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Pastoral letter from Archbishop Peter Jensen concerning the war in Iraq

Pastoral letter from Archbishop Peter Jensen concerning the war in Iraq

The Scriptures teach us that God is a sovereign and just God who rules and weighs the affairs of the nations (e.g. Psalm 99). We are also taught to pray for "kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness"

22 March 2003

Anglican dioceses across New South Wales unite to fight drought

Anglican dioceses across New South Wales unite to fight drought

The seven dioceses of Sydney: Canberra & Goulburn; Newcastle; Grafton; Armidale; Bathurst; and Riverina have united in an historical agreement to bring relief to regional and rural communities crippled by the worst drought in 20 years.

07 March 2003

News release for the standing committee of the Diocese of Sydney

News release for the standing committee of the Diocese of Sydney

The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Sydney, when it met in the last week of February, passed a motion in support of the initiatives of Archbishop Harry Goodhew within the worldwide Anglican Communion.

06 March 2003

Christianity allows war to be just, but demands fairness from the agents of God's righteousness

Christianity allows war to be just, but demands fairness from the agents of God's righteousness

No right thinking person could ever desire war. Modern warfare rains down horrors beyond our civilised imagination.

11 February 2003

Australia's involvement with the threat of war with Iraq

Australia's involvement with the threat of war with Iraq

We share with all Australians concern about the possibility of war with Iraq and of the potential for Australian involvement.

07 February 2003

Anglicans respond to the Canberra bush fires

Anglicans respond to the Canberra bush fires

Bishop George Browning of the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn, Australia, today spoke about the devastation that was caused by the weekend's bush fires in Canberra..."It is certainly a catastrophe of staggering proportions. The count of homes lost now stands at approximately 450.

23 January 2003

Chair of Anglican Family Network to join the Church in Papua New Guinea

Chair of Anglican Family Network to join the Church in Papua New Guinea

John and Della Rea have been invited by Anglican Primate of Papua New Guinea, the Most Revd James Ayong, to work for the Province as Project & Development Officers, as the Church copes with a deteriorating economic and social situation. 

22 January 2003

People for Peace' 10-day vigil against war in Iraq

People for Peace' 10-day vigil against war in Iraq

People for Peace, a coalition of faith communities and others concerned about the build up for a US-led war on Iraq, will lead a lunchtime peace vigil outside St Paul's Cathedral Melbourne, from 12:30 - 1:30pm each day from 22-31 January 2003.

22 January 2003

Ordination of women in Melanesia

Ordination of women in Melanesia

The 10th General Synod of the Church of Melanesia, which met 20-31 October 2002, has agreed to the amendment of the Church's Constitution in order to allow women to enter into any of the ordained ministry of the Church, be it as deacons, priests or bishops.

20 January 2003

New Bishop for Popondota

New Bishop for Popondota

Fr Roger Jupp was born in London in 1956 and was brought up in Blackheath. He was educated at Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Boys' Grammar School 1968-1974 and then read Theology at St Edmund Hall, Oxford 1975-1978.

16 January 2003