Roscoe Library

06/09/2026

The following reflection on the life of Wendell Berry, who died last week, is from "The Living Church"

He saw that those "who will not care for their land or their neighbors, who refuse to see the dignity of labor, can remain neither free nor sane."

02/09/2026

27/08/2026

ANZTLA is the Australian and New Zealand Theological Library Association; the Roscoe Library has been an active member since its inception 40 years ago.

24/07/2026

A True and Lively Faith, volume 1 in Contested Issues in Australian Anglicanism, has been added to the Roscoe Library ahead of its official launch next month. Enjoy a sneak preview by clicking on the link below!

15/07/2026

I have now listened to this twice ... highly recommended!

In the latest Quarterly Essay, Anna Goldsworthy confronts a near future where humans are no longer the most intelligent beings, inviting us to consider what is irreplaceable in us, in what we do, and what we want for our lives.

This conversation aired on RN's Big Ideas was recorded on 8 June 2026 at Woodend Winter Arts Festival.

It is replacing our work, our relationships, even our capacity to think. It's the combined sum of all human knowledge — so how long until artificial intelligence surpasses our own? Are we already there? In her latest Quarterly Essay, Anna Goldsworthy confronts a near future where humans are no lon...

13/07/2026

Archbishop Mullally: The First 100 Days

She has been "unfailingly measured, sensible, dependable. Where the ship needed to be steadied, people feel, it has been." But real challenges lay ahead.

10/07/2026

Are you familiar with the Australian Anglican Church Calendar? This month features St Andrew's Anglican Church, Lutwyche.
Enjoy the history!

Dear Friends of the Anglican Church Calendar, This month we present a fine church about to celebrate its 100th anniversary. St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Lutwyche will hold its official centenary on 2 August, marking the month that this towering brick building was opened by Australia’s Governor-G...

17/06/2026

Sharing a good news story from The Living Church:

Mombo to Lead St. Paul’s University, Limuru
The new vice-chancellor, an Anglican theologian, is among the first women to lead a major Christian university in Africa.

The new vice-chancellor, an Anglican theologian, is among the first women to lead a major Christian university in Africa.

14/06/2026

Virginia Evans has won this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction with The Correspondent: A Novel!
Our Reading with Spiritual Eyes book club is chatting about this on Tuesday 16 June at 5:30pm. Would you like to join us?

30/04/2026

Vale the Rev Prof Jione Havea who passed away in Tonga on 29 April.

This image captures books from the Roscoe Library written or edited by Jione, as well as those where he has contributed chapters (other books are on loan or not visible in this photograph!).

From an obituary written by the General Secretary, Council for World Mission: “Rev. Dr Havea was widely recognised as a mentor of exceptional depth and generosity. His teaching, marked by honesty, humility, and intellectual courage, has shaped ministries, congregations, and academic institutions across the world.” (Link to obituary in the comments below).

Rest in peace.