Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Anglicans celebrate their influence

From the Sydney Anglicans website
  
State teachers positive on connecting
By Andrew Buerger
May 30th, 2011


The Anglican Education Commission says it has been encouraged by the response to this month’s ‘Celebrating Christians in State Schools’ event.

The event, held at Wyndham College in Quakers Hill, was designed as a way of supporting Christian teachers working in state schools, and to encourage them in their work.

“It is vital for Christian teachers to be working in state schools,” Archbishop Peter Jensen told the event via video message.

Dr Jensen’s message was supported by a series of speakers including Bishops Glenn Davies and Ivan Lee.

Bishop Lee told of how he became a Christian while at school, and spoke of the crucial role Christian teachers can play in the lives of young people.

Full article:   http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/news/stories/state_teachers_positive_on_connecting/