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The public reading of Scripture: How to do it well

October 23, 2026October 22, 2026 by Jen Richards

In the last edition of the ACR’s journal, we included several articles from different perspectives that emphasised the systematic reading of substantial portions of Scripture in our church gatherings as a core theological principle…

Reflections from Sydney Synod

October 6, 2026 by ACR Team

The Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney ran this year from ran this year from 14 to 22 September, with sessions held over five days. The ACR caught up with Greta Morris, a lay member of Synod from St Paul’s Canterbury, and Andrew…

The end of an era: Bishop Mark Calder retires

September 17, 2026 by James Daymond

Many will know that there are three types of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened. Bishop Mark Calder, 11th Bishop of Bathurst, retiring on 19 September 2026, has been…

Artemis, 1 Timothy 2, and the clarity of Scripture (part 2): The interpretive backstory

September 15, 2026 by Lionel Windsor

This article first appeared on The Gospel Coalition Australia in a series interaction with God’s Yes to Women. In her second article on the editorial framing of God’s Yes to Women, Dani Treweek takes exception to the framing…

Artemis, 1 Timothy 2 and the clarity of Scripture (part 1): “The looming shadow”

September 15, 2026September 14, 2026 by Lionel Windsor

This article first appeared on The Gospel Coalition Australia in a series interaction with God’s Yes to Women. This is the first of two articles responding to Michael Bird’s chapter in God’s Yes to Women: “Leadership, Teaching,…

Reflections on General Synod

September 12, 2026 by ACR Team

The General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia met on 9–14 August, 2026 in Melbourne. What did it reveal about the state of the Anglican Church of Australia, what can we give thanks for, and what should we be praying for in the years ahead?…

The purpose and role of Synod

August 30, 2026 by ACR Team

ACR: This year marks the first session of the 54th Synod of the Diocese of Sydney. To help new members of the Synod to think theologically and contextually about Synod as they prepare to participate, with the permission of the Sydney Diocesan…