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The world feels fragile... does Christmas have the answers?
Archbishop Philip Freier's video Christmas message for 2008.
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Zimbabwe: "I can't believe that the international community has allowed it to come to this. It is to our shame that it takes headlines like this to make the international community care."
Religious Ed in schools: "The reality is this story is about generating controversy over
Christian Chaplains in state schools to influence the federal
government as they review financing chaplaincy."
Indigenous: "It is a tragedy that indigenous children are still taken from their parent/s and siblings in overwhelming numbers relative to non-indigenous children."
News from Anglican Media Melbourne
The birth of Jesus - an eternal hope for a fragile world
22/Dec/2008
2008 Christmas message from Dr Philip Freier, Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne
Anglican priest wins Aussie carol competition
19/Dec/2008
Fr Dennis Webster, Vicar of the parish of Oak Park and Pascoe Vale, has won the Boroondara City Inter-church Council search for an Australian Christmas Carol.
A gift, a blessing, an opportunity
19/Dec/2008
Christmas messages from the bishops in the Anglican Church in Melbourne and Geelong
A Christmas Reflection from the CEO of Anglicare Victoria
19/Dec/2008
I have been pondering the last few days on the meaning of Christmas in our post modern, multicultural and multi faith context of Australia today, recalling some of my earlier reflections on the meaning of the season.
The world feels fragile... does Christmas have the answers?
18/Dec/2008
In a world very different from the one into which Jesus was born, the Christmas story has a timeless message of hope for us all. Archbishop Freier says in his video Christmas message for 2008, don't let the headlines steal our hope this Christmas.
Employers can change lives by opening doors to refugees
18/Dec/2008
Many refugees find it harder to gain employment, but have the skills and knowledge to provide employers with loyal and hard working staff.
Pioneer among the pioneers - Revd Barbara Jean Pace
18/Dec/2008
The Reverend Barbara Pace, one of the first women ordained priest in the Anglican Church in Australia, has died in Mornington, aged 83.
Media advisory – Peace prize winner Tim Costello in conversation with Archbishop Philip Freier
12/Dec/2008
This year’s winner of the Australian Peace Prize, the Revd Tim Costello, will join Melbourne’s Anglican Archbishop Dr Philip Freier in public conversation on Sunday 14 December at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne.
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Anglicans give Christmas a multicultural makeover
19/Dec/2008
Plus Christmas messages from religious leaders around the world. Leave your Christmas message too!
Group pushes for God-free school religious lessons
18/Dec/2008
Victorian state primary school students will soon have an alternative — religious education lessons taught by people who do not believe in God and say there is "no evidence of any supernatural power". Humanist lessons not compulsory, says Premier Brumby. Discuss this issue.
Bishop authorizes blessings of lifelong covenantal relationships
18/Dec/2008
Plus, Anglican Leaders Begin Forming New Church in North America; Bishop faces rebellion over women clergy; more headlines on the Anglican Communion. Have your say.
Carbon emissions target attracts suggestions and criticism.
18/Dec/2008
Pacific Churchs thank Australia "for its leadership to effectively wipe out the Pacific Region".
Pioneer among the pioneers - Revd Barbara Jean Pace
18/Dec/2008
Tributes and condolences for Revd Barbara Jean Pace
Episcopal Church leader says defections will have little effect
10/Dec/2008
Plus, Bishop of Washington says formation on non-geographical province "highly unlikely"; Interview with the Most Revd Peter Akinola; more headlines on The Anglican Communion. You mightn't be on the ACC but with our blogs, you can still have your say.
Let's try to rediscover the spirit of Christmas
10/Dec/2008
Plus, a Christmas message from Australian Church leaders, readers' Advent paraphernalia photos, and a little video Christmas sentiment from the past.
Priests sign million dollar album deal
10/Dec/2008
Plus Twilight - what do teens really want?; Salon Book Awards 2008; Quantum of Solace "shallow"; and more culture headlines. Post your own reviews.
