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Diocese of Newcastle New South Wales - Australia

Including a report of the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod held on 17-18 October at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

Published by the Diocesan Office,

Level 3 134 King Street

Newcastle NSW 2300 Telephone: (02) 4926 3733 Facsimile: (02) 4926 1968

ISSN: 0816-987X

Published: December 2009

INDEX

Abbreviations………………………………………………………………………………………………… 227-229 Appointments in the Diocese............................................................................ 71-74 Archdeacons................................................................................................... 4, 8 Duties of an Archdeacon ......................................................................... 5 Archdeaconries ............................................................................................... 4 Area Deaneries ............................................................................................... 4 Area Deans: Ministry of……………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Names of ............................................................................................... 4 Bishops of Newcastle ...................................................................................... 3

Chaplains within the Diocese ........................................................................... 32-34 Clergy List Active .................................................................................................... 15-30 Ordinations and Movements of Clergy ..................................................... 31-32 Honorary Priests and Deacons ................................................................. 34 Permission to Officiate ............................................................................ 35-40 Dates of Orders ...................................................................................... 41-43 Diocesan Council: Membership of ....................................................................................... 46-47 Report of ............................................................................................... 155-157 Diocese of Newcastle

History of the ......................................................................................... 1-3 Area of .................................................................................................. 3 Boundaries of......................................................................................... 1

Directory................................................................................................ 10-14 Foundation of......................................................................................... 1 Institutions/Organisations and Schools within the..................................... 10-14 Population.............................................................................................. 3 Area Deans of ........................................................................................ 4 Cathedral Canons and Honorary Canons .................................................. 8 Examining Chaplains ............................................................................... 8 Membership of Diocesan Committees ............................................................... 44-51 Ordinances passed by the 2009 Synod:............................................................. 81-131

• Constitution Alteration (Chapter IX) Canon Amendment Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009

• Constitution Amendment (Section 10) Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009

• Constitution Amendment (Section 54A) Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009

• Constitution Amendment (Provinces and Dioceses) Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009

• Holy Orders (Reception into Ministry) Canon 2004 Adoption Ordinance 2009

• Capital Needs Financing Ordinance 2009

• Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry Ordinance 2009 • Synod (Delegation of Powers) Ordinance 2009 • Synod Administration Ordinance 1998-2005 Amending Ordinance 2009

Ordinances passed by Diocesan Council sitting as Synod .................................... 132-154

• Bishop Election (Amendment) Ordinance 2008 • Samaritans Foundation - Diocese of Newcastle Amending Ordinance 2008

• Creation of Theological Education and Ministry Development Permanent Trust No.1 Ordinance 2009

• Diocesan Council Creation of Theological Education and Ministry Development Permanent Trust Ordinance 2009

• Creation of Theological Education and Ministry Development Permanent Trust No.2 Ordinance 2009

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• Exceptional Purpose Expenses Permanent Trust Ordinance 2009 • The Tarro Church Endowment Fund Variation of Trusts Ordinance 2000 as

amended 2009

• The Variation of Trusts (Youth and Children’s Outreach) Ordinance 2009 • The Variation of Trusts (Consolidation of Samaritans Bequests and

Reserves) Ordinance 2009

• Bishop Tyrell Anglican College (Special Provisions) Ordinance 2009 • Ministry Development Fund Special Provisions Ordinance 2009

Ordinances (land sale) passed by Diocesan Council (Listed but not printed in Year Book)

• The Bateau Bay (80 Kingsford Smith Drive, Berkeley Vale) Land Sale Ordinance 2009

Ordinations ....................................................................................................

132

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Parochial Information (including statistics for 2008) .......................................... 161-226 President’s Charge to Synod - October 2009..................................................... 52-77 Religious Orders ............................................................................................ 10

Report of Proceedings of the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod: Diocesan Council .................................................................................... 155-157 Trustees of Church Property .................................................................... 158-160 Resignations................................................................................................... 76 Resolutions of Synod – October 2009 ............................................................... 78-80 Rules for Promotion of Experimental Pastoral Areas to Provisional Districts and Provisional Districts to Parishes .........................................................

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Samaritans Foundation .................................................................................... 12-14 Trustees of Church Property for the Diocese of Newcastle Membership of ....................................................................................... 9 Report of ............................................................................................... 158-160

History of the Diocese

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Diocese of Newcastle

The Diocese of Newcastle was founded by Royal Letters Patent in 1847. The boundaries of the new See were thus defined: From the Hawkesbury River in the South, to the 21st Parallel of Latitude on the North, and from the Pacific on the East, to the boundary of South Australia - the 141st degree of Longitude - on the West.

On the 29th June, St Peter's Day, of that year, the Reverend William Tyrrell was consecrated in Westminster Abbey as the first Bishop and on the 30th January of the following year (Dr Tyrrell's forty first birthday) he was installed in the Cathedral at Newcastle.

There were then 14 Clergy in the Diocese including two whom the Bishop had brought with him.

In 1859 the area of the Diocese was reduced by the formation of the new Bishopric of Brisbane, all of the parent Diocese of Newcastle lying north of the Queensland border was embraced in the new See.

Eight years later the creation of the Diocese of Grafton and Armidale wholly out of the parent Diocese fixed the Northern boundary. A further curtailment was effected when the Diocese of Bathurst was formed.

In 1940 by arrangement with the Diocese of Grafton, the Newcastle Diocesan Boundary was slightly extended on the North so as to embrace the district of Heron's Creek, which previously was within the Diocese of Grafton but had always been worked from Newcastle.

The boundaries of the Diocese as now existing are thus described:

Commencing at a point on the coast where Cathie Lake empties into the ocean; thence by Cathie and Ten Mile Creeks to the top of Broken Bago Range; hence by that range to Mount Comboyne; thence by an imaginary line running westward to the intersection of the counties of Parry and Vernon; thence in a South Westerly direction, following the Liverpool Range to the Goulburn River; thence by the river to a point above the village of Bylong; thence by the mountain range in a Southerly direction to the Colo River at its junction with Putty Creek; thence by the Colo and Hawkesbury Rivers to the coast; thence in a Northerly direction to the point of commencement.

Dr Tyrrell's Episcopate ended with his death in 1879. The 14 Clergy of 1847 had grown to 28.

Dr Josiah Brown Pearson was the next occupant of the See. He resigned in June, 1889, after 9 year's labour, leaving a clergy roll of 44.

In November 1890, The Right Reverend George Henry Stanton, DD., was transferred from North Queensland to the vacant See. He died 15 years later, on 4th December, 1905.

John Francis Stretch, DD. some time Coadjutor-Bishop of Brisbane, and afterwards Dean of Newcastle, was elected as Dr Stanton's successor, at a special session of Synod, held in February, 1906. He occupied the See for 13 years, when failing health led him to resign as from June 30, 1919. To the very great regret, however, of all who knew him, he did not live to enjoy his retirement. His death occurred on 9th April, 1919. During his episcopate the clergy roll increased from 45 to 70.

As successor to Dr Stretch, the Right Reverend Reginald Stephen, DD., at that time Bishop of Tasmania, was elected on the 8th April, 1919. He resigned the See as from 1st March, 1928. During his episcopate a great advance was made in Diocesan institutions. St Alban's Home for Boys, St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, St George's Training Farm, St Hilda's Hostel for Girls, St Stephen's House for the early training of candidates for the ministry, and the Broughton School for Boys being established; and the Provincial College of St John was removed from Armidale to Morpeth.

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The number of licensed clergymen in the Diocese had reached 95.

The Right Reverend George Merrick Long, CBE., LL.D., DD., then Bishop of Bathurst, was elected to the See at a special session of Synod on the 6th December, 1927, and was enthroned in Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle on the 1st May, 1928. Death claimed him with tragic suddenness whilst attending the Lambeth Conference in 1930. By reason of his death the Church lost one of its most prominent ecclesiastics, whose wisdom and statesmanship in the great problems of Australia left an indelible record of unselfishness, character and efficiency both within and without the Church.

Following on his demise, a Special Session of Synod for the election of a Bishop was summoned by the Administrator of the Diocese, the Venerable H.A. Woodd, BA., Archdeacon of Newcastle, which met on the 9th September, 1930: but as the Synod failed to elect a Bishop, the responsibility in accordance with the terms of the relative Ordinance, devolved upon the Bishop Election Board, which on the 14th day of November, 1930, elected unanimously to the vacant See the Right Reverend Francis de Witt Batty, MA.,ThSoc., who accepted the position and was duly enthroned in the Cathedral Church of Newcastle on the 3rd day of March, 1931.

Bishop Batty resigned the See as from 30th September, 1958. During his long Episcopate of twenty-eight years, he made a marked contribution to the life of the Diocese and to the Church and community in general.

The two outstanding projects were the establishments of the C.A. Brown Homes for the Aged, and the buying and re-establishing of St. John's Theological College, Morpeth. His contribution to the wider Church was well recognised, in particular his long leadership of the Constitutional movement, culminating in the acceptance of a Constitution by General Synod in 1955.

The Election Synod met in April, 1958 and elected The Right Reverend James Alan George Housden, BA.,Th.,D., Bishop of Rockhampton, who was transferred and enthroned on the 21st November, 1958. He held office for fourteen years when declining health led to his resignation as from 31 December, 1972. His occupancy of the See was marked by a deep pastoral concern for clergy and people alike to the great gain of the whole diocese in union and concord.

The Election Synod met on 16th October, 25th November and 28th November, 1972 but failed to elect a Bishop. Under the provisions of the election ordinance the election of the Bishop was delegated to Diocesan Council, which on 7th December, 1972 elected The Right Reverend Ian Wotton Allnutt Shevill, MA.,ThD., General Secretary of the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel and formerly Bishop of North Queensland. Bishop Shevill was enthroned on the 6th August, 1973.

His episcopate was marked by a reconstitution of the administration under six Portfolios, the

strengthening of the finances of the diocese, the enlargement of bonds with the community,

the beginning of plans to extend the C.A. Brown Anglican Village and to complete Christ

Church Cathedral.

Ill health caused him to resign the See on 30th September, 1977. The Election Synod met on 12th November and elected the Right Reverend Alfred Charles Holland, then Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Perth. He was enthroned on 24th February, 1978 in Christ Church Cathedral.

Bishop Holland resigned the See on 6 August, 1992, the twenty second anniversary of his consecration as a bishop. During his episcopate there was the construction of Bishop Tyrrell Lodge at the Morpeth Conference Centre, the creation of new parishes, the development of The Samaritans Foundation and specialist chaplaincies. He was a strong advocate of the ordination of women.

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The Election Synod was summoned by the Administrator of the Diocese, The Very Reverend Graeme Russell Lawrence,ThL., and met on 1-3 October, 1992. The Synod failed to elect a Bishop. A further Synod met on 11-12 December, 1992 and elected The Right Reverend Roger Adrian Herft, BD.,BTh., then Bishop of Waikato, New Zealand. He was enthroned on 6th May, 1993 in Christ Church Cathedral.

Bishop Herft was elected Archbishop of Perth and resigned the See on 15 April 2005. During his episcopate church schools were established, chaplaincy ministry expanded and the establishment of the Two Bishops Trust occurred. A very good working relationship with the Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese developed as did a good rapport with the community.

The Election Synod was summoned by the Administrator, The Right Reverend Graeme Stanley Rutherford, BA.,MA.,ThL.,ThSchol.,DipRE and met on 10-12 March 2005. The Synod elected The Right Reverend Dr Brian George Farran, BA.,BLitt.,ThL.,DMinStuds then Bishop of the Northern Region in the Diocese of Perth. Bishop Farran was enthroned on 24 June 2005 in Christ Church Cathedral.

The area of the Diocese is given at 41437 square kms, with a population of approximately 727,000 of whom it is estimated some 248,000 are Church People.

BISHOPS OF NEWCASTLE William Tyrrell, DD., 1847-1879 Josiah Brown Pearson, LLD.,DD., 1880-1889 George Henry Stanton, DD., 1890-1905 John Francis Stretch, DD., 1906-1919 Reginald Stephen, DD., 1919-1928 George Merrick Long, CBE., DD.,LLD.,VD., 1928-1930 Francis de Witt Batty, MA.,ThSoc., 1931-1958 James Alan George Housden, BA.,ThD., 1958-1972 Ian Wotton Allnutt Shevill, AO.,MA.,ThD., 1973-1977 Alfred Charles Holland, BA.,DipTh., 1978-1992 Roger Adrian Herft, BD.,BTh. 1993-2005 Brian George Farran, BA. BLitt. ThL. DMinStuds. 2005 Assistant Bishops of Newcastle Robert Edward Davies, 1964 Leslie Stibbard, 1964 - 1976 Geoffrey Frank Parker, 1974-1982 Richard Franklin Appleby, 1983-1992 Graeme Stanley Rutherford, 2000 -2008 Peter Derrick James Stuart, 2009-

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Parishes and Districts in the Archdeaconries

and in the Area Deaneries

ARCHDEACON OF NEWCASTLE: The Venerable S.R. Pullin Area Dean of Newcastle: The Reverend Canon S.R. Williams Adamstown, Christ Church Cathedral, Hamilton, Islington/Carrington, Mayfield, Merewether, Newcastle St John's, Stockton Area Dean of Newcastle West: The Reverend Canon P.S. Robertson Birmingham Gardens, Blue Gum Hills Ministry Area, Kotara South, Lambton, New Lambton, Wallsend, Waratah LAKE MACQUARIE: Area Dean of Lake Macquarie: Vacant Belmont, Belmont North/Redhead, Cardiff, Charlestown, Cockle Bay Anglican Community, Southlakes, Swansea, Toronto, Windale MAITLAND: Area Dean of Maitland: The Reverend Canon S.L. Roulston Beresfield/Thornton, Branxton/Greta/Lochinvar, Cessnock/Wollombi, East Maitland, Maitland, Morpeth, Mount Vincent, Telarah/Rutherford, Weston PATERSON: Area Dean of Paterson: Vacant Clarence Town, Dungog, Gresford/Paterson, Nelson Bay, Raymond Terrace, Stroud, Williamtown/Medowie/Mallabula THE MANNING: Area Dean of The Manning: Vacant Bulahdelah/Tea Gardens, Harrington/Coopernook, Forster/Tuncurry, Gloucester, Taree, The Camden Haven, Wingham THE UPPER HUNTER: Area Dean of The Upper Hunter: The Reverend Canon B.R. Gibbs Denman, Merriwa, Murrurundi, Muswellbrook, Scone, Singleton

ARCHDEACON OF THE CENTRAL COAST: The Venerable A.J.L. Copeman Area Dean of The Central Coast: The Reverend H.N. Bright Bateau Bay, Gosford, Kincumber, Lakes Anglican, St. Alban's, Terrigal, The Entrance, Toukley/ Budgewoi, Woy Woy, Wyoming, Wyong

Schedule of duties of the Archdeacon of Newcastle

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Schedule of duties of the Archdeacon of Newcastle

The function of the Archdeacon within the Diocese of Newcastle shall include the following:

1. Visit the parishes (includes Provisional Districts, Experimental Pastoral Areas) of the diocese at least once every two years. Such visit will include spending time with the clergy (and their families), meetinig with Parish Councils/Vestries/Church Wardens, reporting on the condition of Churches, Rectories and other Church Buildings and properties, inspecting and reporting on Parish Records, Church Plate and other movables and the provision made for their safe custody.

2. Ensure the manual ‘PROTECTING PEOPLE PROTECTING PROPERTY’ is up to date and that Parish Council members are familiar with its content.

3. Ensure that the PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS PROTOCOL DOCUMENT (with current contact persons) is clearly displayed in the Church building.

4. Ensure that the Annual Parish Reports, along with the Rector’s Report and audited Financial Statements, are forwarded to the Diocesan Business Manager each year.

5. Co-ordinate Locum/International Interim Ministry for vacant Parishes and conduct the ministry consultations with the Parish Council during the interregnum, over-sighting the profile of the Parish with the Wardens and the members of the Presentation Board, and facilitating the Diocesan Presentation Board process (in consultation with the Bishop).

6. Advising on sites and the formation of new parishes or districts as Chair of the Property Approvals Board.

7. Represent the Bishop at public functions (as requested).

8. Be a member of Diocesan Council, Chair of Property Approvals Board, and attend Bishop’s Advisory Group, Senior Staff, and CEO’s of Anglican Entities meetings.

9. Attend Area Deanery Meetings across the Diocese on a regular basis, ensuring at least two visits to each Deanery each year.

10. Discuss with the Area Deans training programs and other resources offered within the Diocese.

11. Bring to the notice of the Bishop any particular person among the clergy who requires

care.

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The Ministry of an Area Dean

1. To exercise pastoral care towards the clergy within the Deanery by contact with the clergy and their families in whatever means are felt to be most appropriate.

2. To convene and chair the Area Deanery meetings which shall be held about ten times a year.

3. At the request of the Archdeacon to visit parishes for pastoral purposes.

4. To keep the Bishop and/or Archdeacon informed of any matter which affects the interests of the Diocese in the Area Deanery.

5. To offer support, guidance and counsel to the clergy of the Deanery.

6. To act on behalf of the Bishop in any matters that the Bishop refers, such as the preparation of Commissioning Services, and to represent the Bishop or the Diocese at official functions whenever requested by the Bishop.

7. To be a resource person to the Deanery for the Diocesan Vision of Ministering Communities in Mission and to promote the vision.

8. To act as a conduit of information from the Diocese and the Bishop to the Deanery and from the Deanery to the Diocese and the Bishop.

9. To be a member of the Bishop’s Senior Staff contributing to the Bishop’s ministry of oversight of the Diocese and at such meetings to report issues from the Deanery.

10. To consult with the Bishop about strategic issues facing the Deanery.

The appointment of an Area Dean is for a five (5) year term. The Area Deans licensed as at May 2007 will be deemed to have commenced their terms from that month.

Any subsequent appointment of an Area Dean after May 2007 will be for a five (5) year term from the date of appointment.

Rules for Promotion

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Rules for Promotion of Experimental Pastoral Areas to Provisional Districts and Provisional Districts to Parishes

The Committee of Enquiry (renamed Property Approvals Board) recommended the following regulations, which have been adopted by Diocesan Council:

1. An Experimental Pastoral Area may apply to become a Provisional District:

i) after three full years of existence as an Experimental Pastoral Area; and

ii) when its subsidy from the Diocese to balance the books has, for two unbroken years, been less than half the current minimum stipend of a Rector or Priest-in-Charge; and

iii) when in the opinion of the Bishop it has an adequate rectory; and

iv) when the Experimental Pastoral Area has demonstrated both its desire and ability to make a contribution to the diocesan budget in keeping with that of parish status before such advancement to Provisional District status is granted.

2. A Provisional District may apply to become a Parish when:

i) it has met all financial obligations for an unbroken period of three years provided that in the case of a former Experimental Pastoral Area, this period may be shortened at the discretion of Diocesan Council; and

ii) in the opinion of the Bishop the rectory is adequate; and

iii) the Provisional District has demonstrated both its desire and ability to make a contribution to the diocesan budget in keeping with that of parish status before such status is granted.

3. A Parish will automatically have its status reviewed when:

i) it is unable to meet all its obligations on time for an unbroken period of twelve months; or

ii) it requires a diocesan subsidy to meet normal expenses (excluding expenses derived from any additional pastoral staff); or

iii) in the opinion of the Bishop the rectory is not adequate.

4. Promotion to be made by Synod

5. Relegations to be made by Synod

In all cases meeting the required conditions only brings the matter up for discussion - it does not automatically mean promotion or relegation.

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Diocese of Newcastle

The Bishop

The Right Reverend Dr B.G. Farran BA,BLitt,ThL,DMinStuds.

Assistant Bishop

The Right Reverend P.D.J.Stuart BCom, BD, M Mgmt (Community)

Archdeacon of Newcastle

The Venerable S.R.Pullin BA,ThL

Archdeacon of The Central Coast

The Venerable A.J.L Copeman

BE (MechEng), BTh, MA

Ministry Development Officer

The Reverend D.J. Battrick

BTh [Hons],PGDipApp Th.

Dean

The Very Reverend Dr J.T.W. Rigney

BA Eng Lit, MA EngLit, GradDip Library, DPhil, BA Theol,MA, PhD

Canons of The Cathedral

The Revd. Canon S.B. Gero (Selwyn) 2008 The Revd. Canon K.M. Dean-Jones (Pearson) 2000 The Revd. Canon S.R. Williams (Stretch) 2008 The Revd. Canon P.S. Robertson (Tyrrell) 2001 The Revd. Canon M.M. Carr (Sawyer) 2006 Retired 11/09

The Revd. Canon Dr J.F.H. Perry (Stanton) 2009

The Revd. Canon S.L.Roulston (Patteson) 2007 The Revd. Canon B.R.Gibbs (Broughton) 2008

Canon to the Ordinary

The Revd. Canon G.D. Harman 2001

Examining Chaplains

The Right Revd. P.D.J Stuart [Chair] The Revd. R.J. Gillham The Revd. Canon K.M. Dean-Jones The Revd. B.H.E. Perry The Revd. G.C. Dodd The Revd. K.V.Youman Dr G. Feletti Mrs D. Harman Mrs S. Williams

Diocesan Listing

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Bishops Assisting

The Right Revd. R.L. Butterss The Right Revd. R.F. Appleby The Right Revd. J.R. Reid

Chancellor of the Diocese

His Honour Dr. J. F. Lincoln AM, HonLLD

Retired as from 16 October 2009

Mr. P. Rosser QC

Appointed as from 16 October 2009

Chairman of Committees

Mr. W.K. Allen

Diocesan Business Manager and Secretary to the Trustees of Church Property

Mr.J.P.Cleary BSc, GradDipFin.Mgt, DipFinAdv, MCom, Phd (Stud)

Trustees of Church Property for the Diocese of Newcastle

The Lord Bishop Mr. J.E. Kilpatrick Mr. W.K. Allen Mr. J.C. Price Mr. M.L. McDonald Mr. M. Tyler

Diocesan Solicitors

Moray & Agnew

Diocesan Auditors

PriceWaterhouseCoopers

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Institutions and Organisations within the Diocese

ANGLICAN CARE: General Manager..............................................................Mr Denis Byron retired August 2009 ….………………………………………………………………………………….Mr Greg Flint

Toronto Road, Booragul NSW 2284 Tel (02) 4958 1688. Fax (02) 4950 8156

C.A. Brown Anglican Village ........................................................................................ Toronto Road, Booragul NSW 2284

Tel (02) 4958 1688. Fax (02) 4950 8156

Green Mount Gardens.................................................................................................. 4 Bristol Close, Mount Hutton NSW 2290

Tel/Fax (02) 4948 7772

Carey Bay Village ......................................................................................................... Laycock Street, (PO Box 178) Carey Bay NSW 2283

Tel (02) 4959 1137. Fax (02) 4950 5187

Toronto Village ............................................................................................................ Warhurst Avenue, (PO Box 29) Toronto NSW 2283

Tel (02) 4959 6288. Fax (02) 4959 6371 Jesmond Grove …………………………………………………………………………………………..……………

101 Mordue Parade, Jesmond NSW 2299 Tel (02) 4951 4369. Fax (02) 4951 8401

Warnervale Gardens ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 171 Mataram Road, Woongarrah NSW 2259

Tel (02) 4393 8500 STORM RETIREMENT VILLAGE: Chief Executive Officer ....………….................................................…....Mr Howard Whitelaw

Cowper Street, (PO Box 1038) Taree NSW 2430 Tel (02) 6592 8200. Fax (02) 6552 5465

Email: admin@stormvillage.com.au CEY MINISTRIES: Mrs Sue Sneddon…………………………………………………………PO Box 817, Newcastle NSW 2300 Mr Mark Pullin Tel (02) 4926 3733. Fax (02) 4926 1968

CURSILLO: Lay Directors: ..........................................………......................................Mrs. R. McFarlane

21 Haig Street, Belmont NSW 2280. Tel (02) 4947 7158 ............................................................................................Mr. J. Cooper

Rosebank Drive, Wallalong NSW 2321. Tel (02) 4930 5555 DIRECTOR OF ORDINANDS: The Reverend John Power…….………………………………..134 King Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 Tel (02) 4929 7695 RELIGIOUS ORDERS: The Society of St. Francis …………………………………………...The Hermitage of St Bernardine

47 St Clares Road, (PO Box 46) STROUD NSW 2425 Tel (02) 4994 5372. Fax (02) 4994 5527

Email: ssfstrd@bigpond.com

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MISSION TO SEAFARERS - NEWCASTLE: Port Chaplain: ………….......................................................................The Revd. G. C. Dodd

96 Hannell Street, (PO Box 3) Wickham NSW 2293 Tel (02) 4961 5007 (W)

MISSIONARY AFFAIRS IN THE DIOCESE: Canon in Charge of Missionary Affairs: .................................The Revd. Canon G.D. Harman

The Rectory, 40 High Street, Singleton NSW 2330 Tel (02) 6571 1414. Fax (02) 6571 3309

ANGLICAN SAVINGS AND DEVELOPMENT FUND: Contact: ....….........................….......................………….......The Diocesan Business Manager

Diocesan Office, 134 King Street, (PO Box 817) Newcastle NSW 2300 Tel (02) 4926 3733. Fax (02) 4926 1968

LAY LITURGICAL AND CHALICE ASSISTANTS ASSOCIATION: Chaplain: ..........…………..........................................…….............The Revd. M. L. Armstrong

The Rectory, 18 Morehead Street, Lambton NSW 2299 Tel (02) 4957 7178

MU AUSTRALIA: (Part of the World Wide Mothers’ Union) Chaplain:........................................................................................The Revd. K.J. Bowyer 92 Gillies Street, Rutherford NSW 2320. Tel (02) 4932 8604 President:..…..................…..........................................................................Mrs. C. Harvey

16 Third Street, Cardiff South NSW 2285. Tel (02) 4954 0031 Vice Presidents: ……...................................................................................Mrs. E. Herbert

72 Gordon Avenue, Hamilton NSW 2290. Tel (02) 4969 3653 .............................................................……….......................Mrs. C. Wills 85a Turnbull Street, Hamilton South NSW 2330. Tel (02) 4969 2603 Secretary:.....................................................................................................Mrs. L. Brook

24 Chelston Street, Warners Bay NSW 2282. Tel (02) 4958 4087 Treasurer:......................………..................................................……….............Mrs. J. Miller

5 Bianca Close, Charlestown NSW 2290. Tel (02) 4920 6766 ANGLICAN WOMEN: President: ...……......................………….........................................................Mrs. M. Gibbs

The Rectory, 19 Brook Street, Muswellbrook NSW 2333. Tel (02) 6541 2713 Vice Presidents:...............................…….....................................................Mrs. S. Melvelle

2 Derwent Close, Lakelands NSW 2282. Tel (02) 4956 8609 ……………………………………………………………………………..……..…….Mrs. H. Craig

The Rectory, 33 Palace Street, Denman NSW 2328. Tel (02) 6547 2243 Secretaries:...........................................…………………………..….......................Mrs. D. Jones

15 Ashford Parade, Merewether Heights NSW 2291. Tel (02) 4963 3326 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….Ms. S. Gibbs

62 Wilson Street, Carrington NSW 2296. Tel (02) 4009 1253 Treasurer:.…….................................…...........................................…………..Mrs. K. Dornan

PO Box 152, Swansea NSW 2281. Tel (02) 4971 1300 ANGLICAN MEN'S SOCIETY: President:.................................................................................................The Lord Bishop Chaplain:…...........................................................………......The Revd. Canon S. R. Williams

The Rectory, 37 Winsor Street, Merewether NSW 2291. Tel (02) 4963 1388 Lay Chairman:........................................................................………................Mr. J. Jones

56 Henry Street, Lambton NSW 2299. Tel/Fax (02) 4957 4716 Email: jack.jones@telstra.com

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Secretary:................................................................................…...................Mr. B. Scully 27 Rugby Road, New Lambton NSW 2305. Tel (02) 4957 1870

Treasurer:………………………………………………………………………………………….…Mr. N. McMullen PO Box 603, Toukley NSW 2263. Tel (02) 4392 5328

GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY:

President: ................................................................................................The Lord Bishop Chaplain:............................................................................The Revd. Canon S. L.Roulston

The Rectory, 8 Westcott Street, Cessnock NSW 2325. Tel (02) 4991 4761 Chairperson:…………………..…..................................................................... Mrs. G. Orchard

248 Anderson Drive, Beresfield NSW 2320 Vice Chairperson: ...................................................................…………………….Mrs.E.Turner

25 Thomas Street, Hamilton South NSW 2303 Secretary:...............................................................................................Mrs. J. Nicholson

15 Lucas Crescent, Adamstown Heights NSW 2289 Treasurer:.....…............................................................……………….....….........Mr.T. Motum

36 Moate Street, Georgetown NSW 2298 Publicity Officer:………………………………………………………………………….…………..Miss. R. Neave 54 Moate Street, Georgetown NSW 2298 SAMARITANS FOUNDATION:

36 WARABROOK BOULEVARD, WARABROOK NSW 2304 Postal Address: PO Box 366, Hunter Region Mail Centre NSW 2310 PH: 4960 7100 FAX: 4960 7160 Email: mail@samaritans.org.au Website: http:/www.samaritans.org.au Cec Shevels – Chief Executive Direct: 4960 7106 Mobile: 0418 496 958 Email: cshevels@samaritans.org.au Vivian Hayles – Director, Corporate Services Direct: 4960 7115 Mobile: 0408 975 307 Email: vhayles@samaritans.org.au

Lynne Graham – Director, Client Services Direct: 4960 7125 Mobile: 0407 913 057 Email: lynnegraham@samaritans.org.au Cheryl Price - Director, Finance Services Direct: 4960 7108 Email: cprice@samaritans.org.au Charna Manson – Executive Assistant Direct: 4960 7113 Email: cmanson@samaritans.org.au Andrew Marsh – Marketing Officer Direct: 4960 7149 Mobile: 0438 475 772 Email: amarsh@samaritans.org.au

Matthew Lean – Financial Accountant Direct: 4960 7114 Email: mlean@samaritans.org.au

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Michael Doyle – Finance Manager Direct: 4960 7107 Mobile: 0407 201 673 Email: mdoyle@samaritans.org.au James Hill – Human Resources Manager Direct: 4960 7156 Mobile: 0435 008 250 Email: jhill@samaritans.org.au Anne Jones – Donor Liaison Officer Direct: 4390 5414 Mobile: 0401 575 215 Email: annejonesbh@bigpond.com The Revd. Peter Tinney – Chaplain Direct: 4960 7103 Mobile: 0409 341 148 Email: chaplain@samaritans.org.au Elizabeth Keevers – Editor Anglican Encounter/Diocesan Communications Officer Direct: 4960 7144 Mobile: 0425 324 974 Email: ekeevers@samaritans.org.au Sue Williams – Community Services Officer Direct: 4922 1537 Mobile: 0412 864 452 Email: swilliams@samaritans.org.au Address: The Samaritans Foundation PO Box 167 ADAMSTOWN NSW 2289 The Revd. Kim Miller – Corrective Services Community Chaplain Direct: 4962 4774 Mobile: 0419 257 822 Email: kmiller@samaritans.org.au Address: The Samaritans Foundation PO Box 167 ADAMSTOWN NSW 2289 Emergency Services: Community Welfare/Disaster Recovery Office

Peggy Saunders – Manager PO Box 167 Phone: 4922 1530 Fax: 4922 1560 ADAMSTOWN NSW 2289 Mobile: 0409 043 918 Email: psaunders@samaritans.org.au Emergency Relief Outlets:

Broadmeadow 32 Brunker Road Ph: 4922 1500 Cessnock 206 Vincent Street Ph: 4993 3430 East Maitland Church Hall, William Street No Phone Gorokan 274 Wallarah Rd, Kanwal Ph: 4393 2450 Mayfield 131 Maitland Road Ph: 4967 6311 West Lakes Church Hall, 16 York Street Ph: 4958 9777 Wyoming 2 Ronald Avenue Ph: 4329 3052

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Recycling Division:

14 Torrens Avenue, Cardiff NSW 2285 Phone: 4954 7357 Fax: 4954 0743 Deborah Mason – Retail Operations Co-ordinator Mobile: 0409 074 412 Email: damson@samaritans.org.au

Samaritan’s Recycling Stores:

Cardiff 278 Main Road Ph: 4954 5960 Cessnock 112 Vincent Street Ph: 4990 7625 Gosford 154 Mann Street Ph: 4323 3997 Hamilton South 3/12 Hassall Street Ph/fax: 4961 5233 Maitland 453 High Street Ph: 4934 2809 Mayfield 131 Maitland Road Ph: 4967 6311 Nelson Bay 11 Yacaba Street Ph: 4981 4693 New Lambton 12 Alma Road Ph: 4952 7522 Wallsend 145 Nelson Street Ph: 4951 5779 NEWCASTLE ANGLICAN SCHOOLS CORPORATION:

Chief Executive Officer:……………………………………………………………… Mr John Cleary until 12/09

………………………………………………………Mrs Margaret Gibbs from 15/12/09

Business Manager:…………………………………………………………………………….Mrs Sharon Waters PO Box 817, Newcastle NSW 2300 Tel (02) 4926 3733. Fax (02) 4926 1968

Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College Interim Executive Principal: ……………………………………..……………………………….Mr Alan Green

256 Minmi Road, Fletcher NSW 2287 (PO Box 294, Wallsend NSW 2287)

Tel (02) 4979 8484. Fax (02) 4979 8485 Email: principal@btac.nsw.edu.au

Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School Principal: ………………………………………………………………………………………….Mr Michael Hannah

Cnr Albert Warner Drive & Sparks Road, Warnervale NSW 2269. (PO Box 6069, Gorokan NSW 2263)

Tel (02) 4393 4111. Fax (02) 4393 4133 Email: principal@lakes.nsw.edu.au

Manning Valley Anglican College Principal: ………………………………………………………….………………………………….Mr Glenn Turner

94 Princes Street,(PO Box 162) Cundletown NSW 2430 Tel (02) 6553 8844. Fax (02) 6553 8788

Email: admin@mvacollege.nsw.edu.au Scone Grammar School Principal:………………………..…………………………….……………………………….…………Mr Paul Smart

60 Kingdon Street, (PO Box 332) Scone NSW 2337 Tel (02) 6545 3131. Fax (02) 6545 3240

Email: principal@sgs.nsw.edu.au

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FARRAN, Dr Brian George. b 44. ThL (2nd Cl Hons) St John’s Coll Morpeth ACT 1964; BA Aust Nat Uni 1967; BLitt (Hons 2nd Cl) Deakin Uni 1992; DMinStuds MCD 2005; D 1967; P 1968 (Riv); C O’Connor Dio C & Goulb 1967-68; C Griff Dio Riv 1968-72; R Lake Cargellio 1972-75; R North Rockh 1976-79; Hon Chap Capricornia Inst of Adv Ed 1975-79; Exam Chap 1978-80; Hon Can St Paul’s Cathl Rockh 1979-83; R

Gladstone 1979-83; Dean Rockh 1983-89 Exam Chap 1983-89; Vice Chairman GBRE 1985-2000; Chairman GBRE 01/02; Reg Dir ABM Victoria 1989-92; Cons Bp in St George’s Cathl Perth on Ascension Day, 28/05/92 by Abp of Perth, assisted by the Bps of Bendigo (Wright), Bunbury (Jamieson), Nth West Australia (Nichols), Rockhampton (Heard), Tasmania (Newell), Willochra (McCall), Asst Bps of Perth (Kyme & Murray), Nth West Australia (Buckland), Melbourne (Bayton) Rt Revds Grindrod, Mason, Witt, Macdonald; Asst Bp Perth (Goldfields Region), & Adn O’Connor 92-97; TEAM Training from 01/97; Chair Board AITRE from 06/97-02; Asst Bp Perth (Ntn Region) 98-2005; Mbr Min Comm Gen Synod 1998; Chair 2002; Mbr Standing Comm Gen Synod 1998-2005; Chairman GBRE 2000. Enthroned Bishop of Newcastle 24 June 2005. Bishopscourt, 34 Brown Street, Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4926 2767. Diocesan Office: Level 3, 134 King Street, (PO Box 817) Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4926 3733. Fax (02) 4926 1968. Email: bishop@angdon.com Spouse: Robin STUART, Peter Derrick James b 63. BComm, M Mgmt (Community), BD. D 1989 (Tas). P 1990 (Tas). Asst Regstr Melb 1985-86; Asst C L’cestonS 1989-91;Asst C St J L’ceston 1991-93; PiC Penguin/Castra 1993-95; Media Off 1993-98; Actg Sec 1998; R Moonah 1996-2000; Adn Clarence 1997-2000;Exed Off and Ministry Devt 2001-07; Principal St Barnabas Theol Coll 2002-08; Adn Adelaide 2007-08. Cons Bp Ch Ch Cath, Newc on feast of Presentation of Christ in the Temple 02/02/09 by Ap of Syd, assisted by the Bp’s of Newcastle (Farran), Armidale (Brain),Bathurst (Hurford), Bunbury (McCall), Wangaratta (Parker), Willochra (Wetherill), Asst Bp’s of Adelaide (Pickard), Bathurst (Danaher), Brisbane (Smith & Nolan), Sydney (Forsyth), tasmania (Jones & Nicholson) and Rt Revd’s Appleby, Newell and Reid. Appointed Asst Bishop (Newc) 2009. 48 Church Street, Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4929 1831. Diocesan Office:Level 3, 134 King Street, (PO Box 817) Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4926 3733. Fax (02) 4926 1968. Email: bishoppeter@angdon.com Spouse: Nicki

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AKOL, Andrew Cholter Dut. b 65. BTh (Khartoum). D 2000 (Sudan). P 2006 (Newc). Footscray Sudanese refugees 2004-06; D Asst Merewether 2006. Chapl Sudanese Comm 2006. Asst P Merewether 2006-09. Assoc P Islington/Carrington 2009. 1 Knight Street, New Lambton NSW 2305. Mobile: 0421 199 931. Email: aakol65@optusnet.com.au Spouse: Elizabeth

ANDERSON, Peter John. b 43. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Stockton 2009. 110 Mitchell Street, Stockton NSW 2295. Tel (02) 4920 1332. Email: ypanderson@bigpond.com Spouse: Yvonne

ARMSTRONG, Maree Lillian. b 54. ThDip. D 1992. P 1992. AsstP Muswellbrook 1992-94; AsstP Charlestown 1994; Assoc P Charlestown 1996-97; R Coopernook 1997-2001; R Belmont Nth/Redhead 2001-09. Chapl Lay Liturgical & Chalice Assts Assoc 2006. R Lambton 2009. The Rectory, 18 Morehead Street, Lambton NSW 2299. Tel/Fax (02) 4957 7178. Email: revmaree@bigpond.com Spouse: Terry (See also Movements of Clergy Section)

BATE, Allan Noel. b 64. BD(Hons) London 2004; DipTheol (Evang) CA Coll/ PCACS ACT 1995; D 1996 (NWA), P 1996 (NWA) Asst Geraldton/Greenough/Walkaway 1996-98; Asst Cathl 1996-98; R Murchison 1999-2004; R Bulahdelah/Tea Gardens 2005. Capt CA Aust. 39 Budgeree Street, (PO Box 324) Tea Gardens NSW 2324. Tel (02) 4997 2813 (H). Tel/Fax (02) 4997 1869 (W). Email: allanbate@iprimus.com.au Spouse: Mellita

BATTRICK, David John. b 76. BTh(Hons) Oxon Westminster Coll Oxf 1998. PG DipApp Th Oxon WestminsterColl Oxf 2001. PG DipAppTh Oxon St Stephens 2003. D 2003 (Perth). P 2004 (Perth). Asst Acad Reg Oxf Cnt Miss Stud UK 1998-2001; Acad Cons Oxf Cnt Miss Stud UK 2001-08; Asst C Carine-Duncraig 2004; Lead & Educ Supp Off Nth Region 2004-05; Chapl Order of St John 2004; Bro St Gregory 2006. Min Devt Off Newc 2006. Co-ord P Murrurundi 2008-09. 6 Portland Drive, Cameron Park NSW 2285. Tel (02) 4965 8491 (W). Mobile: 0400 686 514. Email: davidbattrick@angdon.com Spouse: Luisa

BIRD, Christopher Charles. b 55. ThDip Morpeth 1977. Rorke-Hunter Scholar 1977. D 1978. P 1979. Asst Woy Woy 1978-81; Asst Wallsend 1981-82; R Aberdeen/Gundy 1982-86. M/CiR Ch Ch Cathl 1986-89; R Adamstown 1989. The Rectory, 6 Kyle Road, (PO Box 17) Adamstown NSW 2289. Tel (02) 4957 1895. Fax (02) 4956 1263. Email: frccb@hotmail.com Spouse: Meri

BOURQUIN, Annette Phyllis. b 43. BA, BTh(Hons). D 2008. P 2008. PLM Nelson Bay 2008. 36 Ullora Road, Nelson Bay NSW 2315. Tel (02) 4984 3982. Email: bourquin@nelsonbay.com Spouse: Donald

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BOWER, Rodney Scott. b 62. ThDip. D 1992. P 1992. Asst P Cessnock/Wollombi 1992-94; Asst P Dee Why 1994-96; LT Nth Lake Macquarie 1996; R Toukley/Budgewoi 1996-99; R Gosford 1999. Adn Central Coast 2001-02. AD Central Coast 2006-09. The Rectory, 12 Coburg Street, Springfield NSW 2250. (PO Box 4255, Gosford East NSW 2250) Tel (02) 4323 2051. Fax (02) 4322 2149. Email: rkbower@hotmail.com (H) anggos@bigpond.net.au (W) Spouse: Kerry Maxwell

BOWYER, Katherine Judith. b 67. BA(Hons) Syd. BTh Morpeth. D 2002. P 2002. D Asst Morpeth 2002; Asst P 2002; Asst P Singleton 2002-05; R Telarah/Rutherford 2005. The Rectory, 92 Gillies Street, Rutherford NSW 2320. Tel (02) 4932 8604. Email: kafndave@bigpond.com Spouse: David

BRAND, Ruth Gwenifred. b 47. DipTeach, BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Charlestown 2009. 1a Olney Street, Awaba NSW 2283. Tel (02) 4959 4242. Email: jfr56202@bigpond.net.au Spouse: John Francis

BRIGHT, Hugh Nicholas. b 64. BMusEd. BD MCD. Cert.Chr.Coun St Marks. D 1993. P 1994. Asst D Muswellbrook 1994. Asst P 1994-96; Asst P Taree 1996-97. PiC Blue Gum Hills 1997-2002. Chapl Bp Tyrrell AC 1998-2002. R Lambton 2002-08. Chapl Cameron Park Sch 2008. R Lakes Anglican 2008. AD Central Coast 2009. 274 Wallarah Road, Gorokan NSW 2263 (PO Box 4196, Lake Haven NSW 2263). Tel (02) 4393 5090 (H). (02) 4393 1333 (W). Email: fr.hugh@live.com.au Spouse: Wendy

BUTTERWORTH, Christopher Edmund. b 55. BA. DipTchg. ThDip. DipMin Morpeth. D 1984. P 1984. Asst D Woy Woy 1984. Asst P 1984-87; Asst P New Lambton 1987-88; R Merriwa 1988-93; R Cessnock/Wollombi 1993-2004; AD Maitland 1998-2000. R Maitland 2004. The Rectory, 68 Church Street, Maitland NSW 2320. Tel (02) 4933 5302. Fax (02) 4933 1008. Email: cebutterworth@hotmail.com Spouse: Wendy

CARR, Margaret Mary. b 51. AdDipT (Adel). BS (Roch,NY). BTh (Flinders). MA (Macq). D 1992. P 1992. Asst D Belmont Nth/Redhead 1992-93; P/t Lect Morpeth 1992-94. Asst P Beresfield 1993. ITIM Chapl, Assoc P Beresfield 1995-97. Chapl Mater Hosp 1998-2002. P/t Asst P Charlestown 1998-2000; PiC Weston 2002-04; R 2004-06. Dean St John’s Coll Min 2006. Can Ch Ch Cathl 2006. Dio Dir Ordinands 2007-09. Callaghan Ministry Team Pastoral Co-ord 2009. 10 Baker Street, (PO Box 141) New Lambton NSW 2305. Tel (02) 4952 9610 (H). Email: margaret.carr2@bigpond.com Spouse: Vaughan

CLIFT, Pirrial Margot. b 46. RN,RM,BTh,ThM (Q) (MCD) 2000. MinCert 2001 (Morpeth). D 2001. P 2001. D Asst Muswellbrook 2001. P Asst 2001-03. R Dungog 2003.The Rectory, 2 Myles Street, Dungog NSW 2420. Tel (02) 4992 1737. Fax (02) 4992 2004. Email: pirrial@exemail.com.au

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CONNOR, Daniel. b 77. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. Asst D Kincumber 2009. Asst P 2009. 72 School Street, Kincumber NSW 2251. Tel (02) 4368 3482. Mobile: 0412 866 462. Email: danielconnor@hotmail.com Spouse: Harriet

COPEMAN, Arthur John Lansdown. b 58. BE (MechEng)(Hons)1980 (Syd.) BTh (Hons)1987 (ACT). MA (AppTheol) 1995 (Kent). D 1989. P 1989. Asst Muswellbrook 1989-92. Asst P Sthlakes 1992-94; Hon Asst St Cosmus & St Damian, Blean (Canterbury, UK) 1994-95; Assoc P Kincumber 1995. V Saratoga/Green Pt 1996-98; R Kincumber 1998. Adn Central Coast 2008. The Rectory, 21 Brennan Avenue, (PO Box 6105) Kincumber NSW 2251. Tel (02) 4368 4669 (H). (02) 4369 1204 (W). Fax (02) 4369 2018. Email: arthurcopeman@angdon.com Spouse: Anabelle

CRAIG, David Paul. b 46. ThDip (ACT). DocDiv (Hon) Kings Coll NS (Canada) 1994. D 1984 (NQ). P 1985 (NQ). LT St Alban’s Innisfail 1985; P St James Cathl Townsville 1985-88; Chapl MissnSea NS Canada 1988-94; Chapl MssnSea Immingham UK 1994-2005. PiC Denman 2005- 06. R Denman 2006. The Rectory, 33 Palace Street, Denman NSW 2328. Tel (02) 6547 2243. Fax (02) 6547 2249. Email: denmanap@bigpond.net.au Spouse: Heidi

CRANE, John Bernard. b 49. BA (UNE)1978; DipEd (Newc) 1980; ThDip (Morpeth) 1981; BLitt (Hons) (Deakin)1990. D 1981. P 1983 (Lesotho); Fnd Princl, St Paul's Sec Sch Tsikoane Lesotho 1982-83; Asst New Lambton 1984. LT 1984-87. Hon Consul- Gen Lesotho 1984. R Clarence Town 1987-91; Chapl Missn Seafarers 1991-2009. P/t Asst Chapl Uni Newc 1993-2002. 39 Corona Street, Hamilton NSW 2303. Tel (02) 4961 5691. Spouse: Margaret (See also Movements of Clergy Section)

DAVIES, Lawrence William (Laurie). b 46. BA NSW 1971; DipEd Syd Tchrs Coll 1973; MA Syd 1983;MA Fuller Theo Sem 1982; D 1983 (Armid) P 1983 (Armid). Asst C WTamworth 1983-87; Dir DCE (Armid)1987-90; Asst Dir Pubs 1990; Dep Dir Bd of Educ 1991, Dir Ed 1992-98. PTO Newc; R Roseville 1998. Assoc P The Camden Haven 2006-09. PTO 2009. 5 Allenwood Street, Camden Head NSW 2443. Tel (02) 6559 6469. Email:lauried@ihug.com.au Spouse: Barbara (See also Movements of Clergy Section)

DAVIES, Michael David Llewelyn. b 68. D 2000. P 2000. BA. BTh. D Asst Gosford 2000. Asst P 2000. Asst P Taree 2001-02. R Merriwa 2002-07. R EMaitland 2007. The Rectory, 47 William Street, (PO Box 662) East Maitland NSW 2323. Tel (02) 4934 5303. Email: mdld@bigpond.com

DEAN-JONES, Keith Michael. b 52. OGS. BA. DipEd. ThL Morpeth (Hons). D 1976. P 1977. Prec Ch Ch Cath Newc 1977-79; Asst EMaitland 1979-81; OL 1981-82 (Asst Leic UK). R Gloucester 1982-87; P Good Shepherd 1984; R Wyoming 1987-96; Prov Aust OGS 1996-2000. R Cardiff 1996-2005; Chapl Lay Liturg/ Chalice Assts 1996-2005; Canon Ch Ch Cathl 2000. Adn Lake Macquarie 2003-05; R Taree 2005. Chapl Manning Valley Angl Coll 2006-08.

