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St Paul’s Cathedral 7/4/20232/4/2023 Acknowledgement – I add my acknowledgement of country and the Wurundjeri elders to that spoken at the beginning of this service. I affirm I am an unceded sovereign Wiradjuri person and I have never and will … Read More »
Recently on Facebook, I asked a couple of questions about God, the Acknowledgements of country, and the Promised Land on this platform. Stan Grant in the excerpt from his new book The Queen is Dead (HarperCollins, $34.99), on sale May … Read More »
A short video on how a Voice to Parliament enshrined in the constitution will assist communities on the ground.
: More Observations on Melbourne Synod 2021 An observation I would like to make is of the hard work and effort that went into presenting Synod 2021 online. I recognise the technical team for their efforts to connect over 500 … Read More »
Clergy suffer from a disease called extreme busyness. If you are not busy, you are not doing your job correctly. Somehow, we have caught the disease from modern society and judged ourselves by levels of weariness, confusion, and targets missed. … Read More »
The following service can be used on Sunday 26th January to recognise the history of this country and to instigate the healing of hearts for all. Permission is given for non-commercial use in worship and similar events. The Service: Processional … Read More »
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY OPENING In our day of trouble, when we are weary and our souls refuse to be comforted, we will call to mind your promise of hope. In our day of trouble, when the flames reach high above … Read More »
Glenn Loughrey – July 2019 – © In recent times in Australia we have pondered the question on whether to recognise indigenous Australians in the Constitution. Discussions have alternated between yes and no, if yes where and in what context … Read More »
Wreath laid at the Buderim War Memorial, ANZAC Day, 2019 Matthew 22:20-34 Today is ANZAC Day and we consider the loss of lives as a result of sanctioned conflict between armies on behalf of constitutionally recognised governments under appropriate rules … Read More »
Maundy Thursday is a day of turmoil. We are confronted with the stark reality of Jesus’ betrayal set against the act of love and remembrance Jesus leaves his disciples with – washing their feet and instituting what we now celebrate … Read More »