So Australia has yet another new Prime Minister. It seems that no sooner have we settled into getting used to one leader of the country then we get a new one. Here’s the BBC’s attempt to set out the timeline… What’s driving all this turnover? If you work your way through the narratives and accounts […]
It was a real privilege this morning to deliver the Bible reading and brief address at the Parramatta Anzac Day service. Here’s what I had to say: Many different cultures explain the death of fallen servicemen and women in various ways. For some it is the language is of honour. For others it’s duty. But […]
Israel Folau, former-Mormon and now converted Christian (oh, and Australia rugby international), has got into a bit of a ruck. Qantas is considering pulling sponsorship of the Wallabies if further homophobic statements are made by Israel Folau or other players. The highest profile rugby player in the country has come under immense criticism after saying […]
from SydneyAnglicans.net The leader of Australia’s largest Anglican Diocese, the Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies, has urged Christians to be talk about their faith, especially at Easter. Dr Davies said free speech about faith and spirituality has always been difficult. “These days there is a lot of talk about free speech – are we […]
How do you respond when it’s just not cricket? Here’s 6 balls for Smith & Co. Prov. 20:17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel. (A bouncer to start the over) Jer. 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? […]
A few days ago I was left a little love note in a comment on a facebook thread. Now Jack had worked hard at this. He wrote an original comment and then, as will be clear above, edited it (no doubt to clarify his argument). Edited additions in bold. I also wonder why an ex-midlands […]
A bit of personal news from the Oulds. I’ve accepted an invitation for 2018 to join the staff at St John’s Cathedral, Parramatta, as Senior Associate Minister. Here’s the announcement that Senior Minister Bruce Morrison made today at the services: Announcement regarding the appointment of Rev. David Ould to the Parish of Parramatta Date: Sunday […]
GAFCON have announced details of their 2018 Conference. Introduction It is our great pleasure to announce that the dates for the next GAFCON Conference, to be held in Jerusalem will be: Sunday 17 to Friday 22nd June 2018. Jerusalem has a special place in the hearts of the GAFCON movement as it was the location […]
It can’t have failed to get your notice that this year we celebrate the 500th anniversary of what is widely considered to be the beginning of the Reformation (with every respect to Wyclif, Hus, Zwingli etc.); the nailing of Luther’s 95 Theses to the door of the church at Wittenburg. The question for many churches […]
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