by Rev. Dr John Evans Genesis 22:1-14 Matthew 10:40-42 Faith – its importance, its nature and its outcome have been a major theme from our readings this year; and as I look back, a major theme in my sermons. Faith, trust, obedience to God has been the challenge for us all to hear and take [...]
CAN Bulletin 29 June 2008
This coming Monday the Hon. Justice Michael Kirby (High Court of Australia, pictured right) and Prof. Muddathir Abdel-Rahim (Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation, below) will be speaking at a public forum at Melbourne Uni. Time: Monday 30 June, 7pm Venue: Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Cnr Swanston St & Monash Rd Entry: $10, Concession $5, [...]
by Rev. Dr John Evans Genesis 21:8-21 Matthew 10:24-39 Being a Christian, a person of faith, can be a rugged business. Around the world Christians today are praying for Zimbabwe; that once glorious, but now troubled land. Violence there is escalating in the lead up to the run off presidential election. The Church – all [...]
CAN Bulletin 22 June 2008
Following two years of workshopping and research with trafficked women and other women in the sex industry, director Catherine Simmonds will present a powerful performance exploring trafficking and prostitution in Australia, and the lives of women in this industry. Prostitute: Who is She? will be acted by the women themselves, with professional actors. Three perfomances [...]
by Rev. Dr John Evans Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8 The piece of art we are using to reflect on during this period of Sundays after Pentecost is now a banner. It was made for today’s gospel reading. Jesus is continuing on his preaching tour through “all the cities and villages” proclaiming the “good news of [...]
With deep sadness we received the news this week of the death of a valued member of our community and faithful friend to all. Arthur Hill was a member here at the Church of all Nations (Carlton Mission) for most of his life. Arthur grew up in Carlton during the Depression years of late 1920s [...]
CAN Bulletin 15 June 2008
You are invited to attend a gathering of Pax Christi this Sunday evening: 4:30 Meeting 6pm Worship/Reflection 6:30 Shared meal (Bring food to share) The speaker will be Carole Shaw, Senior Overseas Project Manager at the International Women’s Development Agency. Carole has first-hand experience with UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which addresses the impact of [...]