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The Rectory, 294 Victoria Street, (PO Box 377) Taree NSW 2430. Tel (02) 6552 1310. Fax (02) 6551 0945. Email: frkeith@tpg.com.au

DEAVES, Janise Anne. b 44. BA. DipEd. ThA. D 1989 (Rockh). P 1995 (NQ). Hon Asst Dawson Valley 1989-94; Hon Asst Pioneer Valley 1994-95; Asst P WMackay 1997; P Pioneer Valley 1997-99; Asst PiC Sarina 2000-02; P/t PiC Birmingham Gardens 2002-09. Challaghan Ministry Team Comm. Chapl 2009. 60 Dangerfield Drive, Elermore Vale NSW 2287. Tel (02) 4950 1590. Email: jadeaves@bigpond.net.au (See also Movements of Clergy)

DENT, Stephen. b 62. BTh, DipMin, GradDipEd, MEd, MTh Med, CPE. D 1985. P 1986 (Rockhptn).C St Paul’s Cathl Rockh 1985-87;Asst P Gladstone 1987-88;Asst M Hunters Hill 1988-89; AO Syd 1989; PiC Merlynston 1990-93; Assoc P EMalvern 1994; Chapl Tara Ang Sch 1996; AO Dio Chile 1997-99. Dio Ecuador R St Paul’s Found 2007-09. Pres Aust Sc Project Sth America 2007-09. IMP The Entrance 2009. The Rectory, 287 The Entrance Road, (PO Box 205) The Entrance NSW 2261. Tel (02) 4332 2374. Mobile: 0422 776 573. Email:sdent_ec@yahoo.com Spouse: Katherine

DODD, Garry Charles. b 71. BSocSc (Welf). BTh (Hons). D 1998. P 1998. D under Adn Newcastle 1998; Asst P Taree 1998-2000; R Newc St John’s 2001-09. Exam Chapl 2005. Chapl Mssn Sea 2009. 9/19 Scott Street, Newcastle East NSW 2300 (PO Box 3, Wickham NSW 2293). Mobile: 0409 033 558. Email: gcdodd@optusnet.com.au. (See also Movements of Clergy Section)

DORNAN, Selwyn Edward. b 47. BSc (NSW) 1970; CommerceCert 1978; BD (MCD) 1994; D 1993. P 1994. Asst D Woy Woy 1993. Asst P 1994-95; Asst P Ch Ch Cathl 1995-96; P Asst Muswellbrook 1996-98; R Murrurundi 1998-2003; R Swansea 2003. AD Lake Macquarie 2004-09. The Rectory, 28 Josephson Street, (PO Box 152) Swansea NSW 2281. Tel/Fax (02) 4971 1300. Email: selwyndor@bigpond.com Spouse: Kate

DRIES, Daniel Michael. b 71. Morpeth. DCA,MMus,BTh,LMusA,LTCL,ARCM, ARCO,DipEd. D 2006. P 2006. D Asst Cessnock Wollombi 2006. Asst P 2007-08. Asst P Ch Ch Cathedral 2008-09. PiC Belmont 2009. The Rectory, 24 Church Street, Belmont (PO Box 116) NSW 2280. Tel (02) 4945 9993. Email: danieldries@optusnet.com.au Spouse: Peta (See also Movements of Clergy Section)

DRING, John Maddison. b 47. AssocDipSoc (Welf). Morpeth ThL. D 1981 (Ball). P 1983 (Ball), Member SSM 1969-78. St Michael’s House Crafers 1975-77;Hon C Ch Ch Cathl 1982; PiC AllSs Ball 1983; R 1985-91; R Clarence Town 1991-96; ITIM Chapl 1996-2007, R Mayfield 1996-2008. Chapl John Hunter Hosp 2008. 227 Grinsell Street, Kotara NSW 2289. Tel (02) 4956 3579 (H). (02) 4921 3595 (W). Email: jandpdring@virginbroadband.com.au Spouse: Patricia

DUBOJSKI, Wendy Flora. b 54. BA SocSci;BTh. D 1999(C&G). P 2000 (C&G). Asst D Hackett/Dir Anglicare 1999-2001; Asst P Dubbo 2001-03; Asst P All Saints Cathl 2003-04; Dir Anglicare Bath2003-05; Police Chapl 2003; PiC Bath Sth 2004-09. PiC

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Belmont Nth/Redhead 2009. The Rectory, 114a Ntaba Road, Belmont North NSW 2280. Tel (02) 4945 4573. Email: wendy@m2data.com.au Spouse: Vlad

DUFFY, Frank Cornelius Gordon. b 36. BTh. D 2009. DLM Nelson Bay 2009. 21 Pantowora Street, Corlette NSW 2315. Tel (02) 4984 3838. Email: f.y.duffy@bigpond.com

DYER, Roger William. b 52. DipMin. D 1992 (Adel). P 1993 (Adel). Asst C Mitcham 1992-94; R Sanderson 1995; R WWimmera 1996; PiC Loxton 1998-2002; R Onkaparinga Valley 2003-06; Sch Chapl 2004-06; R Wallsend 2006. The Rectory, 11 Brown Street, Wallsend NSW 2287. Tel (02) 4955 9544. Fax (02) 4955 0813. Email: ardia@westnet.com.au Spouse: June

FOLEY, Kennith John. b 58. BTh Flinders 1999; Cert IV Mgmt CPE. D 2001 (Bath). P 2001 (Bath). Hon Asst D HT Dubbo 2001; PiC Cobar 2002-03; ATO (Bath) 2003-06; Chapl St Heliers Corr Svc 2006. Asst P Muswellbrook 2006. 49 Woolybutt Way, Muswellbrook NSW 2333. Tel (02) 6541 2146 (H). (02) 6542 4362 (W). Email: Ken.Foley_EXT@dcs.nsw.gov.au (W) Spouse: Jennifer

FORESTER, Leslie Troone. b 57. ThL Morpeth. BA (Newc), GradDipPastCncl (SCD). D 1981. P 1981. Asst New Lambton 1981-84; Asst P Singleton/Jerry's Plains 1984-86; PiC Prov Dist Mt Sugarloaf 1986-90; R Nelson Bay 1990. AD Paterson 1993-97. Exch V Broadclyst (Exeter UK) 1998-99. AD Paterson 2009. The Rectory, 29 Tomaree Street, (PO Box 513) Nelson Bay NSW 2315. Tel (02) 4981 1839. Fax (02) 4981 4839. Email: allsaint@nelsonbay.com Spouse: Jennifer

FOX, Timothy Malcolm. b 63. Btheol. D 2000 (Melb). P 2001 (Melb). Asst C St George’s Malvern 2000. Asst C Clifton Hill/Nth Fitzroy 2000. Asst C Glenroy/Hadfield Merlynston 2001-02. Chapl Melb GS Wadhurst 2003-08. Chapl Newc GS 2008. Hon P Ch Ch Cathl 2008. 159 Kemp Street, Hamilton South NSW 2303. Tel (02) 4908 4062 (W). Email: foxt@ngs.nsw.edu.au Spouse: Fiona

FRASER, Pamela Jean. b 49. Morpeth. BA (Hons) Rel Studs/Psych. D 1998. P 1998. Asst P Forster/Tuncurry 1998-2000; Asst P Singleton 2001-02; R The Entrance 2002-09. PiC Clarence Town/Stroud 2009. The Rectory, 83 Cowper Street, Stroud NSW 2425. Tel (02) 4994 5193. Email: pfraser@cci.net.au (See also Movements of Clergy Section)

FREWIN, Terence Gwynne. b 49. ThDip. D 1973. P 1975. Taree 1974-75. Singleton 1975-77; Hamilton 1977-79; WWallsend 1979-83; Cathl Coll (Carp) 1983-86,Asst P Blayney 1987; LT Coolah 1989; R Bourke 1990-94; Assoc P Cowra 1994-95; R Molong 1996-2001; Sp Adv Cursillo 1996-2004; R West Wyalong 2001-07; PiC Cockle Bay 2007. Clergy House, 4 Leeward Close, (PO Box 4018) Woodrising NSW 2284. Tel/Fax (02) 4959 4393. Email: frelan1@bigpond.com Spouse: Judy Lansley

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FRIEND, Peter Henry. b 55. ThL, DipA, D 1986 (Syd). P 1986 (Syd). Asst C Carringbah 1986-87, Asst C Blackheath 1988-89,I Emmaville 1990-92, Chapl RAAF Williamtown 1993-96,Edinburgh SA 1996-99,Chapl RAAF Townsville 2000-04, Chapl RAAF Williamtown 2005. Chaplains Centre, RAAF Base, Williamtown NSW 2314. Tel (02) 4952 6536 (H). (02) 4964 7817 (W). Fax (02) 4964 7820 (W). Email: peter.friend1@defence.gov.au Spouse: Deborah

GERO, Sally Belinda. b 52. Morpeth BEd (Distctn), GradDipSpEd, BTh. D 2002. P 2002. Asst D Cessnock/Wollombi 2001;Asst P 2002-04; R Windale 2005. Can Ch Ch Cathedral 2008. The Rectory, 2 Talinga Close, Windale NSW 2306. Tel/Fax (02) 4948 7829. Email: surprisetownsally@bigpond.com

GIBBS, Brian Ross. b 50. DipTchg. DipTheol Morpeth. CPE Cert. D 1995. P 1995. Asst EMaitland 1995; Asst P Ch Ch Cathl & Asst Chapl NGS 1996-99; R Merewether 1999-2002. R City of Devonport (amalgamated 2005 from co-op Parishes of Devonport/Spreyton) 2002-06. R Muswellbrook 2006. AD Upper Hunter 2008. Can Ch Ch Cathedral 2008. The Rectory, 19 Brook Street, (PO Box 125) Muswellbrook NSW 2333. Tel (02) 6541 2713. Fax (02) 6541 2306. Email: stalbansparish@bigpond.com Spouse: Margaret

GILLHAM, Rosemary Jane. b 46. Dip Physio, DipTheol MCD. D 1998. P 1998. Asst D Woy Woy 1998. Asst P 1998-2000; R Wyoming 2000. The Rectory, 2 Ronald Avenue, Wyoming NSW 2250. Tel (02) 4328 4460. Fax (02) 4329 5126. Email: rjgillham@ozemail.com.au Parish Email: anglicanwyoming@tsn.cc Spouse: Ray

GOLDSMITH, Timothy Campbell. b 75. BTh.D 2009. P 2009. Asst D Wyoming 2009. Asst P 2009. 18 Kauri Court, Ourimbah NSW 2250. Tel (02) 4362 8710. Mobile: 0421 398 368. Email: tim@timgoldsmith.com Spouse: Shona

GRABHAM, Pauline Anne. b 44. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Stockton 2009. PO Box 96, Stockton NSW 2295. Tel (02) 4928 4302 Email:gpgrabham@bigpond.com

GREEN, (Bill) Thomas William Percy. b 40. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Wingham 2009. PO Box 263, Wingham NSW 2429. Tel (02) 6557 0028.Email:wgreen3@bigpond.com Spouse: Jillian

GUMBLEY, John William. b 69. BA, BD(Hons), MTh. D 1997.P 1997. Asst C Shepparton 1997-98, Asst C Ringwood 1999-2001. PiC EBurwood 2002-05, I East Burwood 2002-08. R Terrigal 2008. 56 Bronzewing Drive, (PO Box 167 Terrigal 2260) Erina NSW 2256. Tel (02) 4365 1374 (H). (02) 4385 1851 (W). Email: revjwg@spin.net.au

HARMAN, Gary Douglas. b 45. BA. BD. NSW Teach Cert. D 1991. P 1991. Rorke Hunter Scholar 1989. Asst P Charlestown 1991-93; R Dungog 1994-2000. R Singleton 2000. Can Mssn Affairs 2003. Canon Ordinary 2001. The Rectory, 40 High Street, Singleton NSW 2330. Tel (02) 6571 1414. Fax (02) 6571 3309. Email: harmans@pacific.net.au Spouse: Dorothy

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HARRISON, Andrew Joseph. b 66 BTh Morpeth, DipAppSci. D 2006. P 2006. D Asst Ch Ch Cathl 2006. Asst P Taree 2006-09. Chapl MVAC 2008. PiC Gloucester 2009. The Rectory, 61 Ravenshaw Street, (PO Box 36) Gloucester NSW 2422.Tel (02) 6558 1065. Email: andrew_yoshika@internode.on.net Spouse: Yoshika (See also Movements of Clergy Section)

HESKETH, David Owen. b 60. CPE. D 2003. P 2006. Hon D Belmont Nth/Redhead 2003-06. Hon D Windale 2006; Asst P Muswellbrook 2007-09. Pastoral Assoc Callaghan Ministry Team 2009. Assoc P Waratah 2009. 27 Railway Crescent, Belmont North NSW 2280. Email: wn88rp@bigpond.com (See also Movements of Clergy section)

HOARE, Bruce John. b 47. ThDip Morpeth. D 1973. P 1973 (Riv). C Griffith 1973-77; Asst Mssns Sea (Syd) 1977-78; PiC Lockhart 1978-82; R Deniliquin 1982-87; ITIM Chapl 1987-88; R Cardiff 1988-96; O’sight Mt Sugarloaf 1992-95. AD Newc W 1992-95. Exam Chapl 1994-2001. Adn Newc & Min Devt Off 1996-2002; Can Res Ch Ch Cathl 2002-08. PiC Branxton Greta Lochinvar 2008-09. Email: bhoare@idl.net.au (See also Movements of Clergy Section)

HOWARTH, Ian Cameron. b 66. DipTchg. DipTheol Morpeth. D 1995. P 1995. Asst P Woy Woy 1995-97; Chapl RAAFSR 1998. PiC Weston 1998-2001; R Scone 2001-08. AD Upper Hunter 2004-08. Chapl Scone GS 2001-08. R Toronto 2008. The Rectory, 146 Brighton Avenue, (PO Box 385) Toronto NSW 2283. Tel (02) 4959 1106. Fax (02) 4959 2979. Email: revian@bigpond.com Spouse: Allison

HUGHES, Glen Ross. b 74. BMusic (Newc), GradDipTh (ACT). D 2004 (Armid), P 2005 (Armid). Asst Tamworth 2005-08, ITIM Chapl Tamworth Area 2006-08. Chapl Scone GS 2008-09. PiC Scone 2008. The Rectory, 79 Hill Street (PO Box 140) Scone NSW 2337. Tel (02) 6545 3396. Mobile: 0417 332 714. Email: glenhughes@optusnet.com.au Spouse: Joanne

HULYER, Sandra Eileen. b 46. BA, DipEd, BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Singleton 2009. PO Box 21, Singleton NSW 2330. Tel (02) 6571 5591 (H). (02) 6572 2281 (W). Email: sehulyer@ozemail.com.au

HUNTER, Bruce Thomas. b 46. Morpeth. BBus, BTh, DipEd,DipTech (Pub Admin). D 1987. P 1987. Asst P Scone 1987-89; R 1989-95; R Bulahdelah/Tea Gardens 1995-2004. R Wyong 2004. The Rectory, 27 Byron Street, (PO Box 316) Wyong NSW 2259. Tel/Fax (02) 4352 1474. Email: hunterhawk@bigpond.com Spouse: Carol

JACKSON, Wendy Suzanne. b 40. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Murrurundi 2009. 12 Haydon Street, Murrurundi NSW 2338. Tel (02) 6546 6424. Email: gwendly@live.com

JANSSON, Karen Anne. b 59. BTh D 2009. P 2009. PLM Stockton 2009. 68 Hereford Street, Stockton NSW 2295. Tel (02) 4928 3360. Email:pkjansson@bigpond.com Spouse: Paul

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JONES, Penelope Howson. b 58. MA(Cantab), LGSM; AISTD; MA Theol, BA, ThCert Ed. D 1987 (London). P 1994 (Durham). Dss 1986, C Hackney (Lond) 1986-88; Tutor Ripon Coll 1988-90; Par Dn Cuddesdon w Denton (Oxford) 1988-90; PTO (Durham) 1990-92; Dir of Practical Theol NE Ord course 1992-97; Hon C Stanhope w Frosterley & Eastgate w Rookhope (Durham) 1993-97; PiC 1997-2001; Dio Woman Adv in Min (Durham) 1997-2001; Hon Can Durham Cathl 1998-2001; Asst P Gosford 2001-05; R Woy Woy 2005. The Rectory, 151 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy NSW 2256. Tel (02) 4344 1662 (H). (02) 4344 1347 (W). Email: pelican@exemail.com.au Spouse: Jonathan Inkpin [Reverend]

KENT, (Julian) Steven David John Julian. b 61. DipTheol. SocStud. BTh. D 2007. P 2007. Asst D Forster/Tuncurry 2007. Asst P Cessnock Wollombi 2008. 26 Mackellar Street, Cessnock NSW 2325. Tel (02) 4990 1248. (02) 4991 4759 (W). Email: fatherkent@bigpond.com

KILLEN, Janet Beatrice. b 57. Morpeth. BTh. D 2002. P 2002. Asst D East Maitland 2002. Asst P East Maitland 2002-03. Asst P Forster/Tuncurry 2004 - 06. PiC Beresfield/Thornton 2007. R 2009. 2a Beresford Avenue, (PO Box 7) Beresfield NSW 2322. Tel (02) 4964 1506. Email: janet@beresfieldanglican.org.au Spouse: Grant

KING, Fergus John. b 62. D 1989 (A & I). P 1990 (A & I). MA (St Andrews)1985. Edinburgh Theol Coll BD 1989. DTh. C St John’s Cathl Oban (A & I) 1989-92. Tutor St Mark’s Theol Coll DSM 1992-98; NSM St Matthew’s Mikocheni DSM 1992-95; Hon Chapl Mssns Sea DSM 1993-95. NSM Asst P St Peter & Paul’s Mwenge DSM 1995-96; IEPO USPG 1998-99; RDO (Central Africa & Tanz) USPG 1999-2005; PTO S’wark 1998-2003; Hon C William Temple Abbey Wood (S’wark) 2003-05; Author of “Mwongozo wa Ufunuo wa Yohana” 2000. “More than a Passover: Inculturation in the Supper Narratives of the NT” 2007.”Opening the Scroll:An Introductory Commentary on the Revelation of John” 2009. Mbr IAMS 2001. Hon Can & Can Theol Tanga Tanz 2001; Conjoint Lect/Hon Assoc Sch Humanities & Soc Sci (Newc) 6/2007. R Kotara South 2005. The Rectory, 10 Melissa Ave, Adamstown Heights NSW 2289. Tel/Fax (02) 4943 0103. Mobile: 0403 772 431. E-mail: revfking@bigpond.net.au. Spouse: Irene

KNOX, Andrew James. b 61. BTh (BCT). GradDip CLM CSU. D 1996 (Graft). P 1997 (Graft). Yth Min Tweed Hds 1992-94. Asst C Casino 1996-98. R Sawtell/Bonville 1998-2002. RMC Mid-Coast 2001-02. Chapl Bp Druitt Coll 2003-05. P Woolgoolga 2005-08. Assoc P Singleton 2008-09. R Mayfield (MICA) 2009. The Rectory, Church Street, (PO Box 253) Mayfield NSW 2304. Tel/Fax (02) 4968 1620. Email: revandy@tpg.com.au (See also Movements of Clergy Section)

LANGHAM, Dianne. b 49. Morpeth. GradDip ABE, AMusA, AssDip (Visual Arts). D 2000. P 2000. P/t Chapl Juvenile Justice 1998-2002. Chapl Cessnock Gaol 2002. 13 Charles Street, Blackalls Park NSW 2283. Tel (02) 4950 5627 (H). Fax (02) 4993 2294 (W). Email: dianne.langham_EXT@dcs.nsw.gov.au Spouse: Chris

LYE, (Anne) Isabella Anne. b 47. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Nelson Bay 2009. 316 Wanda Avenue, Salamander Bay NSW 2317. Tel (02) 4984 7056.

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Email: niccal2085@bigpond.com Spouse: Norman (Colin)

MACNEIL, Catherine Tellesson. b 80. BLibStud, BTh. D 2008. P 2008. D Woy Woy 2008. Asst P Woy Woy 2008-09. Asst P Taree 2009. Unit 3, 101 Albert Street, Taree NSW 2403. Tel (02) 6550 1628. Email: macneil.kate@gmail.com (See also Movements of Clergy section)

MANUEL, Raymond William. b 48. ThDip Morpeth. D 1976. P 1977 (PMoresby). DiC Boroko; R Boroko 1977-80; Asst P Toronto 1981; R Cardiff 1981-88; R Denman 1988-97. R Stockton 1997-2007. AD Newc 2003-07. R Harrington Coopernook 2007. The Rectory, 73 Minamurra Drive, (PO Box 11) Harrington NSW 2427. Tel (02) 6556 1111. Email: randjmanuel@bigpond.com Spouse: Judith

McDONALD, Valarie Julia . b 44. BTh. D 2003. P 2003. Hon P Beresfield 2003-05; Asst P Singleton 2005-06; Asst P Gosford 2006. 44 Priestley Parade, Point Clare NSW 2250. (PO Box 4255, Gosford East). Tel (02) 4323 9844. Email: valanglican@bigpond.com Spouse: Warren

McKELLAR, Hayden John. b 57. BApp Sc CSU, BTh SCD. D 1993 (Bath). P 1994 (Bath). Asst P Cowa 1995-97; PP Condobolin (Bath) 1997-2001; Asst P Woy Woy 2002-03; Assoc Chapl NSW Rural Fire Service 2001. PiC Stroud 2004-08. Assoc P Forster/Tuncurry 2008-09. Mssn Dist St Francis of Assissi (Ball) 2009. PO Box 241, Camperdown VIC 3260. Tel (03) 5593 1160 (W). Mob: 0427 952 028. Email: hayden.mckellar@anglican.org.au Spouse: Vivien (See also Movements of Clergy)

MEAD, Andrew Philip. b 62. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. Asst D Singleton 2009. Asst P 2009. 13 Gibson Close, Singleton NSW 2330. Tel (02) 6573 1368. Mobile: 0447 420 002. Email: meadeor01@hotmail.com

MIDDLETON, Peter Francis. b 56. BTh Moore, DipArts (Theol). D 1986 (Syd). P 1986 (Syd). C Engadine 1986-88; Asst M ESyd 1988-90; R Annandale 1990-95; R Sth Hurstville 1995-2005; R Charlestown 2005. The Rectory, 4 St Alban’s Close, Charlestown NSW 2290. Tel (02) 4942 5733. Fax (02) 4942 5744. Email: stalban@bigpond.net.au Spouse: Jill

MILLER, Kim Hurst. b 49. BTh (Hons), DipMin, PhD. D 1982. P 1983. D Cathl Goulb 1983. Asst C 1983-84, LT Koorawatha 1984-85, Lucas-Tooth Schol Exeter 1985-89; R Kooringal 1989-98, Chapl Bath Gaol 1998-2008. Corr Serv Comm Chapl 2008. 3 Southern Cross Drive, Woodrising NSW 2284. Tel (02) 4962 4774 (W). Mobile: 0419 257 822. Email: kmiller@samaritans.org.au Spouse: Kay

MOORE, Rodney Victor. b 53. Morpeth ThDip. DipSpir. D 1986. P 1986. Asst D Wallsend 1986-87; Asst P EMaitland 1987-88; PiC Weston 1988-92; R Gorokan 1992-93; Prison Chapl Cessnock Gaol 1993-2002. Chapl NSW Co-ord Corr Svce 2002. 32 Brunswick Street, East Maitland NSW 2323. Tel/Fax (02) 4934 8890. Mobile: 0419

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994 008. Email: rodney.moore_EXT@dcs.nsw.gov.au Spouse: Lee

MOORE, Stephen David. b 50. MA. BthL. AssocDipJ. D 2004. P 2004. D Asst Muswellbrook 2004; Asst P 2004-07; Chapl (Capt) HQ AAC NSW 2006. PiC Gresford Paterson 2007. R 2008. St Anne’s Rectory, 2747 Glendonbrook Road, Gresford NSW 2311. Tel (02) 4938 9313. Email: gresfordparish@bigpond.com Spouse: Lee

MORGAN, Barbara Rae. b 47. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Murrurundi 2009. 138 Mayne Street, Murrurundi NSW 2338. Tel (02) 6546 6467 (H). (02) 6546 7095 (W). Email: bmo89264@bigpond.net.au

NUTHALL, Ramsay Kevin. b 51. BA, DipTch, B Couns. Morpeth. D 1992. P 1992. Asst P Mayfield 1992-93; Chapl Mater Hosp 1992-95. Asst P Cardiff (Mt Sugarloaf) 1993-95; Assoc P Toronto/Booragul 1995-96. Co-Chaplain CA Brown Village /Carey Bay complex 1995-96; Chapl Dept Juv Justice 1996. 9/107 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford NSW 2250. Tel (02) 4322 3722. Fax (02) 4322 3733. Email: (H) ramsay.nuthall@bigpond.com (W) ramsay.nuthall@djj.nsw.gov.au

PARKER, Jeffrey Ross. b 59. DipTheol Morpeth, BComm. DipIndRel, BD (MCD). MA(Theol) ACU . D 1993. P 1994. Asst D Gosford 1994. Asst P 1994-96; Asst P Singleton/Jerry's Plains 1996-97. R Beresfield 1998-2000; R Forster/Tuncurry 2000-09. AD The Manning 2005-09. R Dandenong (Melb) 2009. The Rectory, 7 Wilson Street, Dandenong VIC 3175. Tel. (03) 9793 3898. Email: jpar6156@bigpond.net.au Spouse: Michelle (See also Movements of Clergy section)

PATE, Beatrice. b 46. BA Macquarie, BD (Hons). D 1988. P 1992. Hon D EMaitland 1988-89; Asst D Merewether 1989-92; PiC Windale 1992. R Windale 1992-98. R Mt Vincent 1998-2003. Adn Maitland 2000-05. R Raymond Terrace 2003. The Rectory, 48 Sturgeon Street, (PO Box 477) Raymond Terrace NSW 2324. Tel (02) 4987 2027. Fax (02) 4987 2963. Email: beatricepate1@bigpond.com Spouse: Dennis

PEATTIE, Robert John. b 43. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Southlakes 2009. 14 Daydawn Avenue, Warners Bay NSW 2282. Tel (02) 4950 6042 (H). (02) 4929 4295 (W). Email: peattiehome@westnet.com.au Spouse: Grace

PERRY, Bruce Harold Evan. b 53. BA (Hons), BD, GradDipEd. D 1986. P 1986 (NArg). Asst D EMaitland 1986. OMS SAMS 1987-93; Dept Christian Edu (N Arg) 1988-92; Asst P Kincumber 1993-95; R Wyong 1995-2004. Chapl Uni Newc 2004. Callaghan Ministry Team Co-ord 2009. 14 Kauri Court, Ourimbah NSW 2258. Tel (02) 4362 2447 (H). (02) 4921 5571 (W). Email: bheperry@netspace.net.au Spouse: Susan

PERRY, Julia Frances Harriet. b 55. BSc, GradDipLibSci, BD, DMin SFTS 1999. D 1987. P 1992. Rorke-Hunter Scholar 1986. D Asst Woy Woy 1987-88. D Asst Merewether 1988-89. DiC Williamtown Medowie Mallabula 1989-92. OSL (USA) 1992-93; p/t Asst P Ch Ch Cath & p/t Chapl Newc Uni 1994; R Birmingham Gardens 1994-2002. Chapl Newc Uni 1994-2002; Chapl Samaritans Found 2002-06; Adn Dio

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Dev 2006. GL 2007-08. Chapl AnglCare 2008. Can Ch Ch Cathl 2008. 13 Summit Street, North Lambton (PO Box 52, Jesmond) NSW 2299. Tel (02) 4952 3676 (H). (02) 4958 0000 (W). Email: juliaperry@anglicancare.com.au

PERRY, Stewart Robert. b 72. BComm, CPA, BTh Morpeth. D 2007. P 2007. Asst D St John’s Newc 2007. Asst P 2007-09. PiC St John’s Newc 2009. The Rectory, 1b Parry Street, Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4929 2691. Mobile 0421 421 521. Email: stewperry@optusnet.com.au Spouse: Leanne

PIGGOTT, Geoffrey Andrew. b 55. BEng (Elct); BTh (ACT), DipA Moore. D 1989 (Syd). P 1989 (Syd). C Dapto 1989-91; C Casino 1991-94; R The Camden Haven 1994-2009. AD The Manning 2009. LT The Camden Haven 2009. 6 Mission Terrace, Laurieton NSW 2443. Tel (02) 6559 8421. Email: geoff.piggott@aanet.com.au Spouse: Tracey (See also Movements of Clergy)

POPE, Glen Miller. b 59. ThDip. D 1993. P 1994. Asst D Ch Ch Cathl 1993; Asst D Adamstown 1993; Asst P 1994; Asst P Cessnock/ Wollombi 1994-96; Asst P Terrigal 1997-98; R Denman 1998-2004; R Southlakes 2004. The Rectory, 31 Newcastle Street, (PO Box 512) Morisset NSW 2264. Tel (02) 4973 5181. Fax (02) 4973 6371. Email: gjpope@bigpond.net.au Spouse: Jane

POWER, John William. b 62. BA, DipEd ICE, BTh. D 1989 (Bend). P 1989 (Bend). Asst C Echuca 1989-90, Asst C Cathl 1990; R Donald/Watchem/Birchip 1991-93; I B’meadows 1993 wDallas 1996-97; I Ebrighton 1997-98, Chapl Beacon Hills Coll 1999-2007. Consult Fresh Expressions Ch 2009. Dio Dir Ordinands 2009. GL 2009. 48 Newcomen Street, Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4929 7695. Email: john@philozed.com

POWTER, Stephen Leslie. b 53. DipTchg STC; BTh ACT; GradDipMin MCD; D 1986. P 1986. Asst D Cessnock/Wollombi 1986. Asst P 1987-89; Assoc P Kincumber/Terrigal 1989; R Murrurundi 1990-93; R Mt Vincent 1993-98; PTO 2000; Asst P Kincumber 2002. “Wanderers Rest”, 3 Avoca Valley Way, Kincumber NSW 2251. Tel (02) 4368 6723. Fax (02) 4368 6788. Email: spowter@bigpond.net.au Spouse: Sara

PRINABLE, Barry Wallace. b 49. BE (ElecEng), BTh (ACT). D 1989 (Armid). P 2001 (Newc). PTO (Newc) 1997-2001; P Asst Adn The Manning 2001-03. R Wingham 2003. The Rectory, 7 Bent Street, (PO Box 22) Wingham NSW 2429. Tel/Fax (02) 6553 4043. Email: ashbar@westnet.com.au Spouse: Ashley

PULLIN, Robyn. b 47. D 1995. Asst D Coffs Harbour 1995-97; Hon D Southlakes 2001-04. Asst D Lakes Anglican (formerly Gorokan) 2004-08. Chapl LG- AAS 2008. Parish Asst Merewether 2009. 16 Linwood Street, Maryville NSW 2293. Tel (02) 4961 1557. Email: rabsie@tpg.com.au Spouse: Stephen [Reverend]

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PULLIN, Stephen Robert. b 52. Morpeth BA,ThL(2nd Cl Hons). D 1981. P 1981. Asst C Woy Woy 1981-84; Exam Chapl 1984. Asst P Belmont 1984-85; PiC Belmont Nth/Redhead 1986-89; R Woy Woy 1989-91; R Coffs Harbour 1991-97; Asst Cathl 2000-01; R Southlakes 2001-04. R Lakes Anglican (formerly Gorokan) 2004-08. LT Terrigal 1-6/2008. Adn Newcastle 2008. 16 Linwood Street, Maryville NSW 2293. Tel (02) 4961 1557. Email: stephenpullin@angdon.com (W) Spouse: Robyn [Archdeacon]

RIGNEY, James Thomas Walpole. b 59. BA Eng Lit, MA EngLit, GradDip Library, DPhil, BA Theol,MA, PhD. D 2001. P 2002. Westcott Ho Cam 1998. Asst P St Jas Ely 2001-04. Chapl Magd Coll Cam 2005-08. Dean Ch Ch Cath 2009. The Deanery, 46 Newcomen Street, (PO Box 221) Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4929 5155. Email: deanery@hunterlink.net.au Spouse: Anna

ROBERTSON, Paul Struan. b 45. Morpeth. BA St John's Coll Durham, BEdStud, MA. D 1972 (Dur/Newc). P 1973 (Newc). Asst C St Mary & St Cuthbert (Dur) 1972-73; Asst Hamilton 1973-77; Asst Cessnock 1977-79; R Scone 1979-88. R New Lambton 1988. Exchange V Collierley/Annfield Plain (Dur) 1988-89. SL St George’s Coll Jerusalem 1989. AD WNewcastle 1996. Author of "Proclaiming Unsearchable Riches" 1996. Lect p/t Morpeth 1997-2006. Can Ch Ch Cathl 2001. The Rectory, 122 St James Road, (PO Box 292) New Lambton NSW 2305. Tel (02) 4957 1173 (H). (02) 4952 2218 (W). Fax (02) 4957 1788. Email: allsaints@exemail.com.au. Spouse: Noreen

ROTHNIE, Peter Gordon. b 49. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Murrurundi 2009. PO Box 34, Murrurundi NSW 2338. Tel (02) 6546 6625 (H). (02) 6546 9900 (W). Email: peterrothnie@westnet.com.au Spouse: Marie

ROULSTON, Sonia Lee. b 65. BD Morpeth, BAppSci, MMin. D 1995. P 1995. Asst P Gosford 1995-98. Asst P Singleton 1998-99. R Windale 1999-2004; AD Lake Macquarie 2003-04; R Cessnock/Wollombi 2004. AD Maitland 2006. Can Ch Ch Cathl 2007. The Rectory, 8 Wescott Street, Cessnock NSW 2325. Tel (02) 4991 4761. Fax (02) 4991 4759. Email: slroulston@bigpond.com

SHARR, Roger Thomas. b 44. BA Trinity, MA, ThL Crafers. D 1968. P 1969 (Melb). C St Jn EMalvern 1968-69; Asst P St Jas Syd 1970-72. Tutor Nottm/Kelham Theol Coll 1972-73; Research Stud King’s Coll Lon/C Comberton Ely 1974-75; Chapl Trinity 1975-77; PTO Melb Fitzroy 1977-79; PiC BurwoodE 1979-81; Ecum Chapl Melb 1982-90; Div Lect UFT 1982; PiC Clifton Hill/NFitzroy 1987; AD Melb 1990-92; Warden Wollaston Coll Perth 1992-2000. Dir Centre for Chr Splty 1992-2000. Dir P Formation 1992-2000. PiC Morpeth 2000. R Morpeth 2004-09. LT Morpeth 2009. The Rectory, 19 Tank Street, (PO Box 80) Morpeth NSW 2321. Tel (02) 4933 6218. Email: sharrgilbert@bigpond.com Spouse: Wendy Gilbert [Reverend] (See also Movements of Clergy)

SHEEAN, Wayne Francis Beynon. b 55. Morpeth. D 1996. P 1997. Asst D Wallsend/Birmingham Gds/Asst Chapl Uni Newc 1996. Asst P 1996. Asst P

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Cessnock/Wollombi 1997-99; Asst P Toronto/Booragul Chapl Ang Care1999-2000; PiC Cockle Bay 2000-07, p/t Chapl Angl Care 2000-07. PiC Mt Vincent & Weston 2007. The Rectory, 97 Barton Street, (PO Box 239) Kurri Kurri NSW 2327. Tel/Fax (02) 4937 1061. Email: wfs@tsn.cc

SHORTEN, Matthew Geoffrey. b 74. BTh St Mark’s ACT. BAppSc. D 2006. P 2006. Asst D Gorokan 2006. Chapl Lakes GS 2006. Asst P Lakes Anglican 2006. 58 Mataram Road, Woongarrah NSW 2259. Tel (02) 4394 0544. Fax (02) 4393 5090. Email: matt.shorten@lakes.nsw.edu.au Spouse: Annette

SIMPSON, David Stanley. b 44. Morpeth ThL. D 1969. P 1970. Asst Charlestown 1970-74; PiC Swansea 1974-77; R 1977-79; R Denman 1979-81;Warden Morpeth 1981-88; R Cessnock/ Wollombi 1988-92; R Islington/Carrington 1993-97. Team R HT Newc 1997-2001; PiC Islington/Carrington 2001-09. Adn Newc 2003-08. Police Chaplain 2007-08. GL 2008-09. 275 Beach Street, Harrington NSW 2427. Tel (02) 6556 1510. Email: msimpson@tadaust.org.au Spouse: Marilyn (See also Movements of Clergy Section)

SMITH, David John. b 54. Morpeth DipTheol. D 1996. P 1996. Asst D Toronto/Booragul 1996. Asst P 1997. Chapl Ang Care Ret Vill 1996-99; Chapl Allandale Aged Care / Nthn Coalfields Comm Care 1999-2002; R Hamilton 2002. The Rectory, 148 Denison Street, (PO Box 467) Hamilton NSW 2303. Tel (02) 4961 1980. Fax (02) 4969 1958. Email: frdjsmith@bigpond.com Spouse: Jennifer

STURT, Graeme Leslie. b 50. DipTchg Wagga Wagga; ThDip St Barnabas’ ACT. D 1977 (Riv). P 1977 (Riv). C Griffith 1977-80; PiC Urana/Jerilderie 1980-82; R Tocumwal/Finley 1982-93; RD Lwr Murray 1987-91. R Narrandera 1993-99; RD Murrumbidgee 1993-99; R Toukley/Budgewoi 2000-06; R Cardiff 2006. The Rectory, 7 Thomas Street, Cardiff NSW 2285. Tel (02) 4954 8550. Fax (02) 4956 7761. Email: gsturt@tpg.com.au

TALBOT, Gavin Ian. b 50. BTh BCT. D 1997 (Brisb). P 1998 (Brisb). Asst C Sunnybank 1997-99. PiC Goonaneman 1999-2003. R Zillmere 2003-08. R Stockton 2008. The Rectory, 34a Maitland Road, (PO Box 132) Stockton NSW 2295. Tel (02) 4920 1514. Email: rector@stpaulsstockton.org Spouse: Louise

THOMPSON, Loy Mary. b 40. BA, GradDipRE,DipCoun,BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Southlakes 2009. 85 Waikiki Road, Bonnells Bay NSW 2264. Tel (02) 4973 2012. Email: micloy@aapt.net.au Spouse: Michael

TINNEY, Peter David. b 57. BProfStudies (HRDevt) UNE; Morpeth 1977; St Francis’ 1979-80; Wollaston 1983; ThDip ACT; D 1984 (Perth). P 1985 (Perth). Asst C Belmont 1984; Asst C Gosnells 1984-86; R Kambalda-Norseman 1986-88; R Wongan Hills/Dalwallinu 1988-91; Chapl RAN HMAS Stirling 1991-93, Cerberus 1993-95; Cairns 1995-98; Tobruk (Bougainville) 1998, Melbourne (Arabian Gulf) 1999;

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HMAS Westralia 1999-2000; HMAS ANZAC 2000; HMAS Westralia 2001; Snr Chapl HMAS Stirling 2002-03; PTO Perth 1999-2003; ITIM Counsellor Mackay 2004; Anglicare Whitsunday Regn 2004, Mareeba (NQ) 2005. Joint PiC Mareeba 2005-06; Chapl Samaritans Found (Newc) 2006. 1/6 Wallace Street, Waratah NSW 2298. Office: 36 Warabrook Blvd, Warabrook NSW 2304. Tel (02) 4960 7103. Fax (02) 4960 7160. Email: chaplain@samaritans.org.au

TURNBULL, Julie Ann. b 55. BTh, Cert IV Workplace Trng & Assmnt 1996. D 2003. P 2003. Asst P EMaitland 2004; Asst P Cessnock/Wollombi 2005-06. Comm P & Chapl Bp Tyrrell Angl Coll 2007. 1 Jirra Way, Maryland NSW 2287 (PO Box 578, Wallsend 2287). Tel (02) 4955 0370. (02) 4951 1391 (W). Email: chaplain@btac.nsw.edu.au Spouse: Richard

TYE, Margaret Elizabeth. b 44. BTh. D 2009. DLM Lakes Anglican 2009. 23 Brennon Road, Gorokan NSW 2263. Tel (02) 4392 5484. Email: margarettye@optusnet.com.au

WATSON, Ann. b 42. Morpeth BTh, GradDip Pastoral Counselling. D 2000. P 2000. Asst D Adn Newc/Nth Lake Macquarie 2000. Asst D EMaitland 2000. Asst P 2000-01; R Harrington/Coopernook 2001-06; R Toukley/Budgewoi 2006. The Rectory, 27 Hammond Road, Toukley NSW 2263. Tel (02) 4397 2445. Fax (02) 4397 2856. Email: Revd.Ann@bigpond.com Spouse: Keith

WATSON, Ernest Mark DeHahn (Mark). b 57. MA, BTh SCD, LMusA. D 2002. P 2002. Baptist Min 1988-2000, Asst D to Asst Bp Central Coast 2002; Asst P Taree 2002-04; ITIM Chapl 2003-04. PiC Bateau Bay 2004. The Rectory, 2 Tyrrell Place, Bateau Bay NSW 2261. Tel (02) 4332 6129 (H). (02) 4334 5305 (W). Email: emwat@bigpond.com

WEST, John Derrick. b 50. TeachCert (UK), BTh(Hons), MA(Theol). D 1990. P 1990. Asst Hurstville 1990-92; PiC Williamtown/Medowie/Mallabula 1992-93. R Williamtown/Medowie/Mallabula 1994-2009. Lect Tahlee Bible Coll 1994-95. Chapl Medowie RFS 1996; Chapl Emmaus 1998-2003. AD Paterson 2001-09. Author of “Exploring the Meaning of Life” (SPCK 2001). Lect p/t Morpeth 2005. R Port Macquarie 2009. The Rectory, 7 Glebe Close, (PO Box 689) Port Macquarie NSW 2444. Tel (02) 6584 1033. Fax (02) 6584 1031. Email: jdwforu@hotmail.com Spouse: Susan (See also Movements of Clergy Section)

WHEATLEY, Amanda Delandro (Mandy). b 56. BTh Morpeth. D 2005. P 2005. Hon D Beresfield 2005. Asst P 2005. Asst P Singleton 2005-08. PiC Merriwa 2008. The Rectory, 20 Gooch Street, (PO Box 58) Merriwa NSW 2329. Tel/Fax (02) 6548 2218. Email: mmjcwheatley@mysoul.com.au Spouse: Michael

WILLIAMS, Stephen Reginald. b 52. Crafers 1970. ThDip. D 1974. P 1975 (NQ). PTO Adel 1974. C Ayr 1975-76; C Heatley 1977; Dir St L Ho (Syd) 1978-82; C ChCh St L 1982-83; Dir Newc Angl Dept Soc 1983; Dir Samaritans F’dation 1984; Chapl Children’s Court 1983-86; R Enmore/Stanmore 1986-90; Actg Warden New Coll UNSW 1990; R Alice Springs/Chapl St Mary’s 1990-94; I St John’s Croydon 1994. Chapl Yarra Valley GS 1997. AD Croydon 1998. R Merewether 2002. AD Newc

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2007. Canon Ch Ch Cathl 2008. The Rectory, 37 Winsor Street, (PO Box 3041) Merewether NSW 2291. Tel (02) 4963 7154(H). (02) 4963 1388 (W). Email: sebsue@ozemail.com.au Spouse: Sue

YOUMAN, Kenneth Victor. b.45. Morpeth. BTh, BSc [Tech], MEngSc. D 2005. P 2005. D Hon Stockton 2005. Asst P Hon Stockton 2005-09. Exam Chapl 2008. PiC Williamtown Medowie Malabulla 2009. 4 Hunter Street, (PO Box 100) Stockton NSW 2295. Tel (02) 4928 1379. Fax (02) 4928 4578. Email: kyouman@escapetech.com.au Spouse: Margret

Zohrab, Roger Lloyd. b.60. Morpeth ThL; DipMin; AssocDipTheol. Deakin BA. ACU MA; ACU MRED. D 1983. P 1984 (Bath) Clinical & Past Educ Royal Nth Shore Hosp 1983; Hon Asst St Peter’s Cremorne (Syd) 1983; Chapl Orange Base Hosp (Bath) 1984; Asst P St Barnabas EOrange 1984-87; V Cudal 1987-88; Asst P Woy Woy 1988-89; PiC Belmont Nth/Redhead 1989-93. Exam Chapl 1992-2003. R Gosford 1993-99; R Maitland 1999- 2003. R Toronto 2003-07. R Dubbo 2007-09. LT Branxton Greta Lochinvar 2009. The Rectory, 44 Cessnock Road, Branxton NSW 2335. Tel (02) 4938 3277. Email: rzohrab@bigpond.com

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Ordinations and Movements of Clergy Ordinations:

Deaconed: 20 February 2009 Peter John Anderson Ruth Gwenifred Brand Daniel Michael Connor Frank Cornelius Gordon Duffy Timothy Campbell Goldsmith Pauline Anne Grabham Thomas William Percy Green Sandra Eileen Hulyer Wendy Suzanne Jackson

Karen Anne Jansson Anne Isabella Lye Andrew Philip Mead Barbara Rae Morgan Robert John Peattie Peter Gordon Rothnie Loy Mary Thompson Margaret Elizabeth Tye

Priested: 30 November 2009 Peter John Anderson Karen Anne Jansson Ruth Gwenifred Brand Anne Isabella Lye Daniel Michael Connor Andrew Philip Mead Timothy Campbell Goldsmith Barbara Rae Morgan Pauline Anne Grabham Robert John Peattie Thomas William Percy Green Peter Gordon Rothnie Sandra Eileen Hulyer Loy Mary Thompson Wendy Suzanne Jackson

Movements of Clergy

ARMSTRONG, Maree Lillian. From R Belmont Nth/Redhead to R Lambton as from 12 February 2009. The Rectory, 18 Morehead Street, Lambton NSW 2299. Tel (02) 4957 7178. Email: revmaree@bigpond.com

CRANE, John Bernard. From Chapl Missn Sea to retirement as from 7 April 2009. 39 Corona Street, Hamilton NSW 2303. Tel (02) 4961 5691.

