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Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Williamstown

Locality: Williamstown, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9397 5330

Address: 255 Nelson Pl 3016 Williamstown, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.htw.org.au

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25.01.2022 A message from our Vicar Third Sunday after Pentecost 21 June 2020 If Gods grace is freely given, if God is infinitely merciful, what does that mean for how we live? If we can confess our sins and be absolved every week, why should I have to try and live without sin? Sin is not a popular topic of discussion, or a comfortable one. And while I would always say that Gods grace and forgiveness is available to all, there is the important note that is it available to all who trul...y repent. The weekly collective confession and absolution that is part of our worship is no excuse to keep intentionally continuing in behaviour that does harm, to ourselves or others. We are fallible human beings, and we may not always get things right, but as followers of Jesus, God who became human for us, why wouldnt we wish to keep trying to be our best selves for each other and the God who loves us? Rev. Elizabeth See more

25.01.2022 Gratitude is one way to enhance our resilience and endurance in these difficult days. Psychologists tell us that our brains our wired for the negativea surviva...l instinct so that we are always prepared for the worst. But our brains also need to be re-trained so that they dont fall into a pit of despair and hopelessness. Our latest meditation by the Revd Canon Professor Dorothy Lee: https://www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au//meditatio/on-gratitude See more

23.01.2022 Reflection from our Vicar Sunday 12 July 2020 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost With the news that Greater Melbourne is re-entering Stage 3 restrictions, everyone will be going through their own rollercoaster of emotions and reactions - I know I am. Plans will need to be changed and adapted to these new realities, but I still see hope and joy in the world. I have been heartened by the kind and generous response to help those in the hard lockdown in Melbourne commission flats, ev...en as it was horrible to see that shutdown happening. In the parable of the sower, even though the outcomes are varied, the seeds are strewn everywhere! Gods word will find a way into every situation, no matter how dire it feels at the time. My prayer at this time is that patience, kindness and generosity will be our main motivators as a community enduring great difficulty. Stay safe, keep connected, and God bless us all. Rev Elizabeth Murray, Vicar See more

21.01.2022 Virtual Art Gallery and Sale of Works Opening Soon We have a wonderful array of art and craft works being offered for sale through our Virtual Gallery. Gallery launches on 15 October, 2020 so don't miss out on finding something truly special.

21.01.2022 29 November 2020 - Advent Sunday A Reflection from our Vicar Welcome to Advent, the beginning of a new church year. We get a head start on fresh starts in the church. Which is perhaps why I’ve found the Bigger than Christmas ad campaign a bit jarring. This is not a real meaning of Christmas rant from the vicar against hyper-consumerism, not yet anyway, just a concern that there seems to be pressure to pack all the missed things into what remains of our calendar year. ...Please don’t panic. 2020 has happened how it happened. There has been disappointment and heartache; there have the good and joyful moments amongst it all too. All of this has helped us learn about ourselves as communities and individuals. To pretend it didn’t happen does not honour our experience. So as we approach Christmas, give yourselves the gift of space to reflect. Rev Elizabeth Murray, Vicar

20.01.2022 Reflection from our Vicar Sunday 6 September 2020 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost The little ones in todays Gospel is generally referring to the children mentioned at the start of the chapter, but we can read into this any vulnerable person in need of care and support. The lost sheep are not necessarily people who have done wrong. Those who are lost can be those who have felt excluded by the Church, either through the overt actions or the deafening silence of the i...nstitution. The parable suggests God will go to great lengths to find the lost and fully include them, we should be prepared to do the same in true loving-kindness. Rev. Elizabeth PS. Today is also Fathers Day, and while we may not be able to celebrate as usual, I hope you take the opportunity to show your love and gratitude all through the year, not just one day a year. We pray and give thanks for all fathers and father-figures, young and old.

