Atheism is declining and faith growing – that’s the big picture That’s not what we’d expect if we just take a western view. But if we take a world view over the past 50 years, that’s the fact. In 1970, there 165 million people identified as atheists and 1.2 billion as Christian, In 2019, atheists […]
We all have to do better! That was the message church leaders received at Interfaith Forum on Domestic Violence (DV) I attended this week. It was a privilege and a challenge to be there. The picture of DV in our society is an awful one. One woman is killed every week. 1 in every 3 […]
2020 Regional Mission & Our Renewed Vision In 2020 our Bishop Peter Hayward has invited all the Parishes to again work together in mission – the same theme will be used that many engaged with last time ie. “Jesus is …. ? An open question that provoked conversation last time but this time we won’t […]
Sunday 22nd December At all 4 services there will be the “Two Trees of Christmas” and will include our popular and poignant “tree of remembrance”. Those attending will be invited, if they wish, to place on a tree, the names on those they are missing this Christmas, separated by distance, difficulties or death. A […]
Thanksgiving Sunday What a great celebration of our great and merciful God. At 930 and 4pm and 6pm we read Psalm 13 as balloons we sent aloft symbolising us expressing all our feelings and especially our thanks to God. We wrote about how we are feeling on sticky pads recognising that the God of the […]
Diocesan Synod October 2019 Every year, 3 representatives from each of the 270+ Parishes across the Diocese plus another 250 clergy and laity meet as the church’s Synod or parliament. Major decisions are made by a democratic parliamentary style process of bills and legislation, motions and debates. Sometimes its like having your toe nails extracted. […]
Diocesan Synod October 2019 Every year 3 representatives from each of the 270+ Parishes across the Diocese plus another 250 clergy and laity meet as the church’s Synod or parliament. Major decisions are made by a democratic parliamentary style process of bills and legislation, motions and debates. Sometimes its like having your toe nails extracted. […]
Thank you for donating to Waterworks for a Thirsty World by Anglican Aid Earlier this year & last year, we helped to provide water to overseas communities who desperately need it by fundraising for Waterworks for a Thirsty World by Anglican Aid. Your generosity has made a genuine improvement in the lives of thirsty people […]
Stewart Robinson (from Arvo Church) is seeking to establish our own GAC Fathering Project Group. There are dozens of these groups around the country including one at Gymea Baptists, Hurstville Anglican and Miranda North Public School. These are not religious groups and are open to everyone in the community. Stewart writes: “We aim to […]
Scientists Testimonies on Line Following last weeks sermon on Psalm 19, there was interest from our members in the quoted testimonies of the scientists who have changed their minds about a Creator through their studies of His creation. Bob East has kindly made these accessible via our church website! They’re on Elvanto too! Welcome Back – […]