DEAVES, Janise Anne from P/t PiC Birmingham Gardens to retirement as from 22 November 2009. 60 Dangerfield Drive, Elermore Vale NSW 2287. Tel (02) 4950 1590. Email: jadeaves@bigpond.net.au

DODD, Garry Charles. From R Newc. St John’s to Chapl Missn Sea as from 9 February 2009. 9/19 Scott Street, Newcastle East NSW 2300. Mobile: 0409 033 558. Email: gcdodd@optusnet.com.au

DRIES, Daniel Michael. From Asst P Ch Ch Cath to PiC Belmont as from 9 November 2009. The Rectory, 24 Church Street, (PO Box 116) Belmont NSW 2280. Tel (02) 4945 9993. Email: danieldries@optusnet.com.au

FRASER, Pamela Jean. From R The Entrance to PiC Clarence Town/Stroud as from 29 March 2009. The Rectory, 83 Cowper Street, Stroud NSW 2425. Tel (02) 4994 5193. Email: pfraser@cci.net.au

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HARRISON, Andrew Joseph. From Asst P Taree to PiC Gloucester as from 28 January 2009. The Rectory, 61 Ravenshaw Street, (PO Box 36) Gloucester NSW 2422. Tel (02) 6558 1065. Email: andrew_yoshika@internode.on.net

HESKETH, David Owen. Resigned from Pastoral Assoc Waratah -Callaghan Ministry Team as from 4 October 2009. 27 Railway Crescent, Belmont North NSW 2280. Mobile: 0413 005 271.

HOARE, Bruce John. From PiC Branxton Greta Lochinvar resigned as from 24 November 2009. Email: bhoare@idl.net.au

KNOX, Andrew James. From Assoc P Singleton to R Mayfield (MICA) as from 7 February 2009. The Rectory, Church Street, Mayfield NSW 2304. Tel/Fax (02) 4968 1620. Email: revandy@tpg.com.au

McKELLAR, Hayden John. From Assoc P Forster/Tuncurry to R Mssn Dist St Francis of Assissi (Ball) as from 5 May 2009. PO Box 241, Camperdown VIC 3260. Tel (03) 5593 3287.

PARKER, Jeffrey Ross. From R Forster/Tuncurry to R Dandenong (Melb) as from 6 February 2009. The Rectory, 7 Wilson Street, Dandenong VIC 3175. Tel. (03) 9793 3898. Email: jpar6156@bigpond.net.au

SIMPSON, David Stanley. From PiC Islington/Carrington to retirement as from 19 March 2009. 275 Beach Road, Harrington NSW 2427. Tel (02) 6556 1510. Email: msimpson@tadaust.org.au

WEST, John Derrick. From R Williamtown/Medowie/Mallabula to R Port Macquarie (Dio Grafton) as from 5 February 2009. The Rectory, 7 Glebe Close, (PO Box 689) Port Macquarie NSW 2444. Tel (02) 6584 1033. Fax (02) 6584 1031. Email: jdwforu@hotmail.com

Chaplains within the Diocese HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS:

CALVARY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY CESSNOCK AND NORTHERN COALFIELDS COMMUNITY CARE:

TALBOT, The Revd. Ian (p/t) 9 Short Street, North Rothbury NSW 2335 Office: Allandale Road, Cessnock NSW 2325. Tel (02) 4990 0246. Fax (02) 4991 1605. Email: talbotr@optusnet.com.au

JOHN HUNTER:

DRING, The Revd. John C/- Chaplains Dept. Locked Bag 1, HRMC NSW 2310. Tel (02) 4956 3579 (H). (02) 4921 3595 (W). Mobile: 0409 844 812. Email: jandpdring@virginbroadband.com.au

RAAF WILLIAMTOWN:

FRIEND, The Revd. Peter Chaplain’s Centre, RAAF Base, Williamtown NSW 2314. Tel (02) 4964 7816. Mobile: 0438 016 021. Email: peter.friend1@defence.gov.au

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MISSION TO SEAFARERS NEWCASTLE:

DODD, The Revd. Garry PO Box 3, Wickham NSW 2293.Mobile: 0409 033 558. Tel (02) 4961 5007 (W). Fax (02) 4961 5081 (W). Email: gcdodd@optusnet.com.au

PRISON CHAPLAINS:

CESSNOCK GAOL:

LANGHAM, The Revd. Di 13 Charles Street, Blackalls Park NSW 2283. Tel (02) 4950 5627 (H). (02) 4993 2333 (W). Email: dianne.langham_EXT@dcs.nsw.gov.au

CHAPLAIN CO-ORDINATOR CORRECTIVE SERVICES:

MOORE, The Revd. Rod 32 Brunswick Street, East Maitland NSW 2323. Tel/Fax (02) 4934 8890. Mobile: 0419 994 008. Email:rodney.moore_EXT@dcs.nsw.gov.au

CORRECTIVE SERVICES COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN:

MILLER, The Revd. Kim 3 Southern Cross Drive, Woodrising NSW 2284 (PO Box 167, Adamstown NSW 2289). Tel/Fax (02) 4962 4774 (W). Mobile: 0419 257 822. Email:kmiller@samaritans.org.au

ST HELIERS CORRECTIONAL CENTRE:

FOLEY, The Revd. Ken 49 Woollybutt Way, Muswellbrook NSW 2333. Tel (02) 6543 1166 (W). Mobile: 0427 511 120. Email: Ken.Foley_EXT@dcs.nsw.gov.au

JUVENILE JUSTICE:

NUTHALL, The Revd. Ramsay 9/107 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford NSW 2250. Tel (02) 4322 3722. Fax (02) 4322 3733. Mobile: 0402 052 811. Email: ramsay.nuthall@djj.nsw.gov.au

SAMARITANS FOUNDATION:

TINNEY, The Revd. Peter 36 Warabrook Boulevard, Warabrook NSW 2304 (PO Box 366, HRMC NSW 2310). Tel (02) 4960 7103. Fax (02) 4960 7160. Mobile: 0409 341 148. Email:chaplain@samaritans.org.au

SUDANESE COMMUNITY:

AKOL, The Revd. Andrew 1 Knight Street, New Lambton NSW 2305. Mobile: 0421 199 931. Email: aakol65@optusnet.com.au

UNIVERSITY:

NEWCASTLE CAMPUS: PERRY, The Revd. Bruce

University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308. Tel (02) 4921 5571 (W). Mobile: 0410 477 818. Email: Bruce.H.Perry@newcastle.edu.au

OURIMBAH CAMPUS:

HAZLEWOOD, The Revd. Roy (p/t) 224 Stanley Street, Kanwal NSW 2259. Tel (02) 4393 0114 (H). (02) 4348 4036 (W). Fax (02) 4348 4065. Email: Roy.Hazlewood@newcastle.edu.au

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ANGLICAN CARE:

PERRY, The Revd. Canon Dr Julia PO Box 52, Jesmond NSW 2299. Tel (02) 4952 3676 (H), (02) 4958 0000 (W). Mobile: 0432 682 889. Email: juliaperry@anglicancare.com.au

Honorary Priests and Deacons

JACKSON, Graham Robert. b.43. Thl Crafers ACT 1969; D 1969; P 1970, Asst Eliz 1969-72; St Pet Coll Mssn 1972-76; PiC N’field 1976-79; PTO NPmatta 1982-89; PTO Newc 1989-98. Exec Dir Marist Yth Care (RC) 2000-04. Hon P Cessnock/Wollombi 1998. 84 Una Road, Bucketty NSW 2250. Tel (02) 4998 8343. Fax (02) 4998 8132. Email: grahamrjackson@bigpond.com Spouse: Kerry Lannoy

SAINSBURY, Max Henry. b.32. D 1960. P 1961 Hon P St Albans. Hon Police Chapl Gosford Dist 1994. Legacy Chapl.

38 Neera Road, Umina Beach NSW 2257. Tel (02) 4341 7180. Email: annettesainsbury@hotmail.com

Spouse: Annette

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Clergy with Permission to Officiate

Name Telephone No. Mobile No.

Licence Valid to:

ADAM The Reverend John 5 Boyce Avenue WYONG 2259 Spouse: Dianne

(02) 4353 2316

03/02/2013

APPLEBY The Right Reverend Richard PO Box 112 WARATAH 2298 Spouse: Elizabeth

(02) 4967 4628 05/09/2011

ASHLEY-BROWN The Reverend Peter 12 Toonibal Street ELEEBANA 2282 Spouse: Robyn

(02) 4946 1556 0400 577 693

17/06/2012

AVERY The Reverend Russel 1A Alliedale Close HORNSBY 2077 Spouse: Beverley

(02) 9487 5580 26/11/2013

BAXTER The Reverend Christopher Level 7,37 York Street SYDNEY 2000 Spouse: Jenny

(02) 9958 4377 31/07/2012

BENNETT The Reverend Lloyd 32 Lake Park Road NORTH NARRABEEN 2101 Spouse: Isobel

(02) 9913 2006 05/09/2011

BENSON The Reverend Stuart ‘Victory Cottage’ 79 Barrington Street GLOUCESTER 2422 Spouse: Leonie

(02) 6558 1193 20/01/2013

BERRIMAN The Reverend Colin 15 Valentine Close GRETA 2334 Spouse: Lin

(02) 4938 7093 03/02/2013

BOONKONG- LEONG Brother Alfred The Hermitage PO Box 46 STROUD 2425

(02) 4994 5372 06/03/2014

BOURNE The Reverend Sheila 71 Porter Avenue EAST MAITLAND 2323

(02) 4933 4696 02/06/2011

BOYCE The Reverend Noel 44 Wilmot Place SINGLETON HTS 2330 Spouse: Desley

(02) 6573 2684 17/02/2013

BROOK The Reverend John Villa 54 Alloura Waters, Murna Road, DAVISTOWN 2251 Spouse: Joan

(02) 4363 1703

BROOKER The Reverend John 39/1 Queen Street NEWCASTLE 2300 Spouse: Beth

(02) 4926 5535 16/11/2014

BULLOCH The Reverend Warren 37 Wingello Crescent WYOMING 2250 Spouse: Lee

(02) 4322 1349 12/08/2014

BULLOCK The Reverend Chris 17a Roscoe Street KOTARA 2289 Spouse: Jeanette

(02) 4920 9787 04/10/2012

BUTTERSS The Right Reverend Bob Storm Retirement Village Unit 18, 107 Cowper Street TAREE 2430

(02) 6552 3507

CADDIS The Reverend Patricia 5 Royal Close FORSTER KEYS 2428

(02) 6555 2275 0407 230 140

17/01/2013

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Name Telephone No. Mobile No.

Licence Valid to:

CARNABY The Reverend Ernie 13 Margaret Street POINT CLARE 2250 Spouse: Jan

(02) 4322 1168 24/01/2010

CARNABY The Reverend Russell 57 Arakoon Street KINCUMBER 2251 Spouse: Helen

(02) 4369 4438 06/07/2010

CATT The Reverend Robert 10 Saint Andrews Way FLETCHER 2287 Spouse: Jennifer

(02) 4955 5957 01/02/2011

COLEFAX The Reverend Stanford 5 Henson Avenue MAYFIELD 2304

(02) 4968 0196 04/02/2013

CROFT The Reverend Warren 43 Sierra Avenue BATEAU BAY 2261 Spouse: Isabelle

(02) 4333 3967 24/01/2012

DAVIES The Reverend Lawrence 5 Allenwood Street CAMDEN HEAD 2443 Spouse: Barbara

(02) 6559 6469 28/02/2010

DAVIES The Reverend Peter 15 Wilson Place BONNELLS BAY 2264 Spouse: Marjory

(02) 4973 3206 04/02/2013

DEANE The Reverend John 8/6 Pringle Place BELLEVUE HILL 2023

(02) 9389 9713 0414 906 411

30/03/2012

DEAVES The Reverend Janise 60 Dangerfield Drive ELERMORE VALE 2287

(02) 4950 1590 0409 660 577

21/11/2014

EGAN The Reverend Des 17 Oceanside Drive CAVES BEACH 2281 Spouse: Pamela

(02) 4971 1785 02/11/2011

FAUCHON The Reverend Ian 91 Perouse Avenue SAN REMO 2262 Spouse: Kathlyn

(02) 4390 9401 28/01/2010

FELDMAN The Reverend Carl 12 Chelmsford Road LAKE HAVEN 2263 Spouse: Lorraine

(02) 4393 6439 0414 224 577

20/06/2013

FOWELL The Reverend Milton 44 Sunbakers Drive FORSTER 2428 Spouse: Dot

(02) 6555 6886 0417 678 704

27/06/2011

FREESTONE The Reverend Christopher 253 Winston Road EAGLETON 2324 Spouse: Margaret

(02) 4988 6771 22/01/2014

FRIEND The Reverend Peter 4 Bullecourt Circuit ADAMSTOWN 2289 Spouse: Deborah

(02) 4952 6536 0438 016 021

22/02/2010

FRY The Reverend Robyn 25 Tinglewood Close TINGIRA HEIGHTS 2290

(02) 4948 6903 15/09/2011

FULLER The Reverend Audrey 2/103 Rosemary Row RATHMINES 2283

(02) 4975 5339 23/06/2010

GALAGHER The Reverend Rod 19 Nathan Close METFORD 2323 Spouse: Coral

(02) 4934 6735 16/02/2014

GARNSEY The Reverend George 17 James Street MORPETH 2321 Spouse: Jan

(02) 4934 2658 20/07/2011

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Name Telephone No. Mobile No.

Licence Valid to:

GERARD The Reverend Clive 6 Cimarron Close ELEEBANA 2282 Spouse: Sue

(02) 4965 9686 0408 880 228

31/07/2012

HAGAN The Reverend Kenneth 17 Edith Street WARATAH 2298 Spouse: Margaret

(02) 4967 4164 02/01/2013

HARVEY The Reverend Richard 100 Lushington Street EAST GOSFORD 2250 Spouse: Elizabeth

(02) 4325 4568 12/04/2014

HAZLEWOOD The Reverend Roy 224 Stanley Street KANWAL 2259

(02) 4393 0114

HENDERSON The Reverend John Villa 9 Alloura Waters, Murna Road DAVISTOWN 2251 Spouse: Roberta

(02) 4381 2555 0423 136 802

20/06/2013

HESSEY The Reverend Stan 26 Nords Wharf Road NORDS WHARF 2281 Spouse: Norma

(02) 4976 1373 0418 161 509

17/02/2013

HILL The Reverend Michael 25 Arakoon Street KINCUMBER 2251 Spouse: Wendy

(02) 4369 5909 0405 223 444

01/02/2012

HILL The Reverend Thomas 148 Brickwharf Road WOY WOY 2256 Spouse: Elizabeth

(02) 4341 8438 30/03/2014

HOLLAND The Reverend Bruce 12 Greenoaks Road NARARA 2250 Spouse: Elaine

(02) 4328 3148 04/02/2013

HOWARD,The Reverend Barbara 42 Dobell Drive WANGI WANGI 2267

(02) 4975 3672 0414 551 751

21/01/2013

HOWARTH The Reverend Bill 3 The Avenue ARMIDALE 2350

(02) 6772 8421 29/04/2014

HUDSON The Reverend Jim 244 New England Highway RUTHERFORD 2320 Spouse: Margaret

(02) 4932 8626

0409 911 651 01/01/2013

HUGHES The Reverend Earl 5 William Street KARUAH 2324 Spouse: Julie

(02) 4997 5691 0410 080 437

06/04/2013

HUGHES The Reverend Lyle 149 Bevington Shores,186 Sunrise Avenue HALEKULANI 2262 Spouse: Lorraine

(02) 4390 3040 0419 460 938

02/01/2013

INKPIN The Reverend Dr Jonathan 151 Blackwall Road WOY WOY 2256 Spouse: Penny Jones

(02) 4344 1662 0410 583 013

01/03/2012

JOHNSON The Reverend Murray 19 Crystal Crescent WYONG 2259

(02) 4351 7444 02/03/2011

JONES The Reverend Ken 2/56 Kurrajong Crescent TAREE 2430

(02) 6552 7052

KEEN The Reverend Neville 2/18 Allfield Road WOY WOY 2256 Spouse: Irene

(02) 4341 3279 23/06/2010

LAWRENCE The Very Reverend Graeme 4 Seaview Crescent KOTARA 2289

(02) 4023 3359 01/01/2014

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Name Telephone No. Mobile No.

Licence Valid to:

LLOYD The Reverend David 11 Reynolds Road AVOCA BEACH 2251 Spouse: Olive

(02) 4326 1051 0421 582 547

03/01/2013

LOH The Reverend Richard 3 Mann Street GOSFORD 2250 Spouse: Jessica

(02) 4323 2312 0437 509 979

05/10/2014

LOMAS The Reverend Warwick 8A Venice Street LONG JETTY 2261 Spouse: Edith

(02) 4332 3150 0418 274 205

MAINPRIZE The Reverend George 433 Six Mile Road EAGLETON 2324 Spouse: Pamela

(02) 4988 6119 0410 586 119

09/01/2012

MCDOWELL The Reverend Ian 1516 New England Highway HARPERS HILL 2321 Spouse: Lynette

(02) 4930 9051 14/11/2012

MCELVENEY The Reverend John 3 Sapphire Close CAVES BEACH 2281 Spouse: Dorothy

(02) 4972 0002 12/04/2014

MUMFORD The Reverend Peter Unit 60 Yallambee Avenue WEST GOSFORD 2250 Spouse: Carolyn

(02) 4322 9121 0419 025 916

MUNNINGS The Reverend Craig PO Box 693 WOY WOY 2256 Spouse: Kylie

(02) 4342 2403 03/08/2011

NELSON The Reverend Mel 28 Mounter Street MAYFIELD 2304 Spouse: Vivienne

(02) 4968 0375 0402 110 777

24/07/2013

NELSON The Reverend Pat 3/28 Church Street BELMONT 2280

(02) 4945 4107 27/06/2011

NEWBY The Reverend Lindsay PO Box 31 BONNY HILLS 2445

(02) 6585 4490 0427 506 086

05/08/2013

O'BRIEN The Reverend Neville 18 Celebes Street ASHTONFIELD 2323 Spouse: Barbara

(02) 4933 3049 27/06/2011

ONIONS The Reverend John 155 Bay Road BOLTON POINT 2283 Spouse: Evelyn

(02) 4009 1234 03/02/2013

OWENS The Reverend Stephen 9 Featherwood Place THORNTON 2322 Spouse: Lorraine

(02) 4964 1175 22/12/2013

PARKER The Reverend Gary 16 George Street KARUAH 2324 Spouse: Benita

(02) 4997 5109 0412 872 027

13/05/2013

PHILPOTT The Reverend Guy 10 George Street WALLSEND 2287 Spouse: Margaret

(02) 4950 1438 05/09/2012

REDDEN The Reverend Wilf "Sursum Corda" 10 Dutton Street METFORD 2323 Spouse: Judith

(02) 4934 8130 02/07/2012

REECE The Reverend Lance PO Box 175 BULAHDELAH 2423 Spouse: Margarette

(02) 4932 8494 20/07/2014

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Name Telephone No. Mobile No.

Licence Valid to:

REID The Right Reverend John 35 Arden Avenue AVOCA BEACH 2251 Spouse: Alison

(02) 4382 1447

ROBINSON The Reverend Denis 77 Kingsway Avenue RANKIN PARK 2287 Spouse: Brenda

(02) 4957 8249 0428 969 801

11/01/2013

ROTHWELL The Reverend Robert 41 King Street WARNERS BAY 2282 Spouse: Denise

(02) 4948 0468 0420 355 612

06/07/2014

SAINSBURY The Reverend Max 38 Neera Road UMINA BEACH 2257 Spouse: Annette

(02) 4341 7180 0419 239 589

05/08/2010

SALWAY The Reverend Roy 12 Cardine Close JEWELLS 2280 Spouse: Katie

(02) 4948 8427

SAUBER The Reverend Neil 1/35 Arnold Crescent THORNTON 2322 Spouse: Pam

(02) 4966 8460 27/06/2011

SAUBER The Reverend Pam 1/35 Arnold Crescent THORNTON 2322 Spouse: Neil

(02) 4966 8460 27/06/2011

SAUNDERS The Reverend Anne 13 Summit Street NORTH LAMBTON 2299

(02) 4952 3676 27/02/2013

SCHOFIELD The Reverend Dr Neville 184 Hilldale Road HILLDALE 2420 Spouse: Jane

(02) 4995 6087 04/02/2013

SEDDON The Reverend John 9 Brooks Street ARCADIA VALE 2283 Spouse: Deborah

(02) 4975 1367 0409 921 301

26/03/2014

SHAW Brother Bruce Paul PO Box 46 STROUD 2425

(02) 4994 5372 13/06/2013

SIMPSON The Reverend David 275 Beach Street HARRINGTON 2427 Spouse: Marilyn

(02) 6556 1510 0411 546 969

19/03/2014

SMITH The Reverend Tony 30 Twin Lakes Drive LAKE HAVEN 2263

0418 669 009 11/10/2010

SOMERVILLE The Reverend Francis Villa 68 Seagull Street Henry Kendall Bayside Village 157 Marconi Road BONNELLS BAY 2264 Spouse: Joan

(02) 4980 1559 27/06/2011

SOUTHERDEN The Reverend John 54 Park Street CHARLESTOWN 2290 Spouse: Robyn

(02) 4920 8181 0416 292 902

15/11/2010

SPOHR The Reverend Noel 29 Anderton Street ISLINGTON 2296 Spouse: Beryl

(02) 4961 5690

TALBOT The Reverend Ian 9 Short Street NORTH ROTHBURY 2335 Spouse: Robyn

(02) 4938 3141 10/06/2010

TATE The Reverend Robert 58 Skye Point Road COAL POINT 2283 Spouse: Betty

(02) 4959 2921

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Name Telephone No. Mobile No.

Licence Valid to:

THIRLWELL The Reverend Philip 9B Buchanan Crt, 49 Patrick St MEREWETHER 2291 Spouse: Margaret

(02) 4963 4334 01/09/2010

TIBBEY The Reverend Val 23 Ravenhill Road TURRAMURRA 2074

(02) 9449 1718 04/02/2013

TURNER The Reverend Rodney 11 Southampton Avenue BUTTABA 2283 Spouse: Gail

(02) 4975 4256 0401 919 457

19/12/2009

TURVEY The Reverend Warwick 90 John Arthur Avenue THORNTON 2322 Spouse: Ena

(02) 4966 1599 27/11/2012

WEARNE The Reverend Mervyn 55 Merriwa Road WILLOW TREE 2339 Spouse: Mary

(02) 6747 1531

0429 817 030

01/02/2014

WEST The Reverend John 6 Ivanhoe Street NULKABA 2325 Spouse: Dorothy

(02) 4990 1819 26/06/2012

WHEELER The Reverend Robert 249 Woy Woy Road HORSFIELD BAY 2256 Spouse: Penelope

(02) 4341 8510

0466 525 726

16/01/2014

WHITE The Reverend David Glenhaven Green, 14 Blueberry Ash Place GLENHAVEN 2156 Spouse: Janice

(02) 9634 8608 27/06/2011

WILLIAMSON The Reverend Michael 19 Lakeview Crescent FORSTER 2428 Spouse: Wendy

(02) 6555 8844

WOTTON The Reverend Roy 4 Currawong Street BLUE BAY 2261

(02) 4332 7982 26/10/2012

YAPP The Reverend Ken 68 Henzel Road GREEN POINT 2251 Spouse: Gay

(02) 4367 5557 27/07/2013

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Clergy List of the Diocese of Newcastle

With Dates of Orders

Name Date of

Entering

Diocese

When Ordained

Deacon Priest Simpson, D.S. Th.L. 20 Dec 1969 20 Dec 1969 19 Dec 1970 Robertson, P.S. BA.,BEd.Stud.,MA. 15 Dec 1973 24 Sept 1972 15 Dec 1973 Dean-Jones, K.M. BA.,Dip.Ed.,Th.L. 21 Feb 1976 21 Feb 1976 26 Feb 1977 Manuel, R.W. Th.Dip. 21 Feb 1976 21 Feb 1976 13 Feb 1977 Bird, C.C. ThDip. 16 May 1978 16 May 1978 1 Dec 1979 Forester, L.T. BA.,ThL.,GradDip. PastCncl. 7 Feb 1981 7 Feb 1981 28 Nov 1981 Crane, J.B. BA.,Dip.Ed.,Th.Dip.B.Litt. 28 Nov 1981 28 Nov 1981 29 May 1983 Butterworth, C. BA.,DipT.,Th.Dip., Dip.Min. 4 Feb 1984 4 Feb 1984 24 Nov 1984 Moore, R.V. DipTh.,DipSpir. 1 Feb 1986 1 Feb 1986 29 Nov 1986 Hunter, B.T. BBus.,BTh.,Dip.Ed., DipTech. 7 Feb 1987 7 Feb 1987 28 Nov 1987 Perry, J.F.H. BSc.,GradDipLibSci.,B.DD.Min. 10 May 1987 10 May 1987 21 Dec 1992 Pate, B. BA.,BD(Hons) 6 Feb 1988 6 Feb 1988 21 Dec 1992 Hoare, B.J. ThDip. 15 Aug 1988 31 May 1973 19 Dec 1973 Copeman, A.J.L. BE(Mech.Eng), BTh., MA. 4 Feb 1989 4 Feb 1989 2 Dec 1989 Harman, G.D. BA.,BD. 2 Feb 1991 2 Feb 1991 30 Nov 1991 Dring, J. AssocDipSocWel., Th.L. 17 May 1991 21 Dec 1981 2 Feb 1983 Armstrong, M.L. Th.Dip. 1 Feb 1992 1 Feb 1992 21 Dec 1992 Bower, R.S. Th.Dip. 1 Feb 1992 1 Feb 1992 21 Dec 1992 Carr, M.M. AdDipT.,BS.,BTh.,MA. 10 May 1992 10 May1992 21 Dec 1992 Nuthall, R. BA.,DipTeach.,BCouns. 10 May 1992 10 May1992 21 Dec 1992 West, J.D. TeachCert.,MTC.,BTh. MA (Theol) 28 Sep 1992 11 Feb1990 16 Dec 1990 Perry, B.H.E. BA.,BD.,GradDip.Ed.. 14 Feb 1993 1 Feb 1986 29 Nov 1986 Dornan, S.E. BSc.,BD. 21 Feb 1993 21 Feb 1993 5 Feb 1994 Pope, G.M. ThDip. 21 Feb 1993 21 Feb 1993 5 Feb 1994 Bright, H.N. BMusEd.,BD. 30 Nov 1993 30 Nov 1993 30 Nov 1994 Parker, J.R. BComm.,Dip.IndRel.,DipTheol.,BD,

MA(Theol) ACU. 30 Nov 1993 30 Nov 1993 30 Nov 1994

Piggott, G.A. BEng.,BTh.,DipA. 28 July 1994 12 Feb 1989 12 Dec 1989 Howarth, I.C. DipTeach.,DipTheol. 2 Feb 1995 2 Feb 1995 30 Nov 1995 Roulston, S.L. BAppSc.,BD., MMin. 2 Feb 1995 2 Feb 1995 30 Nov 1995 Sheean,W.F.B. 2 Feb 1996 2 Feb 1996 30 Nov 1996 Smith, D.J. DipTheol. 2 Feb 1996 2 Feb 1996 30 Nov 1996 Dodd, G. BSocSc.,BTh[Hons]. 2 Feb 1998 2 Feb 1998 30 Nov 1998 Fraser, P.J. BA. 2 Feb 1998 2 Feb 1998 30 Nov 1998 Gillham, R.J., DipTheol. 2 Feb 1998 2 Feb 1998 30 Nov 1998 Sturt, G.L. Th.Dip., DipTchg. 27 Jan 2000 2 Feb 1977 30 Nov 1977 Davies, M.D.L BA.,BTh. 2 Feb 2000 2 Feb 2000 30 Nov 2000 Watson, A. BTh. 2 Feb 2000 2 Feb 2000 30 Nov 2000 Langham,D.GradDipABE.,AMusA.,Ass.Dip.

[Visual Arts] 2 Feb 2000 2 Feb 2000 30 Nov 2000

Sharr, R.G. BA.,MA.,Th.L. 31 Aug 2000 30 Nov 1968 30 Nov 1969 Clift, P.M. BTh.,MTheol.,MinCert. 24 Feb 2001 24 Feb 2001 30 Nov 2001

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Name Date of

Entering

Diocese

When Ordained

Deacon Priest

Jones, P. MA.,BA Th., CertEd. 15 Mar 2001 1 Mar 1987 1 May 1994 Pullin, S.R. BA.,Th.L. 26 Aug 2001 7 Feb 1981 28 Nov 1981 Pullin, R. 26 Aug 2001 2 Dec 1995 Prinable, B.W. BE[Elec.Eng].,BTh. 30 Nov 2001 4 Feb 1989 30 Nov 2001 McKellar, H.J. Bapp Sc, BTh 20 Jan 2002 11 Dec 1993 10 Dec 1994 Bowyer, K.J. BA[Hons], BTh., 2 Feb 2002 2 Feb 2002 30 Nov 2002 Gero, S.B. BEd.,GradDipSpcl.Ed.,BTh 2 Feb 2002 2 Feb 2002 30 Nov 2002 Killen, J.B. BTh. 2 Feb 2002 2 Feb 2002 30 Nov 2002 Watson, E.M., M.A.,BTh.,LMus.A 2 Feb 2002 2 Feb 2002 30 Nov 2002 Williams, S.R ThDip 10 Oct 2002 25 Jan 1974 24 Aug 1975 Deaves, JA. BA.,DipEd.,Th.A. 6 Nov 2002 5 Feb 1989 16 July 1995 Hesketh, D.O. CPE,. CITB 11 June 2003 28 June 2003 30 Nov 2006 Turnbull, J.A BTh. 28 June 2003 28 June 2003 29 Nov 2003 McDonald, V.J. BTh 28 June 2003 28 June 2003 29 Nov 2003 Moore, S.D. MA.,Bth..,Assoc.DipJ. 31 Jan 2004 31 Jan 2004 30 Nov 2004 Bate, A.N. BD [Hons]., DipTheol. 8 Jan 2005 2 Feb 1996 29 Nov 1996 Wheatley, A.D. BTh. 2 Feb 2005 2 Feb 2004 3 Dec 2005 Youman, K.V. BTh..,BSc[Tech]..,MEngSc. 2 Feb 2005 2 Feb 2005 3 Dec 2005 Friend, P.H. ThL, DipA 2005 16 Feb1986 14 Dec 1986 Craig, D.P. Th.Dip.,DocDiv[Hon] 1 Mar 2005 Oct 1984 Oct 1985 Middleton, P.F. BTh..,DipArts[Theol] 29 Apr 2005 16 Feb1986 14 Dec 1986 King, F.J. MA.,BD.., DTh. 1 July 2005 25 June1989 8 June 1990 Foley, K.J. BTh. 19 Jan 2006 26 May 2001 1 Dec 2001 Battrick, D.J. BTh..,PGDipApp Th.. 29 Apr 2006 30 Nov 2003 15 Aug 2004 Akol, A.C.D. BTh. 30 Apr 2006 14 Jan 2000 30 Nov 2006 Dyer, R.W. DipMin. 1 June 2006 1992 2 Oct 1993 Tinney, P.D. BProfStudies.,ThDip. 9 June 2006 1 Mar 1984 1 Mar 1985 Dries, D.M. DCA.,MMus.,BTh,LMusA.,LTCL

ARCM, ARCO., DipEd 15 June 2006 15 June 2006 30 Nov 2006

Harrison, A.J. BTh.,DipAppSci 15 June 2006 15 June 2006 30 Nov 2006 Shorten, M.G. BTh..,BAppSc. 15 June 2006 15 June 2006 30 Nov 2006 Gibbs, B.R. Dip Tchg.,DipTh.L.., CPEcert. 9 Aug 2006 2 Feb 1995 30 Nov 1995 Davies, L.W. BA,.Dip.Ed.,MA. 12 Nov 2006 1 Feb 1983 21 Dec 1983 Perry, S.R. B.Comm.,CPA.,BTh 24 Feb 2007 24 Feb 2007 30 Nov 2007 Kent, S.J.D.J. DipTh& Soc.Stud., BTh[Hons] 24 Feb 2007 24 Feb 2007 30 Nov 2007 Frewin, T.G. ThDip 7 June 2007 15 Dec 1973 22 Feb1975 Talbot, G.I. BTh. 10 Jan 2008 29 Nov 1997 20 Dec1997 Macneil, C.T. BLibStud, BTh 25 Feb 2008 25 Feb 2008 1 Dec 2008 Bourquin, A.P, BA, BTh[Hons] 25 Feb 2008 25 Feb 2008 1 Dec 2008 Knox, A.J, BTh, GradDip CLM CSU 1 April 2008 30 Nov 1996 25 Oct 1997 Gumbley, J.W. BA, BD[Hons], MTh 15 May 2008 1997 1997 Fox, T.M. BTheol,MCD/UFT 21 July 2008 6 Feb 2000 29 June 2001 Hughes, G.R. BMusic,GradDipTh 23 July 2008 17 Dec 2004 17 Aug 2005 Stuart, P.D.J BCom, M Mgmt, BD 2 Feb 2009 9 Dec 1989 8 Dec 1990 Connor, D.M. BTh 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Goldsmith, T.C. BTh 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009

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Name Date of

Entering

Diocese

When Ordained

Deacon Priest

Mead, A.P. BTh 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Anderson, P.J. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Brand, R.G. DipTeach 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Duffy, F.C.G. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 Grabham, P. A. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Green, T.W.P. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Hulyer, S.E. BA,DipEd,BTh 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Jackson. W.S. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Jansson, K.A. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Lye, I.A. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Morgan, B.R. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Peattie, R.J 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Rothnie, P.G. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Thompson. L.M. BA, GradDipRE, DipCoun 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Tye, M.E. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 Rigney, J.T.W BA EngLit, MA EngLit,

GradDip Library, DPhil, BA Theol,MA, PhD

25 Mar 2009 2001 2002

Dubojski, W.F. BA,SocSci,BTh 4 Aug 2009 30 Nov 1999 30 Nov 2000 Dent, S.J. BTh,DipMin,GradDipEd,MEd,MTh 17 Aug 2009 24 Feb 1985 1986 Power, J.W. BA, DipEd, BTh 7 Sep 2009 1989 1989 Zohrab, R.L. ThL,DipMin,AssocDip Theol,BA,

MA, MRED

24 Nov 2009 25 Apr 1983 16 Apr 1984

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Membership of Diocesan Boards and Committees

Anglican Care

Elected/Appointed Date of Election/ Appointment

Bishop of Newcastle [President] Ex-Officio

Diocesan Business Manager Ex-Officio

Delbridge, Mr Richard Anglican Care Appt October 2007

Flint, Mr Greg [General Manager] Ex-Officio September 2009

Fogg, Mrs Joy Diocesan Council June 2008

Hayes, Mr John

Kilpatrick, Mr John [Chair] +B Appointment December 2008

Korsman, Mrs Pat Diocesan Council October 2007

Perry, The Reverend Canon Dr Julia Board Appointment September 2008

Taylor, Dr Allan Board Appointment October 2007

Anglican Savings and Development Fund

Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio

Diocesan Business Manager Secretary/Treasurer

McDonald, Mr Malcolm Elected October 2008

Perry, The Reverend Stewart DC Appointment November 2008

Stuart, The Right Reverend Peter DC Appointment February 2009

Tyler, Mr Michael DC Appointment November 2008

Audit Committee

Caddies, Mr Robert [Chair] DC Appointment February 2008

Green, Mr Alan DC Appointment February 2008

Johnston, Mr Colin DC Appointment June 2009

McDonald, Mr Malcolm Diocesan Council June 2009

Southerden, The Reverend John Diocesan Council June 2009

Bishop Nomination Board

Allen, Mr Keith Elected October 2008

Birch, Ms Bev Elected October 2008

Bright, The Reverend Hugh Elected October 2008

Copeman, The Venerable Arthur Elected October 2008

George, Mr Royston Elected October 2008

Price, Mr John Elected October 2008

Pullin, The Venerable Stephen Elected October 2008

Robertson, The Reverend Canon Paul Elected October 2008

Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2008

Taylor, Dr Ann Elected October 2008

Williams, The Reverend Canon Stephen Elected October 2008

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Bishop Nomination Board Cont.

Williams, Mrs Sue Elected October 2008

Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College- Interim Board

Birch, Ms Bev Diocesan Council September 2009

Cleary, Mr John Diocesan Council September 2009

Drinkwater, Ms Jayne Diocesan Council September 2009

Evans, Mr Michael Diocesan Council September 2009

Gilbertson, Mr Warwick Diocesan Council September 2009

McKenzie, Mr Hugh Diocesan Council September 2009

Pullin, The Venerable Stephen Diocesan Council September 2009

Board of Enquiry

Allen, Mr Keith Elected October 2008

Caddies, Mr Robert Elected October 2008

Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith Elected October 2008

Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2008

Board of Reference

Allen, Mr Keith Elected October 2008

Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith Elected October 2008

Ravenscroft, Prof Peter Elected October 2008

Robertson, The Reverend Canon Paul Elected October 2008

Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2008

Taylor, Dr Ann Elected October 2008

CEY Commission

Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio

Bate, The Reverend Alan Elected October 2008

Brand, The Reverend Ruth Elected October 2008

Cammell, Ms Rebecca Elected October 2008

Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia DC Appointment November 2008

Stuart, The Right Reverend Peter +B Appointment February 2009

Turnbull, Mr Richard Elected October 2008

Christ Church Cathedral Chapter

Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio

Adam, Mr Simon March 2009

Birch, Ms Bev Elected October 2008

Caddies, Mr Robert Elected October 2008

Carr,The Reverend Canon Margaret Ex-Officio November 2006

Clark, Miss Audrey Ex-Officio

Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith Elected August 2000

Diocesan Business Manager Ex-Officio

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Christ Church Cathedral Chapter Cont.

Gero, The Reverend Canon Sally Elected June 2008

Gibbs, The Reverend Canon Brian Elected June 2008

Green, Mr Alan

Korsman, Mrs Pat Elected October 2008

Perry, The Reverend Canon Dr Julia Elected December 2008

Rigney, The Very Reverend Dr James Ex-Officio March 2009

Robertson, The Reverend Canon Paul Elected August 2001

Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected September 2007

Taylor, Dr Ann Ex-Officio September 2008

Williams, The Reverend Canon Stephen Elected October 2008

Clergy Emoluments Advisory Board

Bate, The Reverend Allan DC Appointment February 2009

Brand, The Reverend Ruth DC Appointment December 2008

Diocesan Business Manager Ex-Officio

Flannery, Mrs Margaret DC Appointment December 2008

Forester, The Reverend Les DC Appointment November 2008

McDonald, Mr Malcolm [Chair] DC Appointment April 2009

Clergy Sickness and Accident Board

Repealed in the “Clerical Ministry Ordinance 2009” at Synod 16-17 October 2009.

Diocesan Council

Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio

Allen, Mr Keith Elected October 2008

Battrick, The Reverend David Elected October 2008

Birch, Ms Bev Elected October 2008

Bright, The Reverend Hugh Elected October 2008

Copeman, The Venerable Arthur Ex-Officio

Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith +B Appointment October 2008

Diocesan Business Manager Ex-Officio

Flannery, Mrs Margaret +B Appointment October 2008

Gibbs, The Reverend Canon Brian +B Apptmnt Clause 6(bb) November 2008

Green, Mr Alan +B Appointment October 2008

Perry, The Reverend Canon Dr Julia Elected October 2008

Pullin, The Venerable Stephen Ex-Officio

Ravenscroft, Professor Peter Elected October 2008

Rigney, The Very Reverend Dr James Ex Officio March 2009

Robertson, The Reverend Canon Paul Elected October 2008

Rosser, Mr Paul +B Appointment October 2008

Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2008

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Diocesan Council Cont.

Stuart, The Right Reverend Peter Ex Officio February 2009

Turnbull, Mr Richard Elected October 2008

Williams, The Reverend Canon Stephen Elected October 2008

Williams, Mrs Sue Elected October 2008

Diocesan Council Executive

At its December 2008 Meeting, Diocesan Council have decided to not appoint a board to Diocesan Council Executive, until there is a requirement for such a board.

Diocesan Pastoral and Financial Advice Board

Allen, Mr Keith Diocesan Council November 2008

Battrick, The Reverend David Elected October 2008

Benson, Mr Howard Elected October 2008

Bright, The Reverend Hugh Elected October 2008

Butterworth, The Reverend Chris Elected October 2008

Green, Mr Alan Diocesan Council November 2008

Pullin, The Venerable Stephen +B Appointment November 2008

Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2008

Turnbull, Mr Richard Diocesan Council November 2008

Williams, Mrs Sue Diocesan Council November 2008

Youman, The Reverend Ken Elected October 2008

Diocesan Missions Committee

Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio

Benson, Mr Howard Elected October 2008

Benson, Mrs Jennifer Elected October 2008

Bowyer, Mr David Elected October 2008

Bowyer, The Reverend Katherine Elected October 2008

Harman, The Reverend Canon Gary [Chair] DC Appointment November 2008

Howarth, The Reverend Ian Elected October 2008

Hunter, The Reverend Bruce Elected October 2008

Kent, The Reverend Julian Elected October 2008

Korsman, Mrs Pat Elected October 2008

Mercier, Mrs Gaye Elected October 2008

Pearson, Mrs Desiree Elected October 2008

Robertson, The Reverend Canon Paul Elected October 2008

General Synod Representatives

Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio

Allen, Mr Keith Elected October 2008

Copeman, The Venerable Arthur Elected October 2008

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General Synod Representatives Cont.

Green, Mr Alan Elected October 2008

Perry, The Reverend Canon Dr Julia Elected October 2008

Price, Mr John Elected October 2008

Pullin, The Venerable Stephen Elected October 2008

Ravenscroft, Professor Peter Elected October 2008

Robertson, The Reverend Canon Paul Elected October 2008

Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2008

Williams, Mrs Sue Elected October 2008

Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School

Bishop of Newcastle President

Bolton, Mr Paul Nominated January 2007

Evans, Mrs Jennifer Secretary

Hannah, Mr Michael [Principal] Ex Officio January 2007

Hoper, Mr Ellis Diocesan Council August 2009

Mumford, The Reverend Peter Nominated January 2007

Peters, Mr Graeme Nominated January 2007

Stuart, The Right Reverend Peter +B Appointment February 2009

Wooden, Mr Geoffrey Diocesan Council January 2007

Manning Valley Anglican College

Bishop of Newcastle President

Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith Diocesan Council August 2008

Fenwick, Mrs Beryl Diocesan Council February 2006

Fowell, The Reverend Milton [Chair] Diocesan Council February 2006

Freeman, Mr David P&F Assoc Appt March 2003

Futterleib, Mrs Rhonda P&F Assoc Appt March 2003

Moore, Mrs Ann Diocesan Council August 2006

Phillips, Mr Donald Council College Nom. May 2009

Rose, Dr Colin Diocesan Council February 2006

Sharpe, Mr Adam Diocesan Council August 2006

Turner, Mr Glenn [Principal] Ex-Officio

Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation

Bishop of Newcastle President November 2007

Diocesan Business Manager Secretary November 2007

Fenwick, Mrs Beryl Elected March 2009

Johnston, Mr Colin AC November 2007

McDonald, Mr Malcolm TCP November 2007

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Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation Cont.

Taylor, Dr Allan DC Appointment February 2008

Panel of Triers

Bowyer, The Reverend Katherine Elected October 2008

Butler, Mrs Angela Elected October 2008

Hann, Mr Robert Elected October 2008

Helman, Mr Jim Elected October 2008

Korsman, Mrs Pat Elected October 2008

Pate, The Reverend Beatrice Elected October 2008

Robertson, The Reverend Canon Paul Elected October 2008

Presentation Panel (Appointment of clergy to parishes)

Armstrong, The Reverend Maree Elected October 2008

Bird, The Reverend Chris Diocesan Council May 2009

Bright, The Reverend Hugh Elected October 2008

Butterworth, The Reverend Chris Elected October 2008

Caddies, Mr Robert Elected October 2008

George, Mr Royston Elected October 2008

Harvey, Mrs Carole Elected October 2008

Hoare, The Reverend Bruce Elected October 2008

Robertson, The Reverend Canon Paul Elected October 2008

Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2008

Shearer, Mrs Helen Elected October 2008

Williams, Mrs Sue Elected October 2008

Professional Standards Committee

Elliott, Mr Michael [Director] Ex-Officio February 2009

Graham, Mrs Lynne Diocesan Council June 2009

Payne, Mrs Margaret Appointed October 2008

Peterson, Ms Dymphna Appointed July 2008

Peterson, Ms Fiona Diocesan Council July 2009

Pope, The Reverend Glen Diocesan Council June 2009

Spring, Mr Geoff [Chair] Diocesan Council November 2005

Robertson, The Reverend Canon Paul Diocesan Council June 2006

Property Approvals Board

Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio

Bird, The Reverend Chris Elected October 2008

Bright, The Reverend Hugh Elected October 2008

Cleaves, Mrs Robyne DC Appointment November 2008

Copeman, The Venerable Arthur Ex-Officio October 2008

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Property Approvals Board Cont.

Diocesan Business Manager Ex-Officio

Holmes, Mr Mark Elected October 2008

Kemmis, Mr Brett Board Appointment November 2008

Pullin, The Venerable Stephen [Chair] Ex-Officio October 2008

Stuart, The Right Reverend Peter Ex-Officio February 2009

Provincial Synod Representatives

Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio

Allen, Mr Keith Elected October 2008

Armstrong, Mrs Glenice Elected October 2008

Birch, Ms Bev Elected October 2008

Bright, The Reverend Hugh Elected October 2008

Copeman, The Venerable Arthur Elected October 2008

Feletti, Dr Grahame Elected October 2008

Pullin, The Venerable Stephen Electted October 2008

Robertson, The Reverend Canon Paul Elected October 2008

Rosser, Mr Paul Elected October 2008

Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2008

Samaritans Foundation, The

Bishop of Newcastle President

Caddies, Mr Robert DC Appointment December 2008

Cross, Mrs Wendy (Treasurer) Elected October 2008

Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith Elected October 2008

Duncan, Ms Helen DC Appointment December 2008

English, Professor Brian Samaritans Board February 2002

Kilpatrick, Mr John DC Appointment December 2008

Korsman, Mrs Pat Elected October 2008

O’Connor, Mr John Samaritans Board May 2006

Pullin, The Venerable Stephen Elected October 2008

Shevels, Mr Cec [Director] Ex - Officio

Stuart, The Right Reverend Peter [Chair] Ex-Officio February 2009

Vimpani, Dr Graham DC Appointment December 2008

Waring, Professor Trevor DC Appointment December 2008

Scone Grammar School

Bishop of Newcastle President

Gant, Mr Michael Diocesan Council August 2008

Gibbs, The Reverend Canon Brian +B Appointment October 2006

Gorman, Ms Jane P & F Rep August 2006

Heanly, Mr Mark [Chair] P & F Rep August 2008

Lawn, Mr Barrie Parish Rep 2009

Moore-Sam, Mrs Lee Council Rep February 2006

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Scone Grammar School Cont.