20.01.2022 Some thoughts on Fathers' Day from the Melbourne Diocese Prevention of Violence Against Women. Also, check out the related article in this month's TMA. (A few hardcopies available on the parish centre porch )

20.01.2022 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost A Reflection from our Vicar Ive noticed myself reacting differently to crowd scenes in movies and TV shows lately. There is now an element of wistful longing, a slight sense of something lost. Ive never been a person who really enjoys crowds. I would try and going to shopping centres and galleries at quiet times, for example, but there is something about the energy and excitement of a crowd. Whether a sporting event or a live concert, you becom...e part of the feelings and reactions that are both similar to and different from your own, and it becomes a shared experience, something elevated. I try to imagine what it was like for all those thousands and thousands of people who went to see Jesus, as they listened to his teaching, as they received his healing and compassion, as they witnessed all that Jesus had to share. Vicar Elizabeth

19.01.2022 28 June 2020 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost A Reflection from our Vicar How do we live as people of grace? What does it mean to our everyday lives to live as people who believe in God, who follow Jesus Christ. The slogan WWJD? = What would Jesus do? may come across as overly simplistic, but there are worse staring places. Christian welcome is not only about disciples being welcomed by others, it is also about how we welcome others. Those who welcome us, welcome Jesus and wel...come God. Also, when we welcome others, God is there in the act of hospitality and welcome. As it remains difficult to extend hospitality in the ways we are used to, we need to trust and pray that God is with us in the ways we persist in connecting and being there for each other, and the ways that people are being there for us. Thank God for the gift of connection. Rev Elizabeth Murray, Vicar See more

18.01.2022 Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost 13 September 2020 Reflection from the Vicar Comparing ourselves to others is not always a helpful activity. While it provides perspective to say, Others are worse off than me, the risk is minimising our own experience. We can look to other places and ways of responding to the pandemic, but we will still find ourselves in our circumstances with all the challenge that brings. We need to feel able to reach out to others for help and connection,... regardless of whether we think others are doing better or worse than us. In Gods eyes, we are each who we are, worthy of love and care and belonging in Gods embrace. Let us see ourselves and each other in that light as we each continue to do the best we can at this time. Rev Elizabeth See more

17.01.2022 The theme for Refugee Week in 2020 is The Year of Welcome. The plight and struggles of refugees continue and are exacerbated in this time of pandemic. We pray that all nations will be welcoming and generous to those forced to flee danger of any kind, acknowledging them as fellow human beings deserving of dignity and safety. https://www.refugeeweek.org.au/refugee-week-resources/

16.01.2022 A Reflection for All Souls https://youtu.be/ln-AY5XVY-M

16.01.2022 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 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 lead...ers 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 its 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 See more

15.01.2022 Upcoming Events Virtual Art Gallery and Sale of Works Are you a local artist? Why not join in with our Virtual Art Gallery and Sale of Works?... Expressions of interest should reach us by 15 September and Gallery will go live on 15 October 2020. Download the Expression of interest form from our website: www.htw.org.au See more

15.01.2022 We had hoped to resume public worship services in our church building from Sunday 5 July. In light of the current restrictions on gatherings continuing, this will now be delayed. Thank you for your patience and understanding. In the meantime, while we all wait and see, we invite you to watch this YouTube video. When we return to public worship, we will still refrain from shaking hands at the peace, so let's try and learn how to share the peace using Auslan. Peace be with you. https://youtu.be/okHcz8lnnnI?list=WL

15.01.2022 A Reflection from the Vicar Sunday 30 August 2020 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost A parishioner sent me this quote during the week, and considering our Old Testament reading, I thought it timely to share it:... Life is not about hurrying on to a receding future Nor hankering after an imagined past; It is the turning aside like Moses to the miracle of the lit bush To a brightness that seemed as transitory as your youth once But is the eternity that awaits you. -- The Bright Field by R. S. Thomas. This period of lockdown in Melbourne has certainly been a time of reflecting on priorities, and as our society and community prepares for whatever the future will hold, I hope and pray that our true foundation will be grounded in compassion, that our focus will be shaped by kindness and love. I hope that any busy-ness we choose to fill our lives with will not distract from seeking to live in harmony with each other, held in the arms of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Rev. Elizabeth

