Find out how you can join in the historic 150th anniversary âThe Coming of The Lightâ celebrations to be held in Brisbane in early July, commemorating when The London Missionary Society and Melanesian leaders landed on Erub, introducing the Bible to Torres Strait Islanders
âEach week we create and distribute three short and engaging videos, with the aim of communicating key information and providing a sense of continuity whilst we are unable to gather face to face,â say The Revâd Adam Lowe and The Revâd Michael Calder from Resource Church St Bartâs, Toowoomba, who offer valuable video filming, editing and distribution tips
âWhen a mosque is vandalised or Muslim worshippers verbally abused, I often wonder whether we, as Christians, take for granted our own right to worship in peace and safety. Muslims are often easily recognisable by their hijabs or other attire, leaving peacemaking women and men who practise Islam vulnerable to bullies motivated by irrational fear,â says Bishop John Roundhill
In the second part of her âOrigins of Anglicanismâ series, The Revâd Dr Josephine Inkpin from St Francis College explores what the Romans and Celts have contributed to Anglicanism: âIn our understanding of Anglican history, we do well therefore to be open to âboth/andâ, rather than âeither/orâ perspectivesâ
âRut and routine can easily infiltrate oneâs ministry, and Bishop Ian Lambertâs message was a timely reminder that God is indeed supernatural, and we can put our faith in Him to save, heal and restore. Bishop Ian encouraged us to hand over the control of our churches to God. I was greatly blessed by this reminder that God is a supernatural God and that we can put our trust in Him with confidence,â says The Revâd Steve Wockner on the recently held Anglicans Ablaze Australia Conference
Praying for all who will believe
âMix 50 campanologists with two splendid Queensland regional campanile, add plenty of camaraderie and voila, you have a pealing good time,â says Parish of Maryborough bell ringer, Dave McLeod
âSome years ago, I read an article which suggested that if you cut a chrysalis open to help the emerging butterfly get out easily it will not be able to fly because it is in the process of struggling that the wings get the necessary blood flow to function,â says Bishop Cam Venables as he reflects on the way our Diocesan community has responded to COVID-19âs challenges
The Revâd Nicholas Whereat of the Anglican Parish of Aspley-Albany Creek reviews the recently published autobiography of the Gosford Anglican Church priest and Senate candidate, The Revâd Rod Bower
Two Matthew Flinders Anglican College students tell us how they are working with the collegeâs Chef Frankling and chaplain Kathrin Koning to help provide hearty hot food for St Peterâs popular weekly Community Meal, which has been impacted by building works