Paradice, Mrs Claire P & F Rep August 2008

Parry-Okeden, Mr Blair Council Nominee August 2009

Smart, Mr Paul [Principal] Ex-Officio

Sylvester, Dr Stephen Diocesan Council August 2009

Social Responsibilities Committee

Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio

Foster, Mrs Claire Elected October 2008

Hamilton, Dr Alison Elected October 2008

Killen, The Reverend Janet Elected October 2008

Lizasoain, Ms Karen Diocesan Council June 2009

McNaughton, Mr John Elected October 2008

Nelson, The Reverend Mel Elected October 2008

Rigney, The Very Reverend Dr James DC Appointment March 2009

Shevels, Mrs Valerie Elected October 2008

Tinney, The Reverend Peter Elected October 2008

Williams, Mrs Sue Elected October 2008

Storm Retirement Village

Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio

Adams, Mr Dan Board Appointment

Diocesan Business Manager Ex-Officio

Dawson, Mr Cam Board Appointment

Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith Ex-Officio

Fowell, The Reverend Milton [Chair] Bp Appointment September 2002

Freeman, Mrs Merle Board Appointment

Rose, Dr Colin Diocesan Council September 2002

Sharp, Mr Kevin Diocesan Council September 2008

Spicer, Mr Merrick Board Appointment

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REPORT OF THE

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND SESSION

OF THE

FORTY-NINTH SYNOD

OF THE

DIOCESE OF NEWCASTLE

The Preacher was The Right Reverend Dr Brian Farran, Bishop of Newcastle

Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod was held at 8.30 am Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

16 – 18 October 2009

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Bishops Charge to Synod Welcome I acknowledge the Awabakal people on whose land we meet and their careful custodianship of this ancient land.

We gather together as the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle in order to discern God’s leading of the Diocese. We gathered last night to place ourselves and this entire process within the governance of God The Holy Trinity. Last night we reflected on the perennial matter of our identity as the Church. Doubtless in our discussions and decisions we will be seeking to live up to that distinct identity that has self-giving and self-expending at its heart.

This will be an important Synod in that there are issues before the Diocese that will, I think, have the capacity better to shape the Diocese to live up to its calling as a missional church. This is the time to act decisively for we are still relatively strong and stable and thus able to deal with change and its after-waves.

Prior to this Synod there has been very significant consultation about two major matters before us: the Draft Diocesan Strategic Plan and The Clerical Ministry Ordinance 2009. The latter has been in gestation for about as long as it takes for a baby elephant to be born. Hopefully the careful attention in this Ordinance to the information provided at the consultations will harmonize us to decide for structures and practices that make us more able to be mission shaped in all that we do and how we regulate ourselves.

I welcome to this session of Synod new members of Synod and in particular Bishop Peter Stuart, Dean James Rigney, the Reverends Wendy Dubojski, Stephen Dent, John Power and as Chancellor, Mr. Paul Rosser.

I also welcome Mr. Mike Tyler as a Trustee and Mr. Greg Flint the CEO of Anglican Care. Both Mike and Greg are practising Roman Catholics. The amended ordinance that we passed earlier has enabled them both to be present at Synod as it does Mr. John Cleary, the Diocesan Business Manager. I also see the situation of these men as living instances of the relationship established by the Tri-Diocesan Covenant that we renewed earlier this year in Sacred Heart Cathedral Hamilton.

Mike Tyler replaces John Colvin as a Trustee of the Diocese. John Colvin served with distinction and upon reaching the mandatory retiring age offered his resignation.

Greg Flint with an illustrious career in the Public Health system succeeds Denis Byron as the CEO of Anglican Care. Denis has taken early retirement to support Karen his wife who has been treated for cancer for some time.

Denis has been a very effective leader at Anglican Care and has overseen many development projects. Denis will return to Anglican Care after several months as a consultant for their development projects so his expertise will not be lost to us.

Personnel This year has been a year of significant Diocesan appointments.

Bishop Peter Stuart was consecrated as a bishop and licensed as the Assistant Bishop of Newcastle on February 2nd. Bishop Peter has a series of significant ministry portfolios as administrative and pastoral dimensions of his Episcopal ministry. We are delighted that he is with us and we enjoy the company of Nicki, Ben and Rebekah as well.

Bishop Peter has been energetic in visitations and in developing the areas of ministry for which he has Episcopal oversight.

The Very Reverend Dr. James Rigney became the fourteenth Dean of Newcastle on Lady Day evening. Father James has been assiduously working through a series of issues at the Cathedral especially the financial constraints he has inherited. The Dean has taken the Cathedral Chapter into his confidence and has firmly faced up to the immediate presenting issues.

My admiration for Father James, Anna and Cressida is great given the slow resolution of the upgrading of the Deanery and the discomforts that they have endured cheerily and resolutely. The Diocese is already benefiting from the Dean’s scholarship and spiritual acumen.

The Reverend John Power has joined the Diocese from recent experience in the UK and previously in the Diocese of Melbourne. John has a joint role as the consultant for Fresh Expressions of Church in the Diocese and as the Diocesan Director of Ordinands.

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We are at the time of writing this Presidential Address undertaking a round of interviews for a second appointment of an Executive Officer for the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. This is a most important appointment.

I appointed with the generous concurrence of the Board of the Newcastle Grammar School Mr. Alan Green as the Interim Executive Principal of Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College upon the resignation of the foundational Principal, Mr. Philip Goldsworthy.

The Chancellor is the Bishop’s legal advisor whose wisdom and decisions guide both the Bishop and the Diocese, especially Synod and Diocesan Council. Three Bishops of Newcastle (Holland, Herft and Farran) have had the great blessing of the wisdom of His Honour Dr. John Lincoln as Chancellor.

Bishop Holland appointed Judge Lincoln as Chancellor on June 14th 1978. Judge Lincoln has honoured the Diocese by his consistent attendance at Synod and Diocesan Council meetings. I have consistently enjoyed ready access to his advice.

Yesterday I took the Judge to luncheon at the Newcastle Club in company with senior members of the Diocese to honour him and to extend our appreciation to him for his outstanding service to the Bishops of Newcastle and to the Diocese of Newcastle.

The Judge is a most interesting person whose life experience is worthy of detailed study and hopefully one day a biography. We shall miss his presence from Synod and from Diocesan Council meetings which the Judge assiduously attended.

The Judge resigned the Office of Chancellor from the Synod Eucharist, Friday October 16th graciously allowing me to install a new Chancellor at that Synod Eucharist.

I have appointed Mr. Paul Rosser as my Chancellor. Paul has been an effective Deputy-Chancellor whose wisdom and readiness to advise has been most helpful to me. I had the delight last night within the Synod Eucharist of installing Paul as Chancellor.

Retirements I note the impending retirements of very faithful priests who have served the Diocese very well indeed: The Reverend Ann Watson who has ministered additionally as a Chaplain for the Professional Standards Committee, the Reverend Roger Sharr who lectured for some time at Saint John’s College Morpeth and has been an EFM trainer, the Reverend Jan Deaves who has been a most generous priest at Birmingham Gardens, the Reverend Gary Harmon who has been additionally a most effective chairman of the Diocesan Missions Committee.

The Reverend Canon Paul Robertson will retire on April 21st 2010. Canon Robertson is at the moment in Ireland on annual and long service leave. He is working in a parish in the Diocese of Meath and Kildare.

I note that there is a motion on the Synod agenda that celebrates Canon Robertson’s significant ministry in this Diocese.

The Director of Professional Standards Michael Elliott commenced in January this year as the Professional Standards Director for the Diocese having been previously employed by the Roman Catholic Diocese as a Case Manager at Zimmerman House (the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle's Professional Standards Unit).

The Diocese of Newcastle and the Roman Catholic diocese of Maitland-Newcastle continue with a joint approach to the management of professional standards. This initiative allows the two dioceses to work together to ensure a comprehensive approach to the issues of professional conduct and professional standards training. It is a practical example of the Tri-Diocesan Covenant in action.

Michael has been instrumental in implementing and furthering Safe Ministry training in the Diocese. This was initiated following a review of CEY ministries

We are very fortunate to be able to fund a full time professional standards Director in our Diocese and have offered Michael's expertise to the Diocese of Grafton and the Diocese of Armidale. Michael’s expertise is strongly valued by me.

Dr. Norman Habel It is a great pleasure to welcome Dr Norman Habel as the guest of the Synod during the Environment Hour. Dr Habel is Professorial Fellow at Flinders University in South Australia. He is a Pastor of the Lutheran Church of Australia with strong ecumenical links.

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Dr Habel will challenge us in his address. Some of that challenge is evident in his introduction to the 6th International Science, Philosophy and Theology Festival in Grafton (http://www.pstf.com.au/speakers.html) where he says,

The Bible is an inconvenient text. In the context of the current ecological crisis the Bible is far from green. In fact, there are many texts I would call ‘grey.’ Forty years ago, when Lynn White stated that Western Christianity had a large part to play in the current environmental crisis, biblical scholars tried to defend the Bible. I argue that White was right! If, instead of reading the Bible to justify human interests, we read the Bible from the perspective of Earth and the Earth community, we discover how often nature is devalued by humans and God in the Bible. I read the text with a view to retrieving the voice of Earth behind the grey texts in the Bible. Yes, there are green texts! But there are also inconvenient grey texts! And there lies the challenge as we face the oncoming Greenhouse Age!

Dr Habel brings biblical, theological and practical insights together in his concern for the environment. He initiated and edited the 5 volume Earth Bible series and most recently has published An Inconvenient Test: Is a Green Reading of the Bible Possible? through the Australasian Theological Forum. His vision and practical work developed liturgies and studies for a Season of Creation as a way for the Church during September to celebrate with Christ the wonders of creation (www.seasonofcreation.com).

He has been active in a range of social justice and eco-justice areas, including a school for Dalits (Untouchables) and Tribals in Tamil Nadu. He is an author of children’s books, songs, poetry, academic works and more.

Koinonia and the constraints of six degrees of separation One of the events that has always puzzled me in the Acts of the Apostles is the sudden deaths at the apostles’ feet of the new Christians, the husband and wife Ananias and Sapphira.1 The issues that apparently precipitated their public deaths were lying and fraud. The two conspired to keep back from the apostles and the wider Christian community a proportion of the money generated from the sale of their own land. They perpetrate the fraud and lie about their actions and both drop dead, seemingly from the inquisition of the apostle Peter.

Biblical scholars either skirt this episode without making any comment at all or they seemingly suggest that it was totally factual and make no further comment. The episode comes very early on in the life and history of the apostolic church. It is a horrible story and according to the text ‘great fear seized the whole church and all who heard of these things’.

One major theme developed and reinforced in the early chapters of the Acts of the Apostles is that of the quality of the common life of the early church, the koinonia. Koinonia can be translated with several nuances such as fellowship or partnership or community. The depicted experience of the apostolic church embraces all these nuances. The richness of the common life of the first Christians was greatly attractional. Indeed, it is seriously suggested that the later exponential growth of the church in the first two centuries owed much to the attractive moral and ethical dimensions of the koinonia of the church.

The first disciples felt that they were in a partnership with the Holy Spirit in making Jesus self-evident within their society. The Holy Spirit is later named by Saint Paul as the co-coordinator of gift distribution for ministry and mission.2 There is a clear sense that the church is a community of the Holy Spirit.

Not only was this koinonia richly textured in its inclusion and acceptance and empowerment it was also morally demanding; it was transformational. Hence, the recognizable moral and behavioural differences between the early church as a community and the surrounding culture. The accolade, ‘see how these Christians love one another’3 was a public recognition and affirmation of the depth of difference between the Christian community and the surrounding culture. The behaviour of Ananias and his wife Sapphira disturbs and distorts this rich koinonia wherein the common has priority over the individual. The earliest Christians behaved as a body, as a corporate entity. The image of ‘body’ settled naturally upon them and could certainly be a pertinent sense of

1 Acts of the Apostles 5: 1-11. 2 1 Corinthians 12:11. 3 Tertullian. Apologeticum ch. 39, 7.

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appeal by a correcting apostolic father like Saint Paul.4 Ananias and Sapphira introduce deceit into the body. The body rejects this, violently. And they die, according to the text.

Was it a matter (theologically) that either they died or the vision and practice of koinonia would die through the poison of deceit, fraud and lying? And is this episode, tumultuous as it seems the first high-stakes case of accountability within the church? Is this a statement that accountability is higher than relationship, for Ananias and Sapphira who would have had friends within this relatively small community of Christians?

The Bishop is given the role of governing the Diocese. The Ordinal makes that clear.5 The Bishop also has the task of holding accountable all those who have leadership roles and responsibility within the Diocese. Again the Ordinal makes this clear.6

It has become clear to me this year through the quite difficult decisions I have had to take as the Bishop that we suffer from a cleavage within the Diocese generated by koinonia and the six degrees of separation that have long been experienced within the Diocese by many who hold leadership or representative positions. The notion of six degrees of separation simply means that the connections people have with each other are very close. And because close, these relationships can be sadly potentially compromising.

People can find it difficult to take the necessary hard decisions when the decisions affect their friends or people they know and admire. It is natural that within a Diocese as relatively small as is this Diocese that people will know each other well. Indeed, as I look out on this Synod I imagine that some of you have been attending Synod for years and years. Indeed, in a letter I received prior to this session of Synod requesting leave of absence from Synod one writer warmly spoke of ‘missing the reunions that synod made possible for her’.

Synod has the responsibility of taking account, scrutinizing and determining what is acceptable to the will of God and what is not. This responsibility of ensuring accountability is exercised too through the various boards of governance within the Diocese. I have noted that some boards have had memberships of a very long standing which can create a climate of affection and diminished ability to challenge and interrogate.

This year the Diocesan Council at my behest passed an ordinance appointing an interim Council for Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College and thus effectively terminated the previous Council. I had the task of meeting with the previous BTAC Council and informing them of the appointment of the new interim Council and thus of their own termination. This was achieved pleasantly and I had the sense that the terminated council members were relieved that they did not have to deal with the outstanding issues facing BTAC.

As the Bishop I had to face people, reluctant or paralyzed, with the fact that koinonia includes responsibility and accountability. Koinonia is not sentimentality that indulges whatever happens as if it were inconsequential.

The way out of any potential compromising through the social phenomenon of six degrees of separation is professional attitudes, perspectives and conduct. Robin and I offer hospitality that is an expression of koinonia but I know that there must be professional distance so that when the difficult issues arise I am not compromised and thus compromise the Diocese.

What might falling down dead at the feet of the Church today look like? Well, such a death might look like a sought resignation or a termination of a board, or a recommendation from the Professional Standards Board.

My point is that accountability brings forms of death in order to ensure life for the body, the church. Ananias and Sapphira and their tawdry attempt at cheating the apostolic church focus the seriousness of such attempts at non-accountability. It makes the significant ecclesiological point that accountability surpasses any instance of six degrees of separation.

Koinonia is vigorous in nature because it is not essentially our creation. The koinonia that we

4 See Romans 12: 5 and 1 Corinthians 12: 27 5 See A Prayer Book for Australia p.802: ‘you are to watch over, protect and serve the people of God, to teach and govern them, and to be hospitable.’ 6 See A Prayer Book for Australia p. 804: ‘will you correct and discipline, according to the authority you have by God’s word?’ and in the Ordination of Priests, ‘will you obey your bishop and other ministers given authority over you, gladly and willingly following their godly and lawful directions?’

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experience within the Church is a gift from God that reflects the very communal nature of God.

This divine koinonia does not collapse the distinct identities of Father, Son and Holy Spirit into an amorphous Godhead. The unique Christian understanding of God as Holy Trinity celebrates the distinctive identities within the Godhead yet their intense cohesion in purpose. The purpose embraced by the Godhead is loving and saving the Creation, especially humankind. This divine koinonia has a missionary edge to it. It is not an inward contentment that luxuriates in self-absorption.

This koinonia is extroverted, connecting with us, drawing us into the very missionary purpose of the Godhead. Such koinonia is the substance of our relationship with God the Holy Trinity and therefore cannot be muted by us. This koinonia is a form of active divine socialization that permeates our value system, our perception of meaning and even shapes our identity as Church and as Christians.

The clear expression of this koinonia is given in the descriptions of the life of the earliest church in the Acts of the Apostles. The earliest Christians deeply sensed that the character of their life together was given to them as gift through the impact upon them of the Holy Spirit. This became the observable difference during very traumatic world-wide experiences within the Roman Empire from two pandemics in 165 and 251 that dramatically disclosed the behavioural differences between Christians and pagans especially in their care of the suffering. These attractional differences, a direct consequence of the koinonia that characterized the church, are given by the sociologist Rodney Stark7 as the major reason for the exponential growth of the church. This rapid growth ultimately caught the attention of the Roman Emperor Constantine. And so the process towards Christendom started.

Koinonia was highly God and other centred. The sense was of participation in the very life of God through imitation of the self-giving and self-expending of God that characterized the divine life of the Holy Trinity. Koinonia had not been reduced to a personal religious commodity.

Koinonia had the power to galvanize towards self-sacrifice as in the risks of caring in the two great pandemics suffered by the Roman Empire. Always, and we discern this in the apostolic letters in the New Testament, alongside reverence for koinonia was a clear recognition of accountability for the integrity of that koinonia. The sense of accountability was high within the early church. If nothing else, the story of Ananias and Sapphira tell us that accountability seriously mattered.

I highlight the importance given to accountability within the divine gift of koinonia because my impression is that across the Diocese maintaining happy relationships has become the priority. The requirement of at times being impelled to take hard decisions has been avoided with serious detrimental consequences that continue to impact negatively and that become through the inheritance of office problems for others. This is a cultural phenomenon that must be addressed through a wiser appreciation of the nature of the common life, the koinonia that is to shape the Church.

This knowledge must be appropriated by all of us, especially those in Synod who have the task of discerning God’s will for the Diocese. It would be so easy to capitulate our theology to psychology or sociology at such moments. I affirm that theology must have the priority in shaping our decisions when we act as church as we do in Synod.

Living between paradigms – welcome to turbulence! One of the more influential practical writers on ecclesiology, Loren Mead, popularized the notion that the Church has been structured in at least two major forms that he designates as paradigms. A paradigm is a way of understanding data in a coherent way that makes sense of the data and from which predictions can be made. We are more accustomed to thinking of scientific paradigms and the history of the development of science provides significant examples of paradigm shifts – interpretation of new data leading to the abandonment of one paradigm and the introduction of a new paradigm that better interprets the complexity of the data.

Loren Mead along with other writers on ecclesiology like Paul Avis identifies two major paradigms that help us to understand the structure of the church in particular historical periods. Mead writes about the apostolic paradigm –the era of the apostles and that period prior to Theodosius’ declaration of Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire in 380. This was an era that was characterized by mission and adherence to the teaching and practices of the apostles.

The second paradigm that succeeded the apostolic paradigm was that of Christendom when civic and religious life became co-terminus, two sides of the one coin. This paradigm began with Theodosius’

7 See Rodney Stark.1997. The Rise of Christianity. San Francisco: Harper Collins, pp.76-94.

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declaration and lasted for about sixteen hundred years. Its longevity accounts for its continuing influence even though it has collapsed. Most of us continue to think and behave as if we still lived within a form of Christendom. There is so much of inherited Anglicanism that still suggests Christendom to us.

Loren Mead writes: The [Christendom] paradigm’s importance for us lies in the fact that most of the generation that now leads our churches grew up with it as a way of thinking about church and society. And all the structures and institutions that make up churches and the infrastructure of religious life, from missionary societies to seminaries, from congregational life to denomination books of order and canons, are built on the presuppositions of the Christendom Paradigm – not the ancient, classical version of the paradigm as it was understood centuries ago, but the version that flourished with new life in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.8

The supplanting of one paradigm by another is not neat and tidy. We experience frustration as a paradigm begins to fail to interpret the presenting data. There is confusion until another paradigm is identified and named, a paradigm that does interpret the changed data and that enables sense to be made of what is happening and predictions to be developed on the basis on the new understanding. It is possibly easier to recognize such changes of paradigm in science. However, paradigms operate in all areas of knowledge, including ecclesiology.

I have sought to name the emerging paradigm as the missional church. The emphasis is upon mission. The new paradigm although not yet fully in place in determining our structures, our perspectives and indeed our ecclesiological emphasis, does still alert us to an understanding of the very changed role and status of the Church in contemporary society and culture.

The paradigm of Christendom was based upon saturation of society with Christian belief, with a Christian world-view and with social structures that bolstered the Church as the concentration of the Christian expectation. There was a cross-over of religious and political power. Certainly, the way in which people understood their lives was religious. Life after death was a driving force that more substantially engendered fear but offered a glimmer of resilient hope.

The majority of people in our communities whether rural or urban whether inner city or suburban no longer operate from a naturally assumed religious perspective or even more distinctly Christian perspective. Our position in the community is much different from what it was prior to the 1960s. The early 1960s witnessed the extinction of Christendom. Thereafter we have been living as a church within the fading shadow of that extinction, at times simultaneously being confused and buoyed by residues of Christendom such as the civic profile afforded the Bishop of Newcastle or the community’s ready focus on the Cathedral or the fact that Anglican nominalism is higher in the Hunter than in other regions of Australia.

These phenomena mask the seriousness of our situation and siphon off the urgency for change that we must maintain. Bishop Peter presented the Diocesan Council with his observations of the impact of parishes upon their communities through the pastoral offices. A more statistical analysis by the Archdeacon of Newcastle using the information from parish returns indicates clearly that we have experienced substantial and worrying decline in our connection with our communities.

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Total Average Comparison Parishes Parishes

(6 year) 2008/ Average Growing Declining

Acts of

Communion 6199 6772 6591 6685 6614 6506 39367 6561 99% 25% 75%

Baptisms 1339 1438 1414 1560 1505 1365 8621 1437 95% 39% 61%

Funerals 1376 1494 1428 1348 1308 1174 8128 1355 87% 36% 64%

Confirmation 155 234 214 231 227 157 1218 203 77% 25% 75% Ad'n to

Communion 62 54 47 78 43 28 312 52 54% 6% 94%

Marriages 506 508 549 511 535 501 3110 518 97% 34% 66%

Our difficulty is that we live in the fragmentation of a lengthy historical paradigm that constructed what we have inherited and what has subliminally shaped us. This residue is powerful as is all nostalgia. So we are confused by the attraction of fragmentary if voided Christendom and confused as to what to do and be in the aftermath of its dissolution.

8 Loren Mead. 1993. The Once and Future Church. New York: Alban Institute, p.18.

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I want to detail the residual influences of Christendom that are so inherent in our thinking that we might not identify them for what they are –residues of a past age.

Callum Brown, a Scottish sociologist, in his book The Death of Christian Britain designates 1963 as the end of Christendom, the time when it finally died in Britain and by implication in Australia too. Brown chooses 1963 because of the wide availability of the contraceptive pill. This availability gave women control over their biology. In its aftermath the number of women in the paid workforce rapidly increased. We saw the rise of employed women and a consequent sharp decline in volunteerism and church attendance.

This decline in church attendance by employed women was very significant for since the Victorian era public religious practice had been largely the province of women. From 1963 this religious practice diminished with consequential less passing on of the religious tradition with an accumulating ignorance and lack of connection that gave rise to the cultural scene now with generations of unchurched people, that is, people who have not had any experience of the church and who know nothing of the Christian story. Insiders within the Church find these facts difficult to comprehend for religious thinking is second nature to us.

The first stark consequence of the collapse of Christendom is that the church has become disconnected from the vast majority of people. I estimate that within the Diocese of Newcastle we have on any given Sunday about .08% of the population in our communities in church. This is not even 1%. Just think of the vast physical assets we have across the Diocese to support .08% of people attending church!

Now the scene is numerically better and bigger in this Diocese than it is in other dioceses in Australia. The efforts being made to supply clergy simply for Sundays in some dioceses result in the provision of Sunday services but no ministry. That scenario of becoming a Sunday only church is likely for many places in the Anglican Church of Australia. Such a scenario is simply the inadequate management of further decline. It is far removed from being an intentional missional church.

In the tradition of not avoiding the hard issues I want to draw your attention to two other residues of the Christendom paradigm that are still deeply infectious in our thinking and our behaviour. I draw attention to these because it seems to be that in the systemic functioning of the Church these are inhibitors.

The Christendom paradigm had clericalism at the centre. Clericalism is a designation that recognizes the centrality of the clergy and thus the power of the clergy. Not much can happen within the church without the endorsement and support of the clergy. Let me quote Loren Mead once more:

In the Christendom paradigm, the role of the clergy was clear. It was strong, central, and unquestioned. It was a high-status role, carrying authority. Clergy were the ministry… The network of clergy, operating within their strong, clear role at the centre of the church’s institutional life, built a formidable power system, designed to provide strong and consistent leadership of the institution for mission.9

According to Mead and Roman Catholic scholars10 too, the strength of the clergy in the Christendom paradigm produced clericalism: the power of the clergy to have virtually a veto on every important issue within the church. Mead tongue-in-cheek suggests that clericalism is like sin, it is carrying a good thing too far!

In my Synod Address last year I pointed out that the professional caste of clergy that we have known is simply a sociological expression of priesthood; priesthood has an intrinsic character that can have a variety of functional expressions according to the requirements of historical context. Priesthood in individual priests is a concentrate of the character of the church itself. The church is a priestly people. In order to form the church as ‘a royal priesthood’11 the church has priests to be living icons of the priestliness of the church so that the members of the church are socialized into their priestly vocation and undertake their priestly responsibilities of being God’s missionary people. Robin Greenwood suggests that

Whether paid a stipend or not, parish priests (within teams of many kinds) should not regard as their primary role the provision of ministry to others. Rather, precisely through the celebration of the sacraments, preaching and pastoral care they are to stimulate, interweave

9 Loren Mead.1993. p.33. 10 See George B. Wilson, S.J. 2008. Clericalism – The Death of Priesthood. Minnesota: Liturgical Press. 11 1 Peter 2: 9 and A Prayer Book for Australia p. 64.

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and support God’s calling of all.12

Priests influence behaviour and behaviour is central to the validity of the gospel within a post-Christendom society. If the church fails to behave as church –and our ideals for being the church are set forth in the services of baptism confirmation, eucharist and ordination- then people are left to grope after God and do not have role models of life in Christ readily available to them.

The culture that hung on the coattails of the Christendom paradigm enabled the church to have a class of professional priests. Professional priests were paid to be priests and parishes built houses for the clergy and provided all that we term emoluments including the stipend, superannuation, long service leave, stipend continuance insurance, travelling allowances and support through discretionary funds for professional development.

As well a system of formation for professional priesthood was developed that centred in Australia on residential theological colleges.

The functioning of the Christendom paradigm enabled this professional class. However, the collapse of that paradigm has affected the structures that were implicit in the Christendom shaped church. There are many parishes now in Australia that cannot support a professional class priest.

The numbers of potential professional priests has declined dramatically as the population in Australia has increased. I was a student at Saint John’s Morpeth at its zenith when in one of my residential years there were 70 students in residence at Morpeth. When I came to the Diocese we had three ordinands at Morpeth and other students who undertook part-time studies. A cursory glance through the Australian National Clergy Directory indicates that the number of parishes without stipendiary clergy is very significant. And some dioceses who have proportionately many parish vacancies do not have the capacity to train ordinands for stipendiary ministry so we have the continuing ‘snatch-and-grab’ process of luring stipendiary clergy to a diocese.

The outcomes from this paucity of professional clergy are several and serious unless we attend to the development of other expressions of priesthood required by the new missional paradigm of church. For instance, the dominical sacrament of the Eucharist will be less often celebrated in various parishes or centres without the presence of ordained priests. The proposal for lay presidency of the Eucharist is priesthood in disguise and without preparation. Whoever celebrates the Eucharist is an accidental presbyter, a term first used by Hippolytus.

I plagiarize this terminology because it captures the fact that the priest was originally the one who presided at the Eucharist, who was the leader of the Christian community. Because the priest was the leader, the priest was also the president of the Eucharist. It is interesting that as I understand the proposal lay people who are leaders will be the potential candidates to be licensed for presidency of the Eucharist in the diocese that is proposing this radical shift from Anglican Order. However, it seems that rather than having formal priests (presbyters) this proposal is disguising them as informal priests (presbyters).

The ecclesiology that I have proposed to this Diocese and which we are practising intentionally and structurally through the Vision of Ministering Communities in Mission is that of ordained local ministers accompanied by lay leaders of ministry teams. This structure seeks to maintain the received integrity of the whole church as a ‘royal priesthood’ and to honour in practice the affirmations within the liturgies of A Prayer Book for Australia:

� ‘we thank you for the ministry we have in the world and to each other in the household of faith’ – the intercession in Holy Baptism (p.57)

� ‘in baptism you have united us to him and brought us out of darkness into light, you pour your Spirit upon us, filling us with your gifts, and calling us to serve you as a royal priesthood.’ – The Great Thanksgiving (p64)

� ‘will you encourage and enable those committed to your care to fulfil their ministry and mission in the world?’ (p.795)

The structures that have been established such as the Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry and the essential educational formation of congregations seek to empower the members of the church to live into and up to the baptismal vision that is embraced in A Prayer Book for Australia, a vision significantly practised in the Church of England and other Churches of the Anglican Communion.

12 Robin Greenwood. 2009. Parish priests. London: SPCK, p.xii.

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This vision is to energize the parishes of the Diocese for mission and ministry and to ensure the capacity of parishes effectively to engage in mission and ministry. An essential component of this enabling is theological formation. And this is where people have to look outside themselves and have a wide perspective.

If there are going to be fewer professional priests, and this is undoubtedly so, how can the theological adequacy of the church be maintained and ensured? This theological capacity must now be invested in the congregations and particularly and essentially in ordained local ministers and the leaders of ministry teams. The twin aspect of the Vision of Ministering Communities in Mission is that of theologically reflective communities, communities that are equipped with understanding the Scriptures and knowing the Christian Tradition. If we do not now invest in the theological formation of our laity and do this in effective pedagogical forms we will be denuding our church of theological capacity with the consequent danger of endorsing by default versions of folk religion. And the further outcome is a loss of the Christian Tradition and the very nature of the Church.

These structures are in place to form theological and missional leadership and practice and to support those involved in leadership and practice. Without these essential structures there will be a diminution of the Diocese’s capacity to be an effective church.

In being this assertive I want to acknowledge that there are clergy and people who are cautious about this Vision. In no sense do I want to dismiss their caution. I have had the opportunity this year of listening carefully to parish councils during my Sunday Episcopal visits as has Bishop Peter. I have also had in-depth conversations with some clergy who have shared the issues that their parishes face and that need to be dealt with before godly discernment for leadership should occur.

I think that for the most part we are agreed upon the fact that the future lies with the principles of a baptismal ecclesiology. This is the ecclesiology that undergirds Ministering Communities in Mission. The issue is still for some what shape these principles should take.

This discussion is a natural aspect of a paradigm shift, such as the church is experiencing. However, the central element in responding to the paradigm shift is changed behaviour.

John Kotter who is a renowned academic and at the forefront of effective change practice has written:

Evidence overwhelmingly suggests that the most fundamental problem in all of the stages of large-scale change is changing the behaviour of people. The core issue [in creating a sense of urgency] is not urgency in some abstract sense. The core issue is the behaviour of people who are ignoring how the world is changing, who are frozen in terror by the problems they see, or who do little but bitterly complain.13

Kotter also argues that change is more driven by our feelings than by our thinking. Thus if we are captured by a vision that motivates us (and that is a feeling response) we will embrace change and become change agents.

Sometimes the Vision that elicits an empowering release of emotion can be a pithy saying. In my first Synod Address I introduced the notion of ‘deep change or slow death’ with the salutatory warning that most people prefer ‘slow death’.

Let me offer you another pithy saying that can motivate you. This is a saying developed by Archbishop John Sematu, the Archbishop of York: Be the change you want to see.

I resonate with this aphorism for my mind was captured by the vision of Ministering Communities in Mission when I first heard of it in 1980 at an annual board meeting of the (then) General Board of Religious Education (GBRE). My heart was ‘strangely warmed’ to quote John Wesley as I recognized the difference between the church that I was leading in an industrial city in Central Queensland and the church that was depicted in the vision in the New Testament. I could see the change and I wanted to be that change. I hope you see the change that is required right now and that you move to be that change.

One further residual issue from the breakdown of the Christendom paradigm of the church is Synod itself. We need to begin a discussion across the Diocese about what Synod should be. I have begun to think that we have in the present organization of Synod a vestige from another time. The first

13 John Kotter. 2002. The Heart of Change. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, p.6.

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determination in this discussion should be to discern what the purpose of Synod is. I have been helped in my initial thinking by some preliminary email correspondence with Dr. Bruce Kaye, a former General Secretary of General Synod, and by some remarks from Canon Brian Gibbs:

� Synod is not inherently an instrument of and for democracy but rather for the discernment of God’s will.

� Therefore, democratic principles such as universal suffrage and equal representation are not inviolate or prior objectives.

� Realistically Synod needs to be a manageable and affordable gathering sufficient to provide a diversity of expression to test the will of God as discerned across the diversity and particularities of the whole Diocese. The integrity of the local and the essence of unity, the broad expression of views and the charism of the Episcopate need to be evident in the organizational provisions for Synod.

This discussion is theological and should be attuned as to how governance can be shaped to enable the best possible functioning of a church in a missional paradigm. I hope that the discussion can be as embracing as have been the consultations experienced this year. We do, however, need theologically readying for this discussion for it will determine how effective we may be as a missional church.

The significance of the Diocesan Strategic Plan The fact that about 500 people across the Diocese have been involved in the development of the Diocesan Strategic Plan is worthy of celebration. The consultation process has been broad and judicious. I think that those who have carried the work of amending and formatting the plan, Archdeacon Stephen Pullin, Bishop Peter Stuart, Archdeacon Arthur Copeman, Mr. John Cleary and Father David Battrick, deserve our gratitude for the important work that they have undertaken.

The mnemonic of the six ‘e’s is not to be clever but to hold clearly before the Diocese in all its components six basic areas of life that must be attended to and developed. The strategic directions in the plan before us for later consideration in Synod can act as a helpful simple template for every aspect of Diocesan life to evaluate, determine and enact mission. I am hopeful that this will be a simple effective tool for everyone as we change our behaviour and seek to be a missional church.

The six ‘e’s resonate with our situation as a church – Equipping - providing quality education, training and formation pathways for all people Enabling - ensuring there are appropriate structures, funding and support processes in place Empowering - witnessing to God’s compassion and care through ministries of social justice and environmental service

Energizing - affirming and renewing existing ministries Engaging - helping people connect with the Church to deepen their faith and discipleship

Emerging - engaging people who have never connected with the Church

It is not untheological to be strategic or to develop a plan that offers directions for the future. The prophetic visions in the Hebrew Scriptures as much as the ministry manifestos in the gospels about the mission of Jesus are themselves versions of strategic thinking and action plans. Scrutiny of the missionary methods of Saint Paul will reveal obvious strategic thinking and planning. To be fundamentalist: not to plan is to plan (usually for failure).

The Diocesan Strategic Plan provides us with a language with which to express our hopes and dreams to be a missional church. The Strategic Plan also gives us a common language so that we can speak clearly to each other and understand each other as we undertake mission.

During one of the report back sessions on the Strategic Plan my mind played with the six ‘e’s and I heard myself saying: six es, six es. six es, succeed…succeed. Please God we will!

The foundational concept of the Diocesan Strategic Plan is the development of synergy across the Diocese and throughout all the agencies that constitute the Diocese. The desire is to develop harmony of purpose that will focus energy and direction and that will minimize squabbling and inertia.

I hope that Synod will endorse enthusiastically the Strategic Plan as offered and that we then commit ourselves to being the change we want to see.

I spoke earlier at length about the collapsing of the Christendom paradigm of the Church and the

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paradigm shift to a missional church. This shift is bumpy and incomplete, yet there are some discernible signs of what the church might be doing in this new missional context. To assist us undertake this discerning and to develop some models of the emergent church or fresh expressions of church (a term becoming widely used about forms of the missional church) I appointed the Reverend John Power to be a consultant to the Diocese in the development of some fresh expressions of church.

I interviewed John in London whilst I was on annual leave last July. John is an Australian who had been working in the UK and connected with a fresh expression of church in the Diocese of Oxford, the diocese in which Bishop Stephen Cottrell is a suffragan bishop.

A part of the Diocese's strategic planning has been the focus on our churches as missional churches, Christian communities that exist, not only for themselves but to enrich the material, social and spiritual lives of all people in our society. However, because many in the wider community have had little or no experience of church life this missional emphasis is leading us to explore “fresh expressions” of church.

These fresh expressions seek to start from the needs and concerns of people in our neighborhoods and shape church around their life situation. Commonly fresh expressions of church seek to go where people are at and use a language of faith which is familiar to them. They try to build church around existing interests, needs and relationships and are in addition to what we already do in our normal Sunday worship.

This talk of fresh expressions of church has generated much discussion and interest around the Diocese and people are wondering exactly what a fresh expression of church would look like in their context and how to begin.

In order to assist us in taking the next step, the Diocese has employed the Reverend John Power to report on where fresh expressions in the Diocese currently are at and to suggest some ways forward. Part of this is to include some pilot projects which the Diocese can implement in 2010 and act as examples of what might be achieved in this arena.

With a variety of working models of fresh expressions in place and continual exploring of the theology of the mission-shaped church we will be in a position to continue the roll-out of new church life throughout the Diocese in the coming few years.

The importance of this aspect of the Diocesan Strategic Plan of emerging is underlined by a recent report in The Church of England Newspaper14 that quoted Bishop Graham Cray whom the Archbishops of Canterbury and York appointed to lead the Fresh Expressions initiative in the Church of England. Bishop Cray warned

No matter how “alive, hospitable and attractive” churches are, the majority of people in Britain today are unlikely to be drawn to them. Many can be - so our existing churches have plenty to do - but many will not. As well as making our existing churches properly attractive and Christlike, we need to follow the example of Christ’s incarnation by entering the networks and neighbourhoods of those who have little or no contact with the church, serving them, and planting new congregations among them and seeking the transformation which only the kingdom of God can bring among them.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has been a strong advocate of Fresh Expressions in the Church of England. Archbishop Rowan wisely commented about expectations of Fresh Expressions

We need a long-term view. Mission always requires an almost superhuman level of patience. When I look at the history of Christian mission, I find that the stories that move me most are not always the ones of rapid and widespread success, but the stories of those who, through a whole generation of apparent frustration have stayed with the particular situation, confident that God really is opening a door even if you can't yet see it.15

I think we are being called in this inter-paradigm era to an ecclesial equivalent of the Qantas Group two-airline policy: a full service church (akin to Qantas), the parish system and a lighter, more flexible form of church (akin to Jetstar). It is worth noting that in this very difficult financial period the growth for the Qantas Group has come through Jetstar.

14 Michael Brown, Bishop’s downbeat warning on modern evangelism appeal in The Church of England Newspaper, September 25th 2009, p.4. 15 Rowan Williams. God’s Mission and Ours in the 21st Century. An address by the Archbishop of Canterbury to a meeting of the Intercontinental Church Society at Lambeth Palace, June 9th 2009.

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Newcastle is the maintenance base for Jetstar at Williamtown airport. Maybe, this Diocese of Newcastle might become a similar maintenance base for Fresh expressions of Church for the Anglican church of Australia?

John Power will undertake important work for the Diocese in this consultancy. I have also appointed John to be the Diocesan Director of Ordinands to succeed Canon Margaret Carr.

Canon Carr has resigned from the positions of DDO, Associate Priest in the Callaghan Anglican Ministry Centre and from the Canonry of the Cathedral. The resignation will come into effect on the 16th of February 2010 and Canon Carr begins LSL on 30th November 2009. As Margaret will be on LSL she will cease to function as DDO, Associate Priest in the Callaghan Anglican Ministry Centre and from the Canonry of the Cathedral as of the 1st December 2009.

Canon Margaret Carr has done a splendid job in establishing the Priestly Formation Programme and giving new direction and substance to the Continuing Formation in Ministry programme.

I will miss her verve and insights.

I think that the combination of roles with John’s orientation to Fresh Expressions of Church will enhance the formation of ordinands.

The issues the Diocese has faced this year 1. The Global Financial Crisis The Trustees lost about $7 million in the value of the share portfolio to 31/12/08. This led to a lower declaration of interest on the trusts payable to parishes and to the Diocesan Council budget. However, the prudent management and regular briefings from the portfolio managers has ensured that the losses have been as minimal as possible. There has been a reasonable recovery of approximately $4 million since.

The Trustees took advice of increasing the diversification of the portfolio and secured a Newcastle CBD property as an investment. The Kings Hall Chambers was purchased. This will from early November house the Diocesan Offices as well as other long term tenants that will provide a commercial return on this property investment.

I have received the endorsement of the Diocesan Council to rename the building Bishop Housden Hall and to name the two meeting rooms within the Diocesan Office space after two home-grown Assistant Bishops, the Parker Room and the Stibbard Room.

The dedication and blessing of Bishop Housden Hall will take place on Saturday afternoon, November 21st at 3.30p.m.

There has been an effect on the level of parish contributions to the Diocesan Council budget which continues to concern me. The figures given about parishes and their indices of pastoral contacts through confirmation, weddings and funerals reveal decline in about 75% of the parishes. That flows through in financial giving and that flows through to the Diocesan budget which funds the development of the future for the Diocese as much as servicing the present.

The Diocesan Council budgets in the past three years have produced modest surpluses even though they were adopted as deficit budgets. This great result is due to the very careful and professional management of John Cleary, the Diocesan Business Manager. John has done an outstanding job as the DBM and this synod owes him a huge vote of thanks for the efficiencies he has introduced and for his generous availability at all times to secure the good management of the Diocese.

2. The establishment of the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation The reluctance of the Diocesan Schools to fund the NASC drew out the process of establishing this very necessary body to oversight the financial management and development of the Diocesan Schools. The BTAC saga with all the difficulties it has presented and with the substantial cost to the Diocese in funding its deficit of about $1.2 million justifies my persistence in establishing an over sighting body that can require accountability from the school managements.

I affirm quite publicly that the Bishop and the Diocesan Council are absolutely right in scrutinizing appointments to the School Councils and not rubber-stamping potential nominations from the School Councils for Diocesan Council appointments to the School Councils. It is imperative that to effect good governance the School Councils need to be comprised of a range of professional skills as well as effective understanding of the mission of the Diocese.

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We are not providing schools simply as alternatives to the public system but as instruments of the mission of the Church so that quality education with a distinctive Christian and Anglican ethos is offered to as large a range of students as is financially sustainable and that expresses this Church’s commitment to social justice.

The progress of the NASC was interrupted by an aborted appointment of a CEO who stayed for about eight weeks. This appointment was a bad cultural fit and that thankfully was recognized early. However, the unwelcome interruption has slowed the work of the NASC and brought back significant work to the Diocesan Business Manager.

3. Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College Westpac provoked an extensive review by the Trustees of the financial position of Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College. The further the DBM investigated the financial situation the more obvious it became that significant changes were required at BTAC. Consequently I received Mr. Philip Goldsworthy’s resignation as the Principal and the Diocesan Council passed an Ordinance appointing a new interim Council for BTAC. This effectively terminated the existing Council.

I was able to negotiate with Newcastle Grammar School for Mr. Alan Green to be seconded to a dual role as the Interim Executive Principal of BTAC until at least December 31st.

Further Mr. Green and Mr. Michael Carr from the Australian Independent Schools Association working with the BTAC Senior Executive developed the number of redundancies that had to be made at BTAC as well as determining changes to overly generous conditions with some teaching staff.

Thankfully the Union was cooperative and these painful changes have been effected. I deeply regret the anxiety and difficult morale that the BTAC staff has had to live with but the outcome is for a sustainable and developing College.

This whole event has consumed much of my time as well that of the Diocesan Business Manager, the Trustees and Mr. Green who has been most generous to the Diocese. I understand that Westpac is very satisfied with the arrangements that have been put in place.

The Diocesan Council, on recommendation from the Trustees of Church Property, have authorised payments totaling $1,050,000 to assist Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College with its current financial position. These payments have been made on commercial terms.

The College, with the assistance of the interim Executive Principal, has already made significant changes to its 2010 Budget. These changes amount to more than $600,000 in savings and were absolutely necessary.

In addition to the financial assistance, the Diocesan Council has endorsed the interim management and governance arrangements for the College.

4. Coalitions for Mission The Archdeacon of Newcastle spent several months last year carefully negotiating with several parishes to form active coalitions for mission and ministry that would enhance what had been previously possible as individual parish units. The Callaghan Ministry Unit was formed between the parish of Waratah, the parochial district of Birmingham Gardens and the Chaplaincy to the Callaghan campus of the University of Newcastle.

A clergy team consisting of four 0.5 appointments was inaugurated and this brought together a wealth of priestly experience from Margaret Carr, Jan Deaves and Bruce Perry with David Hesketh as the associate. We knew that Jan Deaves would be retiring this November but we have been taken by surprise with Margaret Carr’s unexpected though understandable retirement in February 2010 and by David Hesketh’s resignation.

There will be further consultation about the immediate future but a more definitive and sustainable longer term solution has to be developed for this ministry area.

The second missional coalition was that between the parishes of Mayfield, Islington and Carrington and the chaplaincy to the Sudanese and the chaplaincy to the Seafarers in the Port of Newcastle. This is known as the MICA Ministry Unit.

The new Experimental Pastoral area of Mayfield & Islington Carrington (MICA) has begun under the pastoral ministries of Fr Andrew Knox & Fr Andrew Akol.

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This ministry is addressing the urgent needs of inner city life, and is confronted with the challenges of urban change and growth. For these reasons, MICA is currently working closely with the Samaritans organization to form new partnerships and ministries of service and outreach. These include the establishment of Emergency Relief outlets at Mayfield and Islington, the building of a new community centre at Islington and the possibility of a further partnership at Mayfield with a proposed sharing of space and facilities being discussed at present.

As well as this, the parish community is seeking to re-engage with the local community on different levels. A new meditation worship service is proposed for the Carrington area, and discussions are underway as to if and how a fresh expression of church may be established at Honeysuckle.

A new community provides the opportunity for new life and new ways. We pray for them God's blessing and boldness as they continue to seek and explore God’s will together.

5. Clergy Conditions I signaled in my first Synod Address that I wanted to support the clergy in their professional development given that the clergy were a major human resource for the privileged work of mission. I indicated that I would establish a pool of professional supervisors from which the clergy could draw for individual supervision and that the Diocese would contribute in the ratio of one third to supervision fees.

Supervision, professional development days with outstanding leaders, well led retreats and a stimulating Diocesan Leaders Conference and well received Diocesan Convention have been components of the professional support offered to the clergy.

The DBM also negotiated with the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service to assist clergy returning to ministry after illness through carefully planned negotiated staged returns. This arrangement is being trialed at present.

In respect to the emoluments of the clergy I have been very keen to position the Diocese in a comparable position with Dioceses of similar size given the competition for clergy across the Australian Church. In 2005 the Diocese of Newcastle had fallen out of such a comparable position. In 2006 the (then) Diocesan Business Manager Mac Campbell undertook a painstaking review of the emoluments given in Australian dioceses in order to brief the Diocesan Emoluments Board and thus help to position Newcastle more strategically.

The result is that determinations by the Diocesan Emoluments Board with the endorsement of the Diocesan Council have increased the stipend from the 2005 figure of $36276 to the 2009 figure of $46008. This has been a significant increase that has positioned the Diocese of Newcastle in a comparable relationship with other dioceses.

6. Ministry Issues in the Diocese The need to be intentional The framework which has been developed to support parishes seeking to engage with the vision of Becoming Ministering Communities in Mission is sufficiently flexible to ensure that a range of processes are available for use within the diverse contexts of the Diocese. Just over half of the parishes in the Diocese are involved in some way, a remarkable achievement after just three years.

Parishes which are responding to this vision by developing ministry teams are being assisted through the Ministering Communities in Mission framework to be focused and intentional about the mission and ministry in which they are engaging.

For example, within each Ministering Community, there is a desire to have organized ministry which is enabled through the leadership of a Parish Ministry Team. Each leader within the team is responsible for the oversight of an area of ministry. In larger parishes there may be many areas of ministry, each led by a member of the team; in smaller parishes there may be just a few key areas of ministry.

The Diocesan Ministry Development Officer has worked with the ministry teams over the last year to ensure that they have set goals for each ministry area. He has encouraged teams to publish these goals to the whole congregation. Most teams have set four measurable goals to be achieved in each ministry area. These might relate to a new local mission activity, or the further development of an already existing ministry.

