“From Dover in England to Queensland in Australia, the tides rise and fall on innumerable beaches and only the groan of the shingle testifies to the lives lost at sea,” says Archbishop Justin Welby as he speaks about the world’s more than 75 million displaced people in this Washington National Cathedral sermon
Meet Bishop Jonathan Holland and find out about the projects he is currently working on, how and when he felt called to the priesthood, his favourite scripture, and what he enjoys doing in his free time
“In the Christian perspective what is to come is the kingdom, or reign or realm of God. It is a gloriously transformed future in which we trust, for which we pray and to which we commit ourselves, heart and soul and body,” says Archbishop Phillip Aspinall
“Our church community grew in understanding of new cultures and was blessed by the diversity of faith understanding and the opportunity to reach out to those in need in our community,” say The Rev’d Peter Jeffery and Helen Keith on their parish’s recent ‘Refugee Sunday’ event
Meet The Rev’d Wilfred Kekea from the Diocese of Central Melanesia, who recently visited the Parish of Gayndah on a cross-cultural tour, and find out about his current role, visit highlights and theology
“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
Check out the latest scripture eBooks from Resource Church St Bart’s, Toowoomba, which adapt Old and New Testament scriptures for young children, including this one titled, ‘Living Holy Lives for Jesus’ from Colossians 3.12-17
“During his time as Principal, he influenced the teaching and thinking of a number of graduates while ensuring that his views, more evolutionary than revolutionary, were heard through broader channels,” says Diocesan Archivist Michael Rogers on long-serving St Francis College Principal, The Rev’d Canon Ivor Church
“Members of the earliest Christian communities had to wrestle with their understanding of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and so do we. Modern Christians encounter challenges that would blow first century minds, and it is careful use of reason that allows us to interpret scripture and tradition in ways that continue to inform, encourage and communicate the Gospel to 21st century people,” says Fiona Hammond from St Francis College
“Historically, in times of social need, the Church has always made a significant contribution to caring for and protecting others, and the current pandemic situation is no different. While there may be many usual activities and services that we cannot continue in the coming months, with creativity and planning we will have a key role to play,” says Archbishop Phillip Aspinall