Gay and Pray handbook to make Bendigo churches safer for LGBTQIA+ people
The Anglican Diocese of Bendigo will publish a new handbook to encourage churches to better engage with LGBTQIA+ people
Hopes high for flourishing children’s and youth ministry after new committee established
A small but crucial step has been taken in the long process of encouraging more young people to engage with church life.
‘Green light’ to scout hospital chaplaincy ideas lifts outlook
Synod’s approval of a working group to explore health ministry ideas offers health chaplains encouragement.
Governance merger will see Archbishop in Council members become diocesan corporation directors
Synod passed a bill which will make members of Archbishop in Council directors of the Melbourne Anglican Diocesan Corporation.
Synod condemns violence against civilians in Israel and Gaza | Melbourne Synod day 4
Day four of the 2023 Melbourne Synod will consider professional standards provision legislation.
Five-day working week for clergy to be considered | Melbourne Synod day 3
Good evening and welcome to day three of the 2023 Melbourne Synod.
Tonight’s session will begin with prayers, announcements and answers to questions.
‘Review case for five-day week for clergy’: Synod motion
A case for Melbourne’s clergy hours to be standardised at five days a week could be considered by the diocese’s working conditions committee if a Clergy Working Hours Review motion passes at October’s synod.
May the Spirit’s wisdom inspire us as we walk together
Just as the Catholic Church was challenged to explore and implement more participatory synodality, so Anglicans were challenged to re-receive synodality especially in its character of spiritual discernment as a means of unity.
Gender gap in parish ministry due to theological views, lack of encouragement: Clergy
“Women are not necessarily seen by lay and ordained people in their parishes as potential clergy,” the Venerable Jill McCoy said.
New church laws for clergy may spark cultural change
“Through this bill, there is a recognition that a number of our parishes are having a struggle with viability,” Bishop Alison Taylor said.
