Greg Thompson elected Bishop of Newcastle
Posted on September 15, 2013
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“Bishop Greg Thompson has been elected by the Anglican Synod as the next Bishop of Newcastle.
The synod gathered under Bishop Administrator Dr Peter Stuart on Saturday to consider electing Bishop Thompson, 56, to serve as the 13th bishop of the city.”
– Report from The Newcastle Herald.
‘We are bereft of a great saint’ (update 2)
Posted on September 15, 2013
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Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies, has released this statement on the death of Bishop Dudley Foord – at SydneyAnglicans.net.
Update from SydneyAnglicans.net: “A special memorial service for Bishop Foord will be held at St Andrew’s Cathedral on Wednesday the 18th of September, from 2pm. Currently, it is understood the service will be led by Archbishop Dr Glenn Davies, while former Archbishop Dr Peter Jensen will preach.”
And Moore College gives thanks –
“… Dudley trained at Moore when Marcus Loane was principal, between 1956 and 1958 and took out the London BD in 1959. His studies continued and he received Th. Schol. in 1968 and a D Min from Fuller Seminary in 1983. He lectured at the College for seven years and served as Dean of Students. … In every sphere of ministry in which Dudley served there are stories of growth and encouragement and godly leadership. At Moore College we especially remember his commitment to the Bible and his determination to help men and women exercise a faithful, fruitful and enduring Christian ministry.”
Photo: Ramon Williams, Worldwide Photos.
Kidnappers release Archbishop Kattey
Posted on September 15, 2013
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“After spending about nine days in the kidnappers den, the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger Delta, (Anglican Communion), Most Reverend Ignatius Kattey, was finally released by his captors on Saturday. Sources said Archbishop Kattey walked home alone after he regained his freedom from the unknown gunmen who abducted him last week Friday. …”
– Report from The Osun Defender, Nigeria.
How then shall we Tweet?
Posted on September 15, 2013
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The Australian Church Record announces it will aim to help “fend off the keyboard cowards and take on the trolls” in upcoming posts encouraging godly conduct on social media.
“In the coming months … We will be publishing ten pieces of honest biblical wisdom for the social media circus.”
CMS Summer School 2014 Promo Video
Posted on September 14, 2013
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CMS has uploaded a 55 second video you can use to promote the 2014 Summer School at Katoomba.
And don’t forget – families are asked to apply online by 16th September.
Quiz Worx Appeal 2013
Posted on September 14, 2013
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Our friends at Quizworx need your help.
Newcastle Synod meets to elect new Bishop
Posted on September 14, 2013
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“The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle is today meeting to vote on a new bishop, after a previous vote failed to reach consensus. Five candidates, including a woman, nominated for the last vote in March, to replace the retired bishop Brian Farran. This time round the Northern Territory bishop Greg Thompson is the only candidate vying for the role. …”
– Report from ABC News.
Back to basics for Anglican Church
Posted on September 14, 2013
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“A Hamilton vicar wants to take the Anglican Church back to basics and get leaders preaching from the same song sheet.
Vicar of West Hamilton Anglican Parish, the Rev Michael Hewat, is ‘concerned’ at the fact some church leaders say they do not believe in the resurrection and the virgin birth. …
‘The fact is that if the church is not preaching the Gospel then people are not going to come along,’ Mr Hewat said. He hopes to take the church back to basics today with a day-long seminar Restoring Confidence in the Gospel.”
– Report from the Waikato Times.
St. Aidan’s Windsor, Ontario loses appeal; request prayer
Posted on September 13, 2013
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Canon Tom Carman, rector of St Aidan’s in Windsor, Ontario (an Anglican Network in Canada parish), reports:
“In its decision, the Court of Appeal, upheld the conclusions of the trial court judge, Justice Little, on both the matter of St Aidan’s property and the St Aidan’s bequeathment and finance fund. In addition, the Diocese of Huron was awarded partial costs in the amount of $100,000. …”
– More at Anglican Essentials Canada blog.
David Platt interviews Mark Dever on Evangelism and Discipleship
Posted on September 13, 2013
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A 50-minute interview in 8 parts – via The Gospel Coalition.
Sermons from the 2013 Presbyterian General Assembly of Australia
Posted on September 13, 2013
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The Sermons from the Presbyterian General Assembly of Australia 2013 (just concluded) are now available to hear and download.
All encouraging and challenging, including –
- David Jones (the immediate past Moderator-General) “Why are we here?”
- David Cook (new Moderator-General) “The Apostolic Pattern”, Acts 20.
- David Burge (Minister at Walcha) “The Christian’s Boast and Works”, Galatians.
- Ligon Duncan (from Jackson, Mississippi), three expositions.
Take the time to listen, and to pray for our Presbyterian brothers and sisters around the country, as they, too, seek to reach men and women with the gospel.
(Photo: David Cook.)
New Bishop of Durham announced
Posted on September 12, 2013
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“The Diocese of Durham has announced this morning on their website the new Bishop of Durham Designate:
‘The announcement by Downing Street this morning confirms that the Bishop of Durham Designate is The Rt Revd Paul Butler … currently Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham…” – Report from EV News.
9Marks Journal — Evangelism. Part 1
Posted on September 11, 2013
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“What does it mean to think through evangelism in a church-centered way?”
That’s the theme of the latest 9Marks Journal (September–October 2013), just released in several formats, for your edification.
‘ECUSA has no rule against Dioceses withdrawing’
Posted on September 11, 2013
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“We have a decision from the trial court in Quincy: Adams County Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Ortbal entered on September 9, 2013 his Findings, Opinion and Order following a bench trial that stretched over three weeks last April and May. The opinion is about as thorough an analysis as we have to date of the ‘hierarchical’ polity of ECUSA when it comes to matters involving its member dioceses.”
– A S Haley (The Anglican Curmudgeon) looks at a decision involving TEC’s legal action against its former Diocese of Quincy.More at Stand Firm.
Photo: Former Bishop of Quincy Keith Ackerman, under whom the diocesan Synod voted to leave TEC and join the Province of the Southern Cone.
With much thanks for Dudley Foord
Posted on September 11, 2013
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We are very sad to hear that our dear brother Dudley Foord has died in Sydney. And yet, in the midst of our sadness we rejoice that to be with Christ “is far better” (Philippians 1:23).
Until his death, Bishop Foord remained an Emeritus Vice-President of the Anglican Church League, reflecting his commitment to the work of the League and the esteem of our members for him.
There are tributes at The Briefing and SydneyAnglicans.net.
In 1988, Dudley gave this address to the ACL’s Annual General Meeting – Reaching Out In Difficult Situations.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…