The Rev’d Dr Lucy Morris reflects on the troubling response to affirmation of the 30th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women at General Synod 18. …
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Raising the bar on goodness
The Rev’d Suzanne Grimmett reflects marriage, celibacy and how we measure goodness. Jesus has an uncomfortable habit of raising the bar on goodness and integrity. …
An Archbishop’s Reflection
“Unfortunately, to my mind, the idea of “comprehensive” Anglicanism that we have embraced and are seeking to foster in this diocese failed to prevail at …
While we are talking, we are not dividing
Dr Bill Leadbetter, General Synod representative from the Diocese of Perth reflected on some of the themes from General Synod in a recent sermon in …
GS18 – a watershed moment..
Statement on Synod by Matthew Anstey General Synod 18 was a watershed moment in the life of the Anglican Church of Australia. Several things are …
Apology, Affirmation.. Action
In support of the ‘Safe Church’ motion of apology, Bishop Kate Prowd said this: I speak to you today as a bishop, a clinical psychologist, …
Looking inward. Confronting self
Bible study with Dr Di Rayson, Parish of Wingham on Biripi Land; Diocese of Newcastle on the stolen lands of the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, …
General Synod wrap-up. #FixedIt!
To save you the bother (and the trauma) of reading “that” other blog we are re-posting that blog’s “General Synod wrap-up” and in the spirit …
Semper reformanda!
In his speech to the motion to celebrate of the 30th Anniversary of Women as Priests, Bishop Keith Joseph made these remarks: Archbishop, members of …
The Affirmation of Same-Sex Marriage
Below is text of the motion “The Affirmation of Same-Sex Marriage” and the accompanying speeches presented yesterday at General Synod. The motion was lost 145 …