Holy Trinity Williamstown welcomes all people to share
in growing a Christian relationship with God and each other.
17 January 2021
Second Sunday after Epiphany
A Reflection from our Vicar
We’ve heard a lot about freedom recently, especially around free speech. I enjoy the benefits of living in a society where I have a great deal of freedom, but that freedom must not include a freedom to do harm. As St. Paul wrote, “ ‘I have the right to do anything,’ you say – but not everything is beneficial.” If we tolerate the intolerance of others, harm is done to those who are excluded, vilified and discriminated against, usually those who are already vulnerable and suffering. As others have noted before, it is a paradox for those who extol tolerance as a virtue, that they should not tolerate dangerous intolerance. We have the freedom to do a lot, and the responsibility to use that freedom well.
Rev Elizabeth Murray, Vicar
IMPORTANT NOTICE
As restrictions have been eased, we will be resuming public worship
from Sunday 29 November. There will be only one service each week
and this will be held at 9am.
Services will be livestreamed at 9am each Sunday morning for those unable to
be present at the Church.
Wednesday morning 10am services will resume from
3 February 2021.
For the Parish Pew Sheet, go here.
Video recordings of the Service for each week
will be available Sunday Morning under Weekly Services.
Audio recordings of the Sermon for each week
will be available Sunday morning under Recent Sermons.
A prayer for use in the time of this virus:
Lord Jesus Christ, healer and friend, come and care for all of us through the danger and uncertainty of the coronavirus epidemic.
To people who are sick, bring healing.
To people who are displaced, isolated, or cut off from family, friends or work, bring comfort and companionship.
Work with medical staff as they care for the sick, and protect them from harm.
Give skill and fruitful research to scientists as they search for treatments, prevention and a cure.
To public health authorities, give wisdom to decide the best ways to manage both this crisis and our anxieties.
When communities are fearful, give a calm spirit, and kindness to neighbours and strangers.
Through this testing time, and through all the risks we face together,
teach us once again how we can love one another as you have loved us.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
How can you support the parish at this time?
Although we are not running services, our ministry is open, operating costs and bills will keeping coming in. If you are already giving electronically by direct debit, we encourage you to continue giving as long as you are able, and know that we are very grateful for your support.
If you would like to give financially directly into the parish bank account, these are the details: Bank Westpac; Account name: Holy Trinity Anglican Church; BSB: 033100 ; Account number: 490175.
If you wish to set up a regular direct debit, complete the form available here.
Although we are not running services, our ministry is open, operating costs and bills will keeping coming in. If you are already giving electronically by direct debit, we encourage you to continue giving as long as you are able, and know that we are very grateful for your support.
If you would like to give financially directly into the parish bank account, these are the details: Bank Westpac; Account name: Holy Trinity Anglican Church; BSB: 033100 ; Account number: 490175.
If you wish to set up a regular direct debit, complete the form available here.
