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.)
Praying for the Election Synod — The Dean
Dean of the Cathedral, Phillip Jensen, calls members of the Cathedral congregation, and all reading this, to pray for the election Synod.
“Prayer always brings glory to God, as we express our confidence in his willingness and ability to help us as well as his interest in the details of our life. To think the creator and sovereign ruler of the universe would pay attention to our requests – about the trivialities of our lives – is humbling and exciting. That we can call the Almighty, “Father” is wonderful beyond description.
This week our diocese comes to electing a new Archbishop. Synod will be meeting for a few nights to try to come to agreement about who it should be. It is not the most important decision we ever make, but it is a decision we have to make and it does affect many aspects of church life. In particular it affects us, as the Cathedral church – i.e. the seat of the bishop of the diocese.
So this week is an important time for prayer. We want God to bless our decision, and that overriding our desires, he will appoint the man he thinks best suits his plans for our diocese. So please pray for …”
Upholding the Administrator in prayer
After the retirement of Archbishop Peter Jensen, the Administrator of the Diocese of Sydney is the Bishop of South Sydney, Robert Forsyth. Please be encouraged to include him in your prayers in this time, and as he prepares to chair the Election Synod.
(Please also pray for the staff of St. Andrew’s House in this busy period of preparation for the synod.)
What is an Archbishop?
Phillip Jensen continues his brief series on the coming Archbishop’s election, and asks; “What is an Archbishop?”
“When it comes to electing an Archbishop the natural questions are ‘What does the role involve?’ and therefore ‘What are the characteristics or competencies that we are looking for in a candidate?’ However, the answers to these questions are quite different to most people’s expectations as they are not the most appropriate questions to ask.”
New Moore College website — and Societas 2013 is out now
Moore Theological College has launched its updated website – www.moore.edu.au – check it out.
In addition, the 2013 issue of Societas – the produced by the Moore College student body – is also available. You can get printed copies from student ministers at your church, and you can also read it online.
The Archbishop’s Election: A Political Process
“As people have spoken of my involvement in the election of our next Archbishop I thought it may be helpful for friends, especially those on synod, to understand how I view the election of Sydney’s Archbishop. …”
– Dean of Sydney Phillip Jensen writes the first of several articles designed to help Synod members think through the issues behind the election of a new Archbishop.
Related:
“The ACL confirms its longstanding practice of not promoting a preferred candidate for the Archbishop’s election.” – February 2013.
Prayer suggestions (PDF file).
Archbishop-in-waiting – profile from Southern Cross, July 2013.
Archbishop Peter Jensen interviews on ABC Radio
Archbishop Peter Jensen was interviewed twice on ABC Radio this week –
by Richard Glover – Direct link to 12MB mp3 file – runs for 25 minutes,
and by Andrew West for the ABC’s Religion and Ethics Report – “The Peter Paradox” – direct link to 7.5MB mp3 file – runs for 16 minutes.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…