A rally in solidarity with Australia’s Jewish Community, opposing anti-semitic activity, drew a crowd of about 10,000 to Sydney’s Domain on Sunday February 18, featuring speakers Scott Morrison, Warren Mundine and a message from Sydney’s Anglican Archbishop, Kanishka Raffel. Rally… Continue Reading
Peter Bentley on blessing by bequest Blessing by bequest Most of us are aware of the often-quoted verse: “Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful… Continue Reading
An Obadiah Slope column Smokebreak via Jeannine Baird ### Warning – railway and design nerd item ahead: Watching a doco about the misunderstood genius Harry Beck, who designed the famous London underground map, Obadiah learned something now – Beck, it… Continue Reading
Stephen McAlpine is not shy of pointing out the difficulties Christians have in the modern world. He wrote a whole book about us becoming the “Bad Guys”. But he doesn’t want to be known as a church whinger. That becomes… Continue Reading
Springing from Downunder, a movement of ‘Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimages’ calling for ‘prayerful solidarity’ with the people of Gaza has spread to 85 cities in 12 countries. The concept is based on the actions of a Kiwi, James Harris, who walked… Continue Reading
The acronym “DGR” is important to some Christian organisations but will be new to some readers. DGR stands for “deductible gift recipient” and means that someone giving to an organisation with DGR status can claim a tax deduction. DGR status is… Continue Reading
Put away the chocolate and redeem the day! These are prayers that celebrate love, not just warmed-up romance and couples.
Mark Leach, a Sydney Anglican minister, is leading a multi-faith rally against anti-semitism and hate speech, expressing solidarity with the Jewish community. The Never Again Is Now rally will be held in Sydney’s Domain on February 18 at 2 pm.… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall on being a good member of a small group My Commitment to Home Group – Being a good member If you’re married and your spouse is in a home group, encourage but don’t pressure them to attend it… Continue Reading
An Obadiah Slope column Prayers to prepare for Easter: this Sunday is “the Sunday next to Lent,” the traditional season of preparing our hearts for Easter. these prayers come from the Church of England. Almighty Father,whose Son was revealed in… Continue Reading