Rare find: The King’s Book

“The Donald Robinson Library was delighted to recently acquire a copy of the King’s Book, properly titled ‘A necessary doctrine and erudition for any chrysten man: set furthe by the kynges maiestye of Englande’, printed in 1543. …”

– Erin Mollenhauer, Senior Archivist and Special Collections Librarian at Moore Theological College, explains the background.

Moore College Principal to retire at end of 2027

Announcement from SydneyAnglicans.net –

“The Principal of Moore College, Dr Mark Thompson, has announced he will retire at the end of 2027.

The announcement was made at Moore College on Friday, June 5, as Dr Thompson told staff and students.

‘After discussions with the Archbishop and the Governing Board, we have decided that 2027 will be the last year that I serve as the 13th Principal of Moore College,’ Dr Thompson said. ‘No doubt there will be much more that will be said and written over the next eighteen months. But I wanted to let you know at this point, so that you won’t be surprised when advertisements for the position begin to appear in the second half of this year, and so that you might pray as the process of choosing the 14th Principal unfolds.’…”

– Read it all here. It would be really good to pray for Mark and Kathryn, for the College, and for whoever will be appointed the 14th Principal.

Also announced through the College website:

Retirement announced.

Moore College revamps their website

Moore Theological College has revamped their website.

Take a look.

2026 Annual Moore College Lectures with Andrew Atherstone

Andrew Atherstone, Professor of Modern Anglicanism at Oxford University, is giving this year’s Moore College Annual Lectures.

His topic: Anglican evangelicalism in the age of John Stott, Jim Packer and Dick Lucas: Surviving and thriving in a mixed-up denomination.

When: Monday 3 to Friday 7 August 2026.

– Details from the College.

Moore College 100 Ministry Stories — Rob Llewellyn

In the latest of their 100 Ministry Stories, Moore College has this short profile of Rob Llewellyn, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral Darwin.

It’s also a great reminder to pray for gospel ministry in the Top End, including that of Nungalinya College.

Peace with God

At Moore College chapel on Friday, Mark Calder, Bishop of the Diocese of Bathurst, preached from Romans 5:1-11.

– Good to hear and great to share.

John Newton: Mastermind and mentor of early Australian Anglicanism

“On 8 July 1777, Reverend John Newton confessed in his diary to binge-reading the latest bestseller: Captain James Cook’s A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World, published that same year. It caught Newton’s imagination, but it also caught his evangelical heart: he prayed that the gospel would ‘arise and shine upon’ people of ‘unknown regions’.

Newton didn’t know it then, but his Lord had a time and a plan for those souls. Within seven years, Newton himself would play a crucial role in launching and nurturing the first Christian mission in Australia. …”

– Again, give thanks to the Lord for John Newton. At the Moore College website.

The College for the Colony

Ever wondered why Moore College is called “Moore College”?

– This infographic for the 170th anniversary of the founding of the College introduces Thomas Moore.

Biblical Theology is Key

Peter Jensen writes at the Moore College website –

“The mere fact that our College is 170 years old this year does not mean that it is excellent. Many an institution has fallen badly away from its founding principles over such a period. Moore has had its ups and downs over its history, and there are other colleges that may be quite young, but are worth supporting.

Nonetheless, we rightly rejoice. Over many years, our College has stayed true to its origins. I think Bishop Barker, who had so much to do with its founding in 1856, would also be rejoicing. …”

– Read it all here.

Also in the Autumn 2026 edition of Moore Matters –

Top photo: Bill Dumbrell teaching at Moore College in the early 1980s.

Moore College Open Events May 2026

As Moore College gives thanks for 170 years, there are a number of Open Events coming up on Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 May.

Wonderful opportunities to explore what life at Moore College might be like.

– Details from the College.

Widows in the household of God

From the Priscilla and Aquila Annual Conference 2026 –

“A deep dive into 1 Timothy 5:3-16.

Working closely through the passage, Lionel Windsor addresses key questions and tensions – how it relates to the rest of Scripture, what it means to honour widows, and how the church is to order its life as God’s family.

The talk highlights the importance of honour, responsibility, and care, and challenges the assumptions we often bring to age, family, and independence.

We are reminded that the church is not simply a gathering of individuals, but a household shaped by God’s word – where men and women are called to honour one another and live out the implications of the gospel together.”

– Fascinating and helpful.

Moore Matters Autumn 2026

The Autumn 2026 issue of Moore College’s Moore Matters is now on their website – and printed copies will be in many churches.

Celebrating the college’s 170th birthday, this is a terrific issue – not just about history, but a number of encouraging stories about what the Lord is doing today in Sydney, and further afield.

– Download your copy here.

2026 Moore College Graduation – Occasional Address – Revd Dr Graham Cole

From Moore Theological College –

“At Moore College Graduation 2026, Rev Graham Cole encouraged graduates to consider their ambitions in ministry.

From Philippians, he pointed to Paul’s desire to see the gospel advance in every circumstance, and to the deep, lasting joy found in Christ, secure, unshaken, and not dependent on situation.

If we belong to Jesus, we are citizens of heaven, called to live lives worthy of the gospel.”

– Watch here.

Peter & Christine Jensen – Moore College 100 Ministry Stories

From Moore College’s 100 Ministry Stories, Ed Loane speaks with Peter and Christine Jensen –

“From Sunday school classmates to a lifetime of gospel partnership, Peter and Christine Jensen’s story is deeply intertwined with the life of Moore College. Converted through the ministry of the 1959 Billy Graham Crusade, their faith was shaped through church community, theological training, and a shared commitment to proclaiming Christ.

Peter’s years at Moore College were marked by the influence of teachers such as Broughton Knox and Donald Robinson, whose commitment to Scripture shaped his lifelong ministry as a pastor, teacher, and later Archbishop of Sydney. Christine served faithfully alongside him, investing deeply in student wives, women’s ministry, and the prayer life of the College community.

Together, their ministry reflects the impact of Moore College not only in Sydney but around the world— training leaders, strengthening churches, and equipping generations to know and proclaim the Word of God.”

– Most encouraging. Watch here.

Radical Kinship – Plenary sessions from the 2026 P&A Annual Conference

Simon Flinders (Archdeacon to the Archbishop of Sydney) spoke at the recent Priscilla and Aquila Centre Annual Conference at Moore College. The theme was Radical Kinship – Men and Women in God’s Family.

Videos of the Plenary Sessions have now been published by Moore College –

Plenary Session 1.
Discipleship as new love – Jesus’ invitation to radically rethink “family”.

In a culture that elevates family as the ultimate source of identity and fulfilment, Jesus offers a radically different vision. In this talk, Simon Flinders explores how discipleship to Christ reorders our deepest loves and loyalties. With clarity and care, he shows that belonging to God’s family is not secondary, but central to the gospel—and a gift that reshapes every other relationship.

Plenary Session 2.
Church as family – The apostles’ invitation to live as siblings.

In a world where church can easily be seen as an event or institution, the New Testament presents something far richer. In this talk, Simon Flinders shows that the church is not like a family—it is family. Drawing on the language of adoption and new birth, he explores the depth of our shared identity in Christ and the practical implications for how we love, serve, and care for one another as brothers and sisters in God’s household.

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