Backlash in Western Sydney
Posted on August 14, 2013
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“Islamic and Christian leaders in western Sydney have warned of a backlash against Labor following Kevin Rudd’s reversal of his views on gay marriage and his pledge to bring forward a bill to legalise it within 100 days of the election. …
In the marginal Labor seat of Greenway, held by Michelle Rowland, Geoff Bates of Quakers Hill Anglican Church said in the view of his 800-strong congregation, Mr Rudd was ‘walking away from the very people who put him in’. …”
– Report from The Australian.
Newcastle election synod set for 14 September
Posted on August 14, 2013
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“After failing to reach agreement on a new bishop earlier this year the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle will meet next month to vote again. In March, five candidates were considered to replace retired bishop Brian Farran but none of them received enough votes.
The synod will be considering just one person this time, Northern Territory bishop Greg Thompson. …”
– Report from ABC News.
Diocese of Newcastle election synod page. Photo: Diocese of the Northern Territory.
No change of policy for Sydney
Posted on August 13, 2013
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“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.
Finally Free — book review
Posted on August 13, 2013
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“Unless you have been deliberately avoiding any discussion of contemporary issues, you must know that pornography is one of the major challenges to the church today. Carl Trueman is not exaggerating when he says ‘Internet pornography is probably the number one pastoral problem in the world today’ …
Porn is so significant a concern today that if you are not struggling with it yourself, you must know someone who is. In either case, this book will equip you for the fight.”
– Tim Challies reviews Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace by Heath Lambert. Availability.
Themelios Volume 38 Issue 2
Posted on August 13, 2013
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The latest issue of Themelios is now available for (free) download.
“A non-theistic Christian”
Posted on August 12, 2013
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“I describe myself as a non-theistic Christian.”
– Mark Tooley at The American Spectator takes a look at the new Dean of The Episcopal Church’s National Cathedral in Washington, DC.
(Photo: Washington National Cathedral.)
Ethics at the beginning of life
Posted on August 10, 2013
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Dr Megan Best (author of Fearfully and Wonderfully Made) is interviewed in the Spring 2013 edition of Australian Presbyterian.
The issue focusses on abortion and related questions. It’s a 5MB PDF download from their website.
Earlier posts. (Photo: Ramon Williams.)
New Archbishop in media on mission
Posted on August 9, 2013
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“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.)
The Proclamation Bible
Posted on August 8, 2013
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Here’s a soon-to-be launched resource from the Hodder & Stoughton in the UK that’s worth checking out.
Includes introductory articles by Christopher Ash, Graham Beynon, Gerald Bray, Simon Gathercole, David Jackman, Karen Jobes, Dick Lucas, Douglas Moo, Peter O’Brien, Adrian Reynolds, Vaughan Roberts, William Taylor, and Chris Wright.
J.C. Ryle’s Evangelistic Strategy
Posted on August 8, 2013
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“In April 1880, at the age of 64, John Charles Ryle was consecrated as the first Bishop of Liverpool, a new urban diocese carved out of the diocese of Chester. At a stage in life when many clergymen eagerly await retirement, he was launched into a fresh and demanding field of ministry.
He was already well-known on the national stage as a conference speaker and a prodigious writer of evangelistic tracts which sold in their millions. Since 1844 Ryle’s regular parish ministry had been in rural Suffolk, first in the village of Helmingham (with a population of only 287) and then at Stradbroke (one of the largest and wealthiest parishes in Norwich diocese, with a population of 1500). Liverpool was a completely new challenge…
Taking all the Christian denominations together, eighty per cent of the population still remained unchurched. …”
– Church Society has republished Andrew Atherstone’s terrific article “J.C. Ryle’s Evangelistic Strategy” (PDF file) from Churchman.
It’s full of encouragement and challenges for all Sydney Anglicans. Take the time to read it – and learn from John Charles Ryle. (And don’t forget the coming ‘Jesus Brings’ campaign.)
Everyone welcome to come and hear the wonderful news — Abp-Elect Glenn Davies
Posted on August 8, 2013
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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.”
Australian Bishops welcome new Archbishop
Posted on August 7, 2013
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Acting Metropolitan of the Province of NSW and Bishop of Canberra & Goulburn, Stuart Robinson, says of Archbishop-Elect Davies, “He will, I believe, unify our Province – and be a blessing to the national church”. Dr. Davies will be present at the Goulburn Cathedral Convention in January.
Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Philip Freier –
“On behalf of Melbourne Anglicans I welcome Archbishop Davies’ appointment, and assure him of our prayers and good wishes as he begins this important ministry in Sydney and the Anglican Church of Australia.”
Primate and Brisbane Archbishop Phillip Aspinall also welcomes Sydney’s new Archbishop.
“Glenn is a well known and regarded contributor to the life of the national Church, having served on both the General Synod Standing Committee and the national Doctrine Commission for many years.”
The GAFCON Chairman on Nairobi 2013
Posted on August 7, 2013
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In this video, on the GAFCON website, the Chairman of GAFCON, Archbishop Eliud Wabakula, discusses the upcoming GAFCON 2013 in Nairobi. He speaks about why he believes its a significant gathering – and about the history behind the conference location.
Glenn Davies elected Archbishop of Sydney
Posted on August 6, 2013
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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
2013 Annual General Meeting reminder
Posted on August 6, 2013
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The ACL invites ACL Members to attend
The 2013 Annual General Meeting
6.00 pm, Thursday 15th August, 2013
St. Andrew’s Cathedral Chapter House.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…