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Archbishop Freier We are a large and dynamic faith community in one of the world's most multicultural cities. We are diverse and vibrant and our parishes and other ministries cater to a wide variety of expressions within the Anglican tradition of the Christian faith. We trust that you will find resources, support and inspiration on our website to help you with your faith journey.Dr Philip Freier, Archbishop, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne

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The Archbishop is continuing his consultations within the Diocese of Melbourne about Vision and Directions. Find out more about the Archbishop's consultations here.

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A safer Victoria not achieved through more prison beds, say church leaders
18 Aug 2010
Archbishop Philip Freier is among a group of church leaders who have written to the Victorian Government, warning against the abolition of suspended prison sentences.
Pakistan floods prompt urgent appeals
12 Aug 2010
Anglican relief and development agencies around the world are calling for donations to assist the millions affected by the disastrous floods in Pakistan, which have been called the worst in eighty years.
Chaplaincy funding promise welcomed by Christian groups
12 Aug 2010
Victoria's peak school chaplaincy body, ACCESS Ministries , has welcomed Labor's recent announcement to provide $222 million to expand the National Schools Chaplaincy Program. They have challenged the Liberal Party to match the funding, and guarantee the program's continuation.
Hoppers crossing couple foster a spirit of care
3 Aug 2010
In 36 years of marriage, Nadine and Speros Coutsouvelishave cared for three of their own children, adopted seven children, and have fostered more than 200 others.
Youth worship in a multitude of tongues
3 Aug 2010
"From every nation, tribe, people and language" say the words from the eschatological vision of St John recorded in the Book of Revelation. A somewhat more modest gathering occurred to "worship the Lamb" in a multitude of different tongues on 29 May at St Thomas', Werribee, and another gathering is planned for 9 October at St Alban's, West Coburg.