St Matthew 3: 13-17 – Baptism of our Lord. John the Baptist has appeared, calling people to repentance, to turning back to God’s ways, to the way of life to which Israel committed herself at Sinai. He tells of the nearness of God’s kingdom, the time of complete fulfilment of God’s promises to humans. A new era, in which God rules, is almost here! John seeks to dissuade Jesus from seeking baptism but (in words that we do not fully…
Ministry During the absence of a part-time and full-time priest, the Rev’d Kent Williams is providing spiritual support in the Parish. Rev’d Kent is a retired Chaplain from the Australian Defence Force and has agreed to supplement the ministry of the Licensed Lay Ministers. Special Announcement The Bishop of Grafton, The Rt Rev. Dr Murray Harvey, has announced that he has appointed the Rev. Mandy Larkin as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Murwillumbah. She comes to us from the Parish…
Craft Group Parishioners are invited to join the Parish Craft Group which is designed to support each year’s fete. The group meets on the last Thursday of the month from 1-4pm in the Murwillumbah Golf Club.. Anglicare Food Pantry The Anglicare Food Pantry has left some non-perishable items for us to sell to the needy at nominal rates. These are located on the bookshelves in the Undercroft. Please pass on the word to those in need. Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra The Cologne…
Financial Support As the Parish cannot operate without finance parishioners are encouraged to continue depositing their weekly pledges in the Parish Bank Account, BSB 705-077 Account No. 00040354. The deposit should be accompanied by the initials of the church the parishioner usually attends, e.g. A/S = All Saints, H/T = Holy Trinity and S/J = St Johns and the number of the pledge envelope or O/P (open plate) if not using envelopes. To ensure that pledges remain confidential parishioners should…