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Given the number of teams now in place, and the diversity of ministry areas represented in each team, there are now literally hundreds of ministry goals being worked towards by congregations under the leadership of these teams. This kind of intentionality is exactly what the Diocese needs, if we are to make best use of the gifts and resources which God has given us to share in his mission to the world.

The need to support our clergy Amongst some of the clergy there is a sense that the preparation which they received for ministry has not adequately prepared them for the functions now required within a Ministering Community in Mission. The move from being the one who does ministry to the one who ensures that ministry is done is a significant paradigm shift for many of the clergy.

Throughout the year approximately 30 clergy have met in small support groups in each of the regions of the Diocese to reflect together on the changing nature of their ministries and to receive resourcing and support.

Our ongoing investment in the training and resourcing of stipendiary clergy for new models of ministry is a sign of the care and appreciation of the whole Diocese for their work. In 2010 clergy leading ministry teams within Ministering Communities in Mission will continue to meet in Ministry Development Support Groups. In addition a week-long residential workshop is also being planned for them.

The need for theological formation The single greatest hurdle to the adoption of the vision of Becoming Ministering Communities in Mission in some parishes is a resistance to engaging in theological study. This is evidenced in two ways. First, there is the perception that theological study is the domain of the Parish Priest. Second, there is the perception that simply being in the Church for a long period of time makes a person theological articulate through some from of osmosis.

Within the Diocesan vision we place an enormous value on the ministry of the laity. It is precisely because of this high view of the ministry of the Whole People of God that we insist on a foundational level of formation for Lay Ministers within Parish Ministry Teams, with the hope that others will also engage in the training offered through NSTM as well.

This foundational level of theological education is designed to equip lay leaders to be able to reflect theologically on the many complex issues which they face in ministry. In the fullest sense of the vision of a Ministering Community (in which many people share in the ministry and mission of the Church) there will also be a Learning Community (in which many people also share in the ongoing theological reflection which underpins that mission and ministry).

The need for flexible study pathways The programmes of the Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry are unique in the Australian Anglican Church. They have been designed to ensure that no member of the Diocese, regardless of geographical location or size and resources of congregation is excluded from the opportunity to engage in foundational theological study.

The combination of learning weekends and days at a central location, together with local study group support in each of the deaneries in which there are participants, and private study ensures that this is an enterprise which is open to all in the Diocese.

In 2009 the programmes were offered for the first time with the option to complete study in a less intensive way over a number of years. We have been mindful that participants come from a range of different situations in relation to work, family life and ministry commitments. A small number of participants are now completing the Bishop’s Certificate programme in blocks over a number of years.

In 2010 the Bishop’s Certificate programme will be offered through two pathways. Participants will be able to complete 36 weeks of study over one year, or through blocks of study over three years. It is intended that this additional flexibility will assist those who have expressed a desire to study, but who have felt unable to make the time commitment to study in one block.

It has become clear over the last three years that the component of the Certificate and Diploma programmes which focuses on the development of skills for the practice of a specific area of ministry needs to be made available to a much broader audience.

From 2010 these ministry skills streams will be delivered on three stand alone days not only for

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participants in the Certificate and Diploma, and OLMs in continuing formation but for all members of the Diocese who wish to participate.

These three ‘Ministry Skills Saturdays’ will be especially beneficial for anyone who is licensed as a Lay Liturgical Assistant or Chalice Bearer, or who is regularly involved in the ministries of visiting the sick, pastoral care, leading Bible study groups, or participating in an area of mission outreach.

Whilst it is not mandatory for these valued leaders to participate in the three days, I encourage all members of the Diocese to take the opportunity to reflect on their ministry and refresh their skills at these sessions.

Issues before Australian society There is a recognized social phenomenon whereby a series of discrete legitimate acts eventually combine to bring about the very opposite to what the individual discrete acts intended. The classic example of this is the first weekender built in a secluded beautiful seaside location. Soon with the legitimacy of a whole series of similar decisions a town is formed and the very phenomenon from which all the residents of these weekenders were seeking to escape is (by their combined decisions) a perverse reality for them.

I think it very possible that our pursuit of individualism will bring upon us the collapse of the necessary institutions that sustain our individualism. Anti-institutional thinking and behaviour has even seeped within the church. I believe that such practices will diminish the effectiveness of the church and possible harm those who so endorse individualism.

I was riveted to a proposition I read in the selected writings of Kenneth Leech published this year as Prayer and Prophecy. Kenneth Leech is one of the heroic priests of the Church of England who served for over thirty years in the East End of London. This is the proposition. Feel its impact. The risen life was one of common ownership.16

The implications from this are vast and important. Even the experience of the Raised Christ by the first disciples was shared experience. Thereafter they lived a common life. Commonality was the tone of all their living.

We have been through a period of high individualism and privatism whereby religious experience has generally become personal, private and introspective. This has fuelled the texture of community that has been formed. Kenneth Leech writes

Much of the rhetoric of community, and many communities in practice, have been strong and supportive at the high cost of exclusion…community can turn to fascism very quickly if it does not connect with other values such as diversity and minority rights.17

Homogeneous churches can decline into theological fascism and develop community by rigid exclusion. Do we not encounter strident resistance to such excluding community in the social practice of Jesus and indeed in those quarrelsome churches in the New Testament? I think that we need to bring a kingdom of God perspective and critique to the vapid individualism that is more a cultural than a Christian expression. I hope that parishes will evaluate their approaches to community, to liturgy and to prophetic engagement on the basis of that astonishing perspective ‘the risen life was one of common ownership’. This is counter-cultural as is so much of the teaching and expectation of Jesus.

The new homeless in Australia In last year’s Synod address I shared my concerns at the increasing number of homeless people in our region and across the Nation. This increase had occurred during a decade of increasing affluence in Australia and was a situation described by our incoming Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, as a national disgrace.

There appear to be two key policy issues in Australia which have not been adequately addressed in recent years.

1. First, the cost of housing. Housing in Australia is too expensive for people on low-incomes to purchase or to rent. For example, according to the Hunter Valley Research Foundation, people earning 80% of the average income, which is currently people earning around $710

16 David Bunch and Angus Ritchie. Eds. 2009. Prayer and Prophecy – The Essential Kenneth Leech. London: Darton, Longman & Todd, p. 46. 17 op.cit. 2009. p.53.

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per week, can only afford to purchase 1.8% of available homes which are for sale in Newcastle. This compares with 59% in 2001.

In Lake Macquarie it is a similar situation with only 1.8% of the population earning 80% of the average wage able to buy a home in Lake Macquarie compared with a figure of 50% in 2001. In Maitland the percentage has fallen to 9.5% and in Cessnock, the percentage fell from 87% in 2001 to 34% in 2009. This has made rentals similarly unaffordable for people on low incomes and it is particularly single income families who are struggling.

This has caused much distress for people unable to afford somewhere to live and significant problems for social welfare agencies where people spend far too long in emergency accommodation because there is nowhere for them to move on to. Some of you may have seen last month’s Four Corners programme called “The Last Chance Motel”. It described the situation of families placed in motel rooms subsidized by the Department of Housing, sometimes for weeks at a time, because there was nowhere else for them. Surely this is inappropriate for families with young children as well as grossly inefficient, with motel rooms in Sydney costing some $900 per week. In our region, motel rooms can be obtained for $300 per week and there is a limit of 28 days for a Department of Housing subsidy. This is called transitional accommodation. But at the end of 28 days, it is back to the car or refuge, if there is nowhere permanent to move to. This is transition to nowhere. I know one or two motels in Newcastle for whom this has become their primary source of business – providing stop gap accommodation for families unable to gain “a toehold in the pitiless private rental market” (Four Corners).

So the lack of affordable housing is a major problem. Some 20 years ago government policy moved away from the provision of public or social housing in favour of subsidies to people renting privately. This may have seemed a good idea at the time, but we have known for years that this is not working.

2. The second policy gap has been in the lack of services to prevent homelessness happening in the first place. This is surely more cost effective than waiting until people are destitute. For example:

a. It is well known that people leaving mental health services or correctional institutions without any support are likely to become homeless. Services for these people are few and far between.

b. That young people need more support to maintain their connections with education, training, family and employment if they are not doing well at school.

c. That people experiencing difficulties with mortgage or rental payments need access to legal and financial support to maintain their homes.

d. That people with disabilities or mental health issues need support to maintain their accommodation on a week by week basis.

e. Women and children experiencing domestic violence need to stay in their own homes and communities wherever possible.

f. More accessible support services are needed for Aboriginal people who comprise 9% of the homeless population.

So what is being done? Certainly much has happened since last year’s Synod at the policy level, even though the numbers of homeless people are still the same. The Federal Government has released a white paper on homelessness entitled “The Road Home” promising to halve all homelessness by 2020. This includes a pledge to provide 20,000 more affordable homes, which is certainly a start; even though ACOSS asserts that we need some 250,000 new public or social housing units. Two months ago the NSW government released its five year NSW Homelessness Action Plan. This was entitled “A Way Home”. This plan sets out broad strategies to address concerns such as those I am raising.

Time will tell whether these plans will achieve the results they claim. But we must hold our governments accountable, both federal and state, to achieve their targets. We need more than promises and plans. By this time next year we should be expecting results.

Business, community and church groups must also do their share in reducing the numbers of homeless people in our region. Currently some 3,000 people are homeless across our diocese on any given night. Admittedly almost half are living with relatives and friends but these situations often break down; many are living in transitional accommodation, motels and caravans and some

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450 sleeping in cars, empty buildings or sheds. These numbers must be reduced urgently.

Samaritans are reviewing their services to play a more significant role in this area, particularly with regard to young people, people with disabilities, and people leaving prison and juvenile justice centres.

The Diocesan Social Responsibilities Committee has released a pamphlet outlining what parishes might do. I hope we will all support Samaritans and parishes in their endeavours and that I will certainly encourage our political leaders to hold firm to their vision of an Australia where all people have the right to a safe, secure and affordable home.

Thanks I am very conscious that although as the Bishop of the Diocese episcope is given my personal face, its distribution is far wider. Indeed, episcope is very evident in the Bishop’s Advisory Group that meets every second Monday for extended discussion and decision-making.

These meetings are very helpful to me and they enable me to work within a very trusted team. I want publicly to acknowledge the giftedness of the members of the BAG group – the Diocesan Business Manager, the Assistant Bishop, the two Archdeacons and the Diocesan Ministry Officer.

In a week’s time the BAG group are having an extended overnight meeting at the Monastery at Stroud to reflect upon this Synod and to develop the progression of the Synod decisions, especially in regard to the Diocesan Strategic Plan.

The Diocesan Office Staff under John Cleary’s leadership have served the Diocese well and obligingly. We have a great financial office team that has worked very hard to ensure that the Diocesan Office functions as effectively as possible in this vital area.

I am grateful to my immediate Episcopal colleague, Bishop Peter, whose skills have become self-evident and whose wisdom is developing the professionalism of our programmes and initiatives. We both have given the Diocese our priority and tried to be alongside our leaders, both clergy and lay, in as supportive roles as possible.

I know how valued the kind voice of my secretary Amanda is to those who call into the Diocesan Office after they have been handed on by the cheery Jane. Amanda works very hard to ensure that care is given to all who contact her and I deeply value her kindness and loyalty.

My dear wife Robin travels with me every Sunday and so shares a peripatetic spirituality. I know how much her kindly presence is appreciated by parishioners.

Robin has also this year worked very hard as the hostess of Bishopscourt as we have through a series of very large Dinners sought to introduce the clergy and their spouses to Bishop Peter and Nicki. These Dinners will continue into next year, as we have not been able to accommodate in the one year the necessary possibilities for everyone to be invited.

To decision-making! Now we come to the matters on our agenda. These are urgent, demanding and complex. They call for careful thought, discussion and decision.

May God help us to be wise as those committed to supporting the in-breaking of the Kingdom and to become the change we want to see!

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Bishop’s Charge to Synod October 2009 The Right Reverend Dr Brian Farran

Diocese of Newcastle New South Wales—Australia

Visitors to the Diocese

Assistant Bishop Consecration 2009:

The Most Reverend Dr Peter Jensen & Christine Jensen

The Right Reverend Stephen Pickard

The Right Reverend Peter Brain and Christine Brain

The Right Reverend Peter Danaher

The Right Reverend Richard Hurford

The Right Reverend Geoff Smith

The Right Reverend Robert Nolan

The Right Reverend David McCall

The Right Reverend Robert Forsyth

The Right Reverend Christopher Jones

The Right Reverend Ross Nicholson & Jenny Nicholson

The Right Reverend John Parkes

The Right Reverend Garry Weatherill

Dr Philip Selden and Pru Selden

Dr Christa Aspinall

Living Stones Conference 2009:

The Right Reverend Rob Nolan

The Right Reverend Bill Ray

The Right Reverend Doug Stevens

The Right Reverend Garry Weatherill

The Venerable Joe Hopkins

The Reverend Canon Graham Snell

The Reverend Nola Cox

The Reverend Crystal Spindler

The Reverend Philip Kissick

The Reverend Ian McAlister

The Reverend Charlie Murray

The Reverend Scott Dulley

Mr Lindsay Whybrow

Mrs Jenny Stinson

Mrs Sandra Berandi

Mrs Kari Morphy

Other Occasions:

The Right Reverend Danilo Bustamante, Bishop of the Southern Philippines

The Right Reverend Sebastian Bakare, Bishop of Harare, Zimbabwe

The Right Reverend James Ligo, Bishop of Vanuatu

The Right Reverend Glen Davies

The Reverend Dr Frank Moloney

The Reverend Dr Bruce Kaye

Bishop Michael Malone, Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Bishop David Walker, Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay

Major Topher Holland

The Right Reverend Robert Forsyth

The Right Reverend Stephen Cottrell

Mr Roger Corbett

The Reverend Peter Laurence

Mrs Kerry Holland

The Reverend John Dean

The Reverend Grant Bullen

Barbara Wesseldine

The Reverend Barry Graves

Dr Chris Jones

The Reverend Steven Salmon

Appointments, Ordinations, Resignations and Retirements

The Anglican Church of Australia

The Right Reverend John Parkes was consecrated Bishop in the Church of God in the Diocese of Wangaratta on 13 December 2008.

The Right Reverend Stuart Peter Robinson was consecrated Bishop in the Church of God in the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn on 31 January 2009.

The Right Reverend Peter Stuart was consecrated an Assistant Bishop in the Church of God in the

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Diocese of Newcastle on 2 February 2009.

Mrs Jennifer Benson was appointed as the representative of the Diocese of Newcastle to the ABM Auxiliary on 18 June 2009.

The Right Reverend John Stead was consecrated an Assistant Bishop in the Church of God in the Diocese of Bathurst on 28 August 2009.

The Right Reverend Keith Slater was appointed Chair of the Australian and New Zealand Regional Committee for St George’s College, Jerusalem in 2009.

The Right Reverend John Noble retired as National Episcopal Advisor to the Anglican Cursillo Movement of Australia in 2009.

The Right Reverend Keith Slater has taken up the role of National Episcopal Advisor to the Anglican Cursillo Movement of Australia on 1 August 2009.

Diocesan Appointments and Moves

The Reverend Canon Stephen Williams was installed to the Stretch Canonry of Christ Church Cathedral on 23 November 2008.

The Reverend Dr Julia Perry was installed to the Stanton Canonry of Christ Church Cathedral on 28 December 2008.

The Right Reverend Dr Brian Farran assumed the role of Acting-Dean of Christ Church Cathedral from 1 January to 25 March 2009.

The Reverend Robyn Pullin was licenced Parish Assistant in the parish of Merewether on 1 January 2009.

The Right Reverend Richard Appleby was appointed Sub-Dean of Christ Church Cathedral from 27 January to 25 March 2009.

The Reverend Andrew Harrison was commissioned Priest-in-Charge of the parish of Gloucester on 28 January 2009.

The Reverend Bruce Perry was commissioned Ministry Team Co-ordinator of Callaghan Ministry Team and Chaplain to the Callaghan Campus of the University of Newcastle on 4 February 2009.

The Reverend Margaret Carr was commissioned as Pastoral Ministry Co-ordinator of Callaghan Ministry Team and Diocesan Director of Ordinands on 4 February 2009.

The Reverend Jan Deaves was commissioned Community Chaplain of Callaghan Ministry Team on 4 February 2009.

The Reverend David Hesketh was commissioned Pastoral Associate of Callaghan Ministry Team on 4 February 2009.

The Reverend Andrew Knox was commissioned Rector of the parish of Mayfield on 7 February 2009.

The Reverend Andrew Akol was commissioned Associate Priest in the Mayfield Islington Carrington Anglican Ministry and Chaplain, Sudanese Community, on 7 February 2009.

The Reverend Garry Dodd was appointed Chaplain for the Mission to Seafarers on 9 February 2009. The Reverend Maree Armstrong was commissioned Rector of the parish of Lambton on 12 February 2009.

The Right Reverend Peter Stuart was appointed Chair of Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School on 24 February 2009.

The Reverend Hugh Bright was appointed Area Dean of the Central Coast on 25 February 2009.

The Reverend Les Forester was appointed Area Dean of Paterson on 25 February 2009.

The Reverend Geoff Piggott was appointed Area Dean of The Manning on 25 February 2009.

The Right Reverend Peter Stuart was appointed Chair of Samaritans on 1 March 2009.

The Reverend Garry Dodd was commissioned Chaplain for the Mission to Seafarers on 8 March 2009.

The Reverend Stewart Perry was commissioned Priest-in-Charge of the parish of Newcastle St John’s on 11 March 2009.

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The Reverend Pam Fraser was commissioned Priest-in-Charge of the parishes of Clarence Town and Stroud on 29 March 2009.

Mr Joshua Bovis was licenced as a Parish Worker in the parish of New Lambton Parish on 1 May 2009.

Ms Victoria Hunter was licenced as a Ministry Assistant in the parish of Newcastle St John’s on 25 May 2009.

The Reverend Ian Talbot received the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate as Chaplain to Calvary Retirement Community, Cessnock and Northern Coalfields Community Care Association on 10 June 2009.

Ms Alexandra Colbran was appointed Parish Assistant/Family/Children’s Ministry Officer in the parish of Terrigal on 16 June 2009.

Ms Alexandra Colbran was appointed Parish Assistant/Family/Children’s Ministry Officer in the parish of Toukley-Budgewoi on 16 June 2009.

Ms Lyn Graham was appointed a member of the Professional Standards Committee on 18 June 2009.

The Reverend Janet Killen was appointed Rector of the parish of Beresfield-Thornton on 21 June 2009.

Mr Geoff Spring was appointed Chair of the Professional Standards Committee on 24 June 2009.

The Reverend Glen Pope was appointed a member of the Professional Standards Committee on 29 June 2009.

The Reverend Ken Youman was commissioned Priest-in-Charge of the parish of Williamtown-Medowie-Mallabula on 29 June 2009.

Ms Fiona Petersen was appointed a member of the Professional Standards Committee on 21 July 2009.

Ms Julie Reynolds was re-licenced as Children’s Ministry Officer in the parish of Gosford on 1 August 2009.

The Reverend Wendy Dubojski was commissioned Priest-in-Charge of the parish of Belmont North-Redhead on 4 August 2009.

The Reverend Stephen Dent was commissioned Intentional Ministry Priest in the parish of The Entrance on 17 August 2009.

Mr John Cleary was appointed Acting-CEO of the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation on 18 August 2009.

Ms Alexandra Colbran was re-appointed as Parish Assistant/Family/Children’s Ministry Officer in the parish of Toukley-Budgewoi on 26 August 2009.

Mrs Judy Walsh was appointed to the Cursillo Secretariat 2010 – 2012 in the position of Secrtary on 27 August 2009.

The Reverend Geoff Piggott was appointed Locum Tenens of the parish of The Camden Haven on 28 August 2009.

The Reverend Roger Sharr was appointed Locum Tenens of the parish of Morpeth on 5 September 2009 to 5 April 2010.

The Reverend John Power was appointed Consultant to the Diocese of Newcastle on 8 September 2009 to 31 December 2009.

The Reverend Mandy Wheatley was appointed to the Cursillo Secretariat 2010 – 2012 in the position of Spiritual Advisor on 11 October 2009.

Mr Alan Green was appointed Interim Executive Principal of Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College on 28 September 2009.

Mr Tony Farmer was appointed to the Cursillo Secretariat 2010 – 2012 in the position of Secretariat Member on 7 October 2009.

Mr Darrell Fox was appointed to the Cursillo Secretariat 2010 – 2012 in the position of Secretariat

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Member on 9 October 2009.

Mr Paul Rosser was installed as Chancellor to the Diocese of Newcastle at the Synod Eucharist on Friday 16 October 2009. Other Appointments

Ms Lisa Cater assumed duties as Parish Services and Administrative Manager at the Diocesan Office on 1 October 2009.

Ordinations

The Reverend Kate Macneil was ordained Priest at Christ Church Cathedral on 1 December 2008.

The Reverend Annette Bourquin was ordained Priest at Christ Church Cathedral on 1 December 2008.

The Reverend Daniel Connor was ordained Deacon in the Church of God on Friday 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Timothy Goldsmith was ordained Deacon in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Andrew Mead was ordained Deacon in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Peter Anderson was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Ruth Brand was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Francis (Frank) Duffy was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Pauline Grabham was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Thomas (Bill) Green was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Sandra Hulyer was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Wendy Jackson was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Karen Jansson was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Isabella (Anne) Lye was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Barbara Morgan was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Robert (Bob) Peattie was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Peter Rothnie was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Loy Thompson was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009.

The Reverend Margaret Tye was ordained Deacon in Local Ministry in the Church of God on 20 February 2009. Parish Ministry Teams

The Entrance Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on 19 April, 2009.

Murrurundi Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on 26 April, 2009.

Southlakes Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on 3 May 2009.

Stockton Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on 10 May 2009.

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Singleton Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on on 17 May 2009.

Lakes Anglican Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on 24 May 2009.

Charlestown Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on 14 June 2009.

Toukley-Budgewoi Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on 21 June 2009.

Merriwa Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on 5 July 2009.

Denman Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on 5 July 2009. Special Anniversaries

The Reverend Roger Sharr celebrated his 40th year of Deaconing on 30 November 2008.

The Reverend John Onions celebrated his 50th year of Priesting on 20 December 2008.

The Reverend John Brooker celebrated his 25th year of Priesting on 21 December 2008.

The Right Reverend Dr Brian Farran celebrated his 40th year of Priesting on 21 December 2008.

The Reverend Stuart Benson celebrated his 40th year of Priesting on 21 December 2008.

The Reverend Michael Williamson celebrated his 50th year of Deaconing on 21 December 2008.

The Reverend Mel Nelson celebrated his 40th year of Priesting on 21 December 2008.

The Reverend Ken Jones celebrated his 40th year of Deaconing on 21 December 2008.

The Reverend Laurie Davies celebrated his 25th year of Priesting on 21 December 2008.

The Reverend Chris Butterworth celebrated his 25th year of Deaconing on 4 February 2009.

The Reverend Bill Howarth celebrated his 50th year of Deaconing on 22 February 2009.

The Reverend John McElveney celebrated his 50th year of Deaconing on 22 February 2009.

The Reverend Peter Davies celebrated his 50th year of Priesting on 24 February 2009.

The Reverend Murray Johnson celebrated his 40th year of Priesting on 24 February 2009.

The Reverend Peter Tinney celebrated his 25th year of Deaconing on 1 March 2009.

The Reverend David Craig celebrated his 25th year of Deaconing on 1 October 2009. Retirements

The Very Reverend Graeme Lawrence retired as Dean of Newcastle and Rector of Christ Church Cathedral on 31 December 2008.

The Reverend David Simpson retired Rector of the parish of Islington-Carrington on 19 March 2009.

The Reverend Roger Sharr retired as Rector of the parish of Morpeth on 5 September 2009. Arrivals

Dr John McDowell, formerly Divinity Director of Undergraduate Studies and Meldrum Senior Lecturer in Systematic Theology at New College, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, was appointed (by the University of Newcastle with funding from the Diocese of Newcastle) to the position of Morpeth Chair and Professor of Theology on 1 January 2009.

Mr Michael Elliott was appointed Director of Professional Standards for the Diocese of Newcastle on 19 January 2009.

Miss Bonny Sinclair was appointed Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Bishop and the Diocesan Business Manager in the Diocesan Office on 27 January 2009.

The Right Reverend Peter Stuart, formerly Archdeacon of Adelaide, was consecrated an Assistant Bishop in the Church of God in the Diocese of Newcastle on 2 February 2009.

The Very Reverend James Rigney, formerly Chaplain, Fellow and Director of Studies in Theology, Magdalene College, Cambridge, UK, was installed as Fourteenth Dean of Newcastle and Rector of Christ Church Cathedral on 25 March 2009.

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Ms Natalie Raine was appointed CEO of the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation in the Diocesan Office 1 June 2009.

Ms Ruth Carson was appointed Parish Services Officer in the Diocesan Office on 29 June 2009.

Mr Greg Flint was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Anglican Care on 28 September 2009. Resignations and/or Departures from the Diocese

The Reverend Michael Armstrong resigned as Assistant Priest in the Parish of Gosford on 31 October 2008.

The Reverend Jeffrey Parker resigned as Area Dean of the Manning on 8 December 2008.

The Reverend Canon Colvin Ford resigned as Rector of the parish of Belmont and from the Stanton Canonry of Christ Church Cathedral on 15 December 2008.

Ms Natalia Yates resigned as Parish Worker in the parish of Merewether on 29 December 2008.

The Reverend John West resigned as Rector of the parish of Williamtown Medowie Mallabula and area Dean of Paterson on 5 February 2009.

The Reverend Jeffrey Parker resigned as Rector of the parish of Forster Tuncurry and Area Dean of the Manning on 5 February 2009.

The Reverend Rod Bower resigned as Area Dean of the Central Coast from 5 February 2009.

The Reverend Garry Dodd resigned as Rector of the parish of Newcastle St John’s on 8 February 2009.

The Reverend John Crane resigned as Chaplain to the Mission to Seafarers on 7 April 2009.

The Reverend Hayden McKellar resigned as Associate Priest in the parish of Forster/Tuncurry on 5 May 2009.

Ms Lyn Graham resigned as a member of the Professional Standards Board on 18 June 2009.

Dr Ann Taylor resigned as Acting-Chair and member of the Professional Standards Committee on 30 June 2009.

Ms Natalie Raine resigned as CEO of the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation on 18 August 2009.

Ms Alexandra Colbran resigned as Parish Assistant/Family/Children’s Ministry Officer in the parish of Terrigal on 21 August 2009.

The Reverend Geoff Piggott resigned as Rector of the parish of The Camden Haven on 28 August 2009.

Mr Denis Byron resigned as CEO of Anglican Care on 31 August 2009.

Mrs Shauna Mannix resigned as Parish Services Manager on 16 October 2009.

His Honour Dr John Lincoln resigned as Chancellor to the Diocese of Newcastle at the Synod Eucharist on 16 October 2009.

Mr Mark Pullin has accepted a redundancy as Youth and Family Officer with CEY Ministries on 30 September 2009. He will stay on in the Diocesan Office until 15 October 2009.

Mr Philip Goldsworthy resigned as Principal of Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College on 24 September 2009.

The Reverend David Hesketh has resigned as Associate Priest in the parish of Waratah on 4 October 2009. Awards

Storm Retirement Village was awarded ‘Employer of Choice for 2008’ in Aged Care Award at the National Conference of the Aged Care Association of Australia in Hobart.

Mr Cec Shevels, CEO of Samaritans, was awarded the City of Newcastle Service Award 2008 in recognition of outstanding contributions to the development of a socially inclusive community on 13 November 2008.

The Reverend Andrew Mead received an award for best overall academic excellence at CSU in December 2008.

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The Honourable John Price, AM, received the Member of the Order of Australia award for service to the Parliament of New South Wales, and to the community, on 26 January 2009.

The Reverend Glen Pope was awarded a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from the University of Newcastle in 2009. In Memoriam

Among the faithful departed, we make special mention of:

Mrs Vivienne Dean-Jones, mother of The Reverend Canon Keith Dean-Jones, died on Sunday 26 October 2008.

The Reverend Syd Gissing, husband to Betty, died on Monday 5 January 2009.

Mrs Olga Byron, mother of Mr Denis Byron, CEO Anglican Care, died on 23 January 2009.

Mrs Beryl Colefax, wife of The Reverend Stan Colefax, died on 28 January 2009.

The Reverend Ernie Bailey, husband to Joyce, died 30 January 2009.

Mrs Dianne Johnson, wife of retired priest Murray Johnson, died on 27 March 2009.

Mr Boyd Johnson, Father of Mrs Anabelle Copeman and Father-in-Law of Archdeacon Arthur Copeman, died on 30 March 2009.

The Reverend Charles Taylor, husband to Judy, died 10 April 2009.

Mr Athol Frewin, OAM, father of The Reverend Terry Frewin, died on 30 May 2009.

The Reverend John Price, retired priest, died on Monday 15 June 2009.

The Right Reverend Robert Beal, 12th Dean of Newcastle and husband of Valerie, died on 24 June 2009.

Mr Andrew Kilpatrick, son of John Kilpatrick (Trustee of Church Property) and Ellen, died on 26 July 2009.

The Reverend Brian Bailey, one time priest of the Diocese of Newcastle, died on 8 October 2009.

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2009 Synod Resolution

2009.01 Presidential Address “The Synod thanks the Bishop for his Pastoral Report to the Synod, and asks that the Report be printed and distributed to its members.”

2009.02 Diocesan Environment Commission “That members of Synod recognize the significance and value of the Diocesan

Environment Commission initiative (endorsed by previous synod sessions) to set aside a one hour session at synod for an Environment Guest Lecture and presentation related to environmental issues and agrees to continue this practice at future synod sessions.”

2009.03 Strategic Plan “That this Synod affirms accepts and endorses the Strategic Plan of the Diocese of Newcastle and authorises Diocesan Council to implement the plan as soon as possible.”

2009.04 Diocesan Environment Commission

“Given

• Our previous synod endorsement of the General Synod Environment Protection Canon

• increasing demands for mandatory environmental reporting obligations

• opportunities to access government environmental grants and recognition in our new Strategic plan that our actions must be rooted in the five marks of the mission of Christ as expressed in the Anglican Communion (including safeguarding the integrity of creation, seeking to transform unjust structures of society and responding to human need by loving service).the Diocesan Environment Commission requests the Diocesan Bishop and Diocesan Council to support the Commission in developing strategies and actions to ensure that our responsibilities and accountability in these areas can be achieved.”

2009.05 The Reverend Canon Paul Robertson

“With the forthcoming retirement of The Reverend Canon Paul Robertson in April 2010, this Synod gives thanks to Almighty God for his distinguished ministry in the Diocese for over 35 years.

Canon Robertson served curacies at Hamilton and Cessnock, before becoming Rector of Scone, where he initiated the re-establishment of Scone Grammar School. He has now served for nearly 22 years, as Rector of New Lambton, where during that time, All Saints’ Close, 11 retirement units were built. He has served as Area Dean of Newcastle West since 1996. He also lectured in Church History at St John’s College Morpeth and in 2001, was elected to the Tyrrell Canonry of Christ Church Cathedral. He was elected a member of Diocesan Council, and has served on a number of its committees. He has for many years been a member of the Diocesan Missions Committee, and was elected to both the General and Provincial Synods.

An acknowledged historian of the Diocese, Canon Robertson’s ‘Proclaiming Unsearchable Riches’, added to the published works on the history of the Diocese.

Synod wishes Canon and Mrs Noreen Robertson God’s blessing as they enter into a new phase of their Christian journey.”

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2009.05 Parish Administration Ordinance “That this Synod requests Diocesan Council to amend the Parish

Administration Ordinance to require that Parishes make every effort to elect at least one Synod representative under the age of 50 years at the time of election, if there is no one under 50 the representative should be as young as possible, i.e. then under 55, under 60 etc, the parish retains the right to elect three synod representatives.”

2009.06 Ministry of Women – Miss Doreen Heron “That this Synod give thanks to Almighty God for the faithful and inspired ministry of women at all levels of the life of the Diocese of Newcastle. It particularly notes with thanksgiving the 30th anniversary of the appointment of Miss Doreen Elizabeth Herron as the first female Lay Reader in the Diocese in 1979. We give thanks for Doreen’s commitment to proclaiming Christ and caring for God’s people within the parishes of Terrigal, Blue Gum Hills and Lambton over this period and for her faithful service in the wider life of the Diocese. This includes serving as one of the first women on the Diocesan Council. This Synod prays God’s continued blessings upon Doreen and her ministry.”

2009.07 Deacons and Priests in Local Ministry “That this Synod gives thanks to God for the developing ministry and witness

of Deacons and Priests in Local Ministry in the life of the Diocese and, noting that currently holders of a licence for Ordained Local Ministry are not by summons called to the Synod of the Diocese, requests the Diocesan Council to bring to the next session of this Synod such legislation as it may deem necessary to open to the possibility that Deacons and Priests in Local Ministry are represented in the house of Clergy of the first session of the Fiftieth Synod of the Diocese.”

2009.08 Strategic Directions 2010-2015 “This Synod

Thanks those involved in the production of the Strategic Directions 2010 –2015 plan for their great effort, commitment and vision, and for their efforts at consultation so far.

Asks those charged with oversight of the implementation of "Strategic Directions" to undertake ongoing consultation with all members of the Diocese.

Respectfully requests that careful attention be paid to the practicality of the timetable for implementation, with a view to reassessing the proposed timetable, and trusts that those charged with completing tasks will monitor the work load proposed for leaders and participants.

Asks Parish Councils of Parishes with clergy who are Area Deans to make a close study of the role of Area Deans in "Strategic Directions" and make written responses to the Bishop by November 30th 2009.

Undertakes to prepare for Strategic Directions by lay and clergy members engaging in the spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting and giving. As a sign of our reliance on the Holy Spirit we will pray, submitting ourselves to the direction of the Lord of the Church, and praise Christ our Lord for all He has done in us so far. As a sign of our repentance for all that we have not been in the past, we will fast and cry out for God's mercy and grace. As a sign of our thankfulness for God's faithfulness in the past and our willingness to be effective stewards we will give generously in the present and the future.”

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2009.09 VALEDICTORY MOTIONS

His Honour, Dr John Lincoln – Diocesan Chancellor

“This Synod gives thanks to Almighty God for the ministry to Bishops of this Diocese and to the Synods of the Diocese from 1978 to 2009 by Doctor John Lincoln as Diocesan Chancellor.

We thank you for the way in which you have been willing to give advice, not only to the Bishops, but to Synods in general. Your experience, your knowledge and your wise counsel has always been available individually to members of Synod and to the Synod in general. For that the Synod owes a deep debt of gratitude for your openness and concern for this Diocese.

When you were appointed as Chancellor of the Diocese, Bishop Alfred Holland, the tenth Bishop of Newcastle, said to the Synod ‘…He brings these gifts with the offer of complete commitment to our Diocese and we are glad to have him in our Diocesan family’.

We have truly embraced you within the Diocesan family and thank you for your unfailing commitment to this Diocese.

You have a distinguished record of service with the Diocese of Newcastle having been Chancellor of this Diocese from 1978 to 2009 – a period of 31 years, equalling the number of years service that your predecessor the Late A.B. Kerrigan was Chancellor. He too was Chancellor of the Diocese for 31 years from 1946 to 1977. I think that it is not important to look at comparing the number of days service in excess of 31 years, but to look to the successes, of which there are many, that have come to the Diocese under your guidance and stewardship.

When I was looking back in time there have been serious and significant events in the life of this Diocese in which your advice given impartially to Bishops and Synods. It has been much appreciated and of great benefit to the Diocese.

The Synod would wish you a long and restful retirement although; it is not complete retirement because of your ongoing commitment to the Macquarie University.”

2009 Synod – running and reporting “That this Synod expresses its thanks and appreciation to the Chancellor, Mr

Paul Rosser; Chairman of Committees, Mr Geoff Spring; the Diocesan Business Manager, Mr John Cleary; the Diocesan Office staff; the Synod Secretaries, The Rev’d Stephen Moore and Mrs Judy Walsh; and Elizabeth Keevers, for their care and attention to detail in and about the running and reporting of this Synod.”

The President

“That this Synod expresses its thanks to the President for the patient and understanding manner in which he has chaired this Second Session of the 49th Synod of the Diocese.”

CEY Ministries “That this Synod thanks Mrs. Sue Sneddon & Mr. Mark Pullin for their years of dedicated ministry to this Diocese in the area of Youth, Children and Family Ministry.”

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Ordinances passed by Synod

General Synod:

Canons for Assent:

• Constitution Alteration (Chapter IX) Canon Amendment Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009

• Constitution Amendment (Section 10) Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009

• Constitution Amendment (Section 54A) Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009

• Constitution Amendment (Provinces and Dioceses) Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009

Canons for Adoption:

• Holy Orders (Reception into Ministry) Canon 2004 Adoption Ordinance 2009

Diocesan:

• Capital Needs Financing Ordinance 2009

• Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry Ordinance 2009

• Synod (Delegation of Powers) Ordinance 2009

• Synod Administration Ordinance 1998-2005 Amending Ordinance 2009

• Clerical Ministry Ordinance 2009

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AN ORDINANCE to assent to Canon No. 06, 2007 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No. 06, 2007 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia BE IT THEREFORE ordained and ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows:

Clause 1

The Constitution Alteration (Chapter IX) Canon Amendment Canon 2007, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 23 October 2007, a copy of which is set out in the schedule hereto shall be and is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Clause 2

Short Title

This ordinance may be cited as the “Constitution Alteration (Chapter IX) Canon Amendment Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009.”

SCHEDULE

CANON No. 06, 2007

CONSTITUTION ALTERATION (CHAPTER IX) CANON

AMENDMENT CANON 2007

The General Synod prescribes as follows:

1. This Canon may be cited as the “Constitution Alteration (Chapter IX) Canon Amendment Canon 2007”.

2. Section 2 of the Constitution Alteration (Chapter IX) Canon 2004 is amended:

(a) By deleting the word “A” at the commencement of subsection (2) of proposed section 63A of the Constitution and by inserting in lieu thereof the expression “Subject to this section a”;

(b) By adding at the end of paragraph (b) of subsection (3) of proposed section 63A of the Constitution the following:

“provided that the power to suspend the bishop of a diocese may only be exercised with the concurrence of the Diocesan Council of the diocese meeting when the bishop is not present”;

(c) By adding at the end of subsection (4) of proposed section 63A of the Constitution the following:

“provided that in the case of the bishop of a diocese such a board or body may only make a recommendation to the Primate or if the Primate is a party to the proceedings or is disqualified from acting or considers that he should disqualify himself from acting, the recommendation shall be made to the metropolitan or bishop who would exercise the authorities powers rights and duties of the Primate if the office were vacant”.

(d) By adding at the end of subsection (7) of proposed section 63A of the Constitution the following:

“created by canon of General Synod”;

(e) By deleting from subsection (8) the words “shall only lie by leave of the

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Review Tribunal and” and by inserting at the end thereof the words “and shall be limited to such grounds as may be specified by Canon of General Synod”.

(f) By adding after subsection (9) the following new subsection and by renumbering subsection (10) subsection (11):

“(10) In respect of any recommendation or determination of a board or body referred to in this section created by ordinance of a diocesan synod, any appeal or review shall be subject to and in accordance with the provisions of an ordinance of the diocesan synod.”

We certify that this bill was passed by the General Synod of The Anglican Church of Australia this 23rd day of October 2007.

The Revd C J Moroney

Mrs A Skamp Secretaries of Synod

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr G Spring (Acting) Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Seventeenth day of October 2009.

The Reverend S D Moore Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mrs J Walsh Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Seventeenth day of October 2009 in the Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth.

PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to assent to Canon No. 08, 2007 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No. 08, 2007 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia BE IT THEREFORE ordained and ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows:

Clause 1

The Constitution Amendment (Section 10) Canon 2007, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 24 October 2007, a copy of which is set out in the schedule hereto shall be and is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Clause 2

Short Title

This ordinance may be cited as the “Constitution Amendment (Section 10) Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009.”

SCHEDULE

CANON NO. 08, 2007

CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT (SECTION 10) CANON 2007

The General Synod prescribes as follows:

Title

1. This Canon may be cited as the “Constitution Amendment (Section 10) Canon 2007”.

Amendment of section 10

2. Section 10 of the Constitution is amended –

(a) by deleting the expression “or incapacity of the Primate or during his absence from Australia for a period exceeding thirty days” and by inserting in lieu thereof the expression, “of Primate or in the event of the Primate being unable to perform the duties of Primate, or declaring, by written statement furnished in accordance with the provisions of this section, that he is unavailable to perform the duties of Primate, for a period of more than fourteen days because of illness, incapacity, absence from Australia or annual or long service leave”;

(b) by inserting after the paragraph amended above the following paragraph:

A written statement prepared by the Primate for the purposes of the preceding paragraph shall be furnished to the Metropolitan or bishop who is to act in the place of the Primate under that paragraph with a copy filed in the registry of the Primate.

We certify that this bill was passed by the General Synod of The Anglican Church of Australia this 24th day of October 2007.

The Revd C J Moroney Mrs A Skamp

Secretaries of Synod I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr G Spring (Acting) Chairman of Committees

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Passed by Synod on the Seventeenth day of October 2009.

The Reverend S D Moore Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mrs J Walsh Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Seventeenth day of October 2009 in the Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth.

PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to assent to Canon No. 16, 2007 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No. 16, 2007 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia BE IT THEREFORE ordained and ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows:

Clause 1

The Constitution Amendment (Section 54A) Canon 2007, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 23 October 2007, a copy of which is set out in the schedule hereto shall be and is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Clause 2

Short Title

This ordinance may be cited as the “Constitution Amendment (Section 54A) Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009.”

SCHEDULE

CANON No. 16, 2007

CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT (SECTION 54A) CANON, 2007

A canon to amend the Constitution in respect of persons licensed by the Primate in his capacity as Primate

The General Synod prescribes as follows:

1. This Canon may be cited as the “Constitution Amendment (Section 54A) Canon 2007”.

2. The Constitution is amended by inserting after section 54 the following new section: 54A(1) For the purposes of this section:

“Primate’s licensee” means a person who holds or who has at any time held a licence from a Primate in the capacity as Primate, other than a bishop assistant to the Primate in the capacity as Primate;

“professional standards matter” means any information of whatever nature and from whatever source relating to the alleged misconduct or omission of a Primate’s licensee wherever or whenever occurring, other than information concerning any alleged breach of faith, ritual or ceremonial.

(2) In respect of a Primate’s licensee either of the following tribunals shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine a charge referred to in subsections (2) or (2A) of section 54 whenever or wherever the event or events giving rise to the charge may have occurred:

(a) the diocesan tribunal of the diocese of the Primate at the time when the charge is brought; or

(b) the diocesan tribunal of a diocese nominated by the Primate at the time when the charge is brought.

(3) Before nominating the tribunal of a diocese under subsection (2)(b) the Primate shall consult with the bishop of that diocese and with such other persons as may be prescribed by canon.

(4) Subject to the provisions of this section, in respect of proceedings brought against a Primate’s licensee in a diocesan tribunal:

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(a) the provisions of this Part and of any relevant diocesan ordinance shall apply as if the person were licensed by the bishop of the diocese in the tribunal of which the charge is brought and as if the Primate were the bishop;

(b) only a person nominated by the Primate may promote a charge against a Primate’s licensee;

(c) only the Primate may suspend a Primate’s licensee from the duties of his or her office to the extent that these duties arise from the Primate’s licence, and the consent of the diocesan council shall not be required;

(d) a recommendation of the tribunal shall be made to the Primate;

(e) no appeal shall lie to a provincial tribunal;

(f) any costs and expenses reasonably incurred by –

(i) the diocese in the tribunal of which the charge is brought, and

(ii) by or on behalf of the Primate in respect of such a charge

shall be paid out of funds under the control of the Synod and may be included in any assessment referred to in section 32.

(5) In respect of a Primate’s licensee also holding a licence from a diocesan bishop:

(a) if the Primate suspends the Primate’s licensee under sub-section (4)(c) the bishop may exercise the power of suspension referred to in sub-section 61(1) notwithstanding that no charge other than one under this section has been promoted against the Primate’s licensee; and

(b) if the diocesan bishop suspends a Primate’s licensee under section 61 the Primate may exercise the power of suspension referred to in sub-section (4)(a) notwithstanding that no charge has been promoted under this section.

(6) The Primate or his nominee may refer any professional standards matter concerning a Primate’s licensee to the appropriate person or body of either:

(a) the diocese of the Primate; or

(b) a diocese nominated by the Primate.

(7) Before nominating a diocese under subsection (5) the Primate shall consult with the bishop of that diocese and with such other persons as may be prescribed by canon.

(8) Any professional standards matter referred under subsection (5) shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of any relevant ordinance of the diocesan synod or a rule or protocol in force in the diocese as if the Primate’s licensee were licensed by the bishop of that diocese and as if the Primate were the bishop of that diocese.

(9) Any costs and expenses reasonably incurred –

(a) by the diocese to which a professional standards matter is referred under subsection (5), and

(b) by or on behalf of the Primate in respect of any such professional standards matter shall be paid out of funds under the control of the

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Synod and may be included in any assessment referred to in section 32.

(10) Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the operation of any other provision of this Chapter in a diocese in respect of a Primate’s licensee, provided that a Primate’s licensee cannot be the subject of proceedings in more than one diocesan tribunal for the same charge or for a charge based on the same conduct.

(11) Nothing contained in this section shall prevent a Primate’s licensee from being dealt with in respect of a professional standards matter in accordance with the provisions of any relevant ordinance of the diocesan synod of a diocese or a rule or protocol in force in that diocese.

(12) The exercise of any power under this section by the Primate or by any person nominated by the Primate shall be subject to and in accordance with the provisions of any canon of the General Synod.

3. This canon shall not come into effect until after the General Synod by canon authorises the President to appoint a date on which this canon shall come into effect in accordance with section 67(2) of the Constitution.

We certify that this canon was passed by the General Synod of The Anglican Church of Australia this 23rd day of October 2007.

The Revd C J Moroney Mrs A Skamp

Secretaries of Synod

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr G Spring

(Acting) Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Seventeenth day of October 2009.

The Reverend S D Moore

Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mrs J Walsh

Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Seventeenth day of October 2009 in the Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth.

PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to assent to Canon No. 18, 2007 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No. 18, 2007 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia BE IT THEREFORE ordained and ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows:

Clause 1

The Constitution Amendment (Suspension of Bishops) Canon 2007, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 24 October 2007, a copy of which is set out in the schedule hereto shall be and is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Clause 2

Short Title

This ordinance may be cited as the “Constitution Amendment (Suspension of Bishops) Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009.”

SCHEDULE

CANON No. 18, 2007

CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT

(SUSPENSION OF BISHOPS) CANON 2007

A canon to amend the Constitution with respect to the suspension of bishops subject to the jurisdiction of the Special Tribunal

The General Synod prescribes as follows:

Title

1. This Canon may be cited as the “Constitution Amendment (Suspension of Bishops) Canon 2007”.

Amendment of s 61A

2. Section 61A of the Constitution is amended by deleting the whole of the first sentence and by inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“Where a charge has been promoted against a bishop in respect of whom the Special Tribunal has jurisdiction, the President of the Special Tribunal, with the concurrence of-

(a) in the case of a diocesan bishop, the Diocesan Council convened by the Primate and chaired by a diocesan bishop appointed by the Primate with the concurrence of a majority of the Metropolitans meeting when the bishop is not present; and

(b) in any other case, the Primate and the bishop of any diocese by whom the bishop is licensed,

may, after considering any submission from the bishop, suspend the bishop from the duties of office until the determination of such charge or for some lesser time.

