The AMPJP world has a sense of that end of year busyness.
In addition to business as usual, there is that self-imposed desire to complete before Christmas those tasks that have dragged through the year.
We are also conscious that we have a Canonical Stewards Forum in March 2022 and most of the details/promotion needs to start now so that we don’t have a last minute rush in February.
All this seems to fit with the themes of Advent – be prepared, God is at work, and change is coming.
An Advent Prayer
Lord God, we adore you because you have come to us in the past.
You have spoken to us in the Law of Israel.
You have challenged us in the words of the prophets.
You have shown us in Jesus what you are really like.
Lord God, we adore you because you still come to us now.
You come to us through other people and their love and concern for us.
You come to us through men and women who need our help.
You come to us as we worship you with your people.
Lord God, we adore you because you will come to us at the end.
You will be with us at the hour of death.
You will still reign supreme when all human institutions fail.
You will still be God when our history has run its course.
We welcome you, the God who comes.
Come to us now in the power of Jesus Christ our Lord.
from Caryl Micklem, “Contemporary Prayers for Public Worship”
New events listed on the website:
- Wantarri-tarri (Theology dialogue on people and country) (08 Dec 2021)
- AMPJP Dinner 20 March 2022 (details updated)
- AMPJP Canonical Stewards Forum 21 March 2022 (details updated)
New website content:
New content on CORMSAA page:
- List of Religious Institute or MPJP schools 29 Nov 2021 (posted 29 Nov 2021)
New content on News page:
- Rev Dr Joseph Parkinson recognised with highest honour (posted on 13 Nov 2021)
- AMPJP presentation to CRA (Posted on 29 Nov 2021)
- AMPJP Council Meeting 09 Nov 2021 (Posted on 29 Nov 2021)
Feature photo by Lawrie Hallinan