Episcopal Church of Australia

04/09/2026

Think on this:

03/09/2026

Truth and Falsehood – Honesty and Dishonesty
Drawing on George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, the author argues that modern society faces a growing crisis of truth, marked by misinformation, censorship, political dishonesty, and AI-generated deception. Book bans, restrictions on discussing social issues, and the spread of false claims undermine public trust and informed debate. Citing Hannah Arendt, Yuval Noah Harari, and John Dominic Crossan, the article warns that when people can no longer distinguish truth from falsehood, democracy, morality, and religion are endangered. The author encourages truth-seeking through reliable fact-checking sources, trusted guides, critical thinking, and the courage to speak truthfully and responsibly.

Right now, I am re-reading George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four. It was published on June 8, 1949, as Orwell’s ninth and final completed book. Thematically, it centers on totalitarianism, mas…

01/09/2026

28/08/2026

A few FACTS about Jesus
Summary:
The article explains that historians broadly accept Jesus of Nazareth as a real historical figure who lived in Galilee and Judea, was born between 7 and 2 BCE, and died around 30 CE. It describes his family, probable appearance, language, and cultural background. The author emphasizes an historical-critical approach to the Gospels, arguing they were written to convey the meaning of Jesus’ life rather than provide strict historical records. The Gospel traditions developed through oral transmission and theological reflection before being compiled into the four canonical Gospels. Despite historical complexities, the central Christian challenge remains living the faith inspired by Jesus’ message.

A few days ago, a friend asked what we really know about the historic Jesus of Nazareth. A good question. All scholars of antiquity accept that Jesus was an historical figure and attempts to deny h…

23/08/2026

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sung Eucharist

This morning at the Community of Our Lady of Advent in Norwest Sydney we had a wonderful service. The celebrant was Revd Fr. Rob Suttie and the preacher was Revd Fr. John Gumbley.

20/08/2026

A very good read:

Several people, many of them new readers of Another Voice, have asked me to explain the relationship between faith and religion. I have touched on this before but have added some new elements and s…

18/08/2026

Ponder this:

16/08/2026

Sunday, August 16th 2026
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Sung Eucharist

We had a wonderful service at the Community of Our Lady of Advent in Norwest Sydney yesterday morning. Good to see Christine Lodge back at Church and looking good. Rt Revd, Thomas Peacock was the celebrant and Revd. Fr. Gregory Horn was the preacher.

In the afternoon, Revd's Fr. John Gumbley and Fr. Rob Suttie took the service at the community of Our Lady of the Hills (Summitcare aged care) in Baulkham Hills. Fr. Rob was the celebrant and Fr. John was preacher.

09/08/2026

Sunday,9th August 2026
Transfiguration Sunday
Sung Eucharist

A cold morning it is, but ever so thankful for heating in the chapel of the community of Our Lady of Advent in Norwest Sydney this morning. Revd Fr. Gregory Horn was the celebrant and the Rt Revd Thomas Peacock was preacher.

I ask for your prayers for one of our congregants, Christine Lodge,who fell on her way up to the chapel, she has been taken to hospital. Prayers to for Fr. John Gumbley who's also not well, and others (friends), who keep tabs on our page.