At a meeting convened under paragraph (a), the diocesan bishop appointed shall not have a vote.”

Further amendment of section 61A

3. Section 61A of the Constitution is further amended by designating the section subsection

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(1) and by inserting the following additional subsections:

(2) Where a charge has been promoted against the Primate the powers and functions of the Primate under subsection (1) shall be exercised by the person who would exercise the authorities powers rights and duties of the Primate if there were a vacancy in the office.

(3) For the purposes of this section a reference to the Metropolitans excludes a Metropolitan who at the time is the subject of a charge.

We certify that this canon was passed by the General Synod of The Anglican Church of Australia this 24th day of October 2007.

The Revd C J Moroney Mrs A Skamp

Secretaries of Synod

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr G Spring (Acting) Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Seventeenth day of October 2009.

The Reverend S D Moore Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mrs J Walsh Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Seventeenth day of October 2009 in the Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth.

PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to assent to Canon No. 19, 2007 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No. 19, 2007 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia BE IT THEREFORE ordained and ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows:

Clause 1

The Constitution Amendment (Provinces and Dioceses) Canon 2007, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 25 October 2007, a copy of which is set out in the schedule hereto shall be and is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Clause 2

Short Title

This ordinance may be cited as the “Constitution Amendment (Provinces and Dioceses) Canon 2007 Assenting Ordinance 2009.”

SCHEDULE

CANON No. 19, 2007

CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT (PROVINCES AND DIOCESES) CANON, 2007

Canon to amend the Constitution with respect to provinces and dioceses

The General Synod prescribes as follows:

Short title

1. This Canon may be cited as the “Constitution Amendment (Provinces and Dioceses) Canon 2007”.

Provinces

2. The Constitution is amended by adding new sections 38A and 38B:

“38A Subject to section 38B, a province shall comprise a Metropolitan Diocese and one or more other dioceses.

38B A province may consist of a Metropolitan Diocese only, and for so long as that is the case, the provincial synod, the provincial council and the constitution of the province remain suspended and all powers of the provincial synod vest in the synod of the Metropolitan Diocese.”

Emergencies

3. The Constitution is further amended by inserting after section 45 the following new section 45A:

“45A. A diocesan Bishop, or if there be none in office, the administrator of a diocese, with the concurrence of the Diocesan Council and the approval of the Metropolitan and the Primate, may make such administrative arrangements for the emergency administration of that diocese as the bishop or administrator as the case may be considers appropriate provided that no such arrangement shall last longer than the termination of the next ordinary session of the General Synod unless such session by resolution authorizes its continuation.”

Ancillary Amendments

4. The Constitution is further amended as follows:

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(a) By amending section 52(2)

(i) by substituting the words “Metropolitan Diocese” for the words “metropolitan see”; and

(ii) by deleting the words “or to have associated with it three dioceses.”

(b) By adding to section 74(1) in the appropriate alphabetical order:

“Metropolitan Diocese” means each of the dioceses of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

We certify that this canon was passed by the General Synod of The Anglican Church of Australia this 25th day of October 2007.

The Revd C J Moroney Mrs A Skamp

Secretaries of Synod I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr G Spring (Acting) Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Seventeenth day of October 2009.

The Reverend S D Moore Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mrs J Walsh Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Seventeenth day of October 2009 in the Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth.

PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to adopt Canon No. 17, 2007 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should adopt Canon No. 17, 2007 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia BE IT THEREFORE ordained and ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows:

Clause 1

The Holy Orders (Reception into Ministry) Canon 2004, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 23 October 2007, a copy of which is set out in the schedule hereto shall be and is hereby adopted by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Clause 2

Short Title

This ordinance may be cited as the “Holy Orders (Reception into Ministry) Canon 2004 Adoption Ordinance 2009.”

SCHEDULE

CANON No. 17, 2007

HOLY ORDERS (RECEPTION INTO MINISTRY) CANON, 2004

The General Synod prescribes as follows:

Short title

1. This Canon may be cited as the Holy Orders (Reception into Ministry) Canon 2004.

Reception into ministry

2. (1) Subject to sub-section (2), where a person has been consecrated bishop or ordained priest or deacon in a Church which is not in communion with this Church by a bishop or bishops within the historic episcopate, the bishop of a diocese of this Church may receive that person into the ministry of this Church as bishop, priest or deacon, as the case may be.

(2) Before a bishop of a diocese receives a person into the ministry of this Church under this section, the bishop must first be satisfied by good and credible evidence–

(a) that the character and mode of living of the person as attested by witnesses specified by the bishop befit an ordained minister of this Church;

(b) that the attainments of the person in academic and theological studies are adequate for the person's proposed ministry in this Church;

(c) if the diocese is in a Province and the person is a bishop, a majority of the diocesan bishops of the Province have approved the proposed reception of the person into the ministry of this Church;

(d) if the diocese is not in a Province and the person is a bishop, a majority of the Metropolitans have approved the proposed reception of the person into the ministry of this Church;

(e) that the person's reasons for desiring to be received into the ministry of this Church are sound and proper;

(f) that the person –

(i) has a sufficient knowledge of the doctrine, discipline and forms of worship of this Church and has a sufficient understanding of the matters in which this

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Church differs from the Church in which the person was consecrated or ordained; and

(ii) accepts the doctrine, discipline and principles of worship of this Church.

Form of service

3. A person may be received into the Ministry of this Church in accordance with a form of service authorised by General Synod or prepared by the Liturgy Commission and approved by the Standing Committee of General Synod.

Authority to minister

4. A person received into the ministry of this Church under this Canon shall not exercise the ministry of bishop, priest or deacon in this Church unless pursuant to the Constitution and the ordinances of this Church and the ordinances of the relevant diocese and Province the person has been elected or appointed to an Episcopal office in this Church or is otherwise duly authorised by the bishop of a diocese to minister as a bishop, priest or deacon in that diocese.

Operation of Canon in diocese that has not adopted certain Canons

5. (1) Nothing in this Canon shall make it lawful for a woman ordained to the office of deacon in a Church not in communion with this Church to be received into the ministry of this Church as a deacon in a diocese in with the Ordination of Women to the Office of Deacon Canon 1985 is not in force.

(2) Nothing in this Canon shall make it lawful for a woman ordained to the office of priest or consecrated to the office of bishop in a Church not in communion with this Church to be received into the ministry of this Church as a priest or a bishop in a diocese in which the Law of the Church of England Clarification Canon 1992 is not in force.

Coming into force by adoption

6. The provisions of this canon affect the order and good government of this Church within a diocese and shall not come into force in a diocese unless and until the diocese adopts this canon by ordinance of the synod of the diocese.

We certify that this canon was passed by the General Synod of The Anglican Church of Australia this 23rd day of October 2007.

The Revd C J Moroney Mrs A Skamp

Secretaries of Synod I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr G Spring (Acting) Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Seventeenth day of October 2009.

The Reverend S D Moore Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mrs J Walsh Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Seventeenth day of October 2009 in the Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth. PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to repeal the Capital Needs Financing Ordinance 1966-2003 and to make provision for finance of entities in the Diocese of Newcastle and to authorize the issue of Episcopal Certificates.

The Capital Needs Financing Ordinance 1966-2003 is hereby repealed.

The Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle ordains directs and rules as follows:

INTERPRETATION

In this ordinance the word “entity” means every parish, provisional and mission district, experimental pastoral area, ministry area and Anglican Community and any organization established by ordinance of Synod and accountable thereto

1. Every entity seeking a loan for capital purposes shall make application to the Diocesan Council in the form prescribed by Diocesan Council.

2. The Diocesan Council shall investigate every such application provided the said Council may delegate to the Property Approvals Board so much of any such investigation as the Council may deem fit and seek formal consent/advice from the Trustees of Church Property

3. Before an Episcopal Certificate may be issued under Clause 4 hereof it shall be necessary for the entity to lodge with the Diocesan Manager a completed form of agreement as prescribed by Diocesan Council

4. (i) At the request of any entity but only after completion of the agreement referred to in Clause 3 above the Diocesan Council may recommend the issue of an Episcopal Certificate in favour of a lending organization corporation firm or person certifying that the Diocese of Newcastle accepts responsibility for such loan:

(ii) A recommendation shall be deemed to have been made if two-thirds of the members of Diocesan Council present and voting shall recommend to the Bishop that he give consideration to issuing such certificate

(iii) The Secretary of Diocesan Council shall certify in writing the voting results to the Bishop

(iv) The Bishop may, without giving reasons, issue or decline to issue such certificate

(v) The recommendation made pursuant to clause 4(i) shall lapse after six (6) months

5. The Bishop having received such a recommendation may entirely at his discretion issue such an Episcopal Certificate

6. Every such Episcopal Certificate shall specify:

(a) the name of the borrowing entity

(b) the purpose of the loan

(c) a declaration that the certificate is issued following receipt of a form of agreement referred to in Clause 3 hereof

(d) the name of the lending organization and branch thereof and the name of the special account into which the amount of the loan shall be paid

7. The quantum of all Episcopal Certificates outstanding as at 30 June and 31 December each year shall be reported in writing to Diocesan Council

8. The Diocesan Council of the Diocese of Newcastle may make such regulations and prescribe such forms as may be necessary and may vary those regulations provided that the variations shall be notified by the Diocesan Manager to each Parish

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Secretary and the Secretary of any diocesan entity within 28days of the amendment

9. This ordinance shall not affect the validity or legality of any Episcopal Certificate issued under the repealed “Capital Needs Financing Ordinance 1966 As Amended.”

10. This ordinance shall apply to all Episcopal Certificates issued after the Assent to this ordinance.

11. This ordinance may be cited as the “Capital Needs Financing Ordinance 2009”.

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr G Spring (Acting)Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Seventeenth day of October 2009.

The Reverend SD Moore Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mrs J Walsh

Lay Secretary of Synod THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Seventeenth day of October 2009 in the Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to provide for the management governance and control of the Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry.

Whereas the Bishop of Newcastle has determined to award certificates and diplomas in theology and ministry studies to assist the implementation of the vision of Becoming Ministering Communities in Mission and has established a Board to oversee those awards, and Whereas it is expedient to formalize those arrangements by Ordinance

BE IT THEREFORE Ordained and Ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows:-

SHORT TITLE 1. This ordinance may be cited as the Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry

Ordinance 2009.

INTERPRETATION

2. In this Ordinance, unless the context or subject matter otherwise indicates or requires:

“Bishop” means the Bishop of Diocese of Newcastle or a person acting as Commissary of the Bishop or Administrator of the Diocese in the event of vacancy in the See.

"Board" means the Board appointed under Section 5 of this Ordinance

"Diocese" means the Diocese of Newcastle.

“Diocesan Council” means the Diocesan Council of the Diocese of Newcastle.

"Director" means a person appointed by the Bishop as Director of the Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry in accordance with section 6.

“School” means the Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry established by the Ordinance.

“Synod” means the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

"Trustees" means the Trustees of Church Property for the Diocese of Newcastle.

ESTABLISHMENT

3. An organisation to be known as Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry is hereby established.

OBJECTS

4. The objects of the Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry are to manage, govern and control the School as an organization within the Diocese to -

a) deliver educational courses for laity and clergy consistent with the principles of the Anglican Church of Australia in the areas of theology, ministry and general knowledge,

b) educate and train candidates for holy orders in the Anglican Church of Australia,

c) encourage parishes, schools and agencies to participate in the on-going work of the School

BOARD

5. The School shall be governed and controlled by a Board.

a) The Board shall consist of:

i) The Bishop who shall be President of the Board

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ii) A Chairperson who shall be appointed by the Bishop

iii) Two clergypersons and two lay members appointed by the Bishop

iv) Up to four members appointed by Diocesan Council.

b) The Director shall be entitled to attend all meetings of the Board and have the right to speak but not vote.

c) All appointments to the Board, including the Chairperson, shall be made for the term of Synod.

d) The Office of any member of the Board shall become vacant if that person –

i) dies

ii) resigns in writing under hand addressed to the Chairperson

iii) become bankrupt

iv) is convicted of any felony or

v) be absent from three consecutive ordinary meetings of the Board without leave of absence.

e) A casual vacancy of the Board shall be filled for the balance of the term of the relevant Synod in the case of a Diocesan Council appointee by the Diocesan Council and in the case of a Bishop’s appointee by the Bishop.

DIRECTOR

6. The Bishop shall appoint a suitably qualified person to serve as the Director of the School who may be either a member of the clergy or laity and is under the direction of and responsible to the Board for the academic management, administration and development of the School.

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

7. The Board shall

a) Meet at least quarterly or at other times called by the President or the Chairperson.

b) Meet at the times and places decided by the Board, or, in the absence of such decision, by the President or Chairperson.

c) Not meet unless there are four members present one of whom shall be the Bishop or the Chairperson.

8. The Director shall ensure that at least seven days’ notice in writing or by facsimile or email is given to Board members of any meeting.

9. The Bishop when present will preside at meetings of the Board unless he requests the Chairperson to preside. In the absence of the Bishop, the Chairperson shall preside.

10. The Board shall determine the procedures and processes by which it shall deal and comply with its functions, duties and powers as provided for in this ordinance and may make policies for the purpose of fulfilling this Ordinance provided that no policy shall have effect unless the Bishop has indicated assent to the policy.

11. At any meeting each member present shall have one vote, the President or the Chairperson shall while presiding at a meeting have both a deliberative vote and a casting vote.

12. The Board may invite any person not a member to be present for the whole or any part of a particular meeting.

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13. The proceedings of the Board may be conducted with the agreement of the President or Chairperson by electronic means including but not limited to email and facsimile transmission.

COMMITTEES

14. The Board may appoint a Committee or Committees of the Board to act on behalf of the Board.

15. Any committee of the Board

a) may include persons who are not members of the Board but at least one member should be a Board member.

b) must only operate within the scope of any authority granted by the Board and notified to the Committee in writing.

c) must report in writing to each meeting of the Board.

AWARDS

16. The awards for which the school shall prepare curriculum and assessment material shall be

a) the Bishop’s Certificate in Theology for Ministry,

b) the Bishop’s Diploma in Theology for Ministry, and

c) such other awards as the Bishop shall from time to time determine.

17. The Board shall advise the Bishop when a student has fulfilled the requirements necessary for eligibility for an award.

18. A student eligible for an academic award shall be presented by the Director to the Bishop at a ceremony for the purpose at such time and place as the Bishop shall determine provided that the Bishop may appoint a substitute for himself or the Director, and that a candidate may be granted the award in absentia.

19. The ceremony for conferring of awards shall be included within the context of a service of worship approved by the Bishop.

20. The conferring of an award shall be evidenced by a certificate signed by the Bishop.

21. There is no academic dress associated with the awards of the School.

CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT AND FACULTY

22. The Board shall

a) be responsible for maintaining the educational values, quality and standards of the School.

b) approve the curriculum and assessment of all courses run by the School.

c) appoint suitable persons who will teach, tutor, assess or support students of the School.

23. The Board shall only appoint persons to teach, tutor, assess or support students of the School who have been approved by the Bishop.

24. No curriculum shall be approved by the Board until the Bishop has approved any course title and course outline.

25. The Bishop may at any time require the Board to review any curriculum or assessment.

STUDENTS

26. The Board shall determine the manner and conditions by which students can enrol in and undertake the courses of the School.

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27. The Board shall ensure that all students and prospective students are informed of enrolment conditions and policies.

28. Students who enrol for a course of studies of the School shall be subject to the policies of the Board while they remain enrolled as students.

FUNDS

29. All funds of the School shall be under the control of the Diocesan Council.

REPORTING

30. The Director shall ensure that an annual report on the operation of the School is presented to Synod.

31. The Diocesan Business Manager shall ensure that an annual financial report on the School is presented to Synod at the end of each financial year.

INDEMNITY

32. Every member of the Board, officers and servants of the School, shall be indemnified by the Synod from and against all costs, losses and expenses, which any such member of the Board, officer or servant, may properly incur, or become liable to pay by reason of any contract entered into, or other act, or thing, any way in the discharge of his or her or their duties, and it shall be the duty of the Synod to pay the same out of the funds of the Synod.

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr G Spring (Acting)Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Seventeenth day of October 2009.

The Reverend SD Moore Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mrs J Walsh

Lay Secretary of Synod THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Seventeenth day of October 2009 in the Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to provide for the delegation of certain powers of Synod during the recesses of Synod.

The Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle ordains directs and rules as follows:

Short Title

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the “Synod (Delegation of Powers) Ordinance 2009.”

Definition

2. In this Ordinance

1902 Constitutions means the Constitution set out in the Schedule to the Anglican Church of Australia Constitution Act 1902;

1961 Constitution means the Constitution set out in the Schedule to the Anglican Church of Australia Constitution Act 1961;

Diocesan Council means the Diocesan Council of the Diocese;

Diocese means the Diocese of Newcastle;

Synod means the Synod of the Diocese.

Delegation to Diocesan Council

3. Subject to this Ordinance and to Article 7 of the 1902 Constitutions, Diocesan Council may, during any recess of Synod and acting as Synod, exercise any power or function of Synod under Articles 2(1) and 3(2) of the 1902 Constitutions.

Limitation of Delegation

4. (1) Notwithstanding section 3, Diocesan Council shall not

(a) enact any ordinance relating to the election or tenure of the Bishop of the Diocese;

(b) enact any ordinance relating to the appointment, tenure or removal from office of a member of the clergy;

(c) enact any ordinance with respect to the creation, combination or abolition of a parish or a geographically defined area of ministry;

(d) exercise any of the powers of Synod under Articles 28, 40, 41, 44, 45, 52 or 67 of the 1961 Constitution.; or

(e) enact any ordinance or repeal any ordinance or exercise any power the effect of which is to negate any Ordinance or resolution enacted or passed by the immediately preceding session of Synod;

(2) Any Ordinance proposed to be made by Diocesan Council pursuant to the power delegated under section 3, at any stage prior to the granting of assent

(a) may be referred to Synod by the Bishop; and

(b) must be referred to Synod by the Bishop upon request in writing of any 5 members of Diocesan Council,

and, if so referred, assent must be withheld.

Report to Synod

5. Where Diocesan Council pursuant to this Ordinance

(a) enacts an Ordinance; or

(b) exercises any other power of Synod

it shall, at the next session of Synod report such action to Synod and lay before

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Synod any Ordinance or other instrument made in the exercise of Synod’s powers.

Consequential Amendment of Diocesan Council Ordinance 1929

6. The Diocesan Council Ordinance 1929 is amended by deleting paragraph 10(b) and inserting the following

‘(b) to discharge the powers and functions that from time to time may be delegated to it under the Synod (Delegation of Powers) Ordinance 2009 or any other Ordinance or resolution of Synod;’

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr G Spring (Acting)Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Seventeenth day of October 2009.

The Reverend SD Moore Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mrs J Walsh

Lay Secretary of Synod THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Seventeenth day of October 2009 in the Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE relating to persons called to Synod by summons.

WHEREAS it is appropriate that the Diocesan Business Manager and the Trustees of Church Property be called to Synod by summons notwithstanding that they may not be communicant members of the Anglican Church of Australia.

BE IT THEREFORE ordained and ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows:

1. The Synod Administration Ordinance 1998 is amended by inserting a new sub-section 4(2) to read –

4(2) The requirement that a person summoned to Synod shall be a communicant member of the Anglican Church of Australia shall not apply to persons holding an office

(a) of Diocesan Business Manager;

(b) of Trustee of Church Property; or

(c) declared by Diocesan Council to be an office for the purposes of this subsection

provided that such persons be baptised members of a Christian Church recognised by the Bishop.

2. The Synod Administration Ordinance 1998 is amended by inserting a new sub-section 4(3) to read –

4(3) Persons to whom sub section (2) applies shall be regarded as full members of Synod with all the rights and privileges thereof, including the right to initiate motions and amendments other than the right to vote.

3. This ordinance shall be cited as the “Synod Administration Ordinance 1998-2005 Amending Ordinance 2009”.

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr G Spring (Acting)Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Seventeenth day of October 2009.

The Reverend SD Moore Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mrs J Walsh

Lay Secretary of Synod THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Seventeenth day of October 2009 in the Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth

PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to provide for the appointment, care, support and guidance of the Bishop and clergy within the Diocese of Newcastle BE IT THEREFORE Ordained and Ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of

Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows:- PART 1 – PRELIMINARY

Short Title 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the “Clerical Ministry Ordinance 2009.”

Repeal 2. The following Ordinances are repealed;

a) The Appointment of Clergy to Parishes Ordinance 2006 b) Retirement Age Ordinance 1997 c) Long Service Leave Provisions Ordinance 1968 d) Sickness and Accident Benefits Fund Ordinance 1995 e) Clergy Superannuation Ordinance 1981 f) Bishop Election Ordinance 1995

3. The following sections of the Parish Administration Ordinance are repealed a) sections 19 – 22 relating to the absence of clerks b) sections 23 – 27 relating to the licences of clerks

4. Sections 6(2), 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 of the Cathedral Ordinance are repealed. 5. The Assistant Bishops' Canon, 1966 is hereby excluded in accordance with the

provisions of section 30 of the Constitution. Definitions

6. In this Ordinance, unless the context shall otherwise require a) Constitution Act means the Constitutions set out in the Anglican Church of

Australia Constitution Act 1902; b) The Constitution means the Constitution of the Anglican Church of Australia c) Administrator means the person appointed by the Bishop or, in the absence

of such appointment, the Diocesan Council, to administer the Diocese during a vacancy in the See or the incapacity of the Bishop;

d) The Bishop where the term is capitalized means the Bishop of the Diocese and includes the Bishop’s Commissary in the absence of the Bishop;

e) The Bishop of the Diocese means the Bishop and does not mean the Commissary or Administrator;

f) Canonical Fitness means, as regards a person, that the person has attained at least 30 years of age; the person has been baptised; and the person is in priests' orders;

g) Church (where capitalized) means the Anglican Church of Australia; h) Commissary means the person appointed by the Bishop to exercise the

powers vested in the Bishop during the Bishop’s absence from the Province; i) Constitutions means collectively the Constitution Act and the Constitution; j) Dean means the Dean of the Cathedral; k) Deploying Body means the Parish Council in the case of parochial clergy, the

Cathedral Chapter in the case of the Dean and Cathedral clergy and such other body as the Bishop determines for other officeholders;

l) Diocesan Business Manager means the person appointed to manage the business of the Diocese;

m) Diocesan Council means the Diocesan Council of the Diocese; n) Diocesan School means an Anglican school which is a member of the

Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation; o) Diocese means the Diocese of Newcastle; p) Holy Orders means the offices of bishop, priest or deacon;

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q) Initial Ministry Education means any education or training required of a deacon or priest prior to ordination and in the five years immediately following ordination as a deacon or priest;

r) Incumbent means the Rector or Priest in Charge of a parish; s) Medical Panel means a list of legally qualified medical practitioners approved

by the Diocesan Council for the purposes of Sections 154 and 164 of this Ordinance;

t) Metropolitan means the Archbishop of Sydney or in his or her absence or incapacity or of the vacancy of the Metropolitan See, the senior Bishop of the Dioceses of the Province present in the Province and able and willing to act, seniority being seniority of consecration;

u) Ministry Extension Board means the Board established in accordance with Part 15 of this Ordinance;

v) Ministry Issues Review Panel means the panel established in accordance with part 16 of this Ordinance;

w) Ministry Issues Procedure means the procedures established in accordance with part 16 of this Ordinance;

x) Ministry Leader means the authority determined in accordance with Part 8 of this Ordinance;

y) Officeholder means a person in Holy Orders holding an office recognised under section 7 of this Ordinance;

z) Province means the Province of New South Wales; aa) Retirement Age means

i) 65 years for a person born on or before 30 June 1952; ii) 65 years and 6 months for a person born from 1 July 1952 to

31 December 1953; iii) 66 years for a person born from 1 January 1954 to 30 June 1955; iv) 66 years and 6 months for a person born from 1 July 1955 to

31 December 1956; v) 67 years for a person born on or after 1 January 1957;

bb) Superannuation Fund means any superannuation fund approved by the Diocesan Business Manager which meets the requirements of the relevant Commonwealth Legislation relating to superannuation funds currently in force;

cc) Writing includes facsimile transmission or communication by email or such other electronic communication approved by the Bishop.

PART 2 – CLERICAL OFFICES, LICENCES AND PERMISSIONS Clerical Offices of the Diocese

7. The following positions constitute an office for the purpose of this Ordinance a) an assistant bishop; b) an archdeacon; c) the Dean of Newcastle and Rector of the Cathedral Church; d) a Canon of the Cathedral Church; e) the Incumbent of a Parish or a parochial unit whether appointed as Rector or

Priest in Charge; f) an Assistant Curate; g) a Chaplain where the Chaplain is in Holy Orders; h) a deacon or priest in local ministry; i) such other offices as determined by the Bishop.

Statement of Particulars of Offices 8. Where the Bishop offers an office to a person the letter of offer shall include a

written statement of the particulars of the office. The statement must contain the following particulars:

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a) the body which is to be treated, for the purpose of this Ordinance as the Deploying Body in any tribunal or proceeding,

b) the title of the office to which the officeholder has been appointed, c) whether the officeholder is entitled to a stipend and, if so, the amount of the

stipend or the method of calculating it, d) the person or body responsible for the payment of the stipend if not the

Deploying Body, e) the intervals at which any stipend is payable (that is, weekly, monthly or

other specified intervals), f) whether the officeholder is entitled to receive parochial fees and the

relationship, if any, of the receipt of such fees to any stipend, g) any terms and conditions relating to the reimbursement of expenses incurred

in connection with the exercise of the office, h) whether the office is full-time or part-time and, in the case of a part-time

appointment any terms and conditions relating to hours of ministry (including any terms and conditions relating to normal ministering hours),

i) any terms and conditions relating to any of the following— i) entitlement to rest periods and holidays, ii) incapacity for ministry due to sickness or injury, including any provision

for sick pay, iii) superannuation, iv) where the officeholder is required, for the better performance of his or

her duties, to occupy any particular residence, details of the address of the property concerned, the person or body to whom or which it belongs, the terms of occupation and any contents to be provided by the Deploying Body, and

v) the length of notice which the officeholder is required to give and, if applicable, receive to terminate the appointment, and where the appointment is not intended to be permanent, the circumstances in which it may be terminated or, if it is for a fixed term, the date when it is to end.

Vacancy in an Office 9. An Office becomes vacant if the holder

a) dies; b) resigns his or her office by giving two months notice in writing addressed to

the Bishop stating I...............Clerk in Holy Orders, holding the office of …. in the Diocese of Newcastle do hereby surrender that office effective on the..........day of............and do by such action surrender unto you all the rights and privileges asking that you will accept this my resignation and that I be discharged from the said office from that date. Signed … and dated …

c) surrenders to the Bishop his or her licence to minister in the office; d) is deposed from Holy Orders; e) has his or her licence revoked in accordance with an Ordinance of Synod; f) subject to Part 15 of this Ordinance, attains the retirement age or the

relevant term of appointment expires; g) becomes subject to a recommendation under Section 197 of this Ordinance; h) in the case of an person appointed in accordance with Part 10 of this

Ordinance, is given two months notice in writing by the Bishop either by the Bishop's own act or at the request of the Ministry Leader that the office is to be vacated; or

i) in the case of person permitted to officiate upon receiving notice in writing by the Bishop that such permission is withdrawn.

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10. If the licence of an officeholder is terminated by resignation, revocation, or other cause in accordance with the provisions of any ordinance of the Synod that officeholder shall by such termination forfeit and be absolutely deprived of all and singular rights, privileges, emoluments and advantages in or respecting that office together with the church, church house, land and appurtenances held by that person by virtue of holding the licence.

Licences 11. The Bishop may issue licences under his hand and seal to any person in Holy Orders

to exercise ministry within the Diocese in such form as the Bishop may from time to time determine.

Licence Conditions 12. The Bishop may determine conditions not inconsistent with this Ordinance which

may be included in any licence or permissions to officiate. 13. Where before the commencement of this Ordinance a licence has been offered to a

person in Holy Orders subject to conditions and where such offer has been accepted by the person, the conditions, upon which the licence was offered, are deemed to be incorporated as conditions of the licence.

14. A person who has been granted the licence of the Bishop must comply with any conditions to which the licence is subject.

15. The conditions to which a licence is subject must be understood to be part of the ministerial duty of a licence holder.

Permission to Officiate 16. The Bishop may permit any person in Holy Orders to exercise ministry in the Diocese

subject to conditions or without conditions. 17. Where before the commencement of this Ordinance a permission to officiate has

been offered to a person in Holy Orders subject to conditions and where such offer has been accepted by the person, the conditions, upon which the permission was offered, are deemed to be incorporated as conditions of that permission.

18. A person who has been given permission to officiate by the Bishop must comply with any conditions to which that permission is subject.

19. The conditions to which a permission to officiate is subject must be understood to be part of the ministerial duty of a person to whom that permission is given.

Requirements prior to the granting of any license or permission 20. Before any person in holy orders is licensed or granted permission to officiate in the

Diocese he or she must a) Lodge the following documents with the Diocesan Business Manager

i) Nomination by the Bishop where the person in holy orders desires to receive a licence to a separate cure of souls or to receive a general licence or to be granted permission to officiate, or

ii) Nomination by the Rector or Priest in Charge of the parish if such person desires to be licensed as an assistant clerk in that parish.

iii) Letters of orders. iv) If not a person in holy orders currently licensed or permitted to officiate in

the Diocese, letters testimonial signed by two priests and countersigned by the Bishop of the Diocese in which the applicant was last previously licensed.

v) The Oath of Canonical obedience to the Bishop. vi) Declaration of assent to the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion in the Book of

Common Prayer. vii) Submission to the authority of Synod in the following form –

I, name, do declare my submission to the authority of the Synod of the

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Diocese of Newcastle in the State of New South Wales, and I do solemnly and sincerely declare my assent to be bound by the Constitution of the Anglican Church of Australia and the Constitutions of the Province of New South Wales and of this Diocese and by the Canons, Statutes, Ordinances and Rules (however described) from time to time of the Synod of this Diocese and of the General Synod and the Provincial Synod which have force in the Diocese, and I hereby undertake in consideration of my being appointed to any office in the diocese immediately to resign my appointment, together with all rights or emoluments pertaining thereto, if such resignation is required by the Bishop of Newcastle, acting under the provisions or any rule or ordinance of the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle

b) Demonstrate that he or she is suitable for ministering with children and vulnerable people by satisfactorily completing all screening requirements required by the Bishop and by law in the State of New South Wales.

PART 3 – APPLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE 21. Parts 1 - 3 and Parts 11 – 20 apply to all officeholders in the Diocese except that any

section of the Ordinance only applies to the Bishop of the Diocese if the Bishop of the Diocese is specifically mentioned.

22. Part 4 of this Ordinance applies to the election of the Bishop of the Diocese 23. Part 5 of this Ordinance applies to the resignation and retirement of the Bishop. 24. Part 6 of this Ordinance applies to the appointment of an Assistant Bishop 25. Part 7 of this Ordinance applies to the election of the Dean 26. Part 8 of this Ordinance applies to the appointment of Archdeacons, Canons and

Diocesan clergy 27. Part 9 of this Ordinance applies to the appointment of an Incumbent of a parish. 28. Part 10 of this Ordinance applies to the appointment of Associate Clergy, Assistant

Clergy, Chaplains and Deacons or Priests in Local Ministry 29. No person in Holy Orders is eligible for appointment to any office after reaching the

retirement age unless he or she is appointed for a fixed term in accordance with Part 15 of this Ordinance

PART 4 – ELECTION OF THE BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE Bishop Nomination Board

30. There is established a Bishop Nomination Board. 31. In this part, Board means the Bishop Nomination Board. 32. The Board shall comprise six members of the House of Clergy of Synod and six

members of the House of Laity of Synod. 33. The Board must be appointed in the following manner:

a) At the first session of every Synod the members of Synod will elect by secret ballot: i) Six clergy members of Synod ii) Six lay members of Synod

b) Should there be insufficient nominations for members of a House the Diocesan Council may appoint persons from that House so that each House shall be represented by six members.

c) The Administrator shall be an ex officio a member of the Board and shall preside at meetings of the Board.

Vacancy in the See 34. The office of Bishop of the Diocese shall become vacant if the Bishop

a) dies; b) resigns his or her office to the Metropolitan; c) is deposed from Holy Orders;

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d) is declared incapable in accordance with any Canon of General Synod having force in this Diocese;

e) is removed from office in accordance with the Constitution or any Canon of General Synod having force in this Diocese; or

f) attains the retirement age in accordance with Part 5

Issue of Mandate 35. When a vacancy occurs in the office of the Bishop of the Diocese, the Administrator

shall within ten days of such vacancy in writing request the Metropolitan to issue a Mandate for the election of a Bishop.

Election Synod 36. The Administrator shall proceed to summon a special session of Synod (in this Part

referred to as the Election Synod) upon receipt of the Mandate or when one calendar month has passed since requesting the Mandate. The Administrator shall issue the summons by giving not less than 90 days notice in writing to each member of Synod of

a) the date and time of the Election Synod; b) the venue for the Synod Eucharist; c) the venue for the Election Synod; d) the closing date for nominations for a person of canonical fitness to be

elected Bishop of the Diocese being not less than 21 days after the date the summons is issued.

Nominations 37. Upon receipt of a summons to the Election Synod any member may prior to the

closing date nominate persons to be elected Bishop provided that a) The nominee is a person who is canonically fit; b) The nomination is in writing in a form approved by the Diocesan Business

Manager; c) The nomination is signed by nominator and assented to by five other

members of Synod; d) The nomination is delivered to the Diocesan Business Manager by 5pm on the

closing date for nominations; e) A nomination may be accompanied by a written statement providing

information as to the person nominated. 38. The Administrator shall determine the closing date by which consents to a

nomination must be received. 39. Upon receiving a nomination the Diocesan Business Manager shall write to the

nominee seeking the consent in writing of that person to the nomination and informing them that consents close at 5pm on the date determined as the closing date for consents.

40. Where consent in writing is not received from a nominee by the closing date for consents it shall be deemed that the nominee has declined that nomination.

41. Where a consent in writing is received from a nominee by the closing date for consents that person shall be deemed a candidate.

42. Any candidate may in writing withdraw their consent delivered to the Diocesan Business Manager.

43. The Diocesan Business Manager shall within five days of the closing date for consents forward to the Administrator:

a) An alphabetical list of the nominations received where the nominee has consented to his or her nomination to be known as The Final List together with any information supplied by the nominator;

b) An alphabetical list of nominations received where the nominee has not consented to his or her nomination or has withdrawn their consent;

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c) An alphabetical list of the nominations received where the nominee has been deemed to have declined his or her nomination.

Function of the Board 44. The Administrator shall summon a meeting of the Board within seven days of

receiving the Final List. 45. The Administrator shall Chair the Board except where the Administrator is a

candidate when the Administrator shall appoint a suitably qualified member of Synod to Chair the Board.

46. The Chair of the Board shall table the Final List together with any information supplied by the nominator

47. The Chair of the Board may at any time call further meetings of the Board and shall on the written request of 5 members call a further meeting of the Board.

48. The Board shall a) determine what information relevant to the experience, background and

qualifications of each candidate should be provided to members of Synod endeavouring to ensure that the information provided is balanced and fair with respect to each candidate;

b) ascertain whether the candidate has any negative findings recorded in the National Register or by a Professional Standards Board or Tribunal or equivalent in any Diocese in which the person has been licensed;

c) ascertain that the candidate can demonstrate that he or she is suitable for ministering with children and vulnerable people by satisfactorily completing all screening requirements required of clergy in the Diocese and by law in the State of New South Wales; and

d) determine, subject to this Ordinance, the procedure to be followed at the election Synod including the nature of any presentation that may be made on behalf of candidates.

49. The Board shall forward its determinations to the Diocesan Business Manager no later than 14 days prior to the commencement of the Election Synod.

Proceedings of the Election Synod 50. The Diocesan Business Manager shall no later than 10 days prior to the Election

Synod forward to each member of the Synod the Final List together with such material as has been approved by the Board with respect to each person on the Final List.

51. No candidate shall participate in the proceedings of the Election Synod. 52. The President of the Election Synod shall be

a) The Administrator unless the Administrator is a candidate. Where the Administrator is unable to be the President, the person determined by the Diocesan Business Manager in the following order of precedence who is not a candidate and who is willing to preside; i) The most senior Assistant Bishop determined by date of appointment to

the Diocese ii) The most senior Archdeacon by order of collation iii) The Dean iv) The most senior Area Dean by order of appointment

b) The President shall be entitled to a deliberative but not a casting vote during the Synod

53. A Synod Eucharist shall precede the election Synod at which a) The President shall preside and deliver an opening address reminding

members of Synod of the significance of their duties b) The President and members of Synod shall stand and before the reception of

Holy Communion pray together – Recognising that the community of the

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Church in this Diocese has entrusted to us the great responsibility of electing a Bishop we earnestly seek God’s will; we pray for grace to speak and act with wisdom and charity and with regard to the integrity of those whose names come before us.

54. Following the Synod Eucharist, the Synod shall assemble at the specified venue when a) The President shall read an alphabetical list of candidates. b) The Diocesan Business Manager shall advise the Synod of the names of any

candidate who has withdrawn his or her consent since the list was circulated to members of Synod.

c) Any member of Synod who has withdrawn his or her consent as a candidate may then resume his or her place in Synod.

55. The Synod shall immediately resolve itself into a Committee of the whole. Members of the Committee:

a) shall receive such information by presentation or otherwise as the Board has determined

b) may speak to the nomination in each case 56. Debate shall be terminated on the carrying in both Houses of a motion ‘that the

Synod proceed to determine the Select List’ at which time the Chairman of Committees shall report to the President.

Select List 57. The Select List shall be determined by secret ballot in the following manner:

a) the Lay Secretary of Synod shall distribute to each lay member of Synod a ballot paper containing the Final List in alphabetical order with the name of any person who has withdrawn their consent removed

b) the Clerical Secretary of Synod shall distribute to each clerical member of Synod a ballot paper containing the Final List in alphabetical order with the name of any person who has withdrawn their consent removed

c) Each member of Synod shall place an X next to the names of three candidates of their choice

d) The Lay and Clerical Secretary shall together tally the formal votes cast by each House;

e) The Lay and Clerical Secretary shall report to the President the candidates receiving the highest number of votes in each house in descending order by beginning with the highest number of votes

f) The Select List shall be formed from the three candidates receiving the highest number of votes from the House of the Laity and the three candidates receiving the highest number of votes from the House of the Clergy provided that where there is an equality of votes for the third position on the Select List all candidates whose votes are equal for that position shall be included in the Select List

g) The President shall report to the Synod the names of the candidates on the Select List and advise the Synod of the number of votes cast for that candidate by each House.

58. Following the creation of the Select List the Synod may resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole and may further discuss the candidates on the Select List.

59. Debate shall be terminated on the carrying in both Houses of a motion ‘that the Synod proceed to election’ at which time the Chairman of Committees shall report to the President.

The Election 60. The Election shall proceed in this way:

a) The first ballot shall proceed in this way: i) the Lay Secretary of Synod shall distribute to each lay member of Synod

the Select List in alphabetical order and a blank ballot paper

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ii) the Clerical Secretary of Synod shall distribute to each clerical member of Synod the Select List in alphabetical order and a blank ballot paper

iii) Members of Synod shall vote for a candidate by writing the name of that candidate on the blank ballot paper

iv) The Lay and Clerical Secretary shall together tally the formal votes cast by each House

v) If a candidate receives not less than two thirds of the formal votes cast in each House the candidate shall be duly elected.

b) Where after any ballot a candidate receives a majority of votes in both Houses but less than two thirds of the votes in one or both Houses, the ballot shall proceed in this way: i) all names other than that of the candidate are deleted from the Select List

and the Synod shall proceed in the following manner: ii) the Lay Secretary of Synod shall distribute to each lay member of Synod a

blank ballot paper iii) the Clerical Secretary of Synod shall distribute to each clerical member of

Synod a blank ballot paper iv) After the distribution to each member of Synod of a blank ballot paper the

President shall put the motion ‘That the person whose name remains on the Select List, namely ………, be elected Bishop of this Diocese’.

v) Voting on the motion shall proceed without debate and members shall vote by writing the word ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on the ballot paper

vi) If not less than two thirds of the formal votes cast in each House are ‘yes’ the candidate shall be duly elected

vii) If no candidate is elected, the result of the ballot used at the beginning of this section shall be considered in accordance with section 60(c).

c) Where after a ballot no candidate receives a majority of the formal votes in both Houses and there are more than two candidates the ballot shall proceed in the following manner: i) the candidate receiving the least number of total formal votes shall be

eliminated ii) the Lay Secretary of Synod shall distribute to each lay member of Synod

the Select List in alphabetical order and a blank ballot paper iii) the Clerical Secretary of Synod shall distribute to each clerical member of

Synod the Select List in alphabetical order and a blank ballot paper iv) Members of Synod shall vote for a candidate by writing the name of that

candidate on the blank ballot paper v) The Lay and Clerical Secretary shall together tally the formal votes cast

by each House vi) If a candidate receives not less than two thirds of the formal votes cast in

each House the candidate shall be duly elected. d) Where the number of candidates has been reduced to 2, the ballot shall

proceed in this way: i) The Synod may again resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole to

further discuss those candidates before a further ballot is taken ii) Debate shall be terminated on the carrying in both Houses of a motion

‘that the Synod proceed to election’ at which time the Chairman of Committees shall report to the President

iii) Upon receiving the report the Lay Secretary of Synod shall distribute to each lay member of Synod the Select List in alphabetical order and a blank ballot paper and the Clerical Secretary of Synod shall distribute to each clerical member of Synod the Select List in alphabetical order and a blank ballot paper

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iv) Members of Synod shall vote for a candidate by writing the name of that candidate on the blank ballot paper

v) The Lay and Clerical Secretary shall together tally the formal votes cast by each House

vi) If a candidate receives not less than two thirds of the formal votes cast in each House the candidate shall be duly elected.

61. If no person has been declared elected in accordance with section 60: a) Any member of Synod who was a candidate may resume their place in Synod b) The President shall submit the question to Synod as a whole ‘Shall Synod

take further action in the election of a Bishop?’ c) If the question is answered in the negative, Synod shall be deemed to have

been unable to elect d) Where a Synod has been unable to elect:

i) The Diocesan Council shall within ninety days nominate a person of canonical fitness to be Bishop

ii) When the Diocesan Council has nominated a suitably qualified person the Administrator shall within 21 days summon the Election Synod

iii) Following the Synod Eucharist the President shall put the name of the suitably qualified person to the Synod

iv) If the person so nominated is accepted by not less than two thirds of the formal votes in both Houses of Synod that person shall be duly elected.

v) If the person so nominated is not elected the Synod shall be deemed to have been unable to elect and the procedure outlined in this section shall be repeated.

e) If the question referred to in subsection 61(b) is answered in the affirmative Synod shall adjourn and the process for election shall recommence provided that any person who has previously been nominated may be re-nominated.

62. If a candidate is duly elected: a) The President of the Synod shall advise the candidate that he or she has

been elected. b) The candidate may within 30 days or such further period as the Administrator

may allow accept in writing the office of Bishop. c) Where a person fails to notify acceptance he or she shall be deemed to have

declined the office. d) Where a person has been duly elected Bishop and has accepted the office:

i) the Administrator shall forward a certificate of that person’s election to the Metropolitan

ii) The Metropolitan shall inform the bishops of the Province of the election iii) The Metropolitan and not less than two Bishops of the Province shall

confirm the Canonical fitness of the person and his or her election as the Bishop

e) Any objection or question touching the fitness of the person elected or the validity of the election proceedings shall be submitted to the Metropolitan prior to that persons consecration or, if the person has already been consecrated, before the election is confirmed and no subsequent or objection shall be admitted.

f) If i) an election be declared void; or ii) a person elected declines office; or iii) the Metropolitan or the bishops of the Province fail to confirm the election the process for election shall recommence provided that any person who has previously been nominated may be re-nominated Synod shall proceed to a further election in accordance with this Ordinance.

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g) Where a person has been duly elected and consented to the election and the election has been confirmed by the Metropolitan and not less than two Bishops of the Province the person shall be deemed to be the Bishop-elect.

h) Where the Bishop-elect is not a Bishop in the Church of God, the Administrator or person appointed by the Administrator shall arrange for the Bishop-elect to be ordained and consecrated.

i) At such time as the Bishop-elect is a Bishop in the Church of God, the Administrator or person appointed by the Administrator shall arrange for the Bishop-elect to be enthroned in the Cathedral Church of the Diocese.

j) Every Bishop elect shall either before consecration or if already consecrated before being invested with Episcopal Authority sign and subscribe the following declaration: :’I, ..... chosen Bishop of the Church and See of Newcastle do promise that I will teach and maintain the doctrine and discipline of the Anglican Church of Australia as acknowledged and received by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle, and I do solemnly and sincerely declare my assent to be bound by the Constitution of the Anglican Church of Australia and the Constitutions of the Province of New South Wales and of this Diocese and by the Canons, Statutes, Ordinances and Rules (however described) from time to time of the Synod of this Diocese and of the General Synod and the Provincial Synod which have force in this Diocese; and in consideration of being appointed Bishop of the said church and See of Newcastle I do hereby undertake immediately to resign the said appointment with all rights and emoluments appertaining thereto if sentence requiring such resignation should at any time be passed upon me after due examination had by the Tribunal acknowledged by the said Synod for the trial of a Bishop saving all rights of appeal allowed by the said Synod.’

PART 5 – RETIREMENT AND RESIGNATION OF THE BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE 63. The Bishop of the Diocese intending to resign the Bishopric of Newcastle shall tender

his resignation in writing to the Metropolitan to take effect at a date to be therein named and a copy thereof shall be given to the Administrator of the Diocese.

64. The Bishop of the Diocese shall subject to this ordinance, resign his office as Bishop on attaining the retirement age of which the Bishop shall give 90 days notice effected in the manner provided in section 63 and such resignation shall take effect not more than six months from the date thereof.

65. Nothing in this Part shall affect the tenure of the Bishop of the Diocese, at the commencement of this Ordinance.

PART 6 - ASSISTANT BISHOP 66. The Synod may from time to time create the office of assistant bishop and may

create more than one such office. 67. The appointment of an assistant bishop shall be made by the Bishop with the

concurrence of the Diocesan Council. The power of the Bishop in this section shall be exercised by the Bishop of the Diocese and not the Commissary or Administrator.

68. Before making any such appointment the Bishop shall notify the Primate of his or her intention of making the appointment and inform the Primate of the stipend provided for the occupant of the office.

69. No appointment shall be made until the Primate has informed the Bishop in writing that the Metropolitans or a majority of them are satisfied that a sufficient stipend has been provided for the occupant of the office.

70. No priest appointed to the office of assistant bishop shall be consecrated unless his or her appointment as to canonical fitness has been confirmed as prescribed by ordinance of the provincial synod or if there be no such ordinance his or her

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appointment as to canonical fitness has been confirmed by the Primate and one or more metropolitans.

71. An assistant bishop shall be licensed by the Bishop and shall undertake such work and perform such episcopal acts as may be required or permitted by the Bishop.

72. An assistant bishop shall continue in office notwithstanding a vacancy in the see. 73. No assistant bishop shall be appointed with a right of succession to the see.

