Events

John the Baptist prepares the way – Luke 3:1-6 As did classical Greek authors, Luke places an event (John’s ministry) in the context of rulers, here both secular and religious. (v. 1a) gives the most precise dating of the start of Jesus’ ministry in the gospels, i.e. 26-29 AD.) “Herod” here is Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great. “Caiaphas” (v.2), Annas’ son, is now high priest but his father retains his prestige (and power). The Greek translated “the word…

  Reading Skills The SRE teacher in Murwillumbah High School has received a request from one of the School’s teachers for church people to offer some of their time to help young struggling people improve their reading skills. Should anyone be prepared to participate in this activity please contact David Miller (07 5590 4218) who will pass on your details to the appropriate person.        

Ladies Morning Tea. The next Morning Tea will be on Thursday, 12th December at 10.00am at the Murwillumbah Services Club. If attending please let Madeline (0419 722 083) know by Wednesday 11th December. Anglicare Mobile Food Pantry The Anglicare Mobile Food Pantry will be at All Saints Church on Tuesday, 10th December from 12 noon to 1pm. Wednesday Bible Study All those who attend (or would like to attend) are advised that the Wednesday Bible Study is held in the…

Returning to the Common Cup  The Parish has been directed by the Bishop to return to the Common Cup by the end of October 2024. He advises that the sharing of the Cup of the Lord is rich in meaning and value for the communicant. It was the early church’s practice and is the traditional Anglican way of receiving the Blood of Christ, as enshrined in the formularies of the Book of Common Prayer. It is a symbol of our…