The church is like a doughnut – but we can save the city centre
Real church in the middle of the city, we can do that Continue Reading
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Uniting Church conservatives call for a ‘just separation’ from progressives
“Two integrities is a lie” Uniting Church Conservatives say Continue Reading
Sydney Anglicans apologise to First Nations people, promise to fund property, promise to urge ‘generous consideration’ to Yes case for voice
Sydney Anglicans’ church parliament, the Synod, has apologised for “past failures in relationships with this nation’s First Peoples” and urges reconciliation through every church developing an Action Plan. These plans should “note the challenges provided” in “Australia – whose land?… Continue Reading
The worst thing I ever did as a scripture teacher
I blundered, and taught a racist gospel Continue Reading
Sydney Anglicans urgently need $341 million – and other churches face the same issue
Just to stay where they are, attracting one and a half per cent of their city’s population to church each week Sydney’s Anglicans face a $340m dilemma. By 2056 more than half of Sydney’s population will live west of Parramatta… Continue Reading
Now there are two: a second Qld minister jumps ship to breakaway Diocese of the Southern Cross
A second minister has left the Anglican Church of Australia headed for the new Diocese of the Southern Cross set up by the conservative GAFCON (Global Anglican Futures) group.Peter Judge-Mears told his congregation yesterday at St John’s Wishart, in southeast… Continue Reading
The Dangers Of Celebrity In The Church
Author of “Celebrities for Jesus,” Katelyn Beaty, is interviewed about how cult of personaily has injured the church Continue Reading
RIP The Adelaide College of Divinity: Australian Theological colleges have an urge to merge.
Australia’s theological colleges are consolidating. It is too expensive for things to stay as they are. Continue Reading
How Christians can use Santa – free resources for Christmas
Motivated by a local council Christmas celebration that starred Santa Claus but not Jesus, Simon Camilleri sat down and wrote a book for the sort of kids who were there. “When Santa learned the Gospel” is a hit breaking through… Continue Reading
‘How Great Thou Art’ is ruined for me
Why one of my favourite songs won’t ever be the same Continue Reading