PART 7 – THE DEAN Chapter to elect the Dean

74. The appointment of the Dean will occur in the following manner: a) The Dean shall be elected by the Chapter. b) The Bishop will within six months of a vacancy in the office Dean summon

the Chapter. c) The Bishop must chair the meeting of the Chapter if in attendance d) The Bishop may appoint a member of the Chapter to preside in the Bishop’s

absence. e) The Chapter may discuss the needs of the Cathedral and persons suitable for

appointment. f) The Bishop shall nominate and have the casting vote. g) The Chapter shall vote to accept or reject the nomination made by the

Bishop. h) Any resolution of the Chapter is to be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

75. If the person nominated by the Bishop is accepted by the Chapter, the Bishop (having conducted such due diligence as appropriate including Police and Ministering with Children checks and upon being satisfied of the same) will write to the nominated person inviting that person to be the Dean and requesting a response in writing within a period not exceeding 21 days.

76. A person who fails to respond in writing within 21 days is deemed to have declined the invitation.

77. If the Chapter is unable to elect, the Bishop may submit a second nomination to the Chapter. Where a second meeting of the Chapter called to elect a Dean fails to make such election, the Bishop may submit a third nomination to the Chapter. If a third meeting of the Chapter called to elect a Dean fails to make such election, the right to elect a Dean shall vest solely in the Bishop.

78. If the nomination of the Bishop is not accepted, the person declines the invitation or fails to satisfy any due diligence or other checks then the Bishop may call a further meeting of the Chapter within 30 days.

79. The procedure to be adopted by a further meetings of the Chapter called to elect a Dean is as set out in sections 74 to 76 of this Ordinance.

PART 8 – THE APPOINTMENT OF ARCHDEACONS, CANONS AND DIOCESAN CLERGY Archdeacons

80. The Bishop may appoint a suitably qualified person in Holy Orders as an Archdeacon on such terms and conditions as the Bishop determines.

Diocesan Clergy 81. The Bishop may appoint a suitably qualified person in Holy Orders to fill a Diocesan

Office on such terms and conditions as the Bishop determines. Honorary Canons

82. Where the office of Canon becomes vacant because the occupant of the Stall dies, resigns or ceases to hold a licence within the Diocese, the Canonry shall be filled by a member of the clergy who has been in Holy Orders for at least five years and in the following manner: a) the first vacancy shall be elected by Synod,

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b) the next vacancy shall be appointed by the Bishop c) subsequent vacancies shall be appointed or elected alternately.

83. An election by the Synod shall be made in the following manner: a) On the first day of each ordinary session of each Synod the President shall

declare the number of elective Canonries which shall then be vacant. b) On a day named by the President the Synod shall elect by ballot in

accordance with the procedure of the Standing Orders of Synod so many clergy qualified to be Canons as shall be required to fill the Canonries which shall have been declared vacant.

84. It shall be the right of the Dean to install the Canons.

PART 9 –INCUMBENCY APPOINTMENTS Appointment Board

85. There is established an Incumbency Appointment Board. 86. In this Part, Board means the Incumbency Appointment Board acting with respect to

an appointment. 87. The Board must comprise Diocesan Representatives appointed in accordance with

section 88 and Parish Representatives appointed in accordance with section 89. Diocesan Representatives

88. The Diocesan Representatives are appointed in the following manner: a) At the first session of every Synod the members of Synod will elect by secret

ballot: i) Six clergy who are members of Synod and have been in holy orders for at

least five years at the date of the election; and ii) Six lay persons who are members of Synod all of whom may be the Diocesan representatives on any Board.

b) The members elected pursuant to sub-section (a) remain in office until the beginning of the first session of the following Synod unless that position is declared vacant by the Bishop in accordance with sub-section (c).

c) A position may be declared vacant by the Bishop if an elected member leaves the Diocese, dies, resigns, is incapacitated or becomes ineligible to be a member of Synod.

d) Upon any such declaration by the Bishop then the Diocesan Secretary must within one month report the matter to Diocesan Council which must appoint a new member or members for the remainder of the term of the Synod from the current Synod roll.

e) Members who, immediately prior to the commencement of this Ordinance, were Diocesan Representatives to the Appointment Board established under the Appointment of Clergy to Parishes Ordinance 2006 will continue to be Diocesan Representatives as if elected under this Ordinance until the time at which they would otherwise have ceased to be Diocesan Representatives.

f) On any occasion when a Board is to meet two clergy members and one lay member must be chosen on a rotational basis by the Bishop from the panel of Diocesan representatives to be the Diocesan representative on the Board.

Parish Representatives 89. The Parish representatives are appointed in the following manner:

a) At the annual general meeting of a parish at which the parish elects Synod representatives each parish must elect five lay persons from the parish roll as parish representatives.

b) The first three persons elected are the parish representatives and the remaining two are the alternate parish representatives.

c) If the annual general meeting fails to elect sufficient representatives as required by sub-section (a), or a parish representative or alternate parish

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representative vacates either office, then the Incumbent must within one month call a special general meeting of the parish in accordance with the provisions of the Parish Administration Ordinance 1995 to elect persons to fill the vacant positions.

d) The representatives elected pursuant to sub-sections (a) or (c) remain in office until the beginning of the first session of the following Synod unless that position is declared vacant by the Incumbent in accordance with sub-section (e).

e) A position may be declared vacant by the Incumbent if an elected representative leaves the parish, dies or is unable to perform their duties.

90. On any occasion when a Board is to meet the three parish representatives will represent the parish on the appointment board.

91. If at any meeting of a Board any parish representative is unable to attend then that persons place may be filled by an alternate parish representative.

92. If for any reason the parish is not represented at a meeting of a Board then the Diocesan representatives must constitute the Board.

Parishes with rights of presentation 93. A parish or other pastoral entity fulfilling the functions of a parish, has a right of

presentation if, during the twelve months preceding the date on which the parish became vacant, it has:

a) Paid the stipend and allowances of the outgoing incumbent; b) Paid all contributions to the Diocese; c) Completed and lodged its annual returns; d) Provided a residence for the Incumbent in accordance with the requirements

of the Diocese or in accordance with any resolution of Diocesan Council. 94. If a parish fails to comply with any of the requirements of section 93 then the Bishop

may in his or her absolute discretion make an appointment or call a meeting of a Board.

95. If a parish fails to elect parish representatives or alternate parish representatives and a vacancy occurs in the parish then the appointment of a Incumbent will be at the discretion of the Bishop and no Board will be called.

Procedure following a vacancy 96. If the Office of Incumbent of a Parish becomes vacant and the Parish has a right of

presentation in accordance with section 93 then the Bishop: a) must advise the parish representatives and alternate parish representatives in

writing of the provisions of this Part; and b) may invite any clergy to indicate an interest in being appointed to the parish;

and c) may receive from the parish the names of clergy they ask the Bishop to

consider for appointment to the parish. 97. Upon the Office of Incumbent of a Parish becoming vacant the Bishop may appoint a

person to meet with the Parish Council of that Parish and other parish representatives to explain the process set out in this Ordinance and to assist with the preparation of a parish profile.

98. The parish profile must a) be prepared in the manner determined by the Bishop b) be available to all members of the Board c) be provided to any clergy approved by the Bishop for consideration by the

parish. 99. Following completion of the parish profile

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a) the Bishop or a person appointed by the Bishop will meet with the parish representatives and alternate parish representatives to consider any clergy approved by the Bishop.

b) Parish representatives and alternate parish representatives may make enquiries concerning any clergy whose name is before them for consideration by personal interview, video link, telephone conference or other means as deemed appropriate.

c) Any expenses incurred by clergy being considered are to be met by the parish.

d) The Bishop or any person appointed by the Bishop may meet with the Board or any member or members of the Board to discuss clergy who are being considered for the parish.

Meetings of the Board 100. The Board will meet in the following manner:

a) The Bishop will summon the diocesan representatives and the parish representatives to meet at a time and place determined by the Bishop by a notice in writing giving not less than seven (7) clear days notice of the meeting.

b) The Bishop must chair a Board if in attendance c) The Bishop may appoint the Chair of a Board to preside in the Bishop’s

absence. d) The Chair has no vote but may take part in any discussions of a Board. e) The parish representatives may advise the meeting of the appointment board

of any matters concerning the parish and the appointment of an Incumbent. f) At any time during the discussion the Bishop may nominate a person in

writing after which only that person may be further discussed. g) The parish representatives may request a short recess for discussion between

themselves with or without the Diocesan representatives and may withdraw from the meeting for this purpose.

h) The appointment board may accept or reject the nomination made by the Bishop.

i) Any resolution of the appointment board is to be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

101. If the person nominated by the Bishop is accepted by the appointment board the Bishop (having conducted such due diligence as appropriate including Police and Ministering with Children checks and upon being satisfied of the same) will write to the nominated person offering the parish to that person and requesting a response in writing within a period not exceeding 21 days.

102. A person who fails to respond in writing within 21 days is deemed to have declined the invitation.

Further Meetings of the Appointment Board 103. If the nomination of the Bishop is not accepted, the person declines the invitation or

fails to satisfy any due diligence or other checks then the Bishop may call up to two more meetings of the Board within 90 days.

104. The procedure to be adopted by a second and subsequent meetings of the Board is as set out in sections 100 to 102 of this Ordinance.

Failure of Second and Subsequent Meeting

105. Where a second and subsequent meetings of the Board fail to result in the appointment of an incumbent then the Bishop has the right to appoint an incumbent to the parish.

PART 10 - THE APPOINTMENT OF ASSOCIATE CLERGY, ASSISTANT CLERGY, CHAPLAINS,

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DEACONS AND PRIESTS IN LOCAL MINISTRY 106. The offices created by this part are:

a) Assistant Curate; b) Associate Priest; c) Chaplain; d) Assistant Chaplain; e) Residentiary Canon; f) Minor Canon; g) Deacon in Local Ministry; h) Priest in Local Ministry; i) Such other office as the Bishop may approve;

107. In this part, the Ministry Leader means: a) in the case of the Cathedral, the Dean; b) in the case of a Parish, the Incumbent; c) in the case of a School, the Principal; d) in the case of another agency, the Chief Executive Officer; e) in all other cases, a person deemed to be the Ministry Leader by the Bishop.

108. The Bishop may create an office covered by this part and shall in consultation with the Ministry Leader and the Deploying Body determine

a) the duties of that office b) the terms and conditions of remuneration for that office not inconsistent with

any term and condition established by this ordinance 109. The Deploying Body shall certify to the Bishop that it supports the creation of an

office in accordance with section 108 and in its opinion it will be able to meet its obligations to that office and provide any remuneration determined in accordance with section 108.

110. Where the office is for a Chaplain in a Diocesan School the Bishop shall appoint the Chaplain following consultation with the Principal.

111. Where the office is for a deacon in local ministry or a priest in local ministry it shall be filled in accordance with any rule determined by the Bishop.

112. Where an office created under this part is not a Chaplain in a Diocesan School, a deacon in local ministry or a priest in local ministry it shall be filled in the following manner:

a) The Bishop may propose to the Ministry Leader the names of suitable persons to be appointed.

b) The Ministry Leader may consider other names. c) The Ministry Leader shall nominate a suitable person to be appointed to the

office. d) The Bishop may decline the nomination without giving reasons. e) If the person nominated is accepted by the Bishop, the Bishop (having

conducted such due diligence as appropriate including Police and Ministering with Children checks and upon being satisfied of the same) will write to the person inviting them to accept the appointment.

f) A person who fails to respond in writing within 21 days is deemed to have declined the invitation.

g) If the nomination is declined the Bishop or the Ministry Leader may submit further names following the procedure detailed by this section.

113. Where the office created under this part is a Residentiary Canon or a Minor Canon it shall be the right of the Dean to install that Canon.

PART 11 - STIPEND AND ACCOMMODATION Entitlement to stipend

114. An officeholder who is occupying a stipendiary office which is stated to be such in his or her terms of appointment is entitled to receive an annual stipend of an amount

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which is not less than the minimum stipend approved by the Diocesan Council determined on a pro-rata basis if the appointment is less than full-time.

Pro-rata Basis 115. An officeholder engaged in part-time ministry shall receive stipend, allowances and

other entitlements on a pro-rata basis based on the number of days of ministry per week compared with the normal maximum number of days of ministry which for the purpose of this Ordinance is deemed to be six days.

Accommodation 116. Where it is specified in the appointment of an officeholder that accommodation will

be provided, the Deploying Body which provides a house of residence or other accommodation for an officeholder must

a) keep the property in good repair b) ensure the property is subject to a detailed review by a person appointed by

the Property Approvals Board once in every five year period c) pay all rates, taxes and other recurring charges payable in respect of the

property d) insure the property against all such risks as are included in the usual form of

house owner’s policy relating to buildings. 117. An officeholder who is in occupation of a house of residence or other

accommodation provided in accordance with this Ordinance must a) permit the Deploying Body or its officers or agents to enter the property in

exercise of the deploying body’s rights and after giving due notice under this Part

b) use all reasonable endeavours to keep the property and any contents of the property provided by the Deploying Body, clean and free from deterioration, with the exception of fair wear and tear, and to keep any garden or other grounds belonging to the property in a reasonable state of upkeep;

c) notify the Deploying Body of any works of repair that may from time to time be needed to the property as soon as reasonably practicable after the officeholder becomes aware of them;

d) if required to do so by the Deploying Body, to the extent that it is not recoverable under any insurance policy, to pay the whole or part of the reasonable cost of any repairs to the property which a report of a property review authorised by the Deploying Body specifies to be necessary as the result of damage caused or aggravated by the deliberate act of the officeholder or a member of the officeholder’s household residing with him or her or by a breach of the officeholder’s obligations under this Ordinance;

e) not use the property except as a private residence for the officeholder and his or her household and for such other purposes as may be agreed by the Deploying Body , which agreement must not be unreasonably withheld;

f) not make any repairs, alterations or additions to the property without the consent of the Deploying Body;

g) where the property is held on a lease, observe any term, condition or covenant binding the tenant under the lease and, in any case, indemnify the Deploying Body in respect of any breach by the officeholder or by any member of the officeholder’s household living in the property of any term, condition or covenant binding on the occupier;

h) vacate the property within the period of one month from the date on which the officeholder ceases to hold the office or on which he or she takes up a new office, whichever is sooner or within such longer period as the Deploying Body may allow and to leave the property clean and tidy and clear of all

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personal possessions belonging to the officeholder or any members of his or her household residing in the property; and

i) In the event of a Deploying Body not acting on reports of an Occupational Health and Safety concern notify the Diocesan Business Manager.

118. If an officeholder dies whilst occupying the property any member of his or her household living in the property at that time may remain in occupation for the period of three months from the date of the officeholder’s death or such longer period as the Deploying Body may allow and any such person shall, for the duration of his or her occupation, be subject to the same obligations, so far as relevant, under this Ordinance as was the officeholder. 119. If there is any dispute about the performance of the respective obligations of the

Deploying Body and the officeholder under this Part, which cannot be resolved by the grievance procedures, or arbitrated by the Bishop or an experienced arbiter appointed by the Bishop, any decision of the Bishop or any arbiter so appointed will be final.

PART 12 – SUPERANNUATION SICKNESS AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE 120. Every officeholder in receipt of a stipend must within twenty-one days of his or her

appointment advise the Diocesan Business Manager of the details of his or her superannuation fund.

121. An officeholder in receipt of a stipend may change their fund once in any calendar year unless otherwise permitted by the Diocesan Business Manager to do so more frequently.

122. The Diocesan Business Manager must ensure that contributions to the superannuation fund on behalf of the officeholder are remitted in the manner required by law.

123. The Diocesan Council must ensure the provision of benefit and support to officeholders in receipt of a stipend unable to undertake ministry due to sickness or accident.

124. The Diocesan Council must determine the level of contribution towards the superannuation and sickness and accident benefits of an officeholder in receipt of a stipend by:

a. The Diocese b. The Deploying Body c. The officeholder

PART 13 - MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, EDUCATION AND TRAINING Ministry development review

125. The Bishop or a person appointed by the Bishop shall convene a Ministry Review Panel to complete a Ministry Development Review for an officeholder within three months of that officeholder completing his or her first year in office and every successive four years while they remain in that office.

126. The Ministry Review Panel shall comprise: a) A person appointed by the Bishop b) A person appointed by the officeholder c) A person appointed by the deploying body

127. It is the ministerial duty of each officeholder to co-operate in any Ministry Development Review undertaken in accordance with is Ordinance.

128. The review must be undertaken in accordance with any standard review guidelines determined by the Diocesan Council with the concurrence of the Bishop.

129. The Ministry Review Panel shall forward a copy of the final report of the Ministry Development Review, which must be signed by the officeholder and the panel, to the officeholder and to the Bishop

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130. The Bishop of the Diocese must make such arrangements as he or she thinks appropriate for his or her own ministry development review.

Continuing ministry education 131. Every officeholder including the Bishop of the Diocese is entitled to seven days not

including a Sunday for continuing ministry education leave in each calendar year such leave must not include training events or retreats determined by the Bishop to be compulsory events.

132. Where leave to undertake continuing ministry education is not utilized in a calendar year it will not accumulate to subsequent years.

133. An officeholder in receipt of a stipend including the Bishop of the Diocese must receive from the Deploying Body a continuing ministry education allowance of not less than an amount equal to one percent of his or her gross stipend.

134. Where an officeholder is in receipt of less than the minimum stipend the entitlement to leave and to allowances must be reduced pro-rata according to the stipend received.

135. An officeholder must annually provide to the Deploying Body a report on continuing ministry education undertaken during the year and planned for ensuing years.

136. An officeholder may be required by the Bishop to provide to the Bishop a copy of the report forwarded to the Deploying Body.

137. The Bishop may advise an Incumbency Appointment Board of the continuing ministry education undertaken by an officeholder.

138. The Bishop must make such arrangements as he or she thinks appropriate for his or her continuing ministry education.

PART 14 - TIME OFF MINISTRY, TIME SPENT ON OTHER DUTIES AND SICKNESS Weekly rest period

139. An officeholder including the Bishop of the Diocese is entitled to an uninterrupted rest period of not less than 24 hours in any period of seven days, but the statement of particulars of office may specify that any rest period may not be taken on or include a Sunday, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday or Christmas Day.

Additional rest period each month 140. An officeholder including the Bishop of the Diocese is entitled to one Monthly Leave

day per month. This leave will: a. accrue in arrears on a calendar month basis; b. be taken in the month following the month in which it accrued, or be accrued up to a maximum of 3 days in any calendar year; c. be taken as determined by the officeholder provided it is not taken on a Sunday; and d. where more than one Monthly Leave day is accrued, be taken by

agreement with the Deploying Body.

Annual leave 141. An officeholder including the Bishop of the Diocese is entitled to annual leave from

their position for a period of 28 days including four Sundays in any one calendar year. Annual leave is subject to the following conditions:

a. The Deploying Body must pay for the services of any relieving person during the Annual Leave of absence of the officeholder unless other arrangements have been approved in writing in advance by the Bishop.

b. Annual leave must accrue on the basis of seven days for each 13 weeks of ministry.

c. Annual leave may not be taken until the weeks of service have been completed.

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d. No more than six weeks of annual leave may be accumulated by an officeholder.

e. The officeholder must advise the Bishop in writing at least seven days prior to taking annual leave.

Leave of Absence 142. No officeholder may be absent from ministry in the Diocese excluding annual leave

without the consent of the Bishop. 143. In the event of the officeholder applying to be absent from ministry in the Diocese

for any period exceeding four weeks such officeholder must nominate to the Bishop a duly qualified person to exercise ministry during his or her absence. The Bishop without reason assigned may reject any nomination thus made and leave of absence must not be granted until a suitable person has been appointed or the Bishop has approved alternate arrangements.

144. (1) Before any office holder is granted leave of absence in accordance with section 149 he or she must lodge with the Diocesan Business Manager and his or her Deploying Body an agreement signed by that person and by the person accepted by the Bishop as a suitable Locum Tenens and countersigned by the Bishop setting forth:-

a. The term during which the officeholder will be absent b. The emoluments and advantages to be enjoyed by the person accepted

by the Bishop as a suitable Locum Tenens c. A provision that if the said officeholder fails to return from absence,

upon expiration of the term for which leave of absence has been granted without the consent of the Bishop first obtained in writing, the Bishop may declare the office vacant and proceed to fill the appointment

d. A provision that if the person accepted by the Bishop as a suitable Locum Tenens must by death, resignation or the revocation of licence cease to hold the licence of the Bishop then the Bishop may appoint a person on the terms agreed or such other terms as the Bishop may deem fit and necessary.

(2) Upon an agreement aforesaid being lodged the Diocesan Business Manager must issue to the officeholder a document granting leave of absence under the hand and seal of the Bishop.

Long Service Leave 145. An officeholder entitled to long service leave may apply to the Bishop to take his or

her leave from a date to be stated in his or her application. 146. The Bishop after consultation with an officeholder and the Deploying Body for the

officeholder may require an officeholder entitled to long service leave to take his or her leave from such a date as the Diocesan Council with the concurrence of the Bishop must determine.

147. The officeholder must receive the stipend and allowances the officeholder would have received had they not taken long service leave.

148. The consent and the approval of the Bishop must be obtained before a member of the clergy is invited to perform duties in or for any parish institution or organisation during the absence of an officeholder on long service leave. The Bishop or a person appointed by the Bishop must approve the arrangements with that member of the clergy.

Maternity, paternity, parental, carers and adoption leave 149. An officeholder must be entitled to maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave

and time off ministry to care for dependants in accordance with directions determined by the Diocesan Council in accordance with recommendations of the

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Clergy Emoluments Board, and any directions given by the Council under this section must:

a. provide for the payment of his or her stipend during any such periods of leave,

b. impose conditions on any such entitlement, and c. impose requirements as to the procedures for applying for any such

entitlement.

Sickness 150. If an officeholder who is in receipt of a stipend is unable to perform the duties of his

or her office because of illness for a period of three days or longer he or she must report the absence to the Area Dean or Diocesan Business Manager who must inform the Bishop.

151. If an officeholder is absent from ministry because of illness for a continuous period of more than seven days he or she must supply the Diocesan Business Manager with a certificate signed by a qualified medical practitioner and the Diocesan Business Manager must send a copy of the certificate to the Bishop.

152. An officeholder who is absent from ministry must use all reasonable endeavours to make arrangements for the duties of the office to be performed by another person during the absence.

153. The Bishop may, if he or she is satisfied that the officeholder is, by reason of illness, unable adequately to discharge the duties of his or her office, permit the officeholder to be absent from ministry for such period as the Bishop thinks appropriate and may make provision for the discharge of those duties during the period of absence of the officeholder.

Medical examination 154. The Bishop may, if he or she has reasonable grounds for concern about the physical

or mental health of an officeholder, direct that the officeholder must undergo a medical examination by a medical practitioner chosen by the officeholder from the Medical Panel.

155. The officeholder must comply with any direction provided by the medical practitioner appointed in accordance with section 154 to refrain from undertaking his or her ministerial duties.

156. The Bishop, the Diocesan Council or the Deploying Body may initiate Ministry Issues procedures in accordance with Part 16 where an officeholder is absent from ministry because of illness for a continuous period of 60 days or a total period of 90 days within a twelve month period.

PART 15 - DURATION AND TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENTS Fixed and other limited term appointments

157. Without limiting the generality of section 220, this Part is to be read subject to that section.

158. A person who holds or is to hold office under this Ordinance may be appointed by the Bishop for a fixed term not exceeding five years or under terms which provide for the appointment to be terminated on the occurrence of a specified event if:

a. the office is designated as a locum ministry in order to cover an officeholder’s authorised absence from ministry

b. the officeholder has attained the retirement age c. the office is designated as a probationary office d. the office is designated as a training office e. the office is created by any experimental pastoral or mission order

approved by the Diocesan Council f. the office is created in accordance with Parts 8 or 10 of this Ordinance.

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159. Where a person holds office with a limited term the statement of particulars of office required to be given to the officeholder in accordance with section 8 must contain the particulars of the limited term or any relevant term.

160. An office may be designated as a training office if the officeholder is required by the Bishop to undertake initial ministerial education.

161. An office may be designated as a probationary office if: a. on the date of the appointment of the officeholder to the office, the

officeholder has not held any ecclesiastical office in any place during the period of twelve months immediately preceding that date

b. the officer holder has been the subject of Ministry Issues procedures and the Board which adjudicated on the matter has recommended that any subsequent office occupied by the officeholder should be an office other than that held by the officeholder at that time

c. the officeholder has been the subject of proceedings in accordance with the Clergy Discipline Ordinance or the Professional Standards Ordinance and has had a censure of prohibition, inhibition or suspension imposed on him or her or he or she has resigned, and appointment to the office is made on the recommendation of the Bishop of the Diocese with a view to facilitating his or her return to the ministry.

162. The term of office of any officeholder appointed for a fixed term or on the occurrence of a specified event will terminate on the expiry of the fixed term (unless that term is extended for a further period or periods) or on the occurrence of the specified event.

Extension of term 163. An officeholder no later than six months before reaching the retirement age or the

conclusion of a fixed term may apply in writing to the Bishop seeking further appointment on a fixed term.

164. An application by a person approaching the retirement age must include a certificate from a legally qualified medical practitioner, who is a member of the Medical Panel, chosen by the officeholder and such certificate must state what in the opinion of such medical practitioner is the state of health of the officeholder.

165. Where the Bishop resolves to grant an extension he or she may do so for a term not exceeding five years.

166. The Bishop may seek the advice of the Ministry Extension Board.

Ministry Extension Board 167. There is established a Ministry Extension Board. 168. In this Part, Board means the Ministry Extension Board. 169. The Board will comprise:

a. In the case of an Incumbent i. One person nominated by the Bishop from the persons elected to be

Diocesan Representatives on the Incumbency Appointment Board appointed in accordance with Part 8;

ii. One person nominated by the Bishop from the persons elected to be Parish Representatives on the Incumbency Appointment Board appointed in accordance with Part 8; and

iii. A person in holy orders of at least ten years standing appointed by the Bishop.

iv. Two people nominated by the officeholder. b. In the case of other appointments

i. A person in holy orders of at least ten years standing appointed by the Bishop.

ii. A lay member of the Synod appointed by the Bishop.

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iii. A person representing the Deploying Body nominated by the Bishop iv. Two people nominated by the officeholder.

170. No person whose office is being reviewed may act as a member of the Board.

Functions of the Board 171. (1) The Board must meet to discuss the welfare of the officeholder, the wellbeing of

the office which the person exercises, strategic planning associated with the office, any matter proposed by the Bishop, any matter proposed by the office holder and any matter or matters raised by members of the Board.

(2) The Board must undertake its work in accordance with any guidelines determined by the Diocesan Council with the concurrence of the Bishop and must determine if

a. it would be to the best interest of the Diocese, the officeholder or the Parish to extend or extend further as the case may be, the term of the office of the officeholder

b. the Bishop, Deploying Body and officeholder are agreed an extension is appropriate

c. a specific ministry is in place requiring the officeholder’s leadership d. there are any issues affecting the officeholder’s family e. there are any health issues affecting the officeholder f. undue hardship may be caused if an extension is not granted g. other extenuating or exceptional circumstances may apply.

172. The Board must work promptly and must make a recommendation to the Bishop within twenty one days of receiving an application from the Bishop.

173. The Board may recommend that the Bishop extend the office having regard to the vitality of a person’s calling, the welfare of that person and the wellbeing of the office to which that person has been appointed and may recommend to the Bishop a term of appointment not exceeding five years.

174. The Bishop is not bound to accept the recommendation of the Board. 175. Where the Bishop does not grant an extension the Bishop may

a. Offer the officeholder another office b. Provide the officeholder with financial support

176. Where the Bishop grants an extension such extension may not exceed the term recommended by the Board.

PART 16 –MINISTRY ISSUES PROCEDURES 177. In this part a Ministry Issue includes but is not limited to:

a. where serious breakdown may have occurred in the pastoral relationship between the officeholder and those whom the officeholder ministers

b. a period of illness in accordance with section 156 c. the incapacity of the parish to provide the stipend

178. If the Bishop considers that a ministry issue has arisen which is impeding or is likely to impede the ministry of the officeholder or the area of ministry in which the officeholder ministers or the ministry of the Diocese, the Bishop may initiate the Ministry Issues Procedures.

179. If: a. The Diocesan Council b. The Deploying Body or c. The officeholder

considers that a ministry issue has arisen which is impeding or is likely to impede the ministry of the officeholder or the area of ministry in which the officeholder ministers or the ministry of the Diocese, that party may request that the Bishop initiate the Ministry Issues Procedures.

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180. Where the Ministry Issues Procedures are commenced in accordance with section 178 or 179 the Bishop must appoint a suitably qualified person who:

a. will attempt to resolve the matter by counselling and discussing the matter with the parties

b. may, if he or she deems it appropriate, refer the parties for mediation if counselling and discussion does not resolve the matter

181. Where mediation is unsuccessful or inappropriate, the Bishop must convene the Ministry Issues Review Panel.

182. The Bishop may direct the officeholder and the Deploying Body to participate in the Ministry Issues Procedures.

183. The Bishop must appoint the Ministry Issues Review Panel in the following manner: a. The Bishop shall appoint a chairperson who must be the Convenor; b. The officeholder will nominate one member to the Bishop c. The Deploying Body will nominate one member to the Bishop

184. The Bishop may require the officeholder or deploying body to provide further nominations without giving any reason for declining a previous nomination.

185. (1) No person may serve on a Ministry Issues Panel if he or she considers that a reasonable observer would conclude that he or she is so closely associated with one or more to the persons involved as to be unable to give completely impartial consideration to the ministry issue.

(2) Where the Ministry Issue relates to an officeholder in parish ministry no person may serve on a Ministry Issues Panel if they currently worship or within the previous three years habitually worshipped in a church in that parish.

186. At least 1 member of the Ministry Issues Panel must be a person in holy orders of at least five years standing and who is in receipt of a stipend.

187. The Diocesan Council may select a member should the officeholder or the Deploying Body fail to nominate within 14 days of a request by the Bishop to do so.

Proceedings of a Ministry Issues Review Panel 188. The Ministry Issues Review Panel must meet as soon as practicable after it is

constituted. 189. The chairperson must preside at meetings and must be the person to whom

communications to the group may be addressed. 190. The Ministry Issues Review Panel must inform itself of the relevant facts in whatever

way it considers appropriate and must not be bound by any of the rules of evidence but shall not accept hearsay, and shall make a careful distinction between fact and opinion.

191. No person is entitled to representation by counsel or solicitor or any other person, unless the Bishop or the Chairperson decides that it would be unfair to that person not to grant such representation. However, anyone who wishes to be accompanied by a support person may be accompanied by such a person, who shall have no right to speak.

192. No person has the right to cross examine any other person. 193. The Ministry Issues Review Panel must take all reasonable action to enable it to

ascertain the situation affecting the officeholder, the deploying body and the area of ministry.

194. The Ministry Issues Review Panel may inform itself of relevant views and comments by written or by oral report from one or more members of the Ministry Issues Review Panel speaking with people either individually or in groups.

Report of Ministry Issues Review Panel 195. The Ministry Issues Review Panel must, as soon as practicable after gathering

relevant material, prepare a report of fact and including a set of recommendations.

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196. The Ministry Issues Review Panel may recommend that no action be taken with or without comments or suggestions.

197. The Ministry Issues Review Panel’s report may recommend that the Bishop undertake any one or more of the following:

a. That specific courses of action be taken in the officeholder’s parish, school, agency or organisation (whether or not such action is of a type specified in the succeeding paragraphs of this clause);

b. That the officeholder’s licence be withdrawn; c. The officeholder be asked to resign his or her licence under this

Ordinance; d. That a fixed term be placed on the officeholder’s licence; e. That conditions be placed on the officeholder’s licence; f. That certain named lay members of the parish be required from a

specified date to stand aside from being a churchwarden or a member of parish council of the parish in question or from holding such other office or offices in the parish as may be specified in the report for a designated period of up to three years thereafter;

g. That an officeholder be required or certain named lay persons be requested to undertake counselling;

h. That an officeholder be required or certain named lay persons be requested to undertake training;

i. A Parish Council to undertake specified action not inconsistent with any Ordinance of Synod;

j. That no action be taken at present but that a further meeting of the Ministry Issues Review Panel be held;

k. Without derogating from the generality of this section, the specific courses of action may include a recommendation that particular clergy do not officiate at particular services, that particular people are not put or left in charge of particular organizations in the parish, that certain organizations in the parish be disbanded, that the parish consider amalgamation or that expert advice be taken on particular issues.

198. The report must present the view of the majority of the members of the Ministry Issues Review Panel. In the case of an equality of opinions, the view of the chairperson must prevail, provided always that no recommendation that the holder of the licence resign or lose his or her licence must be made unless all members of the Ministry Issues Review Panel concur.

199. The report must be sent to the officeholder, the Deploying Body and the Bishop. 200. The Bishop may undertake the action recommended by the Ministry Issues Review

Panel or may take a lesser course of action.

Part 17 – APPEALS 201. A person who considers that

a. he or she will be treated unfairly if the Bishop accepts a recommendation of a Ministry Issues Review Panel made in accordance with section 197

b. a Ministry Issues Review Panel has not acted in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance

c. Ministry Extension Board has not acted in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance

may appeal to a Clerical Ministry Ordinance Appeals Committee.

Notice of Intention to Appeal 202. No appeal may be entertained by the appeal committee unless the appellants give

written notice of intention to appeal to the Diocesan Business Manager within twenty

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one days of receiving notice of a determination by the Ministry Issues Review Panel or the Ministry Extension Board.

Stay of Proceedings 203. The lodgement of an appeal will operate as a stay of any effect of a recommendation

up until 21 days after the appeal committee is constituted. The appeal committee may, for good and proper reasons extend such stay until the determination of the appeal.

Evidence on Appeal 204. The report of the Ministry Issues Review Panel or the Ministry Extension Board be

accepted as prima facie evidence of the truth of the matters contained therein. 205. The Clerical Ministry Ordinance Appeals Committee may determine any matters of

fact that it considers it needs to determine by way of rehearing as it considers appropriate without being bound by the rules of evidence.

Appeals Committee 206. The Diocesan Council must appoint members of a Clerical Ministry Ordinance Appeals

Committee consisting of: a. the Chancellor or his or her nominee (being a judge, former judge, or a

barrister or solicitor of 10 years’ standing); b. a person in holy orders of at least ten years standing appointed by the

Diocesan Council; and c. 3 persons to be selected by the Diocesan Council.

207. An appeal from a recommendation of a Ministry Issues Review Panel or the Ministry Extension Board may be considered by the Clerical Ministry Ordinance Appeals Committee.

208. (1) No person may serve on the Clerical Ministry Ordinance Appeals Committee if he or she considers that a reasonable observer would conclude that he or she is so closely associated with one or more to the persons involved as to be unable to give completely impartial consideration to the appeal.

(2) Where the Appeal relates to an officeholder in parish ministry no person may serve on the Clerical Ministry Ordinance Appeals Committee if they currently worship or within the previous three years habitually worshipped in a church in that parish.

209. Should there be more than one appeal from the recommendations of a Ministry Issues Review Panel, such appeals must be considered by the same Clerical Ministry Ordinance Appeals Committee either together or one after the other as the appeal committee in its discretion considers appropriate.

Effect of Appeal Committee’s findings 210. The Clerical Ministry Ordinance Appeals Committee:

a. may affirm, vary or set aside, any recommendation of the Ministry Issues Review Panel that has been appealed against and, if appropriate, substitute other recommendations and add additional recommendations

b. may direct a Ministry Issues Review Panel or a Ministry Extension Board to reconsider any matter

c. may direct such other action as is reasonable to ensure that a matter relating to an officeholder is determined fairly

211. The decision of the Clerical Ministry Ordinance Appeals Committee must be in writing attested by the chairperson or some other member, dated and delivered to the appellants, the Bishop, the officeholder and the deploying body.

212. The Bishop may undertake the action recommended by the Clerical Ministry Ordinance Appeals Committee or may take a lesser course of action.

Part 18 – ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

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213. Every Deploying Body must remit to the Diocesan Business Manager by the fifteenth day of each month such amounts as determined by the Diocesan Council in respect of each officeholder entitled to a stipend:

a. to provide stipend continuance and other support during any period of leave arising from sickness and accident

b. to meet contributions towards long service determined in accordance with the Long Service Leave Canon of General Synod having force in the Diocese

c. to meet contributions towards superannuation 214. Every officeholder in office at the commencement of this Ordinance may in writing

request that the Bishop provide him or her with the statement of particulars prescribed in part 2 provided that:

a. An officeholder may ask for a review of the statement by the Bishop b. Any doubt about the statement will be resolved by determination of the

Bishop whose decision shall be final Part 19 - GENERAL

215. The Diocesan Council shall have power and is hereby authorised to make such regulations not inconsistent with these provisions as may be necessary or expedient to control the operation of this Ordinance within the Diocese provided that any regulation so made must be reported to the Synod at its next succeeding session.

216. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Ordinance, if the Diocesan Council is of the opinion that special provision should be made in respect of an officeholder to ensure the officeholder is not unfairly disadvantaged, the Diocesan Council with the consent of the Bishop may in such case make such provision.

217. The Bishop and any panel or board acting in accordance with this Ordinance shall not be bound by the rules of evidence and may seek information in any way considered appropriate provided always that the rules of natural justice are observed.

218. Wherever it is practical and just, the Bishop and any panel or board acting in accordance with this Ordinance must seek to preserve confidentiality

219. Nothing in this Ordinance may be construed as implying employment or a contract for services.

220. (1) No officeholder holding office without limited tenure prior to the commencement of this Ordinance shall by virtue of this Ordinance be subject to fixed term appointment while they remain in that office.

(2) An officeholder holding office at the commencement of this Ordinance shall continue to hold such office according to the terms of appointment in place before the commencement of this Ordinance.

221. Persons who were Members of any Board or Committee established prior to the commencement of this Ordinance shall continue to hold office as if elected under this Ordinance until the time at which their appointments would otherwise have terminated.

PART 20 - AMENDMENT TO OTHER ORDINANCES 222. The Cathedral Ordinance shall be amended in the following manner:

a. A new clause 7 shall be inserted reading: “The Dean shall be elected in accordance with the Clerical Ministry Ordinance 2009”

b. A new clause 8 shall be inserted reading: “In the case of a vacancy in the office of Dean the Bishop shall have the rights of Dean during such vacancy and until a Dean is appointed may appoint a Sub-Dean and may give the Sub-Dean such control and direction of the Services of the Cathedral and for so long a period as the Bishop may think fit.”

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c. A new clause 9 shall be inserted reading “In addition to the Residentiary Canons there shall be eight Honorary Canons, appointed in accordance with the Clerical Ministry Ordinance 2009”

223. This Ordinance shall come into effect on a date to be determined by the Bishop. I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr G Spring (Acting)Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Eighteenth day of October 2009.

The Reverend SD Moore Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mrs J Walsh Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Seventeenth day of November 2009 in the Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth. PRESIDENT

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Ordinances passed by the Diocesan Council

Sitting as Synod under the Provisions of the Church Trust Property Ordinance 1929, the Diocesan Council passed the following land sale ordinances:

(Land sale ordinances are listed only and are not reproduced in the Year Book)

27 August 2009

The Bateau Bay (80 Kingsford Smith Drive, Berkeley Vale) Land Sale Ordinance 2009

Sitting as Synod under the Provisions of the Church Trust Property Ordinance 1929, the Diocesan Council passed the following administrative ordinances:

13 November 2008

Bishop Election (Amendment) Ordinance 2008

18 December 2008

Samaritans Foundation - Diocese of Newcastle Amending Ordinance 2008

26 February 2009

Creation of Theological Education and Ministry Development Permanent Trust No.1 Ordinance 2009

Diocesan Council Creation of Theological Education and Ministry Development Permanent Trust Ordinance 2009

Creation of Theological Education and Ministry Development Permanent Trust No.2 Ordinance 2009

Exceptional Purpose Expenses Permanent Trust Ordinance 2009

28 May 2009

The Tarro Church Endowment Fund Variation of Trusts Ordinance 2000 as amended 2009

27 August 2009

The Variation of Trusts (Youth and Children’s Outreach) Ordinance 2009

The Variation of Trusts (Consolidation of Samaritans Bequests and Reserves) Ordinance 2009

24 September 2009

Bishop Tyrell Anglican College (Special Provisions) Ordinance 2009

1 October 2009

Ministry Development Fund Special Provisions Ordinance 2009

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AN ORDINANCE to amend the Bishop Election Ordinance 1995 Amending Ordinance 2003

WHEREAS the Synod authorized Diocesan Council to amend the Bishop Election Ordinance 1995 to allow Bishops of Newcastle to seek an extension of tenure BE IT THEREFORE ordained and ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle constituted by Diocesan Council in Synod assembled as follows:

CLAUSE 2

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Bishop Election (Amendment) Ordinance 2008.

CLAUSE 3

2. The Bishop Election Ordinance 1995 is amended as provided in the Schedule hereto.

SCHEDULE

Amendment of the Bishop Election Ordinance 1995:

A. Clause 20(b): Insert after the word “shall” (first appearing) the words “subject to Clause 20A”;

B. Insert after Clause 20 the following clause:

20A (1) A Bishop may not later than 6 months prior to the date upon which by virtue of this Ordinance he or she is required to resign, give notice to the Diocesan Council of his or her intention to seek an extension of the term of his or her office;

(2) A notice of intention to seek an extension shall be accompanied by a certificate of a legally qualified medical practitioner stating the opinion of such practitioner as to the state of health of the Bishop.

. (3) The Diocesan Council shall determine such request within 2 calendar months of the receipt of such notice;

(4) The Bishop shall not be present for any deliberation by Diocesan Council for determining the granting of such an extension, or the length of such an extension;

(5) The Diocesan Council may grant such an extension for such term as it shall think fit;

(6) Voting on the granting of such an extension, and the length of such an extension, shall be determined by secret ballot and by simple majority;

(7) A term of office extended under this Clause may be further extended upon notice of intention to seek a further extension having been given.

(8) Nothing in this Clause shall authorize the extension of the term of office of a Bishop beyond the age of 70 years.

I HEREBY CERTIFY the ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

WK Allen

Chairman of Committees

PASSED BY SYNOD on the Thirteenth day of November 2008.

The Revd Canon PS Robertson Acting Clerical Secretary of Synod

Ms B Birch Acting Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Thirteenth day of November 2008 in the Seventeenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fourth. PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to amend the Samaritans Foundation Diocese of Newcastle Ordinance 1984 (as amended) and to provide for the future management governance and control of the Samaritans Foundation – Diocese of Newcastle.

PREAMBLE

WHEREAS it is desirable to amend The Samaritans Foundation Diocese of Newcastle Ordinance 1984-2003 (the Ordinance) and to redefine the way in which the Samaritans Foundation Dioceses of Newcastle is managed, governed and controlled be it therefore Ordained and Ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows –

AMENDMENTS

1. Clause 1 of the Ordinance is deleted and replaced with the following clause:

INTERPRETATION

1 In this Ordinance, unless the context or subject matter otherwise indicates or requires:

a) Bishop’ means the Diocesan Bishop for the Diocese of Newcastle.

b) 'Board' means the Board appointed under Clauses 4 and 5 of this Ordinance.

c) ‘Controlled Entity’ means any proprietary limited company the shares of which are owned or controlled by the Foundation or any company limited by guarantee controlled by the Foundation of which the Foundation is a member.

d) 'Diocese' means Diocese of Newcastle.

e) ‘Diocesan Council’ means the Diocesan Council of the Diocese of Newcastle.

f) Chief Executive means the person appointed under Clause 18 of this Ordinance.

g) 'Foundation' means Samaritans Foundation - Diocese of Newcastle incorporated under the Anglican Church of Australia (Bodies Corporate Act 1938).

h) 'Parishes' means parishes, provisional districts or experimental pastoral areas in the Diocese of Newcastle.

i) ‘Synod’ means the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

j) 'Trustees' means the Trustees of Church Property for the Diocese of Newcastle.

2. Clause 2 of the Ordinance is amended by adding a further sub-clause 2(e) as follows:

2(e) Any amendment effected by the Samaritans Foundation – Diocese of Newcastle Amending Ordinance 2008 shall not affect the past operation of the Foundation or anything suffered to be done or commenced or any right privilege obligation or liability acquired accrued or incurred under the amended ordinance and any trusts created by the amended ordinance shall be valid and continue in the manner and to the extend provided.

3. Clauses 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of the Ordinance are deleted and replaced with the following clauses:

BOARD

5. The Foundation shall be governed and controlled by a Board.

6. The Board shall consist of:

(a) (i) The Bishop who shall be President of the Board.

(ii) A Chairperson who shall be appointed by the Bishop (the office of chairperson, chairman on chairwoman may be referred to by whichever of those words is appropriate in relation to the particular holder of that office).

(iii) Two clergypersons and two lay members to be elected by Synod.

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(iv) Five members appointed by Diocesan Council

(v) Up to three members appointed by the Board itself.

(b) The Chief Executive shall be entitled to attend all meetings of the Board and have the right to speak but not vote.

7. All appointments to the Board, including the Chairperson, shall be made for the term of Synod. A casual vacancy of the Board shall be filled for the balance of the term of the relevant Synod in the case of a Synod or Diocesan Council appointee by the Diocesan Council, in the case of chairperson by the Bishop and in the case of a Board appointee by the Board

8. The Office of any member of the Board shall become vacant if that person - a) resigns in writing under hand addressed to the Chairperson b) becomes bankrupt c) is convicted of any felony or d) be absent from three consecutive ordinary meetings of the Board without

leave of absence.

4. Clause 10 of the Ordinance is deleted and replaced by the following clause:

PATRONS

9. The Bishop may appoint Patrons of the Foundation to advise and assist the Foundation wherever possible. The Patrons shall hold office for a period determined by the Bishop. The Patrons may attend meetings of the Board but shall not be entitled to vote.

5. Clauses 11 and 11(A) of the Ordinance are deleted and replaced by the following clauses:

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

10 (a) Meetings of the Board shall be held at least quarterly or at other times called by the President or the Chairperson or by five members of the Board. The times and places of meetings shall be decided by the Board or, if appropriate, by the President or Chairperson. At least seven (7) days' notice in writing or by facsimile or email of the meetings of the Board shall be given to Board members.

(b) No meeting shall be held unless at least five members of the Board are present.

(c) Each member shall have one vote, and the Chairperson may exercise a casting vote.

SEAL

11. (a) The Foundation must have a Common Seal which is to be kept under the control of the Chief Executive.

(b) The Common Seal must only be affixed to an instrument with the authority of the Board and the affixing of the common seal must be attested by the signature of two members of the Board and the signature of the Chief Executive or a person authorised in writing by the Chief Executive to sign on behalf of the Chief Executive.

6. Clause 12 of the Ordinance is deleted and replaced by the following clause:

POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD

12. The Board shall have the following powers and duties -

(a) (i) It may appoint a Committee or Committees of the Board to act on behalf of the Board or its Controlled Entities and attend to the detailed

administration of the Foundation.

(ii) Committees must only operate within the scope of any authority granted

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by the Board and notified to the Committee in writing.

(iii) Committees must report in writing to each meeting of the Board.

(iv) Committees may include persons who are not members of the Board but a majority of members must be Board members.

(b) To incorporate proprietary limited companies, the shares of which are owned and controlled by the Foundation and the Directors of which shall be the members of the Board of the Foundation

(c) To make arrangements to acquire by purchase or otherwise any property for the purposes of the Foundation.

(d) To raise money by mortgaging any asset of the Foundation for completing acquisitions or for other purposes approved by the Board.

(e) To control all monies received for the purpose of the Foundation and to authorise all expenditure necessary for the proper running of the Foundation.

(f) To open banking accounts for the Foundation and its Controlled Entities and to authorise operations thereon provided that no account shall be operated upon by less than two persons and shall not be overdrawn without the approval of the Board.

