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A safer Victoria not achieved through more prison beds, say church leaders
Wednesday, 18 August 2010Archbishop Philip Freier is among a group of church leaders who have written to the Victorian Government, warning against the abolition of suspended prison sentences.
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Pakistan floods prompt urgent appeals
Thursday, 12 August 2010Anglican 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.
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Chaplaincy funding promise welcomed by Christian groups
Thursday, 12 August 2010Victoria'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.
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Hoppers crossing couple foster a spirit of care
Tuesday, 3 August 2010In 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.
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Youth worship in a multitude of tongues
Tuesday, 3 August 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.
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Rwandan genocide has lessons for Australia
Monday, 2 August 2010What connection could there possibly be between secondary students in Australia and the survivors and perpetrators of the Rwandan genocide, an event which happened close to the time these students were born?
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Globalisation offers no hope, says theologian
Monday, 2 August 2010Globalisation is theologically significant but does not have the capacity to create hope beyond perpetual instant self-gratification, says Professor John McDowell.
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Churches on suburban fringe have a vital role to play
Monday, 2 August 2010Archdeacon Stephen May has a new role - Consultant on Ministry to the Urban Fringe.
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Op shop's $3.5 million in 50 years
Monday, 2 August 2010During 2010, the St Augustine's Southern Opportunity Shop in Florence Street, Mentone, is celebrating 50 years of community service and the giving away of more than $3.5 million during that period.
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Fresh Connections DVD to assist parishes
Monday, 2 August 2010As part of AIM4Melbourne - Anglicans in Mission - a DVD has been sent to all parishes and chaplaincies to foster engagement in Back to Church Sunday 2010 and to provide examples of activities which worked well in 2009.