The Church that was Moved
St John’s Church Adaminaby has a great story to tell! But first a brief context. When the Snowy Hydro Scheme was conceived it affected two towns, namely Jindabyne and Adaminaby, causing both towns to be moved to higher ground. The scheme involved the creation of...
World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel 19-26 September 2021
Once again, the World Council of Churches (WCC) has set aside eight days in September for Christians to pray for Israel and Palestine and to hear the cry for peace, justice and hope. Resources for the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel will be available on...
Remembering June Davies – A Daughter of the Diocese
St Nick’s Goulburn recently said goodbye to a daughter of the Diocese. June Davies was a lifelong member of the Diocese. Born in Goulburn to a dentist she had the privilege of growing up in a church family and came to Christ at an early age. Her first job was as a...
Afghanistan – An Interview with Two ADF Veterans
WE SPOKE TO TWO SERVICE PERSONNEL IN THE DIOCESE TO FIND OUR HOW THE UNFOLDING SITUATION IN AFGHANISTAN IS IMPACTING THEM AND HOW THEIR FAITH MAKES A DIFFERENCE Jon Hawkins served in the Australian Army for 24 years and attends St John’s, Reid. He completed a...
Afghanistan – A Reflection by Reverend Steve Neuhaus
IN TIMES OF TROUBLE TRY NOT TO GROW WEARY OF DOING GOOD Many of us have been looking on with dismay at the sudden fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban. Afghanistan is one of the most beautiful yet stark countries I have ever been in. Over the last few thousand years...
A Deacon in Transition – Reverend Colleen Close
When God calls one to serve in a different way, unexpected doors open revealing where God wants one to minister. This door opened for me in palliative care needs in our local hospital. I was ordained Deacon on 1st December 2007. My Rector was Reverend David Ruthven...
St Alban the Martyr Woden Patronal Festival
On a lovely sunny weekend (26th-27th June 2021), St Alban’s Woden celebrated its patronal festival with Bishop Donald Kirk (Riverina Diocese) as our guest preacher and presider. Many of the parish family turned up to one of the four services, and either stayed or...Who’s In? Who’s Out?- by Bishop Stephen
‘To cherish and strive for a Church that welcomes all shades of faith and keeps the sacramental table open for all – the proud, the foolish, the misguided and the over-zealous – takes courage, tenacity and perseverance. In a fractious and divided world; in a time of...