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Clyde North congregations hope to be better able to spread God's word in the rapidly-growing community soon.

This is ‘how Jesus is going to save people’: Joy for Clyde North's Anglicans Anglican congregations in Clyde North are set to celebrate the purchase of land for a church.

Let us make sure that no ideology keeps us from speaking the truth of the Gospel, writes Archbishop Philip Freier.

The ‘transforming truth’ in a stifling secular society The world needs the transforming message of the Gospel.

World peace is a moral imperative, writes Dr Peter Carnley.
https://tma.melbourneanglican.org.au/2024/11/an-opportunity-to-remember-christian-unitys-connection-to-world-peace/

The Melbourne diocese is seeing renewed interest in clergy vocations post-pandemic. Here’s why.

Melbourne diocese sees rise in aspiring clergy The Melbourne Anglican diocese sees a post-pandemic rise in aspiring clergy, marking a return to pre-COVID ministry vocations.

A new Anglican congregation is committed to inclusion, cultural renewal and bringing God's love to the Persian community.

Christianity ‘renews our culture’: Anglican Iranian ministers The Reverends Hoda Ameri and Kaveh Hassanzadeh have planted a Farsi-speaking congregation in Reservoir.

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The Melbourne Anglican farewells editor Elspeth Kernebone.

Happy sad news – but still in the Anglican family The team at The Melbourne Anglican reluctantly farewelled our editor of the last three years, Elspeth Kernebone, in September.

The Australasian Religious Press Association concluded as it celebrated its 50th year.

Anglican honoured as ARPA disbands on jubilee The Australasian Religious Press Association has concluded.

For Jon Tran, ordination into the Anglican priesthood is a brave new world, but he says it’s a gift to belong to something bigger than himself.
https://tma.melbourneanglican.org.au/2024/10/gift-to-belong-to-something-bigger-journey-to-priesthood/

Historical narratives help us grapple with the complexities of our moment in human history, writes Lesa Scholl.
https://tma.melbourneanglican.org.au/2024/10/re-finding-our-historical-connections/

Hundreds of students at faith-based schools believe science and faith are at odds. It’s time to change this perception, writes Sarah Wilson.

Challenging the science–faith conflict myth in Anglican churches and schools As a young adult, ISCAST program director Dr Sarah Wilson was told that pursuing science would threaten her Christian faith. Thirty years later, she’s working to change those perceptions, with her research only making her faith stronger.

Young Australians are growing up without hearing the good news of Jesus. Youth Ministry Futures plans to change that.

Prayer key to transforming youth ministry in Australia Youth Ministry Futures is calling for a month of prayer to address the challenges facing youth ministry in Australia.

Barriers to women’s progression in ministry will be discussed at the Movement for the Ordination of Women’s 40th anniversary conference.

Women’s leadership focus of ordination group’s 40th anniversary gathering The Movement for the Ordination of Women 40th anniversary will explore women's leadership.

Happy sesquicentenary to Holy Trinity Williamstown 👏

Thanksgiving as church once known as ‘Iron Pot’ turns 150 Holy Trinity Williamstown allows for all to seek peace and refuge.

The story of God’s people is the ultimate indictment of the heart of the expressive individualism message, writes Brian Rosner.

https://tma.melbourneanglican.org.au/2024/10/three-myths-about-finding-yourself/

Rob Ferguson prayed “God, take me somewhere I need to rely on You”. And He took Rob to prisons.

https://tma.melbourneanglican.org.au/2024/10/were-here-what-rob-wants-you-to-know-about-prison-chaplains/

Could the future bring 16-year-olds so passionate about Jesus they want to help lead the Church?
https://tma.melbourneanglican.org.au/2024/10/giving-young-people-a-voice-in-the-church-will-give-them-a-stake-in-the-church/

Newest and largest charity kitchen to distribute 2.5 million meals per year.

New charity kitchen to produce 500,000 more meals every year Australia’s largest charity kitchen was officially opened today, in the Melbourne suburb of Abbotsford.