15.01.2022 Reflection From The Vicar Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost I dont think Jesus parable would get past a fair work commission, all workers getting paid the same even if they only worked one hour compared to a full day! But that is the key point about parables, they use situations that are familiar and relatable to talk about something potentially beyond human comprehension - the nature of God and Gods hope for humanity. Gods gift to us, the reward of embracing Gods call ...on our lives is always enough. There isnt a best type of salvation and grace that can be earned. Gods grace is all that we need, and we should celebrate that everyone who comes to faith in Christ and lets that transform their lives for good have just as much a part in salvation as everyone else. Resentment of those who come to faith later in life is to miss the point of the ongoing work of Christ and the Holy Spirit. All who come to Christ are always welcome. Rev. Elizabeth See more

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15.01.2022 On Friday evening, renowned advocate, Rosie Batty, will review what has happened in Australia since she shared this darkness with us years ago. Join Rosie and W...hite Ribbon Australia executive director, Brad Chilcott, on Friday at 6pm to listen, learn and act to #EndGenderedViolence. This is a free online event. You need to book to obtain your Zoom link. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/white-ribbon-night-2020-ros

14.01.2022 Shared from Melbourne Anglican Preventing Violence Against Women Program Women's Health West has translated this important information about family violence support services during lockdown into Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, Mandarin, Somali and Vietnamese to make it more accessible. Please share!

13.01.2022 Today is Sea Sunday - celebrating seafarers all over the world who work tirelessly o bring us the goods we rely on every day. Find out about the terrific work of the Mission to Seafarers at www.missiontoseafarers.com.au The artistic among you may wish to consider entering the 2020 Maritime Art Prize - entries close 31 August.

10.01.2022 Reflection from our Vicar Seventh Sunday of Pentecost 19 July 2020 Where do we find God? Perhaps the better question to ask is where does God find us? Jacob was fleeing danger, he wasnt in the wilderness searching for the divine. St. Paul was persecuting followers of Christ when Christ appeared to him. And in the parable Jesus tells of the weeds among the wheat, both are permitted to exist together, until the last days, and God knows there is good even among the weeds. Yes, we should seek God in our lives of faith, but we should also take comfort in the certainty that God can and will find us wherever we are, even in the most unlikely places. Rev. Elizabeth Murray

10.01.2022 our annual Christmas Fare is now underway. All orders should be placed through our website. Look for this ad on our home page to place your order. All orders should be placed by 25 November.

10.01.2022 Sunday 14 June 2020 Second Sunday after Pentecost From our Vicar So where is the harvest field? Where is the mission field? It can be tempting to think that being sent on mission is only for those who feel called to share the love and word of God overseas and leave it to them, but thats not the case. Jesus sent close friends to nearby towns and to people who already had an awareness of God. Jesus sent representatives to say what he was saying and to do what he was doing am...ong those for whom he had compassion, the harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd, the lost sheep. Im sure we can think of harassed, helpless and lost people close to home who we can choose to walk alongside and listen to with compassion and Gods all embracing love. God sent Jesus and the Holy Spirit into the world, and they send us into the world to continue to proclaim good news. - Rev. Elizabeth See more

09.01.2022 Important for everyone to know this.

09.01.2022 6 December 2020 Second Sunday of Advent A Reflection from our Vicar... A voice says, ‘Cry out!’ And I said, ‘What shall I cry?’ This cry is at the core of evangelism. We value our faith, we know Jesus Christ is something special. So how do we share that? What words do I use? How do I find a way to talk about my faith without feeling awkward? I don’t have a one-size-fits-all answer for that. It depends on your own gifts and talents and how the Holy Spirit chooses to work through you. The key is to be open to that prompting. I happened to be in a wine bar eating pizza after a carols event, so I was wearing my dog-collar, which prompted someone in the bar to ask Is that real?!? I said Yes, was invited to join their table and we chatted about all sorts of things. Not an obvious mission field, but a Spirit-given moment all the same. Expect the unexpected. Rev Elizabeth Murray, Vicar

