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Reflections

Friday September 29

How does my faith grow?

“In my family growing up, faith was an open topic. Books about faith were read and discussed and ideas challenged and listened to. I remember setting out to read all of CS Lewis’ books for instance, as my brother had read the entire Narnia series and I wanted to go one better! This led to a few ‘over my head’ moments, but many of Lewis’ ideas stayed with me,” says Fiona Hammond from FormEDfaith, as she invites anglican focus readers to the launch of a new faith formation resource

What I would tell my teenage self: Peter Dutton, Lydia Fairhall, Cameron Freese and Stewart Perry

What would you tell your teenage self if you could go back in time? Peter Dutton from St Bart’s, Toowoomba, Lydia Fairhall from St Francis College, The Rev’d Cameron Freese from The Parish of East Redland and The Rev’d Canon Stewart Perry from The Parish of Robina share their thoughts

“The Feast Day of St Michael and the Angels occurs on Friday, 29th September, a day to remind ourselves that we can be messengers of God by seeking to be discerning,” (The Very Rev’d Dr Peter Catt)

Seeking the gift of discernment

“It seems to me discernment also involves seeking to ‘see’ clearly. It is hard to recognise our own blind spots. Discernment is therefore the gift I seek daily in my prayers,” says The Very Rev’d Dr Peter Catt

“We come here full of hope and ready to start a new life”: former refugee Bishop Daniel Abot

“Overall I am lucky — I work with great people and feel loved in my team and in the wider Church. But I talk to many people in my community who are rejected at work because of their skin colour and accent, and it hurts them deeply. This has even happened to my gentle, softly spoken wife, Rachel,” says Bishop Daniel Abot

Tough Questions: Should Christians tithe 10 per cent of their income?

“In a list of the top 50 subjects that Jesus taught on, money and finance comes in at number four, yet Jesus never chose to teach about tithing. In short, the New Testament does not stipulate a ten per cent tithe for Christians. So, what should our position on giving be?” asks The Rev’d Charlie Lacey from St Andrew’s, Springfield

2023 Diocesan Synod reflections: further highlights and learnings

Three Synod reps share their Synod highlights and learnings with anglican focus readers, including Alexandra Amankwah from The Parish of Stafford, Tom Finn from the Cathedral and Francisco Estevao from The Parish of Robina

"He is always with and for us": three ACSQ community members on Archbishop-elect Jeremy Greaves

With the announcement that Bishop Jeremy Greaves will be installed as our new Archbishop in December, three ACSQ community members — The Rev’d Tania Eichler, The Ven. David Ruthven and Michelle McDonald — reflect on their favourite moments serving alongside Bishop Jeremy and what they are most looking forward to working with him on after his installation

“ADF chaplains are often the front door to other support"

“Our Diocese’s geographical area could be described as ‘Defence and Veteran Central’, but that’s not what we see in our churches. Following interest in our ministry generated at our recent Synod, it’s a privilege to be invited to share a little about what Anglican Army chaplains do,” says The Ven. Rob Sutherland CSC

Election of a new Archbishop

“It is with great joy that I share with you the news that the Archbishop’s Election Committee, at its final meeting last Saturday, elected the Right Reverend Jeremy Greaves to be the next Archbishop of Brisbane,” says Bishop Cam Venables

What I would tell my teenage self: Penny Howchin, John Roundhill, Phyllis Marsh and Jo Leveritt

What would you tell your teenage self if you could go back in time? Penny Howchin from St Andrew’s, Springfield, Bishop John Roundhill, Phyllis Marsh from West Moreton Anglican College and Jo Leveritt from The Parish of Bundaberg share their thoughts

Typeface and highlighting canon

A Canon to regulate the proper use of appropriate fonts and highlighting for the public display of motions and amendments to motions during sitting days of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane