Pray for Nigeria
Late last year, Canon Hassan John, a pastor from the Diocese of Jos in Nigeria, asked Anglican Aid for prayer. Christians in the north-east were being targeted by the Islamist group Boko Haram. As locals travelled between villages, Boko Haram militants were setting up...
Reflecting on my Commissioning at Sapphire Coast Anglican College
It is a great honour and a privilege to have been commissioned as Principal at Sapphire Coast Anglican College. Those who had the vision, drive and talents on which this wonderful College was founded, back in 1994, are still deeply immersed in its daily life, which...
Truth Telling and Makarrata
Many years ago, on key city corners in Australian cities, young boys would stand as town criers with their unique lingo Extra! Extra! Read all about it! On a street corner site abutting the Parliamentary Triangle in Canberra recently a group gathered at the Australian...
St Martin’s and South Wagga Partnership
The partnership between St Martin’s College and South Wagga Anglican Church continues to grow and develop this year. For a number of years the South Wagga congregation has provided meals once a term for College residents in what the St Martin’s residents call ‘SWAC...
New Series Showcases Leaders of Christian Churches Across the Canberra Region Discussing Evangelisation and Unity
Christian faith leaders from multiple denominations across the Canberra region have come together to discuss their common mission and vision with the goal of fostering Christian unity. Alpha Australia hosted the leaders in an interview, which has been developed into a...
177 Years of Community Outreach by Canberra’s First Schoolhouse
St John’s Schoolhouse in 2022 is a well-preserved but modest little building, which greets you as you drive off Constitution Avenue in Reid, and up the hill to the heritage precinct of the Church of St John the Baptist. Both the Church and the neighbouring Schoolhouse...An Exciting Beginning for the New ADS Director of Human Resources
Last month Michael Simon took up the position of Director of Human Resources in the Anglican Diocesan Services (ADS) office. Taking over from the excellent legacy of Robert Wallace, Michael said this position is something of a ‘homecoming experience’ as he has had a...CGGS Announces New Principal
Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) is delighted to announce the appointment of experienced educational leader Mrs Terrie Jones as its new Principal, after an extensive national and international search. Terrie, who is currently the Head of St Michael’s Grammar...