09.01.2022 Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Reflection from our Vicar As our community takes steps to reopening, and as we here at Holy Trinity prepare to resume public worship from 29 November, there are a range of reactions from everyone. It ranges from the fervent uptake of going out and doing everything to cautious return to some activities. And there are still people, who for reasons of health, will continue to stay home more than going out. All those positions need to be respe...cted and honoured. There are still some activities that appear a long way off from happening. One example of that is our practice of having the church open everyday, which is still not possible at this time. We await with eager longing the day when we can again have our church open as a place of quiet refuge for any who may wander in. In the meantime, I look forward to welcoming you to our worship, in person, in our prayerful space. Vicar Elizabeth See more

09.01.2022 This is our vicar talking about her ministry training.

08.01.2022 A Bible Talk for all ages from the team at St. Paul's Cathedral. Share if you enjoy. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2483014291997648

08.01.2022 22 November 2020 Feast of Christ the King Refection from the Vicar What does it mean to say that Christ rules the world? The imagery of monarchy may not sit well with everyone today, but whatever language we use would have its limits.... We live with the reality of earthly rulers, limited and flawed as they are. We are obliged to live within the bounds of our community and society, even as we may advocate for change. Yet, if we commit our lives to Christ, if we are obliged to live under the rule of Christ, what does that look like? A starting point is ‘love our neighbours as ourselves,’ and caring for the vulnerable and those in need, as set out in the Gospel reading for today is a list full of tangible examples of that love and care we are called to show in the world and Christ who is our monarch asks of us. Rev. Elizabeth

07.01.2022 Holy Trinity Mindful Moments, every Monday at 5.30pm on Zoom. Any one is welcome to join us for a time of shared quiet and reflection. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96605657168 Meeting ID: 966 0565 7168 Passcode: Moment

06.01.2022 NAIDOC week begins.

05.01.2022 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 23 August 2020 Reflection from the Vicar But who do you say that I am?... Jesus identity, like that of all people, is complex and multi-faceted. At our recent Conversation at the Centre our speaker Rana Ebrahimi spoke about Intersectionality and how all the different aspects of our lives and identities impact how we are treated and how we interact in the world. I think we should remember that while Jesus core identity is of course being the Son of God, Jesus also lived as a human. In the human world, and to the eyes of those he journeyed with and ministered to, Jesus lived as a Jewish male under the occupying forces of the Roman Empire, who trained as a carpenter, and who willingly interacted with the marginalised. While being male gave him certain privilege, other aspects of his identity left him vulnerable, and it comforts me to know that through Jesus we believe in a God who stands with the vulnerable with understanding and acceptance. Rev. Elizabeth See more

05.01.2022 Sunday 16 August Feast of Mary, Mother of our Lord Reflection from the Vicar Mary, the mother of Jesus, has a mixed history in Christian tradition, yet her image is an enduring one around the Christian world. When I went on pilgrimage in Palestine and Israel, one of the places we visited was the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth. It was one of the first peaceful places of pilgrimage that we had visited that trip, free of crowds. In and around the building are many beaut...iful images and icons of Mary with the child Jesus from all around the world in all different materials and styles. In most of these, Mary wears the face of the nation that gifted the icon, along with her son who is the Son of God. Mary, as a human being, made in the image of God who would give birth to the Incarnate God, is shown in all the diversity that is humanity around the world made in the image of God. Whatever image of Mary you hold dear, let it inspire to take your part in Gods mission as Mary herself did all those centuries ago. Rev Elizabeth See more

