St Oswald's Church

28/02/2024

https://tma.melbourneanglican.org.au/2024/02/songs-of-praise-for-womens-ordination/

In 1992, the General Synod of the Australian Anglican Church finally passed legislation for women priests, after many years of advocacy and campaigning.

28/06/2023

Celebrating NAIDOC Week. Please share with your networks as the more First People who participate the better!

25/02/2023

You are all invited to attend this important event.

First Nations Canon Associate Professor Uncle Glenn Loughrey has been seconded to enable further reflection on the Statement from the Heart across the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. Uncle Glenn, chair of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council… Read More First Nations C...

21/02/2023

Folks

Since the floods in the north of our state St Oswald's has been supporting the Diocese of Bendigo to provide resources for communities including Aboriginal communities through donations of non-perishables such as clothing, blankets, etc. This week we sent a load of fruit and vegetables to the Rev'd Shannon Smith who will deliver them to families still recovering from the devastation.

We will be doing this until there is no more need. If you would like to assist please contact St Oswald's through our website https://www.stoswaldsgleniris.net.au/

19/01/2023

An article from our organist Daniel Brace

Organ music can be a powerful tool for worship, but resources are needed to support instruments and musicians alike.

12/01/2023

Marcia Langton on the spurious call for details on the Voice.

It is eight months since Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used his victory speech to promise his government would implement in full the Uluru Statement from the Heart. What has transpired since is less the dialogue he hoped for and more two separate monologues. In one monologue, advocates for the Voi...

06/01/2023

Here is my paper on the Statement From the Heart which I suggest you read and think about

Statement From The Heart – Lifting the Lid a Little To Peek Inside. In recent days the discussion about the inclusion of a Voice for the First Peoples in the Australian Constitution has captured the imagination of Australia. Polling by ... Read More »

04/04/2022

A little hint, it’s not Cyril who has to do the reconciling. He did nothing wrong.
This is the problem with the myth of reconciliation - it is expected we do the work, not those responsible for the continuing racism.
As the PM said, “we have apologised, it’s up to you to forgive” (paraphrased).
No, it’s not. Do the hard work and we will join you on your path to reconciliation with yourself and with us. Not the other way around.

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has told club staff that estranged former star Cyril Rioli will need to be given time to reconcile with the Hawks.