“I really hope that a simple podcast like this will allow people searching for their vocation to tap into the experiences of others. Storytelling can inspire and instruct, and give people a real insight into how they might serve God in their own life,” says The Rev’d Canon Sarah Plowman, as Vocations Month continues
“A ‘benediction’ is a divine invocation for blessing or help. The film Benediction is also such a thing – a desperate and lingering cry for wholeness amidst some of the very worst that humanity can inflict upon itself,” says Jonathan Sargeant from St Francis College
Anglicare Southern Queensland was recently announced the Queensland winner in the annual Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) Awards
At the request of anglican focus, Archbishop Phillip Aspinall reflects on his recent Companion of the Order of Australia appointment and how this honour and his ministry tie in with his call to the priesthood, as Vocations Month approaches
Bishop Jeremy Greaves reflects on a well-known poem and on spiritual stocktaking: “Just as many of us make New Year’s resolutions in the lead up to December the 31st, Advent isn’t a bad time to take stock of the practices we engage in. To wonder what things are working for us leading us deeper, and whether there are practices in our spiritual life that have become rusted on but no longer really work for us. Why not try something new this Advent?”
Christian, Muslim and Jewish community leaders united for a just peace, condemning the ongoing atrocities being committed by Israel in Palestine, during the weekend’s International Day of Peace commemorations at St John’s Anglican Cathedral
“The immediate need is to meet the challenges presented by catastrophic fires in what could be a very long bushfire season, including through prayer and practical support,” says Archbishop Phillip Aspinall
“It only makes sense that if we want our whole Church to flourish, then we need to treat our clergy with sensitivity and respect, while taking simple and practical steps to care for, appreciate and collaboratively work alongside them,” says Executive Director of Parishes and Other Mission Agencies Commission Dr Stephen Harrison
More than 150 religious leaders from across Australia, including local Anglicans, have issued an open letter calling on the Prime Minister to recognise Australia’s moral responsibility to avoid climate “catastrophe” and halt all new coal and gas projects
As the Christmas season approaches, clergy need to be more mindful of their health and wellbeing with the busyness of Advent preparations, Christmas services and events, increased community engagement and media opportunities, and the ordination weekend, as well as the hectic, but fun, end-of-year family activities