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News from Anglican Media Melbourne
Women bishops for the Church of England
9/Jul/2008
At ten minutes past ten on Monday morning UK time, the Church of England took an historic step that had many in tears, from either side of the divide over the consecration of women bishops.
Lambeth an opportunity for unity in Christ
7/Jul/2008
The Lambeth Conference will provide an opportunity to “live the unity that we share in Christ,” said Melbourne’s Archbishop Dr Philip Freier, before leaving Australia for the ten yearly gathering of Anglican bishops from around the world.
Pastoral statement from the Vicar General
7/Jul/2008
Following the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON), many of you are no doubt aware of media reports, suggesting that the Anglican Communion is facing serious division.
Going to Lambeth – again: A Pastoral Reflection
1/Jul/2008
Anglicans have spent long enough shouting at each other - it's time to keep focussed on all the good one sees Anglican’s doing, prompted by the Holy Spirit, says Bishop Philip Huggins.
GAFCON must consider risks in proposals, says Dr Williams
1/Jul/2008
Dr Williams has warned that it is not enough to dismiss the existing structures of the Communion, and that the GAFCON proposals will create more problems than they solve.
Report leaves children prey to "sleaze merchants" say advocates
30/Jun/2008
Childhood advocacy groups have expressed disappointment at a Federal Senate report on an inquiry into the sexualiation of children in the contemporary media.
Zimbabwe not forgotten by Australian Church
25/Jun/2008
The Vicar General of the Diocese of Melbourne has corrected reports that the Anglican Church in Australia has been silent on the situation in Zimbabwe.
Vale Revd Canon Dr Christopher Newell
24/Jun/2008
The Anglican Church in Tasmania has received with deep sadness the news of the untimely death of one of its most prominent priests and university academic Associate Professor Christopher Newell.
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Garnaut a good first step but early government investment needed for low income households
9/Jul/2008
Plus, G8 urged to take action on climate change; Pacific visit to highlight WCC concern on climate change; more headlines on the environment.
G8 Summit: Zimbabwe church workers plead for decisive G8 action to end violence
9/Jul/2008
Plus, Statement on Zimbabwe by the Most Reverend Thabo Makgoba; and more on Zimbabwe.
The Pornification of Girlhood
9/Jul/2008
Plus, Child abuse a blight on us all; more headlines on the state of childhood.
Will Smith's 'Hancock' Fiasco
9/Jul/2008
Plus, Extreme clergy on TV; In bed with the secular spiritp; more culture headlines.
Visiting Iraqi Christians tell exiles to stay strong
1/Jul/2008
Plus, Hopes of papal apology over sex abuse; Tasmanian Anglicans mourn priest and friend; more local headlines.
'How sweet the sound' of Anglicans on YouTube
1/Jul/2008
Plus, Fear or freedom: why a warring church must change; In bed with the secular spirit; more culture headlines.
Rift cannot be "patched" - GAFCON leaders
30/Jun/2008
"While acknowledging the nature of Canterbury as an historic see, we do not accept that Anglican identity is determined necessarily through recognition by the Archbishop of Canterbury."
Cleric takes on Kylie over undies
24/Jun/2008
Plus, Williams's worries on children; Beyonce's pedophilia chic; more headlines on the state of childhood.
