Primate
The Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia is Bishop Mark Short, Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn.
Prayer Diary
Day 6
The Diocese of Bendigo
Bishop Matt Brain; Clergy and People
Primate’s Statement following Statement on the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury
“Please join me in praying for Bishop Sarah, the Church of England, and the wider Anglican Communion, as she prepares to take on this role.”
Read the full statement from the Primate on the new Archbishop of Canterbury here.
Australian Church News
Anglican Church hosts Second Faith, Hope and Love Conference
The Anglican Church of Australia recently hosted its second Faith, Hope & Love Conference in Melbourne – read more here.
Anglican Church leader calls for Gaza Ceasefire
“The abject failure of Israel and Hamas to agree terms for a cease fire is contributing to an intolerable crisis in Gaza,” Archbishop Smith said. You can read the full statement here.
Anglicans welcome a new Primate
“I was pleased that the election process demonstrated strong support for Mark. I am confident that he will bring a Godly, considered leadership to the role, incorporating his wide experience of the Australian Church, a scholarly outlook, and a calm approach” Primate Smith said.
National Domestic and Family Violence Conference for the faith sector: August 18-19, including special Men’s Summit.
Faith and religion are significant – and often compounding – factors in domestic and family violence (DFV). In addition to our desire as a church to respond to human need and to injustice, this reality makes responding to DFV such an important issue for our church.
Join us August 18-19 in Melbourne to engage in shared learning, exchange insights, and continue discerning a faithful church response to domestic and family violence. More details here: https://www.tencommitments.org.au/conference
Bishop Ric Thorpe elected next Archbishop of Melbourne
The Chair of the Board of Nominators, Dr Jenny George, described Archbishop-elect Ric as “an experienced and visionary leader.
Primate’s Resignation Letter
“I thank God for his strength, wisdom, grace, and guidance, and I thank you for your prayers and support,” The Primate said.
For more Australian Church News, see News and Media
Anglican Communion News Service
For international Anglican News, see Anglican Communion News Service
