“There are both predictable and unexpected times when clergy will feel more depressed, anxious or stressed. A virus like COVID-19 and 2020’s associated stresses are completely new and unexpected, so the recent NCLS snapshot figures are not surprising,” say counsellor Marilyn Redlich and PMC Executive Director Stephen Harrison, who offer practical suggestions for addressing stress, anxiety and depression
Where Do We Go From Here? is the title of a new Bible study by the Anglican Board of Mission, which is based on the Book of Acts and can be used during the approaching Lenten season
Check out these messaging principles and FAQ guides, video and other resources created to assist clergy, lay leaders and Christian communications professionals, so they can more effectively engage their congregations and wider communities about the Uluru Statement, including constitutional recognition through an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Cannon Hill Anglican College Year 10 student Victoria Seng was one of only 180 students around the world to secure an AFS Global STEM Academies Scholarship, which saw her complete a tertiary qualification in sustainability for social impact and conduct a study tour in Europe
“Cuthbert’s profoundest significance lies in his inspiring spirituality, of which three aspects are particularly valuable today. Firstly, his embodiment of key features of Celtic Christianity; secondly, his deep Scriptural grounding; and thirdly, his contemplative prayerfulness,” says The Rev’d Dr Josephine Inkpin on St Cuthbert of Lindisfarne whose Feast Day is celebrated on 20 March
“Compared to media releases, which include a full news story along with images, captions and contact details, media alerts are quick and easy to put together and are very effective at getting the media’s attention for news worthy initiatives, so the ‘story’ can be covered in person or via radio interview,” says anglican focus editor Michelle McDonald
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
Religious leaders in Hiroshima and Nagasaki are welcoming the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, even as Japan’s Christian council “regrets” that the government has not supported or ratified the treaty
“Online safety is something you can do right now by empowering yourself with accurate information to make responsible decisions for you, your families and others,” says Steve Window from the Anglican Schools Commission
“COVID-19 has revealed again much that we like to hide from ourselves: inequalities, fears and inadequacies in so many aspects of our society. It has also revealed again the hope we proclaim. Civil society saw what we meant and recognised that we have something to offer without which it is itself impoverished and diminished,” says The Ven. Luke Miller, Archdeacon of London and honorary Chaplain to the Queen