Church History - Australian Church Record

Justin Welby and the Continued Erosion of the Faith in the Church of England

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 by ACR Team

The Australian Church Record (ACR) is deeply grieved by the recent remarks made by the Archbishop of Canterbury in “The Rest is Politics” podcast episode released on 21 October 2024. In the context of the current turbulence in the Church of England…

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Evangelism in Bathurst Diocese – Sharing Jesus for life

May 9, 2024May 22, 2024 by James Daymond

Through the goodness of God, combined with the kindness and service of his people, the Anglican Diocese of Bathurst has experienced renewal in recent years. Fresh vision, boldness, and a firm grip upon biblical preaching and teaching has spread…

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Who is church for?

April 23, 2024May 18, 2024 by Andrew Heard

What is the purpose of church? In one important sense, church is an end in itself: we believe that church is a gathering for the believer to adore God and edify the saints. Throughout the New Testament, the church gathering is not primarily a ‘mission…

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The place to start with Catholics

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 by Anonymous

What can you say when a Catholic in your life talks about same-sex blessings? ‘It’s all OK now dear’. Those were the words of my fiercely Catholic mother when the Pope proclaimed that it was now acceptable for Catholic priests to bless same-sex…

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The blood that brings peace

November 25, 2023November 25, 2023 by Lionel Windsor

As the Israel-Gaza war rages, with all the tragic death and suffering it entails, many pressing concerns naturally spring to our minds. Why is the situation so dire? Who is to blame for the suffering? And what are our political leaders doing about…

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Getting the time right

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by Annabel Nixey

It’s awful when you get the time wrong. Missing a meeting, a party, a flight. I’ve done all those things at various points and it’s not a nice feeling! It’s important to get the time right. There’s no point applying for a position which…

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Catechising – A short introduction

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Mark Earngey

“Believe me, Sir, the Church of God will never preserve itself without a Catechism, for it is like the seed to keep good grain from dying out and causing it to multiply from age to age.” So wrote the Genevan reformer John Calvin to Lord Protector…