Highfields Anglicans

09/09/2026

Jesus would become king, but not by the way of the sword, but by the way of the cross. Jesus would be king, but not by imposing impersonal commands from a nation’s throne, but on his knees washing people’s feet. Jesus would be king, but not by advocating for the rich and powerful, but by advocating for the poor and powerless. Jesus would be king, but not by riding a warhorse into Jerusalem to lead an insurrection against Rome, but by riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, the symbol of peace, determined to lead a non-violent resistance by teaching his disciples to be peace makers as well, in Rome and beyond. Jesus would be king, but not by "taking a nation back for God," but by teaching his followers how to embody God's love to their neighbors, and then to all the nations of the earth. Jesus would be king, but not by destroying enemies, but by destroying the power of evil that makes us see others as enemies.
- Benjamin R. Cremer

Imagine growing up in ancient Israel, hearing story after story of the great battles of Joshua, king David, and Judas Maccabeus.

08/09/2026

Moses is tasked to free God’s people from slavery, to lead them out of Egypt. And, instead of founding some rival empire to that of Pharaoh, with great temples and pyramids, the Burning Bush directs Moses to bring the people back to the mountain, to worship at this place, and to settle in a good and broad land, a place of “milk and honey,” where they will work fertile fields and live by faith, with generosity and gratitude. The arc of this story takes us from wilderness to encounter, from misplaced vocation to true calling, from empire to dwelling, from desolation to fruitfulness.
- Diana Butler Bass

Holy Ground

07/09/2026

is a campaign by the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce, coordinated by Common Grace.

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06/09/2026

Like Moses, (those who lost their lives as marytrs) may have asked “who am I that I should go?” Ordinary people like us. When Moses asks God’s name, God’s response to Moses, to Margery and her companions, and to us is: “I AM WHO I AM.” God’s identity is God’s existence itself. Like Moses, we may ask who we are, what qualifies us for God’s mission. The answer is in God’s identity, God’s existence in us, through us and among us. - Melissa (address commemorating the Anglican Martyrs of New Guinea).

https://everlastingfelicity.au/blog/ordinary-people-like-us-the-anglican-martyrs-of-new-guinea/

06/09/2026

For us as Christians in the 21st century in Australia, it’s worthwhile thinking about the principles that underlie Paul’s instructions. Democratic participation, observance of the laws and mutual respect seem evident to me when I read them today. I think we can also look back to chapter 12 and the idea of loving, peaceful resistance when we see injustice in our governments, institutions and systems. How do we act on behalf of those who cannot act for themselves? Obedience and respect don’t prevent us from speaking up. - Melissa

Sermon for 6 September 2026. Help each other to thrive and flourish in our faith, and in our lives, even if we disagree or have different practices.

05/09/2026

A special guest at St Anne’s this morning for the Season of Creation.

05/09/2026

The verses in this video from Hugh Begbie emphasise that the concept of human dignity for all is a Judaeo-Christian gift to the world, that humans are made in God’s image and likeness. It also serves as a reminder that all humans, except for Jesus, have fallen short of that calling. Through Jesus, we see what a true human looks like and find forgiveness and the hope of one day being like him in the new creation he promises.

The verses in this video emphasise that the concept of human dignit...

05/09/2026

Getting into the act? Or the habit?

The St Anne’s cheer squad are here at The Empire to cheer on ‘our Amanda.’

04/09/2026

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On Sunday 13 September there will be only one Combined Sunday Eucharist service for the whole parish at St James’ at 1 pm. This service will feature guest preacher Dr Beth-Sarah Wright from the USA, who is on a residency visit with the Anglican Schools Commission.

04/09/2026

Four years ago, bishops gathered in the garden of Lambeth Palace to plant a symbolic tree. It was 3 August 2022, during the Lambeth Conference, and the planting marked the launch of the Communion Forest – a new initiative intended to help Anglicans across the world respond together to the environmental crisis. From mangroves and meadows to prayer gardens and prairies, what began at the Lambeth Conference in 2022 has grown into an extraordinarily diverse global movement of Anglicans caring for creation.

On 3 August, the Communion Forest celebrates its fourth birthday. From mangroves and meadows to prayer gardens and prairies, what began at the Lambeth Conference in 2022 has grown into an extraordinarily diverse global movement of Anglicans caring for creation.