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18 October 2020
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
A Reflection from our Vicar
“Is it lawful to pay taxes?”
The question as asked of Jesus was not out of a genuine desire for knowledge, it was an attempt to get Jesus into trouble with the authorities. That makes it trickier to apply this question an answer to our everyday lives today. We have democratically elected governments, and we expect them to provide support and services, and in our world that requires money. The gospel reading doesn’t usually occur in budget season in Australia. The reaction to the federal government’s plans for taxes and spending for the future shows that how resources are used matters to people. At the core of our faith is loving God and loving our neighbour. My hope for any government revenue raising and spending is that it considers the needs of the vulnerable, and seeks to build a community that has respect at its core, for people and our environment.
Rev Elizabeth Murray, Vicar
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
A Reflection from our Vicar
“Is it lawful to pay taxes?”
The question as asked of Jesus was not out of a genuine desire for knowledge, it was an attempt to get Jesus into trouble with the authorities. That makes it trickier to apply this question an answer to our everyday lives today. We have democratically elected governments, and we expect them to provide support and services, and in our world that requires money. The gospel reading doesn’t usually occur in budget season in Australia. The reaction to the federal government’s plans for taxes and spending for the future shows that how resources are used matters to people. At the core of our faith is loving God and loving our neighbour. My hope for any government revenue raising and spending is that it considers the needs of the vulnerable, and seeks to build a community that has respect at its core, for people and our environment.
Rev Elizabeth Murray, Vicar
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
In response to the covid19 pandemic, from Monday 23 March 2020
public worship services will be suspended until further notice across the Diocese of Melbourne.
In response to State Government restrictions, the Church building will remain closed until further notice. Our ministry remains open.
Regular updates and resources will be added to this website regularly, so please explore. 'Services' page will be the main place. If you're on Facebook, please like and follow our page as a way of staying connected.
Our vicar, The Reverend Elizabeth, is still available for conversation over the phone.
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.
