Chaplain's Chat
Chaplain's Chat
Chaplains Chat, 30th November 2018
AdventThis year, the season of Advent begins on the 2nd December. The word Advent comes from the Latin word Adventus, which means “coming” or “arrival.” During this time, Christians focus on the "coming" of Jesus
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We are at the end of a very busy but exciting few weeks for our Year 12 students. We have had the last of the Valedictory events, and the students now begin their transition to the
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Chaplain's Chat 19th September 2018
Anglican Schools Commission - Schools’ Week The week of the 3rd to the 7th of September was the week of the biennial ASC Schools’ Week celebrations. One of the key celebrations of the week was
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Chaplain's Chat 27th August 2018
“Deep Peace.” I recently had the privilege of being one of the members of staff representing Peter Moyes Anglican Community School at the annual Anglican Schools Australia conference in Sydney. Chairs of Council, Principals, senior
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Chaplain's Chat 3rd August 2018
The God of peace.In the course of my work, I often come across people who are troubled by events that they may be experiencing personally or that they are aware of in the world.
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Chaplain's Chat 29th June 2018
“Yay! … We have made it to the end of term!” “Yay!” … I hear the corporate cry of many students and staff. “We have made it to the end of term!” Others cannot raise the “yay”
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Chaplain's Chat 6th June 2018
God's Holding Pattern In the course of my work at school, students often ask me some very challenging questions! As I have said before, one of the most common is …. “Where is God when …..?” It
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Chaplain's Chat 16th May 2018
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” I have been reflecting recently on the bible and its significance in the life of Christians. As I was doing so, it
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Chaplain's Chat 4th April 2018
Easter weekend has come and gone. What effect, if any, has it had on us? As Christians attended the many Easter services, we spent time reflecting on Jesus’ Last Supper with his friends, and listened
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Chaplain's Chat 7th March 2018
Our journey through the time of LentAsh Wednesday is behind us and Easter is still some way in the future. As we journey towards the Easter weekend in this, the time of Lent, may I
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Chaplain's Chat 14th February 2018
Lent The season of Lent is upon us again. Traditionally, this is a time of fasting, repentance and prayer in preparation for Easter. Lent calls us to focus more on the spiritual aspect of our
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Chaplain's Chat 29th November 2017
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” It is hard to believe that Christmas is almost upon us again. The shops are already selling Christmas goods and houses are
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Chaplain's Chat 15th November 2017
Where has the year gone? I have two more Chaplain’s Chat articles before the end of the year. That being the case, I believe that it is appropriate in an Anglican School to look
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Chaplain's Chat 1st November 2017
HalloweenAs we can see from the merchandise in shops, Halloween is upon us again. There will be costumes worn and people will go out ‘trick or treating.’ Given its pagan origins, its ghoulish imagery, and
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Chaplain's Chat 20th September 2017
It seems hard to believe that examination season is fast approaching again. Time certainly flies! The approach of examinations together with all of the associated pressures brings on a time when many of our students
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Chaplain's Chat 6th September 2017
Helen Adams Keller was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. She lost her sight and hearing through illness when she was only two years old. Despite this, she was able to learn to speak
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Chaplain's Chat 23rd August 2017
Barcelona Attack As I sit down to write this Newsletter article, news is still filtering in of yet another attack on our western lifestyle, this time in Barcelona. Reports suggest that 13 people have been killed
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Chaplain's Chat 9th August 2017
You are custom-made!Some people would say that there is nothing quite like having something custom-made. There are a plethora of television programmes where the theme is exactly that; items being custom made, repaired or
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Chaplain's Chat 26th July 2017
"I shall pass through this world but once." There are occasions in life when someone says or does something that you remember for the rest of your life. In this context, I would like to
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Chaplain's Chat 28th June 2017
Who am I? What is the purpose of my life? Last week, priests from the Anglican Diocese of Perth gathered in Margaret River for what we call “Clergy School.” At this conference, we have the
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Chaplain's Chat 14th June 2017
Trinity SundayLast Sunday was Trinity Sunday. The doctrine of the Trinity is the belief that there is One God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The church has been grappling with the mystery of
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Chaplain's Chat 31st May 2017
Manchester tragedyI am sure that anyone who has seen the mountain of reporting in relation to the atrocity committed against the people who were attending the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester will have been saddened,
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Chaplain's Chat 17th May 2017
“A RECKLESS GOD” When C.S. Lewis was asked what he thought marked Christianity out as different from other religions, he replied. “Oh that’s easy. It’s grace.” In this context, I would like
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Chaplain's Chat 3rd May 2017
Easter weekend is over. Now what? Lent is over. Good Friday is history. Easter has come and gone. The chocolate has been eaten. ……….. Now what? The season of Lent began all those weeks ago with
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Chaplain's Chat 5th April 2017
The Meaning of Easter Easter eggs are everywhere! In some cases they have been in the shops since shortly after Christmas! Many people around the world focus on Easter as being a time to indulge
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Chaplain's Chat 22nd March 2017
“Living Water!” In our journey through Lent, the Lectionary readings give us a structure and themes for corporate reflection. The reading from the Sunday just past was about Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the
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Chaplain's Chat 8th March 2017
What is Lent? As we are now in the season of Lent, one can legitimately ask, ‘What is Lent?’ and ‘How does one ‘do’ Lent?’ What are the expectations of Christians during this season? Well,
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Chaplain's Chat 22nd February 2017
Christ Crucified Is God’s Power and Wisdom As I was reflecting on what to include in this newsletter, it occurred to me that the beginning of Lent is only a few weeks away. As
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Chaplain's Chat 8th February 2017
Back to School! Well, here we at the start of yet another school year. Welcome back. I hope that the year is off to a good start. I am mindful of the fact that Peter
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Chaplain's Chat 30th November 2016
In the previous Newsletter, I reflected on the Advent Wreath, its significance, and the significance of the candles that will be lit over the weeks running up to Christmas. We are now in the season
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Chaplain's Chat 16th November 2016
The Season of Advent As I walk around the shops and stores, I notice that many have already got Christmas merchandise on their shelves. Whilst I would love to believe that this is done in
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Chaplain's Chat 2nd November 2016
I am delighted that we will be holding a Whole School Remembrance day service this year on the 11th November. We will remember all those who have fought and died for this nation; those who
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Chaplain's Chat 19th October 2016
You may have seen recent reports in the media about ‘creepy clowns’ appearing in many places around the world causing concern to some. There is much speculation as to what this is all about. One
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Chaplain's Chat 21st September 2016
One of the most stressful things that teenagers face is examinations. This is no different at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School. Our Year 11 and Year 12 students are facing examinations over the October holiday as well
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Chaplain's Chat 7th September 2016
You may be surprised to hear that some of my most spiritual moments are not in church or chapel, but when I am looking at the beauty of the world and see amazing sunsets or
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Chaplain's Chat 24th August 2016
I was privileged be one of the staff representing the School at the Anglican Schools Australia conference in Adelaide last week. The theme of the conference was “Rivers in the Desert,” and the verse above
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Chaplain's Chat 10th August 2016
I shall pass through this world but once. As I become more familiar with Peter Moyes and all the things that are done in the School, I was very pleased to notice that the Lower
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Chaplain's Chat 27th July 2016
I am taking this opportunity to introduce myself to you as the new Chaplain at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School. I have a lovely family; my wife Pat, and four (now adult) children, Justin, Michelle,
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