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Trinity Sunday Sermon 2019
One of the highlights of my almost thirty years at Holy Trinity, Dulwich Hill, was the 2015 publication of the book by John Coleman and Bob Irving – “A Church for our Times” – which did an amazing job of … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, David Smith, Father Dave, Holy Trinity, sermon, Trinity
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A sermon for Trinity Sunday 2017
It’s Trinity Sunday, and as we are the Church of the Holy Trinity (Dulwich Hill) that makes today something like a patronal festival. It’s the closest we get, at any rate! I appreciate that it’s an odd sort of patronal … Continue reading
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Tagged Athanasius, doctrine of the Trinity, Father Dave, Trinity, trinity sunday
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The MacDonaldtown Parables (A sermon on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-45)
[Jesus] put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest … Continue reading
Does God really have a penis? (a sermon on the doctrine of the Trinity)
It is Trinity Sunday once again and, tempted as I am to preach on the appointed Gospel reading for today, I have opted once again to focus instead on the doctrine of the Holy Trinity <groan>. And I can hear … Continue reading
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Tagged Arius, athanasisu, doctrine of the Trinity, Trinity
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A letter to the Attorney General by Leigh Bottrell
On May 2nd, 2007, the Iman Hussein Islamic Centre sent out an open letter,asking that friends and supporters of Sheikh Mansour Leghaei write to the Attorney General, asking him why the Sheikh was under threat of deportation. Below is a response … Continue reading
Posted in Social Justice
Tagged bloke, Holy, Holy Trinity, Leigh Bottrell, letter, Sheikh Mansour Leghaei, son, Trinity
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Bible Basher! – Australasian Post, July 23rd, 1994
by Graham Holdstock The Rev Dave Smith, acting rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Duiwich Hill, Sydney, has issued a challenge to the local toughs: “Beat me over five rounds – one each of boxing, kickboxing, judo, wrestling and … Continue reading
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Tagged Australasian, Australasian Post, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, priest, Rev Dave Smith, ring, Trinity, work
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Priest to lead the Christians v Lions – Inner Western Suburbs Courier December 18th, 1995
BOXING Day has taken on a new meaning, with real gladiators climbing into the ring in a clash between the Christians and the Lions at Dulwich Hill. “Fighting Father” Dave Smith, parish priest of Holy Trinity, Duiwich Hill, and a … Continue reading
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Tagged Courier, Dave Smith, Dulwich Hill, Lions, Manly, ring, the Christians and the Lions, the Christians v Lions, Trinity
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Fighting Chance For Kids – Sunday Telegraph July 7th, 1996
IN the unconventional parish of Father Dave Smith, the community knows violence is not the answer —but it can be part of the cure. Fr Smith finds a good fight is the best way to get the message across to … Continue reading
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Tagged centre, church, Father Dave Smith, Fr Smith, Fr Smith works, Gym, Holy Trinity Gym, ring, Smith, Trinity
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Priest’s mission goes to the ring – Sydney Morning Herald October 5th, 1996
by Jeff Wells The Reverend David Smith has turned professional, at the age of 34, for his parish and for all men. There will be a laying on of hands at the Addison Road Community Centre in Marrickville on October … Continue reading
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Tagged Addison Road Community Centre, corner, Father Dave, Holy, Jimmy Pat, October, Sydney Morning Herald, Trinity, violence
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