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27 September 2020
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
A Reflection from our Vicar
The nature of authority and who we should listen to has certainly come into focus lately. At present, there are many voices, various opinions on what should happen, with different levels of utility or weight: health experts, economists, business owners, politicians, advocates, the crowds. In reality, most people continue on, trying to do what they believe is right for the safety of the community.
The religious leaders of Jesus’ day want to know why this wandering teacher from Galilee, with no formal standing or training, feels he can say these things about God and mercy. Because the leaders are unwilling to answer honestly for fear of the crowds, Jesus is going to leave their question unanswered. While it’s not always easy, I think it is better to say and do the right thing rather than tell people what they want to hear.
Rev Elizabeth Murray, Vicar
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
A Reflection from our Vicar
The nature of authority and who we should listen to has certainly come into focus lately. At present, there are many voices, various opinions on what should happen, with different levels of utility or weight: health experts, economists, business owners, politicians, advocates, the crowds. In reality, most people continue on, trying to do what they believe is right for the safety of the community.
The religious leaders of Jesus’ day want to know why this wandering teacher from Galilee, with no formal standing or training, feels he can say these things about God and mercy. Because the leaders are unwilling to answer honestly for fear of the crowds, Jesus is going to leave their question unanswered. While it’s not always easy, I think it is better to say and do the right thing rather than tell people what they want to hear.
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.
