As we approach another Anzac Day, we are reminded again of the horrors of war. The Australian War Memorial lists 102,825 people who have died as a result of service with Australian units. It is sobering to consider the tragic, human cost of these conflicts. Behind every name there is heartbreak, and behind every casualty there […]
This weekend we give thanks to God for 150 years of ministry in our building at Jamberoo Anglican Church. This milestone reminds us that this building has had a special place in our hearts for we who have regularly gathered here since 1867. It is the place where we have baptised babies and new believers, married new couples, […]
Whether it’s the school shoe sales or the return of 40kmh school zones, nearly all of us notice when it’s ‘back to school’ time. And as schooling comes to our mind we should remember that education is a privilege we should never take for granted. Many parents around the world would only dream of offering their […]
Jamberoo Anglican Church will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the church building at two events over the weekend of 18th and 19th of February 2017. The ‘Church of the Resurrection’ was officially opened on 2nd January 1867, and has been the meeting place for Anglican churchgoers in Jamberoo ever since. On […]
Ever since the Cold War, people have described the President of the United States of America as the ‘leader of the Free World.’ It’s quite an awesome title to print on your business card. And unless you’ve been blissfully enjoying a prolonged media blackout, you would know that this position has become vacant, and the successful candidate will […]
Our partner church at Oak Flats Anglican is looking for a new Assistant Minister to join our churches to help equip us for ministry. For as we see from Ephesians chapter 4, we know that Jesus has given speakers of God’s word to the church, so that every Christian will be equipped for ministry to everyone, so […]
Two months ago it was announced that Anglicare Sydney and Anglican Retirement Villages would become one, new, combined organisation. This officially began this week, and the new organisation has decided to use the name ‘Anglicare’. After lots of research, the organisation realised that the name ‘Anglicare’ has such widespread and positive recognition that this new name would be the […]
On Saturday week, Australia goes to the polls. Christians will come to different conclusions about how they should vote. We attach different levels of importance to various issues. One may feel that economic management is extremely important. Another may prioritise the plight of refugees or climate change policy. However there is one issue, unique to this […]
The shooting at Orlando reminds us of the evil of humanity and the fragility of human life. It is a bitter tragedy to see 49 people shot dead and 53 others seriously injured from a civilian mass shooting with military-style weapons. It is also very sad to see the LGBTQI community targeted by a man who claimed to be influenced by Islam. Yet […]
This week we’ve seen the powerful forces of wind and rain. Whether it’s been the flooding of buildings around Picton, or the erosion of the beach at Collaroy, we’ve witnessed just how easily our homes can be damaged or destroyed by ‘natural’ forces. As we saw these pictures in the media, many of us might have recalled […]