Jodie McNeill As we reach the midpoint of the 2016 Summer Olympics we’re reminded again of the wonder of the human body. Each day we hear about the smashing of world records, as we witness men and women go faster, higher and stronger. It is right to be amazed at the way that God has made us, but we … Read more
If you hadn’t already noticed, next week’s Census is causing quite a bit of a stir. Most of the concerns are because the Australian Bureau of Statistics have determined that they will be keeping every name and address on file, without giving people a choice to ‘opt out.’ Censuses tend to be a magnet for controversy, usually because … Read more
We’re looking for a new Assistant Minister to join our church to help equip us for ministry. For as we see from Ephesians chapter 4, we know that Jesus has given speakers of God’s word to the church, so that every Christian will be equipped for ministry to everyone, so that the church will be built, and that … Read more
In October last year, Adam took a break from ministry in our parish due to mental health reasons. Since then, he has been on full-time stress leave, and has been receiving treatment for clinical depression and anxiety. I am pleased to report that Adam has made significant improvements, and as a result, he is now … Read more
Two months ago it was announced that Anglicare Sydney and Anglican Retirement Villages would become one, new, combined organisation. This officially began this week, and the new organisation has decided to use the name ‘Anglicare’. After lots of research, the organisation realised that the name ‘Anglicare’ has such widespread and positive recognition that this new name would be … Read more
On Saturday week, Australia goes to the polls. Christians will come to different conclusions about how they should vote. We attach different levels of importance to various issues. One may feel that economic management is extremely important. Another may prioritise the plight of refugees or climate change policy. However there is one issue, unique to this … Read more
The shooting at Orlando reminds us of the evil of humanity and the fragility of human life. It is a bitter tragedy to see 49 people shot dead and 53 others seriously injured from a civilian mass shooting with military-style weapons. It is also very sad to see the LGBTQI community targeted by a man who claimed to be influenced by Islam. Yet … Read more
This week we’ve seen the powerful forces of wind and rain. Whether it’s been the flooding of buildings around Picton, or the erosion of the beach at Collaroy, we’ve witnessed just how easily our homes can be damaged or destroyed by ‘natural’ forces. As we saw these pictures in the media, many of us might have recalled … Read more
We don’t really appreciate power until we lose it. Some of us have felt the powerlessness in retirement, where one day we’ve got power over people and processes, and then the next day, this power is given over to someone younger. Some of us have felt the powerlessness during poor health, where one day we’re running around a field, or … Read more
Thursday was National Sorry Day in Australia, a day to recognise all the damage done to Indigenous peoples of Australia since the arrival of the British in 1788. I’ve witnessed people roll their eyes at this stuff before, and not only scoff but even protest against the welfare policies provided to Indigenous peoples today that give … Read more