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. Hi Fighter, It’s Father Dave, and I must confess to feeling somewhat exhausted as I write to you today. It’s been an overwhelming month: I’ve been trying to recover from my brain haemorrhage. We’ve had much turmoil in the community (and perhaps in the church, most especially) over our government’s postal vote on same-sex […]

About Father Dave Smith

Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Father Dave’s Missive – January 31st, 2014

Hi Fighter, I got caught in a domestic violence situation tonight. I think I handled it just right. It’s so hard to get these things right. I was putting the garbage out and heard what I thought at first was kids shouting at each other. Then I saw a woman on the ground and a

About Father Dave Smith

Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Father Dave’s Missive – January 6th, 2014

Hi Fighter, It’s New Year’s Day as I start this missive and, as is inevitably the case this time of year, I’m reflecting on both the year that’s past and the year ahead. 2013 was a big year for me personally, for my family, for our church and for the Order of the Fighting Fathers.

About Father Dave Smith

Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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Father Dave’s Missive – December 12, 2013

Hi Fighter, Father Dave here reporting to you from the air – en route to Bali! No, I haven’t pocketed the offertory and fled the country. I’m actually heading to Bali to preside at the wedding of two much-love parishioners – Michael and Felicia. The couple were generous enough to pay for tickets for the

About Father Dave Smith

Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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My not-quite-weekly Missive – November 5th, 2013

Hi Fighter, Forgive my prolonged silence. I’m afraid I’ve just had my head down lately, struggling with balancing my commitments to the church, the youth centre, the fight club, the campsite, my websites and my family. Things are plenty busy at the moment as we get into the lead-up to Christmas. Even so, I’m gulping

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Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four

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