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	July 2004				Bishop John at his desk.
		Notes from the Bishop’s desk
			Vale - John Newton I was saddened to hear of the sudden death of Mr John Newton, OAM. John, disabled since a young man, worked tirelessly for other people with disabilities and his award was highly deserved. John was a committed Christian and a member of the Parish of Cressy where he served as parish treasurer for a number of years. His perseverance and joviality were an example to us all. Vale - Jeffrey Parsons We received news in June of the death after a long illness, of the Rev. Jeffrey Parsons who was Dean of Hobart from 1980-1983 and later Chaplain at Collegiate School. Jeffrey will be fondly remembered by many who came into contact with him during his time in this Diocese and we extend our sympathy to Marjorie and family and assure them of our prayers at this sad time. Interview with Bishop N.T. Wright of Durham, England This was holiday reading at its best. Bishop N.T. (Tom) Wright is one of the world's leading scholars on the New Testament, and especially on the letters of Paul. He is also a member of the Eames Commission, appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, currently pondering the crisis within Anglicanism caused by the consecration of a non-celibate homosexual bishop in the United States. National Catholic Reporter interviewed Wright in May on the Anglican crisis, as well as on the resources the New Testament might offer to the debate in the United States over denying communion to Catholic politicians who disagree with church teaching. His answer to a question about discipline and 1 Corinthians 11 is very challenging. Wright was in Rome for a series of lectures at the Lay Centre. Click here to read the interview on the website of National Catholic Reporter. http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/word/wright.htm [The link to this interview will remain on the Issues page of our website.] Unsure about TransformingLife? Are you unsure how to go about putting the TransformingLife vision into practice in your parish or organisation? Come to a planning workshop facilitated by John Olsen on Wednesday 14th July 2004 ‘How to build a process for developing a practical and workable local parish strategy and plan’ John Olsen is a skilled facilitator from the Diocese of Melbourne. This introductory workshop is designed for clergy and lay leaders. Further workshops will be convened in early 2005 to allow wider lay involvement. Venue : The Stables, Level 2/85 High Street, Oatlands Time : 10.00am - 4.00pm Kitten or lion? Several parishes have been excited by the challenge of the transforminglife vision and some of their stories appear in this month’s edition of Tasmanian Anglican. Look for more in the months to come. And tell us your stories - how have you used the Transforminglife guide in your parish? What changes have you made? What ideas have you taken up? How is your ministry evolving? How bold have you become? When you look in the mirror do you see the cute little kitten or the powerful lion? These fortnightly letters can be found at From the Bishop's desk. They are sent by email to active clergy, members of Diocesan Council, Ministry Council, Trustees and parish secretaries. If you would like to join the mailing list for 'From the Bishop's desk' simply email bishop@anglicantas.org.au The letter can also be sent as a plain text email.