Prayer for Growth
As we look to re-imagine the future with other church communities in the Melbourne Anglican Diocese, we pray for vision, guidance, joy and power to lead our Churches into growth.
Third Sunday in Lent
Repeatedly in John’s Gospel (and throughout the New Testament) people misunderstand Jesus in their first encounter with him. The unnamed woman at Jacob’s well and all of Jesus’ disciples find themselves initially among this number. Some never come to know who he is. In her conversation with Jesus, the Samaritan woman slowly moves from unbelief…
Second Sunday in Lent
If any character from the Bible can be regarded as representative of twenty-first century church members, it might be Nicodemus. He is spiritually open and curious, yet also rational. He is committed and curious enough that he makes an appointment to talk with Jesus face to face. However, Nicodemus is not ready to go public…
First Sunday in Lent
Dear sisters and brothers, Hearing the familiar story of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, we are tempted to think of this as sin, and hearing the story at the start of Lent makes the connection to sin all the stronger in our minds. A careful reading of this passage, however, reveals a…
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Dear sisters and brothers, it is such a joy and privilege to be able to join the family of the Parish of South Darebin. Thank you for the welcome, love and support we have been receiving as a family. I hope to get to know each of you in the coming days and build strong…
Aspect June 2022
The June 2022 newsletter of Anglicare Australia, Aspect, includes articles on the election result, minimum wage and living costs, and safer Buy Now Pay Later. You can read the full newsletter by subscribing free at Aspect Newsletter – Anglicare Australia.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
This Sunday is my final day with you as your Locum priest and the Incumbency committee is hard at work. In the interim if a clergyperson is needed, please contact the Church wardens. The last 11 months have gone past very quickly as we have travelled together on our journey of faith. This has involved…
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Over the next two Sundays, we were to have the privilege of two baptisms at St James. One is of a child who with their family has moved into the area from Glen Iris and I am advised late Monday that this will need to be re-scheduled. The second one is from a family with…
Voting season
I am writing this in the week before Australians are to go to the polls to elect a new Federal Parliament. I support the view that the Church or churches should not engage directly in the political process by advocating for a political party or an individual as the Australian Christian Lobby has, exceeding the…
Aspect May 2022
The May 2022 newsletter of Anglicare Australia, Aspect, includes interesting perspectives on rental affordability, aged care and the upcoming election. You can read the full newsletter by subscribing free at Aspect Newsletter – Anglicare Australia