Reflecting on the new Doctor Who series, a parishioner from the Anglican Parish of Auchenflower-Milton reflects on how âthe incarnation of God in Jesus, a human being, shows that God, like aliens, can be found in the most ordinary and everyday places and momentsâ
“God calls us to respect one another. This, in part at least, involves respecting peopleâs territories, traditions and protocols; seeking counsel and consent; and, caring for one another. Respect is also about being welcoming and inclusive. When respect is fostered, harmony presides. When respect is denied, harm is caused,” says Aunty Dr Rose Elu in her Lambeth Conference Anglican Indigenous Network address
Four members of our Diocesan community tell us about their favourite passage from the Gospel of Matthew, including Bishop Daniel Abot, The Rev’d Zoe Browne, Dr Stephen Harrison and The Rev’d Jamee Lee Callard
âDr David Livingstone has long been a hero of mine. In 1841 he was sent as a medical missionary to South Africa by the London Missionary Society. Recently, I was the successful bidder at an online auction for a medallion celebrating the centenary of the London Missionary Society in 1895. It is a beautiful medallion and it motivated me to learn more about the society,â says Dr Peter Lewis
More churches are worshipping God in eco-conscious ways. Huw Spanner examines three of them
âThe landmark Mabo case has become an icon of rightness and fairness, particularly demonstrated in this oft-quoted line from the classic 1997 film The Castle: “In summing up, itâs the Constitution, itâs Mabo, itâs justice, itâs law, itâs the vibeâ,â says Saibai Elder Aunty Dr Rose Elu, as National Reconciliation Week continues
Two Margarets (a centenarian and a teen), an innovative Anglicare mum and a justice warrior dad share their top tips for families to make the school years easier
âOn my afternoon walks with my wife, Alison, we each carry a shoulder bag because along the track we find considerable litter â many chocolate wrappers, plastic bags, take-away cups and other items. We collect soft plastics in one bag and the hard plastic containers, cups and cans in the other, so they are not washed into the creek,â says The Revâd Peter Moore as World Environment Day approaches
âWhen weâre all using the same lectionary readings week to week, it makes complete sense for us as peers to share the workload, the digital and print resources, and our unique gifts. We maintain the identity and needs of our own communities, while also supporting and encouraging them in their faith formation,â says The Revâd Chris Bate from The Parish of Booval
“Trials and temptations are a feature of our daily lives and, whichever version of the Lordâs Prayer we use, we will effectively be asking for the Lordâs help in dealing with them,” says The Rev’d Charlie Lacey from St Andrew’s, Springfield