The first disciples were confused and incredulous when confronted with the empty tomb. Even on the day of resurrection, their feelings of elation were mixed with great doubt. Mary thought that someone had stolen Jesus’ body. The two walking to Emmaus were saddened by Jesus’ death, so much so that they did not recognise Him…
Today we cry with confidence, “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” Let us rejoice in the annual reminder that our Saviour is alive and has overcome death and sin. We might ask ourselves: how can this possibly be? Surely, no sensible, clear-thinking person would believe that a human being could be raised from the…
During the great days of Easter, we will be reminded of God’s saving grace to his people in bringing his ancient people out of slavery into the promised land. For the ancient people, that was a time of incredible stress and anxiety. After the Ten Plagues of Egypt, Moses finally led the people towards freedom,…
Dear members and friends of the parish of South Darebin, Greetings! I look forward to getting to know you all in this interregnum period as you prayerfully search for a new Vicar. I know that the recent months have been chall-enging and I hope that together we can look forward to what can be, and…
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Following the season of Epiphany we commence the season of Lent, a 40-day period of watching and waiting, a time to clear away the rubbish in our lives to make room for new life. Join us for this season as we watch, pray and wait. Lent is also a season of study and reflection. Lenten…
Parish leaders and volunteers are required to abide by the Safe Ministry Policy and other requirements of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. You can find these, along with other key policies and information about safe ministry here.
The Feast of Pentecost takes place fifty days (Greek pentekosti, ‘the fiftieth day’) after Easter Day. It ends the Easter Season, and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles, and the gift of the Spirit as the Paraclete or ‘Comforter’ of the world. All services include a warm welcome and some refreshment…
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.
Read more inPraying at the Icon Ninth Sunday after PentecostSunday 7 August9:15 am St James Sung Eucharist.11 am All Saints Sung Eucharist. Thursday 11 August10:30 am St James Said Eucharist. Tenth Sunday after PentecostSunday 14 August9:15 am St James Sung Eucharist.11 am All Saints Sung Eucharist. Thursday 18 August10:30 am St James Said Eucharist. Eleventh…
