28 April, 2008 – 10:52 pm
Invariably at a funeral, one learns something new about the person honoured. Everyone has a different perspective, a different experience of them. Doug’s family is collecting stories and memories of him. If you have a memory of Doug you’d like to share, please go to the Contact page of this website to send a letter [...]
by Rev. Dr John Evans “Always be ready to make your defence to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you.” 1 Peter 3:15 ‘The hope that is within you.’ Hope. What is the hope that is within us? Hope provides for us our reason for living. It is [...]
24 April, 2008 – 10:47 pm
Last Sunday, 20 April, Mac Nicoll led prayers (pictured) at the Church of All Nations, two days after the passing of our beloved Doug Fullerton: Gracious God, you suffer in our suffering you are distressed in our distress. We acknowledge our sadness and sorrow as we take in the reality of Doug’s death and we [...]
There will be prayer vigil for peace this Friday outside St Paul’s Cathedral (corner of Swanston & Flinders Streets) from 4pm until about 8pm. There will be a peace banner, candles to hold and a small table with information leaflets, with a particular focus on the suffering of civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan. All are [...]
by Rev. Dr John Evans Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 Today we come to worship God with heavy hearts, and profound sense of unreality. We planned for a birthday, a joyful occasion; and instead we now grieve the passing of a dear friend. As you can imagine, today is very different from how we originally planned this [...]
Doug died peacefully at home on Friday morning, the day before his 90th birthday. The funeral will be at 12 noon on Thursday 24 April at Church of All Nations, with a private cremation to follow. Doug requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to CAN Community Support. Download and print this form [...]
CAN Bulletin 20 April 2008
16 April, 2008 – 10:43 pm
The Indigenous Hospitality House in North Carlton continues its tremendous work. Writes a recent guest: My name is Glenn. I’m from Sydney and I would like to tell you about my stay in the IHH house. First of all, I would like to thank IHH and its residents Dave, Sarah, Matt, Samara and Anthony. This [...]
CAN Bulletin 6 April 2008
Church of All Nations and its members enjoyed an elevated profile in the April edition of the UCA newspaper Crosslight. First up (p2) was due recognition of CAN member Brian Howe for his Australia Day honour. He is pictured holding a copy of his new book, Weighing Up Australian Values: Balancing Transitions and Risks to [...]