04.01.2022 26 July 2020 Feast of Mary Magdalene Reflection from our Vicar Mary Magdalene is a prominent and crucial figure in the Gospels. She stays at the foot of the cross when Jesus is crucified. She goes to the tomb to tend the body of the teacher she followed and learnt from as he ministered around Galilee. Mary is the one who first encounters the risen Christ, and in Johns account at least is instructed to tell the other disciples that Jesus is indeed risen. The traditions that g...rew up around Mary as a repentant prostitute have no founding in scripture and have muddied the waters around her role as a disciple of Jesus, just like the other women and men who were with Jesus during his earthly ministry, and more crucially as the first person to proclaim that Jesus is risen after having born faithful witness to his crucifixion. Reclaiming the role of Mary Magdalene is part of the wider mission to reclaim and celebrate the voices of women in the Bible and in history as being just as much a part of Gods mission as those of men. Rev Elizabeth Murray, Vicar

04.01.2022 Join us on our YouTube channel for a live streamed service of worship, 9am Sunday 22 November. This is a test ahead of public worship services resuming in Holy Trinity on Sunday 29 November, First Sunday of Advent, 9am. All welcome. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLrivDqkG0qLgmVHCNsklg/

03.01.2022 If you are looking for a prayer and reflection resource for 16 days of activism on gender-based violence, we recommend Common Grace’s 16 days of prayer series about how to create spaces for safety and healing in our churches: https://www.commongrace.org.au/16days_foundations_for_chris

03.01.2022 Holy Trinity Virtual Gallery With just 4 weeks to Christmas now is a great time to check out the wonderful range or artworks and crafts available through the Holy Trinity Virtual Gallery! Don't miss out! Go to our home page www.htw.org.au and click on the link to view all the great items available.

02.01.2022 Refection from our Vicar 10th Sunday after Pentecost With stage 4 restrictions and curfews announced in Melbourne, weve entered a new phase in living with the covid-19 virus. The morning tea conversation by Zoom last Sunday included discussion of the ways people are staying positive and seeing kindness in the world. Everyone has to do what is right for them of course, but please do find ways of keeping your spirits up. If you need help, do reach out, whether to us at HTW, help lines like Beyond Blue, or your own support network. The blessing of God be on us all in these challenging times. Rev. Elizabeth

02.01.2022 8 November 2020 Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost A Reflection from our Vicar... There is something quite intoxicating about a sense of urgency. We get caught up in the onrush of a looming deadline, there’s a comfort in being able to DO something, and we discover a sense of focus leads to a sense of achievement when the urgent matter is dealt with quickly. And somethings that is what has to be done, but to paraphrase a fictional chief-of-staff from The West Wing, The urgent should not crowd out the important. Urgent action is sometimes required, urgent matters often require attention, but if we allow that to distract us from the important matters that were there before the emergency and will continue after, then long-term planning falls away and our focus on what God is calling us to becomes fragmented. In times of urgency, let the truly important be your foundation. Rev Elizabeth Murray, Vicar

02.01.2022 From Our Vicar REFLECTION 5th Sunday of Pentecost Sunday 5 July 2020 Jesus yoke is easy and his burden light. The yoke may not be a piece of equipment most Melburnians are familiar with, but we do understand burdens. We feel the weight of them in various aspects of our lives at different times in our lives. We currently have collective burdens on top of our regular burdens, and as the pandemic continues, we find it fatiguing, frustrating and we can see that people are star...ting to act as if its all over because they find it difficult to stay the course. In some parts of our city, tighter restrictions are reimposed, and we have to continue to show love for our neighbours by staying away from them. There are no shortcuts. As followers of Christ, we know that we can bring all of this to Jesus. Sharing a load eases the burden, and I pray that makes space for patience and kindness to continue. Rev. Elizabeth See more

02.01.2022 Great opportunity for churches to learn more about family violence. Please share with anyone who might be interested! https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=4167947569906026&id=268500263184129

02.01.2022 A musical offering for Remembrance Day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Hi48HLQ9A

01.01.2022 A message from our vicar, Rev Elizabeth