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Reflections from LGBTIQA+ Anglicans in response to GAFCON's announcement of the "Diocese of Southern Cross"... Peter Sherlock – Diocese of Melbourne – General Synod representative To all who are hurt or confused To all who feel rejected and unloved To all who do not know forgiveness and acceptance
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These resources have been provided to assist parishes respond to this week's announcement of the "Diocese of Southern Cross." Please find below a letter to parish family, and some lectionary reflections in light of our current context. (See also, To All Who Are Hurt and Confused
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From the Rev’d Elizabeth Smith - Kalgoorlie, Diocese of Perth We pray for the Anglican Church of Australia. Holy Spirit, come and help our leaders and people to continue in faithfulness to the Good News of Jesus Christ, to open our hearts and our church doors to everyone, and to
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The Rev'd Dr Lucy Morris reflects on the troubling response to affirmation of the 30th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women at General Synod 18. The treatment of women in Australia and in parts of the Anglican Church continues to surprise and astonish all who watch the institutional
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"Unfortunately, to my mind, the idea of “comprehensive” Anglicanism that we have embraced and are seeking to foster in this diocese failed to prevail at the recent General Synod. Several indicators suggest to me that nurturing our vision of comprehensive Anglicanism has never been more important nor more at
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Dr Bill Leadbetter, General Synod representative from the Diocese of Perth reflected on some of the themes from General Synod in a recent sermon in the chapel at Wollaston Theological College. SERMON: WOLLASTON COLLEGE, May 18th 2022 Texts: Jn 15:1-8, Acts 15:1-6, Ps. 122 May I
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Statement on Synod by Matthew Anstey General Synod 18 was a watershed moment in the life of the Anglican Church of Australia. Several things are particularly significant regarding the debates on human sexuality: • 40% of GS members voted in favour of affirming that same-sex marriage is “a moral good,