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GAFCON issues call to prayer as Primates sleep
The following received recently Dear Prayer Supporters, The discussions at Canterbury are at a crucial stage and we know that God is sovereign, hence we ask you to pray with us: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, We turn once more to you in faith, Interceding for the Primates of the Anglican Communion as they meet […]
Peter Jensen Speaks to GAFCON Supporters – End of Day 1
Australian Anglican Future Conference 2015
It’s been talked about a lot and finally it’s here! The end of March 2015 will see the first Australian Anglican Future Conference, following up from the 2013 GAFCON (Global Anglican Future Conference). There’s a great lineup of speakers, both local and from overseas. Perhaps the most exciting name to announce is Rev. Dr. Ashley […]
GAFCON Day 3: Welby and Jensen – Ambiguity of Context and Clarity of Scripture
This morning the GAFCON delegates were shown a video address by Justin Welby, filmed before he came to visit Kenya this last weekend. The entire message is available on Canterbury’s website. The message was greeted with a very short and muted round of applause, more out of politeness one felt than anything else. Reactions from […]
GAFCON Day 1 – The Church Gathered and a Firm Word for Archbishop Welby
The first official day of GAFCON has been a great one. I’m sitting back in my hotel reflecting on many powerful things I’ve seen and heard. First and foremost is the incredible joy of being part of a group of over 1,300 people gathered from all over the world. As the conference got underway former […]
Appreciation of Peter and Christine Jensen
Tonight sees a service officially farewelling Archbishop Peter Jensen and his wife Christine. Archbishop Peter Jensen and Mrs Christine Jensen will be officially farewelled at a large service at St Andrew’s Cathedral on Friday night, 14th of June. Dignitaries such as the Premier, Barry O’Farrell and the Governor, Professor Marie Bashir, will be in attendance […]
And They’re Off… The Race Begins for Archbishop of Sydney
For the last 6 months members of the Diocese of Sydney have been having conversations amongst themselves about who should replace Peter Jensen as Archbishop when he retires in a few months. Several names have been canvassed and considered. Options have been aired and then rejected and a few names have kept cropping up. This […]
GAFCON 2013 – Official Announcement
From the GAFCON site: The Second Global Anglican Future Conference will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, 21st-26th October 2013. The focus will be on our shared Anglican future, as we engage with the missionary theme, ‘Making Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.’ The first conference, GAFCON 2008, was held in Jerusalem. GAFCON gave birth to […]
(Re)Visiting the Discussion on Homosexual Health
One of the issues that has arisen here in Australia in the last week of debate over homosexuality has been the question of health outcomes for homosexuals compared to the population at large. Before I begin a review of the topic and then move to some arguments of my own I thought it important to […]
