End of the world hype fizzles

“The end of the Mayan calendar may have unleashed a slew of predictions that the world is about to end – but this morning true believers were few and far between in towns designated safe zones from the impending apocalypse. …”

– from ABC News. (But bear in mind 2 Peter 3.)

Tears as Tron congregation leave church for last time

“The pews of St George’s Tron in Buchanan Street were busy as 500 worshippers came to hear its minister, the Rev Dr Willie Philip, deliver the final sermon. …

Before beginning his sermon yesterday, the minister told members that all further services were being held at a hall in nearby Bath Street.” – Story from The Scotsman.

Meetings now to be held at 25 Bath Street, Glasgow.

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St George’s Tron last Sunday in Church of Scotland

“The congregation of a Glasgow church has held its final service before leaving the Church of Scotland. …”

– BBC News report.

The ACL congratulates the new Principal designate of Moore College

Here is a statement from ACL President Gav Poole, on the news that Dr Mark Thompson has been appointed as the next Principal of Moore Theological College, from May 2013 –

“The ACL congratulates Mark Thompson on his appointment as the next Principal of Moore Theological College.   Read more

‘Mediation call in gay clergy row’

“Dr Peter Jensen, the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Australia, has voiced support for the 500 worshippers at St George’s Tron in Glasgow and their minister Dr William Philip, who faces losing his home, and has called on the Kirk to halt its legal action. …”

– from Herald Scotland. (h/t SydneyAnglicans.net.)

Earlier: Report: Glasgow Presbytery to ‘recover all property and assets’ from St George’s Tron.

Report: Glasgow Presbytery to ‘recover all property and assets’ from St George’s Tron

Statement by Dr William Philip at St. George’s Tron in Glasgow last Sunday –

“we have now seen the report which will go before Presbytery on Tuesday, and I’m afraid I have to say to you it is very disappointing indeed. It’s a report marked by falsehood and fantasy and enmity…”  Read more

Reform National Conference 2012

Reform has posted online audio from their recent UK National Conference, including –

Lessons from America – Martyn Minns
Culture in Crisis – Melvin Tinker
Gospel Trials in 1662: to stay or to go – Peter Adam.

Driving the Churches Away

Tim Challies writes about a matter for prayer –

“Toronto is a city of 2.6 million where churches are small and real estate is costly. For this reason many churches meet in gymnasiums and cafeterias they rent from the Toronto District School Board. … At the end of August each of these organizations was notified that they would face an imminent increase in rental fees. The next day they learned that this increase would range from 140% to 800% and that it would begin to go in effect in just four days.”

– Read it all here. And an update (Sept. 14.)

Q&A Monday 10th September — Archbishop Peter Jensen

Archbishop Peter Jensen is on Q&A, Monday 10 September, 9:35pm on ABC 1, repeated Tuesday at 12:30pm. (Interested in tweeting? Tips for #QandA Tweeting.) Image: ABC TV.

Iranian pastor released

“Iranian authorities acquit and free pastor Youcef Nadarkhani after three years of imprisonment…”

– Good news from many sources, including World Magazine. (Photo via Facebook.) More from Ed Stetzer.

NASA to honour Neil Armstrong at TEC National Cathedral

“NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and other dignitaries will attend a public memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral to honor the life and career of astronaut Neil Armstrong on Thursday, Sept. 13. Read more

A double-minded man

“Those with long memories will recall that when Dr. Williams was appointed a decade ago we at Churchman predicted that his tenure would not be a happy one and that he would have been better off refusing the poisoned chalice of Canterbury altogether.”

– Gerald Bray writes the Summer 2012 editorial of Churchman. (PDF file.)

Moore College lectures 2012

“The Point of the Sword: Applying the Bible to applying the Bible” is the topic for this year’s Moore College Lectures, coming up in August.

Chris Green, Vice Principal of Oak Hill College in London, is the speaker. Details from Moore College. (While you are there, check out info on the Moore College School of Theology in September.)

‘Christian leaders to unite against gay marriage’ — ABC News

“Some of Australia’s most prominent Christian leaders are expected to read out and distribute anti-gay marriage letters at their Sunday services tomorrow.

Statements from Anglican, Catholic and Greek Orthodox leaders have been coordinated ahead of further debate on gay marriage in Parliament next week.

Churchgoers will be urged to contact their Federal MPs to register their opposition to gay marriage…”

– Report from the ABC includes an interview with Archbishop Peter Jensen broadcast on AM.

St. George’s Tron, Glasgow, secedes from Church of Scotland

News from Scotland:

The Rev Dr William Philip, minister of the 500 strong congregation based in Buchanan St, Glasgow,  said:  “Our decision to separate from the Church of Scotland is the culmination of careful thought, sincere discussion and prayer for over 12 months… We believe the Church of Scotland is choosing to walk away from the biblical gospel, and to walk apart from the faith of the worldwide Christian Church.”

Full statement from St. George’s Tron below:  Read more

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