Monthly Archives: February 2008

The Dirty Mile

Here’s a chance to get to know Fitzroy’s profound Indigenous significance. From its Woiwurrung beginnings, Fitzroy was the centre of the Victorian Indigenous community as people moved from missions, came back from war, or sought family and work opportunities. As a result, Fitzroy is the birthplace of many Aboriginal organisations and the hub for Indigenous [...]

Sermon: Transfiguration Sunday (3 Feb. 2008)

The Transfiguration of Jesus
by Rev. Dr John Evans
Matthew 17:1-9
In January 2006 the Evans family celebrated a variety of birthdays and anniversaries by all going to Egypt. We had a great time. On our trip we climbed Mt Sinai to witness the sunrise. We arrived in the township of St Catherine’s the previous evening, and then [...]

Bulletin (27 Jan. 2008)

The Church of All Nations publishes a weekly pew sheet called The Bulletin. A 2-page A4 document, it contains details of the week’s services and activities as well as parish news and noteworthy events further afield. The Bulletin is available to those who attend worship and, now, online.
CAN Bulletin 27 Jan. 2008

Sermon: Epiphany 3 (27 Jan. 2008)

Sunday sermons are now available to read online.  Here follows John Evans’ first sermon at the Church of All Nations:
Epiphany 3 (27 Jan. 2008)
by Rev. Dr John Evans
Matthew 17:1-9
Our gospel reading from Matthew is about a new beginning: Jesus’ start of his public ministry in Galilee. This is just like our own situation.
Last Sunday we [...]

What’s it like to be a refugee?

Here’s your chance to find out. Australia’s first-ever simulated refugee camp opens in Melbourne this month for 3 weeks. Visitors will have a chance to experience the harsh realities of life for millions of people around the world.
Refugee Realities is an interactive experience putting you in the shoes of a person displaced by [...]

Congregational meeting 24 Feb.

Please note: a congregational meeting has been called for Sunday 24 February. It will be a brief meeting immediately after the 10am worship service. The annual budget will be presented for adoption.
Church councillors please note also: there will be a special meeting of Council at 11:30am on 17 February, followed by a regular Council [...]