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Handling Halloween

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 by Andy Bryan

Why discuss this topic? As Halloween grows in popularity, it’s worth helping our children think about how to be in the world but not of it (John 17:15). This isn’t about everyone reaching the same conclusion, but about thinking…

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ACR Journal Church History

Review: The Nicene Creed (edited by Gilbert and De Chirico)

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 by Robert Doyle

The Nicene Creed: The nature of Christian unity and the meaning of gospel words is a carefully written, informed, and thoughtful examination of basic Roman Catholic beliefs following the implicit and explicit trajectory laid out in the Nicene…

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International Ministry

A long awaited future

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Mark Thompson

The recent announcement from the Gafcon Primates, The Future Has Arrived (16 October 2025), begins a new era in the long history of the Anglican churches. In 2008 Anglican bishops from all over the world gathered in Jerusalem to support each…

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Ministry Youth & Kids

Motherhood, ministry and Instagram: Leah’s open diary of gospel-shaped life at home

October 4, 2025October 4, 2025 by Kirsten McKinlay

The ACR spoke to Leah about her ministry at home and in the online world. Leah, thanks so much for talking with us. Can you tell us a bit about yourself for those who don’t know you? Thanks for chatting with me! I’m a mum of four kids aged…

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Ministry

A disappointing decision: The ACR on Canterbury’s new Archbishop

October 4, 2025October 4, 2025 by ACR Editorial

The Australian Church Record (ACR) notes the announcement that Dame Sarah Mullally has been appointed to the office of Archbishop of Canterbury, and as such, the Primate of All England and metropolitan bishop of the Province of Canterbury.…

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ACR Journal Ministry

Hope for the Illawarra

September 27, 2025September 27, 2025 by Ella Leach

In my time in ministry, I have encountered many people who, while acknowledging Jesus’ command to “go and make disciples” feel impossibly ill-equipped, and so are reluctant to do so. In fact, many of these people further claim that they…

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ACR Journal Ministry

Going beyond bums and dollars

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 by Raj Gupta

Picture this: Every September, the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney receives detailed annual reports from Anglicare (aged care outcomes, community impact metrics, financial sustainability indicators), Moore College (graduate placement…

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