packed with over 600 guests…”
– Moore’s Mark Fairfull has this report on the College’s 2014 Graduation ceremony.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Moore College Graduation 2014
The Moore College Graduation 2014 (Into All The World) is set for Thursday 13th March at the City Recital Hall in Angel Place.
The Rev. Mark Dickson, Principal of George Whitefield College in South Africa, is the guest speaker.
The power of The Search
The Diocese of Sydney’s Department of Evangelism and New Churches has released a couple of videos on how to use The Search – the special edition of the Gospel of Luke produced for the ‘Jesus Brings’ mission.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…