“Although poverty was Francis’ cornerstone, he was also passionate about recognising the sanctity of all God’s creatures. He was often seen in conversation with animals of all kinds, and in his famous ‘Canticle of the Creatures’ his habit of calling elements of nature ‘brother and sister’ is clearly documented,” says The Rev’d Dr Gemma Dashwood OAM TSSF
Challenged to be wise and not astonished!
“It is easy to be overwhelmed by all that is going on. One temptation is to turn our backs on all the worries, throw off our masks and carelessly drink vodka. The other temptation, almost as alluring, is to engage in endless worry and adopt the doomscrolling phone habits that so many of us feel compelled to develop,” says Bishop John Roundhill
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“Against the orange-brown dirt, and the grey-greens of acacia foliage, the blue colour of this bird was startling. It was like a little herald about to announce something important and just as it got your attention it moved away…almost inviting you to follow,” says Bishop Cam Venables
“It is with pleasure that I announce the appointment of the Reverend Christopher Bate — on secondment — as the new Vocations Coordinator,” says Archbishop Jeremy
Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh faith leaders united in prayer with over 200 multi-faith community members on Friday night at St Philip’s Anglican Church, Annerley to pray for the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka
“Why has Benedict’s Rule been so popular historically? Because The Rule of Saint Benedict embodies a unique spirit of balance, moderation and reasonableness,” says Sr Gillian Gardiner, as St Benedict’s Feast Day is marked on 11 July
Find out how Lakes Anglican Church parishioners are working together, and alongside other churches and community groups, to live out their vision, mission and values to care for their local community