Bishop Carol Writes … Drinking from the Source
I have a friend who speaks often of ‘the vagaries of life’, which, he says, beset us all. This is so true. This week has been a bit like that for me. Last night, as I was writing this article, I received a phone call to say that a lovely young friend, someone I...
Climate and Faith: Christians for an Ethical Society
Thinking beyond the individual and the imperative for human evolution: a Christian response to climate change, by Katy Nicholls On a wet and very chilly night 35 people gathered at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture to listen to Bishop George Browning...June Ministry Spouses Lunch at Bishop Mark and Monica Short’s Place
Both the ministry spouses and Mothers’ Union Members in our Diocese are great fun – you are impressive people. Here are some photos from our latest informal ministry spouses lunch catered for by Mothers’ Union. Thank you, dear Mothers’ Union, for spoiling us spouses...
Gathering in the Upper Room
‘Earlier this year Archbishop Christopher Prowse and I committed to engaging in a season of mission in our respective Dioceses, particularly through the Alpha Course. The following report is one exciting account of what God is doing in that journey …’~...
The Ministry of Presence
Congratulations are in order for Reverend Gayl Mills, who was awarded the Order of Australia as part of this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List – for her service to Police Chaplaincy and to the Anglican Church of Australia. It all began while serving as the Director...Bishop Mark Writes … On Domestic Violence
As a young child I was an avid reader of newspaper comic strips. Along with Fred Bassett and the Wizard of Id one of my regulars was Andy Capp. Andy lived somewhere in the north of England and was never drawn without his cap pulled down over his eyes and a cigarette...
Bishop Mark and Monica Visit Cootamundra
On the weekend of 1-2 May, Bishop Mark and Monica visited the Parish of Cootamundra. On Saturday morning they attended the mainly music reunion. Both joined in with the songs and actions and interacted with the kids and carers that attended the event. Fun and games...
Restoration and Re-Dedication at Boorowa
In the crisp, sparkling autumn weather of last Sunday morning, Assistant Bishop the Right Reverend Carol Wagner, resplendent in the traditional cope and mitre, officially re-dedicated historic items of the fabric of St John’s Church, Boorowa. The recently-restored...