The neglected power of dialogue

It has been a long time coming, 14 years in fact, but there is a strong sense of expectation as the bishops of the Anglican Communion and their spouses prepare to gather for the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England from 26 July to 8 August.
Powerful life rule an invitation to empathy

Jesus’ teaching in Luke 6 to “love your enemies, do good to them who hate you” is profoundly challenging to many aspects of human behaviour.
Food drive volunteers evoke community generosity

Volunteers at the St Hilary’s Hope food drive raised thousands of grocery donations for the Boroondara community.
Walk with Jesus in the light of life

Jesus’ words in John 8.12 have been a source of sustained reflection for me over these past months. I mentioned them last month in the context of our journey through Lent.
An Easter message from Archbishop Philip Freier

Light of Jesus shines through darkness of our world

In a world of profound uncertainty and manifest cruelty, I find Jesus’ words in John 8:12 a profound reassurance: “I am the light of the world.
There’s two paths for archbishop election – which should Melbourne choose?

Melbourne parishioners have been invited to comment on two proposals for new legislation to govern the election of an archbishop, set to go before the Melbourne Synod this year.
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.
Relying on God’s grace in anxious times

The signs of 2022 being an election year at the federal level will only amplify over the coming weeks and months.
‘False assumptions’ behind claim of vexatious allegations to Kooyoora: Archbishop

Melbourne’s archbishop has hit back at claims the diocese’s professional standards process has been flooded with vexatious allegations of bullying and emotional harassment.