How an archbishop’s daughter found her own calling
The Reverend Clem Taplin often winked at the portrait of her father, Archbishop Sir Frank Woods, as she passed it in her work as chaplain for the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne offices, before her retirement in 2021.
Saint … who? Here’s the story behind one of Melbourne’s most unusual church names
What links the Melbourne bayside suburb of Altona with one of the earliest Anglo-Saxon saints and a lead box of human remains found in a Kent church during Queen Victoria’s reign?
How Kathryn went from Christmas trips to her grandparent’s church to ordination
The Reverend Kathryn Bellhouse is one of the newest priests in the Melbourne diocese, but her path to priesting has been lifelong.
Faithful supporters celebrate 125 years of service
A small group supporting Church Missionary Society missionaries from Victoria has celebrated its 125th birthday.
Labyrinths in Rye, Belmont a pathway to God and means of mission
Two Anglican parishes on opposite sides of Port Phillip Bay have turned to the ancient Christian devotional aid of labyrinths to help people respond to 21st century challenges.
Service to celebrate wins from stonemasons’ march on Parliament House
A Melbourne Anglican priest is organising a service marking a 166-year-old social breakthrough that he says is “a dangerous memory” for the modern world.
New AOA chief looks to young to carry on relief and development work
The new leader of Melbourne-based Anglican Overseas Aid, Ms Jo Knight, said a priority for her time as CEO would be to engage younger generations in its work to sustain long-term partnerships and respond to issues such as climate change that could not be left to future generations.
Why this Boronia church hosted a COVID-19 booster clinic
St Paul’s Boronia has taken on the fight against COVID-19 by offering booster jabs in partnership with community agencies.
Nearly a ‘runaway bride’ at her ordination, this is Jill Firth’s story
The Reverend Dr Jill Firth’s life and ministry is proof that, at least sometimes, God indeed does work in mysterious ways.
Emmanuel congregation stands with Farsi-speaking community
Herself helped by others in a time of dire need, the Reverend Hoda Ameri’s work been a beacon of hope for many during the pandemic.