(g) To give guarantees to its controlled entities in respect of the liabilities incurred or to be incurred by its controlled entities.

(h) To invest monies from time to time in institutions that are limited to investment in authorised Trustee Securities with capital (which may include short-term government securities, bank accepted bills and bank certificates of deposits). The income derived from such investments shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the objects of the Foundation.

(i) Subject to the approval of the Diocesan Council, to raise funds by appeal for the purpose of furthering the objects of the Foundation or its Controlled Entities.

(j) To receive, administer and provide for the investment of donations, gifts and legacies and to receive, administer and distribute income to charitable and mission work of the Foundation.

(k) To encourage parishes to participate in the on-going work of the Foundation in ways which suit their particular circumstances and interests.

(l) To encourage the social and community services at present being undertaken and provided within parishes.

(m) To present an annual report of the Foundation and duly audited statements of account to Synod at the end of each financial year.

(n) To do all such things as are incidental or conducive to the exercise and performance of all or any of the powers and duties of the Board, and to carry out the objects of the Foundation.

(o) To register business names under the Business Names Act in respect of any aspect of the work of the Foundation or its controlled entities.

7. Clauses 13, 14, 15, and 16 of the Ordinance are deleted and replaced by the

following clauses:

FUNDS

13. All real estate in the name of the Trustees for the benefit of the Samaritans Foundation at the date of incorporation of the Foundation and any real estate purchased by any of its Controlled Entities shall be vested in the Foundation.

14. The Foundation shall establish and maintain a General Fund of the

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held for purposes that allow the application of capital and income derived there from to be used towards the attainment of any of the objects of the Foundation.

15. Nothing herein contained shall be taken to prevent the acceptance of gifts or property or testamentary gifts for the purposes of the Foundation not covered by any of the Funds established in pursuance of this Ordinance.

8. Clause 17 is renumbered 16 and clause 18 is renumbered 17.

9. Clauses 19 and 20 of the Ordinance are deleted and replaced by the following clauses:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

18. (a) The Chief Executive shall be the chief executive officer of the Foundation and its Controlled Entities. The Chief Executive may be either a member of the clergy or laity and is responsible to the Board for the management and administration of the Foundation.

(b) The Chief Executive will be an employee of the Foundation. He or she shall be appointed and licensed by the Bishop on the nomination of the Board and the Board shall determine the terms of appointment subject to the approval of the Bishop.

(c) Except in the case of wilful misconduct, the appointment of the Chief Executive may be terminated by the Board at any time by the giving of three months' notice in writing and after consultation with the Bishop. The Chief Executive shall give to the Board at least three months' notice in writing of his or her intention to resign.

INDEMNITY

19. Every member of the Board, officers and servants of the Foundation, shall be indemnified by the Foundation from and against all costs, losses and expenses, which any such member of the Board, officer or servant, may properly incur, or become liable to pay by reason of any contract entered into, or other act, or thing, any way in the discharge of his or her or their duties, and it shall be the duty of the Board to pay the same out of the funds of the Foundation.

SHORT TITLE

This Ordinance may be cited for all purposes as the “Samaritans Foundation – Diocese of Newcastle Amending Ordinance 2008”.

I HEREBY CERTIFY the ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported

P Rosser

Acting Chairman of Committees

PASSED BY SYNOD on the 18 December 2008.

AJL Copeman

Acting Clerical Secretary of Synod

B Birch

Acting Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Eighteenth day of December 2008 in the Seventeenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fourth.

PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to create a Permanent Trust to provide income for the Theological Education and Ministry Development Budget of the Diocese of Newcastle.

WHEREAS the Trustees of Church Property for the Diocese of Newcastle [the Corporate Trustees] wish to create a Permanent Trust from the sale of the lands at Morpeth comprising the former St John’s Theological College site and the former Morpeth Conference Centre site

AND WHEREAS the Synod in October 2006 authorised the creation of Permanent Trusts for Theological Education.

AND WHEREAS the Synod is in recess.

AND WHEREAS by the Church Trust Property Ordinance 1929 pursuant to Section 40 of the said Act the Diocesan Council was appointed in place of the Synod of the Diocese to exercise during the recess of Synod such powers and functions and to do and make such the things referred to in the said Act as may be done by the Synod under the said Act.

AND WHEREAS the creation of Theological Education Ministry Development Fund Budget Permanent Trust 2007 expired by the effluxion of time as a result of the proceeds of the sale of St John’s College Centre of Ministry being received by the Trustees of Church Property

AND WHEREAS the Synod passed motions authorizing the Diocesan Council to create further trusts from the sale of St John’s College Centre of Ministry for a period of five (5) years from the receipt by the Trustees of Church Property of the proceeds of the sale AND WHEREAS the proceeds of the sale were received by the Trustees of Church Property on 3 July 2008

NOW the Diocesan Council sitting as Synod, hereby ORDAINS DIRECTS AND RULES as follows:

CLAUSE 1

There shall be set aside from the funds received by the Trustees of Church Property as part of the Tyrrell Trusts pursuant to the sale of the Morpeth property the sum of $2,996,797.00 to be held by the said Trustees of Church Property upon Trust for a period of five (5) years from 3 July 2008 being the date the Trustees of Church Property received the proceeds of the sale of the St John’s College Centre of Ministry to be invested within the Pooled Investment and the income arising therefrom at the declared rate shall be applied for the purposes of Theological Education and Training at the University of Newcastle.

CLAUSE 2

Interest on such Permanent Trust shall be paid at the rate declared by the Trustees of Church Property

CLAUSE 3

The said interest shall be applied to the Theological Education and Ministry Development Budget approved by the Diocesan Council

CLAUSE 4

The purpose of this Trust shall cease on 2 July 2013

CLAUSE 5

The interest payable pursuant to this ordinance shall be calculated from 3 October 2008 being three (3) months after the date of the receipt of the proceeds of sale of St John’s College Centre of Ministry by the Trustees of Church Property

CLAUSE 6

This ordinance shall take effect from the date of Assent

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CLAUSE 7

This Ordinance may be cited as the “Creation of Theological Education and Ministry Development Permanent Trust No.1 Ordinance 2009.”

I HEREBY CERTIFY the ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

WK Allen

Chairman of Committees

PASSED BY SYNOD on the 26 February 2009.

BR Gibbs

Acting Clerical Secretary of Synod

B Birch

Acting Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Twenty Sixth day of February 2009 in the Sixteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fourth.

PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to create a Permanent Trust to provide income for Theological Education and Ministry Development Budget of the Diocese of Newcastle

AND WHEREAS the Diocesan Council wish to create a permanent trust from part of the sale of lands at Morpeth comprising the former St John’s Theological College and the former Morpeth Conference Centre site

WHEREAS the Trustees of Church Property for the Diocese of Newcastle [the Corporate Trustees] wish to create a Permanent Trust from the sale of the lands at Morpeth comprising the former St John’s Theological College site and the former Morpeth Conference Centre site

AND WHEREAS the Synod in October 2006 authorised the creation of Permanent Trusts for Theological Education.

AND WHEREAS the Synod is in recess.

AND WHEREAS by the Church Trust Property Ordinance 1929 pursuant to Section 40 of the said Act the Diocesan Council was appointed in place of the Synod of the Diocese to exercise during the recess of Synod such powers and functions and to do and make such the things referred to in the said Act as may be done by the Synod under the said Act.

AND WHEREAS the creation of Theological Education Ministry Development Fund Budget Permanent Trust 2007 expired by the effluxion of time as a result of the proceeds of the sale of St John’s College Centre of Ministry being received by the Trustees of Church Property

AND WHEREAS the Synod passed motions authorizing the Diocesan Council to create further trusts from the sale of St John’s College Centre of Ministry for a period of five (5) years from the receipt by the Trustees of Church Property of the proceeds of the sale AND WHEREAS the proceeds of the sale were received by the Trustees of Church Property on 3 July 2008

NOW the Diocesan Council sitting as Synod, hereby ORDAINS DIRECTS AND RULES as follows:

CLAUSE 1

There shall be set aside by the Trustees of Church Property that part of the funds held by Diocesan Council from funds advanced by Diocesan Council in the sum of $950,000.00 to be held by the said Trustees of Church Property upon Trust for a period of five (5) years from 3 July 2008 being the date the Trustees of Church Property received the proceeds of the sale of the St John’s College Centre of Ministry to be invested within the Pooled Investment and the income arising therefrom at the declared rate shall be applied for the purposes of Theological Education and Training at the University of Newcastle.

CLAUSE 2

Interest on such Permanent Trust shall be paid at the rate declared by the Trustees of Church Property

CLAUSE 3

The said interest shall be applied to the Theological Education and Ministry Development Budget approved by the Diocesan Council

CLAUSE 4

The purpose of this Trust shall cease on 2 July 2013

CLAUSE 5

The interest payable pursuant to this ordinance shall be calculated from 3 October 2008 being three (3) months after the date of the receipt of the proceeds of sale of St John’s College Centre of Ministry by the Trustees of Church Property

CLAUSE 6

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This ordinance shall take effect from the date of Assent

CLAUSE 7

This ordinance may be cited as the “Diocesan Council Creation of Theological Education and Ministry Development Permanent Trust Ordinance 2009.

I HEREBY CERTIFY the ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

WK Allen

Chairman of Committees

PASSED BY SYNOD on the 26 February 2009.

B R Gibbs

Acting Clerical Secretary of Synod

B Birch

Acting Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Twenty Sixth day of February 2009 in the Sixteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fourth

PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to create a Permanent Trust to provide income for Theological Education and Ministry Development Budget of the Diocese of Newcastle

AND WHEREAS the Diocesan Council wish to create a permanent trust from part of the sale of lands at Morpeth comprising the former St John’s Theological College and the former Morpeth Conference Centre site

AND WHEREAS the Synod in October 2006 authorised the creation of Permanent Trusts for Theological Education.

AND WHEREAS the Synod is in recess.

AND WHEREAS by the Church Trust Property Ordinance 1929 pursuant to Section 40 of the said Act the Diocesan Council was appointed in place of the Synod of the Diocese to exercise during the recess of Synod such powers and functions and to do and make such the things referred to in the said Act as may be done by the Synod under the said Act.

AND WHEREAS the creation of Theological Education Ministry Development Fund Budget Permanent Trust 2007 expired by the effluxion of time as a result of the proceeds of the sale of St John’s College Centre of Ministry being received by the Trustees of Church Property

AND WHEREAS the Synod passed motions authorizing the Diocesan Council to create further trusts from the sale of St John’s College Centre of Ministry for a period of five (5) years from the date of receipt by the Trustees of Church Property of the proceeds of the sale AND WHEREAS the proceeds of the sale were received by the Trustees of Church Property on 3 July 2008

NOW the Diocesan Council sitting as Synod, hereby ORDAINS DIRECTS AND RULES as follows:

CLAUSE 1

There shall be set aside by the Trustees of Church Property the balance of the proceeds of sale under the control of the Diocesan Council the sum of $3,431,425.59 to be held by the said Trustees of Church Property upon Trust for a period of five (5) years from 3 July 2008 being the date the Trustees of Church Property received the proceeds of the sale of the St John’s College Centre of Ministry to be invested within the Pooled Investment and the income arising therefrom at the declared rate shall be applied for the purposes of Theological Education and Training at the University of Newcastle.

CLAUSE 2

Interest on such Permanent Trust shall be paid at the rate declared by the Trustees of Church Property

CLAUSE 3

The said interest shall be applied to the Theological Education and Ministry Development Budget approved by the Diocesan Council

CLAUSE 4

The purpose of this Trust shall cease on 2 July 201

CLAUSE 5

The interest payable pursuant to this ordinance shall be calculated from 3 October 2008 being three (3) months after the date of the receipt of the proceeds of sale of St John’s College Centre of Ministry by the Trustees of Church Property

CLAUSE 6

This ordinance shall take effect from the date of Assent

CLAUSE 7

This ordinance may be cited as the “Creation of Theological Education and Ministry Development Permanent Trust No. 2 Ordinance 2009”.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY the ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

WK Allen Chairman of Committees

PASSED BY SYNOD on the 26 February 2009.

B R Gibbs Acting Clerical Secretary of Synod

B Birch Acting Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Twenty Sixth day of February 2009 in the Sixteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fourth.

PRESIDENT

AN ORDINANCE to create a permanent trust to provide for Exceptional Purpose expenses by the Diocesan Council of the Diocese of Newcastle

AND WHEREAS as from time to time exceptional expenses are incurred outside the Diocesan

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Budget for the Diocese of Newcastle

AND WHEREAS the Diocesan Council on 28 August 2008 authorised the setting aside of $1M for such exceptional expenses from the sale of the St John’s Theological College site and the former Morpeth Conference Centre site

AND WHEREAS the Synod is in recess.

AND WHEREAS by the Church Trust Property Ordinance 1929 pursuant to Section 40 of the said Act the Diocesan Council was appointed in place of the Synod of the Diocese to exercise during the recess of Synod such powers and functions and to do and make such the things referred to in the said Act as may be done by the Synod under the said Act.

NOW the Diocesan Council sitting as Synod, hereby ORDAINS DIRECTS AND RULES as follows:

CLAUSE 1

There shall be set aside from the funds received by the Trustees of Church Property the sum of $1M to create a permanent trust for exceptional purpose expenses incurred by Diocesan Council from the proceeds of the sale of the St John’s Theological College site and former Morpeth Conference Centre site

CLAUSE 2

Interest on such permanent trust at the declared rate shall be added to the capital of the trust.

CLAUSE 3

In the event of there being an exceptional demand on the Diocesan Council Budget such demand shall be referred to the Bishop and Diocesan Business Manager who shall separately be required in writing to request the Trustees of Church Property to pay with the consent of the Trustees a sum to the Diocesan Budget for the exceptional purpose.

CLAUSE 4

The Trustees may pay interest or capital to the Diocesan Budget in their absolute discretion provided that the capital of the trust shall not be reduced to less than $750,000.

CLAUSE 5

Interest on this permanent trust shall be calculated from 13 October 2008.

CLAUSE 6

This ordinance shall take effect from the date of Assent.

CLAUSE 7

This ordinance may be cited as the “Exceptional Purpose Expenses Permanent Trust Ordinance 2009”.

I HEREBY CERTIFY the ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

WK Allen Chairman of Committees

PASSED BY SYNOD on the 26 February 2009.

B R Gibbs Acting Clerical Secretary of Synod

B Birch Acting Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Twenty Sixth day of February 2009 in the Sixteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fourth. PRESIDENT

AN ORDINANCE to amend the Tarro Church Endowment Fund Variation of Trusts Ordinance 2000.

WHEREAS the Parish Council of the Parish of Beresfield Thornton acknowledge the current

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purpose of the trust is for the betterment of the fabric of St. Paul’s Complex of Beresfield, the Parish Council have requested that the Trust be varied to allow the inclusion of the St. Michael’s complex at Beresfield to the purpose of the Trust.

NOW the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle constituted by Diocesan Council in Synod assembled pursuant to Section 32 of the Anglican Church of Australia Trust Property Act 1917 (accepted by Ordinance gazetted 16 August 1929) ordains directs and rules as follows:

Amendment of the Tarro Church Endowment Fund Variation of Trusts Ordinance 2000.

Clause 2 to now read;

Instead of the said trusts the sum of $535.00 shall be held on trust for the betterment of the fabric of St. Paul’s Complex Beresfield and St. Michael’s Complex Beresfield in the Parish of Beresfield Thornton.

SHORT TITLE

This ordinance may be cited as the “Tarro Church Endowment Fund Variation of Trusts Ordinance 2000 as amended 2009.”

I HEREBY CERTIFY the ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

WK Allen Chairman of Committees

PASSED BY SYNOD on the 28 May 2009.

AJL Copeman Acting Clerical Secretary of Synod

B Birch Acting Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Twenty Eighth day of May 2009 in the Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fourth.

PRESIDENT

AN ORDINANCE to vary the trusts formerly used for children’s homes for boys and girls in the Diocese of Newcastle

WHEREAS the bequests set out in Schedule 1 have for the past 20 years been applied towards

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the work of the Samaritans Foundation in relation to children’s ministry and WHEREAS the Diocese of Newcastle has ceased to be the licensee or to run children’s homes formerly conducted at Taree, Singleton, Cessnock and other places BE IT THEREFORE ordained and ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows:

1. The bequests set out in the first schedule hereto shall be held by the Trustees of Church Property for the Diocese of Newcastle for the Samaritans Foundation, for youth and outreach services in the Diocese of Newcastle.

2. The interest arising upon such trusts shall be paid to fund the work of the Samaritans Foundation.

3. Out of the interest at the declared rate 20% shall be re-invested in capital for a period of 50 years from the date of Assent to this ordinance.

4. The Synod recommends to the Trustees in 50 years to review the objects of this ordinance and to make such further recommendation to the Diocesan Council as to further capitalization.

SHORT TITLE This ordinance may be cited as the “Variation of Trusts (Youth and Children’s Outreach) Ordinance 2009.”

SCHEDULE ONE Trust No. Trust Name

Balance as at 30/6/09

D0040

Estate of Late Agnes May McLeod Bequest Diocesan Children's Homes 1062.42

D0041

Estate of Late Florence L E M Burgmann

Bequest Diocesan Children's Homes 33986.62

D0077 William Longworth Gift St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 2124.84

D0078 Miss E L Tighe Gifts & Bequests St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 2018.60

D0079 William Case Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 834.82

D0080 John Morgan Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 138.46

D0081 Miss C A Parnell Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 1062.42

D0082 Dr Henry Martin Doyle Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 531.21

D0083 James Richmond Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 652.82

D0084 Hugh C Campbell Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 531.21

D0085 Miss Lillian Luke Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 212.48

D0086 Miss Isabel Grace Hyne Capper Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 531.21

D0087 James Waller Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 21.25

D0088 Frederick Vollmer Memorial St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 212.48

D0089 Clive Northmore Memorial Fund St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 10.62

D0090 Mrs E St Vincent Heyes Gift St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 53.13

D0091 W T Way Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 130.17

D0092 Miss Edith Blanche Parnell Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 848.79

D0093 Miss Emma Parnell Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 927.26

D0094 Mrs Elizabeth Partridge-Wall Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 424.97

D0095 Sarah C Emanuel Memorial St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 21.25

D0096 Barry McCaffrey Memorial St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 34.00

D0097 John Morgan Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 138.46

D0098 Mary Ellen Clode Memorial St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 2124.84

D0099 Sarah Scott Trenchard Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 929.62

D0100 Ethel M Charlton Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 106.24

D0101 William Edward Wright Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 70.83

D0102 Lillian Bates Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 42.49

D0103 William Thomas Cummins Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 306.75

D0104 Henry Tighe Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 212.48

D0105 Eleanor Marguerite Bassingthwaighte St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 1495.55

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Bequest

D0106 Richard Lawrence Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 53.13

D0107 Stanley Wm Smith Memorial St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 849.93

D0108 Joseph Hambley Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 424.97

D0109 Mary Liddell Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 42.49

D0110 A Fulton Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 106.24

D0111 Jessica McKay Parker Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 70.83

D0112 H W Williamson Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 127.14

D0113 Louisa Hollis Tickle Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 563.54

D0114 C A Brown Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 106.24

D0115 West Wallsend Parishioners Gifts St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 53.13

D0116 Mrs Elizabeth Watson Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 177.07

D0117 Mary Anne Moore Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 70.11

D0118 John Cockburn Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 2528.04

D0119 Estate of Late Isabella Giggins Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 5953.73

D0120 E V Kelehear Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 1062.42

D0121 Archdeacon A N Williamson Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 1062.42

D0122 W P Faithful Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 3810.79

D0123 J E Rushworth Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 756.44

D0124 C J Burnage Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 138.11

D0125 Mrs D Tyrrell Donation St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 106.24

D0126 D Tyrrell Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 2124.84

D0127 E V Davey Bequest St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 828.53

D0257 Accumulated Revenue St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 4.16

D0258 Accretion of Capital O/A Conversion Loan St Alban's Home for Boy's Aberdare 70.11

D0128 Miss Caroline Scully Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 106.24

D0129 Mrs E Jamieson Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 240.49

D0130 W T Way Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 45.73

D0131 Sarah C Emanuel Memorial St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 21.25

D0132 Wm Edward Wright Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 70.83

D0133 Ernest Aldane Clift Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 10624.21

D0134 William Thomas Cummins Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little

Children, Taree 306.75

D0135

Eleanor Marguerite Bassingthwaighte

Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little

Children, Taree 1495.55

D0136 Denis McManus Memorial St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 22.31

D0137 Dorothy Muriel Sidebottom Memorial St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 21.25

D0138 Jessica McKay Parker Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 70.83

D0139 H W Williams Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 127.15

D0140 Louisa Hollis Tickle Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 563.53

D0141 Herbert Alfred Bassingthwaighte Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 124.54

D0142 C A Brown Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 106.24

D0143 West Wallsend Parishioners Gifts

St Christopher's Home for Little

Children, Taree 53.13

D0144 Mrs Elizabeth Watson Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little

Children, Taree 177.07

D0145 Kathleen Marjorie Brown Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 106.24

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D0146 N C Hamonet - Philip Raymond Hamonet Memorial

St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 212.48

D0147 Eric Raymond Elder Gifts

St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 1739.74

D0148 Ethel Maude Handley Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 1024.69

D0149 William Anthony Walsh Trust

St Christopher's Home for Little

Children, Taree 115.17

D0150 George McPherson Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little

Children, Taree 53.13

D0151 Estate of Late Isabella Giggins Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 5953.74

D0152 E V Kelehear Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 1062.42

D0153 Sylvia Florence Skelton Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 2746.00

D0154 Mildred Catherine Adam Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 212.48

D0155 Elsie Chapman Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little

Children, Taree 1376.32

D0156 Richard Geoffrey Meynink Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 216.69

D0157 R D Hindley Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 1062.42

D0158 W P Faithful Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little

Children, Taree 5037.89

D0159 Archdeacon A N Williamson Bequest

St Christopher's Home for Little

Children, Taree 1062.42

D0160 Alice Mary Ellen Patton Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 15415.48

D0161 J C Thompson Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 1062.42

D0162 E V Davey Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 1795.33

D0163 K Tanner Bequest St Christopher's Home for Little Children, Taree 3686.78

D0164

Edward Peter Capper & Mary Pearson

Capper

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 1062.42

D0165 The Misses Parnell Gifts

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 212.48

D0166 William Case Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 835.06

D0167 Miss C A Parnell Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 1062.42

D0168 James Richmond Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 652.83

D0169 Miss Lillian Luke Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 212.48

D0170 Miss Isabel Grace Hyne Capper Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 531.21

D0171 Mrs Cooper Gift St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 31.87

D0172 The Adam Family Gift St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 42.49

D0173 W T Way Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 126.65

D0174 Miss Blanche Parnell Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 848.78

D0175 Miss Emma Parnell Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 927.26

D0176 Mrs Elizabeth Partridge-Wall Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 424.97

D0177 Sarah Scott Trenchard Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 929.62

D0178 William Edward Wright Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 70.83

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D0179 Lillian Bates Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 42.49

D0180 Alma Olive Hamonet Memorial

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 265.61

D0181

Eleanor Marguerite Bassingthwaighte Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 1495.55

D0182 Richard Lawrence Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 53.13

D0183 Mary Liddell Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 42.49

D0184 Jessica McKay Parker Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 70.83

D0185 A Fulton Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 106.24

D0186 H W Williamson Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 127.14

D0187 Louisa Hollis Tickle Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 563.53

D0188 C A Brown Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 106.24

D0189 West Wallsend Parishioners Gifts

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 53.13

D0190 Annie Martha Brown Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 63.50

D0191 W H Mantle Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 42.49

D0192 Ethel Jane Redman Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 53.13

D0193 Mrs Elizabeth Watson Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 177.07

D0194 Ida Hannah Noble Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 3026.30

D0195 Mary Anne Moore Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 70.11

D0196 John Killen Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 325.10

D0197 John Cockburn Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 2528.04

D0198 Catherine Brosi Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 11772.85

D0199 Estate of Late Isabella Giggins Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 5953.73

D0200 Archdeacon A N Williamson Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 1062.42

D0201 E V Kelehear Bequest

St Elizabeth's Home for Girls,

Singleton 228.42

D0202 W P Faithfull Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 3810.79

D0203 Enid Victoria Davey Bequest St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 1795.33

D0259 Accumulated Revenue St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 318.73

D0260 N & S Dividends - Added to Endowment St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, Singleton 424.97

D0204 William Case Bequest St Hilda's Hostel for Girls, Singleton 1669.86

$175228.47

I HEREBY CERTIFY the ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

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WK Allen Chairman of Committees PASSED BY SYNOD on the 27 August 2009.

AJL Copeman Acting Clerical Secretary of Synod

B Birch

Acting Lay Secretary of Synod THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Twenty Seventh day of August 2009 in Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth.

PRESIDENT

AN ORDINANCE to vary the trusts formerly used for the work of the Samaritans Foundation derived by specific bequests and general donations to the Samaritans Foundation

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AND WHEREAS the bequests set out in Schedule One for the past 20 years have been applied towards the work of the Samaritans Foundation either by specific bequests or by that Foundation reinvesting part of its income as capital AND WHEREAS it is in the opinion of the Samaritans Foundation and the Diocese of Newcastle that for the better management of the trust funds of the Samaritans Foundation that the ordinances set out in Schedule 1 be consolidated

BE IT THEREFORE ordained and ruled by the Bishop Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows:

1. The bequests set out in Schedule 1 shall be consolidated and applied to fund the work of the Samaritans Foundation.

2. Any bequests received by the Samaritans Foundation after the Assent to this ordinance shall be added to Schedule 2 and reported to the Diocesan Council.

3. The interest arising from such trusts shall be paid at the declared rate to the Samaritans Foundation

4. Out of the interest at the declared rate 20% shall be re-invested in capital for a period of 50 years from the date of Assent to this ordinance.

5. The Synod recommends to the Trustees in 50 years to review the objects of this ordinance and to make such further recommendation to the Diocesan Council as to further capitalization

SHORT TITLE:

This ordinance may be cited as the “Variation of Trusts (Consolidation of Samaritans Bequests and Reserves) Ordinance 2009.

SCHEDULE ONE

Trust Number

Trust Name Balance 30/6/2009

D0224 R M Grisdale Bequest Samaritans Foundation–Children’s Homes

2124.84

D0225 St Hilda’s Hostel Endowment Samaritans Foundation 70635.08

D0226 St Christopher’s Endowment Samaritans Foundation 54647.28

D0227 M Erickson Bequest Samaritans Foundation 8256.66

D0228 Diocesan Homes Endowment Samaritans Foundation 14035.45

D0229 Kathleen Waddell Bequest Samaritans Foundation– Children’s Homes

1135.93

D0230 Netherby Trust Samaritans Foundation 200082.60

D0231 R W Earp Bequest Samaritans Foundation 2124.84

D0232 F Simpson Bequest Samaritans Foundation 23373.27

D0233 F B Farnham Bequest Samaritans Foundation 531.21

D0234 Gordon Williams Endowment Samaritans Foundation 10624.21

D0235 Investment Reserve Trust Samaritans Foundation 116866.40

D0245 John Woolridge Bequest Samaritans Foundation 4464.99

T0020 Samaritans Foundation 933.00

T0021 Samaritans Foundation 7197.85

T0022 Samaritans Foundation 17378.00

T0026 Samaritans Foundation 6802.71

T0027 Samaritans Foundation 13009.00

T0029 Samaritans Foundation 20350.00

T0036 Samaritans Foundation 9338.95

T0047 Samaritans Foundation 21895.00

Total $605807.27

SCHEDULE TWO

Date Donor Purpose Amount

I HEREBY CERTIFY the ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

WK Allen

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Chairman of Committees PASSED BY SYNOD on the 27 August 2009. AJL Copeman

Acting Clerical Secretary of Synod

B Birch

Acting Lay Secretary of Synod THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Twenty Seventh day of August 2009 in Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth.

PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to make special provisions with respect to the management of Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Bishop, Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Newcastl;e in Diocesan Council acting as Diocesan Synod as follows:

Short Title

(1). This Ordinance may be cited as the “Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College (Special Provisions) Ordinance 2009.”

Definitions

(2). In this Ordinance unless the context otherwise requires or indicates Council means the Council of Bishop tyrrell Anglican College holding office under the Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College Council Ordinance 2009.

Interim Council means the Interim Council established by this Ordinance.

Dissolution of School Council

(3). The Council is hereby dissolved.

Interim Council

(4). 1. There is established by this Ordinance an Interim Council to be known as the Interim Council of Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College.

2. All powers and functions of the Council are vested in the Interim Council.

3. The Interim Council shall comprise the persons named in the Schedule.

4. Diocesan Council may amend the Schedule by regulation.

THE SCHEDULE

The Interim Board hereby appointed for 12 months are:

Ms Bev Birch Mr John Cleary Ms Jane Drinkwater Mr Michael Evans Mr Warwick Gilbertson Mr Hugh McKenzie The Venerable Stephen Pullin

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

WK Allen Chairman of Committees

PASSED BY SYNOD on the twenty fourth day of September 2009.

SL Roulston Acting Clerical Secretary of Synod

S Williams Acting Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Twenty Fourth day of september2009 in Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth.

PRESIDENT

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AN ORDINANCE to make special provisions for the appropriation of funds from the Property Acquisition Fund created by the Ministry Development Fund Appropriation Ordinance 2005-2006

BE IT ORDAINED by the Bishop Clergy and Laity in the Diocese of Newcastle in Synod assembled as follows:

SHORT TITLE

This ordinance may be cited as the “Ministry Development Fund Special Provisions Ordinance 2009”.

NOW the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle hereby Ordains Directs and Rules as follows:

1. This Synod authorizes an advance of $650,000 from the “Property Acquisition Fund” to be part of a one off payment to stabalise a major real estate investment of the Diocese of Newcastle together with the Ministry carried on at that site.

2. Pursuant to section 5 of the Ministry Development Fund Appropriation Ordinance 2005-2006, the Diocesan Council authorizes the advance on the basis of the recommendation by Trustees of Church Property and given the urgency of such a decision without any recommendation from the Property Approvals Board.

I HEREBY CERTIFY the ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

WK Allen

Chairman of Committees

PASSED BY SYNOD on the 1st October 2009.

AJL Copeman Acting Clerical Secretary of Synod

B Birch Acting Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the First day of October 2009 in Eighteenth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Fifth.

PRESIDENT

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Diocesan Council

Report to Synod

This report covers the life of the Council from the November 2008 meeting up to and including the August 2009 meeting.

Name Number of possible meetings to attend (November 2008 –

August 2009)

Number of meetings attended

Allen, Mr Keith 9 7

Battrick, The Reverend David 9 8

Birch, Ms Bev 9 9

Bright, The Reverend Hugh 9 8

Cleary, Mr John 9 9

Copeman, The Venerable Arthur 9 7

Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith 9 8

Farran, The Right Reverend Dr Brian 9 8

Flannery, Mrs Margaret 9 8

Gibbs, The Reverend Canon Brian 9 7

Green, Mr Alan 9 9

Lawrence, The Very Reverend Graeme (retired 12/08) 2 2

Lincoln, His Hon Dr John 9 6

Perry, The Reverend Canon Dr Julia 9 7

Pullin, The Venerable Stephen 9 9

Ravenscroft, Prof Peter 9 8

Rigney, The Very Reverend Dr James 6 6

Robertson, The Reverend Canon Paul 9 8

Rosser, Mr Paul 9 9

Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia 9 9

Stuart, The Right Reverend Peter 7 7

Taylor, Dr Ann 9 7

Turnbull, Mr Richard 9 8

Williams, The Reverend Canon Stephen 9 9

Williams, Mrs Sue 9 9

Diocesan Council as Synod

The Diocesan Council sat as Synod on five occasions during the period of review for the purpose of dealing with ordinances affecting land transactions and other matters under provisions of the Church Trust Property Ordinance 1929.

The following ordinances were passed on the dates shown:

13 November 2008

• The Taree (Cundletown) Land Sale Ordinance 2006 – Extension of currency.

• Bishop Election (Amendment) Ordinance 2008

18 December 2008

• Samaritans Foundation - Diocese of Newcastle Amending Ordinance 2008.

26 February 2009

• Creation of Theological Education and Ministry Development Permanent Trust No.1 Ordinance 2009.

• Diocesan Council Creation of Theological Education and Ministry Development Permanent Trust Ordinance 2009.

• Creation of Theological Education and Ministry Development Permanent Trust No.2 Ordinance 2009.

• Exceptional Purpose Expenses Permanent Trust Ordinance 2009.

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28 May 2009

• The Tarro Church Endowment Fund Variation of Trusts Ordinance 2000

27 August 2009

• The Bateau Bay (80 Kingsford Smith Drive, Berkeley Vale) Land Sale Ordinance 2009

• The Variation of Trusts (Youth and Children’s Outreach) Ordinance 2009

• The Variation of Trusts (Consolidation of Samaritans Bequests and Reserves) Ordinance 2009

Episcopal Certificates

During the period of review the Diocesan Council recommended to the Bishop the issuing of the following Episcopal Certificates:

• Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College - $1,000,000 (Overdraft facilities) (12 month period only).

• Anglican Care - $3,141,000 (in exchange for the current outstanding sum owing on EC No. 000183).

• Storm Retirement Village - $2,000,000 (as additional borrowing for the construction of a new 75 bed Aged Care facility at Cundletown).

• Lakes Grammar - $4,795,342 (Stage 3 building consisting of additional car parking, a COLA extension, courtyard, 5 classrooms, 1 small classroom, computer lab, staff facilities, amenities, art room, food tech lab, music room and a maintenance shed).

Unified set of Ordinances

A working group was appointed by Diocesan Council to further this matter during 2009.

Following extensive work by the group and using the results of previous consultations, an Ordinance will now be brought to this session of Synod. This will be known as the Clerical Ministry Ordinance 2009.

Diocesan Schools

• Episcopal Certificates

The Diocesan Council has been asked to assess several Episcopal Certificate applications throughout 2009. The Diocesan Council has formed The Episcopal Certificate Working Party made up of two from the Trustees Committee, two from the Audit Committee and two from the Diocesan Council.

Bachelor of Theology – University of Newcastle

The Diocesan Council continues to fund the Chair in Theology and will fund a senior lecturer from 1st July 2010.

Mission Giving

Record amounts continue to be received for mission giving and Newcastle continues to be one of the highest contributors to A.B.M.

Congratulations and Appreciation

The Diocesan Council offered its thanks for the long and faithful ministry of The Reverend David Simpson upon his retirement as Rector of Islington/Carrington Parish and Archdeacon of Newcastle over the past 40 years.

The Diocesan Council gave thanks for the wisdom and guidance given to the Diocese of Newcastle by The Very Reverend Graeme Lawrence over the past 25 years.

The Diocesan Council offered its welcome to The Right Reverend Peter Stuart, The Assistant Bishop and to The Very Reverend Dr James Rigney, Dean Christ Church Cathedral.

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Ordinances for consideration by Synod

General Synod Ordinances to be adopted:

• The General Synod Canon Holy Orders (Reception into Ministry), Canon 2004 (Canon No.17)

• The General Synod Solemnization of Matrimony Amendment Canon 2008 (Provisional Canon P01, 2007)

• General Synod Ordinances to be assented to:

• The General Synod Long Service Leave Canon 2007 (Canon No.9, 2007)

*Note: ‘Adopted’ at 2008 1st Session of 49th Synod at direction of General Synod office, however recent advice from GS office advises this Canon requires ‘Assent’ therefore resubmitted to 2nd session 49th Synod.

• The Constitution Alteration (Chapter IX) Canon Amendment Canon 2007 (Canon 06)

• The Constitution Amendment (Section 10) Canon 2007 (Canon 08)

• The Constitution Amendment (Section 54A) Canon 2007 (Canon 16)

• The Constitution Amendment (Suspension of Bishops) Canon 2007 (Canon 18)

• The Constitution Amendment (Provinces and Dioceses) Canon 2007 (Canon 19)

Thanks

The Council thanks the Diocesan Business Manager and the Diocesan Office staff for their assistance throughout the year.

August 2009

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Trustees of Church Property

Report to Synod Report of the Trustees of Church Property as at 24 July 2009.

The Trustees of Church Property as at 31 December 2008 were:

The Right Reverend Dr Brian Farran Mr Keith Allen Mr John Kilpatrick Mr John Price Mr John Colvin Mr Malcolm McDonald

The Trustees hold the real estate, bequests, trust monies and Tyrrell Trusts on behalf of the parishes and organisations of the Diocese. The Trustees implement their responsibilities under the Church Trust Property Act 1917 as amended and the Bishop Tyrrell Trust Act.

1. Tyrrell Trusts – comprises the capital of the Bishop Tyrrell Trusts either established during his life time or established through his Will.

2. General Trusts – comprises the capital and in some cases the accumulated interest, of bequests and other trust monies belonging to the parishes and diocesan organisations and for various diocesan purposes as defined under ordinance.

(a) Permanent Trusts consists of the capital of bequests received on behalf of parishes, organisations or other areas of ministry in the Diocese. The income generated by the Trusts is available to the beneficiary but the capital is not available. The proceeds of land sales are often held in Permanent Trusts as is the capital of a number of endowments created by the Synod, the Trustees and the Diocesan Council. The 2007 financial statements disclose the following capital is held on Permanent Trust:

2008 2007 2006 2005

Diocesan Endowments

8,617,010 7,090,257.86 6,985,472 6,932,492

Parish Endowments

13,714,857 13,232,843.90 12,729,003 12,448,976

Sundry Endowments

140,507 149,874.96 148,644 147,470

22,472,374 20,472,974 19,863,119 19,528,938

(b) Temporary Trusts comprise funds held on behalf of parishes, organizations and on trust for a specific purpose. These funds are available at call and both capital and income can be applied towards the purposes of the individual trusts.

Financial Statements

The Pooled Investment was created by ordinance in 1987 under the authority of the Church Trust Property Act 1917 to consolidate the resources of the Tyrrell Trusts and General Trusts. The Pooled Investments managed all investments, real estate, developments and other assets and then distributes the net income arising from its investments back to the Tyrrell and General Trusts.

The financial statements of the Pooled Investments, General Trusts and Tyrrell Trusts have been consolidated from 1 January 2000. The Trustees now present a consolidated set of financial statements under the name of the Trustees of Church Property for the Diocese of Newcastle.

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The total amount available for distribution is made to the beneficiaries of the Tyrrell Trusts and the General Trusts at the rate declared by the Trustees. The resulting surplus or deficit is reflected as a movement in the Reserves of the General Trusts and the Tyrrell Trusts. For reporting purposes, previous year comparative figures have been included.

At 31 December 2008 the Pooled Investments held the following funds:

2008 2007 2006 2005

Tyrrell Trusts 16,200,017 8,686,925 8,566,988 8,448,706

General Trusts 22,472,374 24,692,057 24,756,713 24,546,075

Reserves 1,443,617 4,625,067 2,834,771 1,667,952

40,116,008 38,004,049 36,158,472 34,662,733

These funds were invested as follows:

2008 % 2007 %

Real Estate 4,641,504 11.57 4,215,427 11.09

Payables -1,138,273 -2.84 -833,615 -2.17

Interest Bearing Deposits

16,245,626 40.5 7,159,536 18.83

Notes and Debentures 3,730,785 9.3 4,007,200 10.54

Intra Entity Loans 1,544,803 3.85 2,015,492 5.3

Cash and Receivables 1,562,200 3.89 748,922 1.97

Motor Vehicles & Equipment

116,538 0.29 67,726 .17

Direct Equities 13,412,825 33.44 20,623,360 54.27

Total 40,116,008 100 38,004,049 100

Approximately 85.5% of the portfolio was invested in real estate, interest bearing deposits and direct equities at 31 December 2008. The weighting to Direct Equities reflects a higher, longer term, return on these investments to assist the Trustees in maintaining the highest possible return to the Trusts, which in turn maximises the distribution rate to beneficiary parishes and organisations. The weighting to Interest bearing deposits added a balance to the portfolio.

BT Financial Group

The Westpac (BT Financial Group) continues to manage the Direct Equity Portfolio and addresses the Trustees on a regular basis to keep the Trustees informed in relation to the portfolio and the financial markets.

Bachelor of Theology – University of Newcastle

The Trustees continued their commitment to support the vision of the Diocesan Bishop for theological education in the Diocese of Newcastle.

Bishopscourt

Essential maintenance requirements were carried out at Bishopscourt during the year.

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Interest Rates

Interest on Tyrrell Trusts was paid at 8% for the twelve months of 2008. Interest on General Trusts was paid at 8% for the twelve months of 2008. Interest on Temporary Trusts was paid at 4% for the twelve months of 2008.

Effective from 1 January 2009 the distributions were declared at: Tyrrell Trusts 5% General Trusts 5% Capital Growth 3.5% Temporary Trusts 2% less an administrative fee of 0.5%.

Effective from 1 July 2009 the distributions were declared at: Tyrrell Trusts 3% General Trusts 3% Capital Growth 1.5% Temporary Trusts 1.5% less an administrative fee of 0.5%.

Additional Trusts

The following new permanent trusts have been established since the previous annual report:

Name File No. Parish to which Trust refers

Balance

Spinks, Dita 82-385 New Lambton $6,000

Christ Church Cathedral 82-386 Christ Church Cathedral $10,000

Forsythe, Barbara Judith 82-387 Christ Church Cathedral $1,000

Buchanan Land Sale (Transferred from Temporary Trust)

82-388 Mount Vincent/Weston $17,178

Douglass, Adelle Dorothea 82-389 Wyoming (Proceeds not yet dispersed)

Sheldon, Wynifred Murray 82-391 Samaritans Foundation $10,000

McLennan, Audrey Laurel 82-392 Lambton $20,000

Conclusion

The Trustees wish to record their appreciation to the staff of the Diocesan Office in their administration of trusts and for their provision of accounting services.

John Cleary Diocesan Business Manager, for Trustees of Church Property 18 August 2009

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2009 Parochial Information (Statistics relate to the 2008 year)

ADAMSTOWN

St Stephens’ - Kyle Road Adamstown

The Reverend Chris Bird (1989)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 6 Kyle Road (PO Box 17) ADAMSTOWN NSW 2289

Tel. (02) 4957 1895

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Jeanette Clarke 67 Sunlight Parade FISHING POINT NSW 2283 Tel. (02) 4975 1139

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Mavis Randle 11 Lindyn Street CHARLESTOWN NSW 2290 Tel. (02) 4943 0393

Parish Organisations:

Mothers' Union St Stephen’s Women’s Guild

Synod Representatives:

Professor Frank Clarke Miss Julie Livingstone Mrs Margaret Thornton

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Thomas Blunden Professor Frank Clarke Professor Ken Dutton

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Miss Julie Livingstone Mrs Madge Hoy

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Thomas Blunden Mr Keith Jones Miss Julie Livingstone

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Thomas Blunden Miss Julie Livingstone Mr Richard Saunders Ms Lisa Sheldon

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

18 0 0 6 27 4,406

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BATEAU BAY

St Christopher & St Thomas’ of Canterbury – Tyrell Place Bateau Bay

The Reverend Mark Watson (2004)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 2 Tyrrell Place BATEAU BAY NSW 2261

Tel. (02) 4332 6129

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Margaret Unwin 229 Lakedge Avenue BERKELEY VALE NSW 2261 Tel. (02) 4389 2040

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Debra Barry 7 Bangalow Close TUMBI UMBI NSW 2261

Tel. (02) 4388 1708

Parish Organisations:

Bible Study Group & Building Belief Caritas Group Children’s Church Handicraft Karuna Kid’s Club Ministering Communities in Mission Mothers’ Union Prayer Group Samaritans SRE Take 5 Coffee Club

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Brian Burling

Synod Representatives:

Mr Brian Burling Mrs Helen Edwards Mrs Elaine Purches Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Brian Burling Mrs Dianne Burling Mrs Helen Edwards Miss Catherine Ewin Ms Susan Horn Mrs Wendy Scorgie Mrs Joan Seymour Mrs Dorothy Thornthwaite Mr Barry Tritton Mr Giles Wilkie

Parish Ministry Team: Mr Kevin Beeforth Mrs Diana Davidson Mrs Kathy Dunstan Mrs Jennifer McMullen Mrs Joan Seymour Mr Giles Wilkie

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

16 7 0 2 10 8,313

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BELMONT

All Saints’ – Church Street Belmont

The Reverend Daniel Dries (2009)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 804 Macquarie Drive CROUDACE BAY NSW 2280

(PO Box 116, BELMONT NSW 2280)

Tel. (02) 4942 7888

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Ruth McFarlane 6 Sabot Close BELMONT NSW 2280 Tel. (02) 4947 7158

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Beverley Young 27 Lindsay Avenue VALENTINE NSW 2280 Tel. (02) 4946 9131

Parish Organisations:

All Saints’ Catering Group Coffee & Care Belmont Court House Craft Group Cursillo Hospital Visitors Men’s Group Mothers’ Union – Day Mothers’ Union – Evening Nursing Home Pastoral Visiting Group Outreach/Market Group SRE Teachers Group Youth Group

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Lesley Byrne Dr Grahame Feletti Mrs Ruth McFarlane

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Ann Bryce Mrs Betty Leiper Mrs Ruth McFarlane

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Lesley Byrne Mr Bernie Larkin

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Bart Byrne Mrs Lesley Byrne Mrs Ruth McFarlane

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Alan Booth Mrs Ann Bryce Mr Bart Byrne Mrs Lesley Byrne Mrs Anne Feletti Mrs Barbara Goertzen-Sheils Mr Ronald Owen Mr Graham Stephens Mr Graham Wilkinson

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

13 2 0 6 14 5,342

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BELMONT NORTH REDHEAD

Holy Family - Ntaba Road Belmont North Holy Name - Hutchinson Street Redhead Narla Village- Lentara Road Belmont Redhead Gardens- Redhead Road Redhead

The Reverend Maree Armstrong (2001-09) The Reverend Wendy Dubojski (2009)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 114a Ntaba Road BELMONT NORTH NSW 2280

Tel. (02) 4945 4573

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Lee Rynehart 5 York Crescent BELMONT NORTH NSW 2282 Tel. (02) 4945 9073

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Pat Buttsworth 6 Sharon Avenue JEWELLS NSW 2280

Tel. (02) 4948 6848

Parish Organisations:

Bible Study Coffee Care Craft Group Crazy Whist Kids Praise Ladies Group Mothers’ Union OOSH Op Shop Play Group

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Carole McMillan Mrs Christine Pennifold Mr Frank Rynehart

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Carole McMillan Mr Trevor Orr Mrs Diana Taaffe

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Darrell Fox Mrs Adele Orr

Churchwardens of Parish Church: Mrs Carole McMillan

Mrs Christine Pennifold Mrs Diana Taaffe

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Steven Evans Mr Darrell Fox Mrs Barbara Harvey Mrs Alma Irons Mrs Diana Taaffe Mrs Gwenda Vale Mrs Helen Wilson

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

13 2 0 2 12 5,093

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BERESFIELD/THORNTON

St Paul's - Lawson Avenue Beresfield St Michael's - Government Road Tornton

The Reverend Janet Killen (2007)

Rectory/Parish Office:

2a Beresford Avenue (PO Box 7) BERESFIELD NSW 2322

Tel. (02) 4964 1506

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Gail Orchard 248 Anderson Drive BERESFIELD NSW 2322 Tel. (02) 4966 4450

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Grant Killen 2a Beresford Avenue BERESFIELD NSW 2322

Tel. (02) 4964 1506

Parish Organisations:

St Michael’s Active Group St Paul’s Women’s Guild

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Beverley Hinton Mrs Karlene Kiem Mrs Gail Orchard

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Joan Gregory Mrs Dawn Holland

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Darrel Cook Mrs Karlene Kiem Mrs Beverley Steggles

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Dianne Lennard Mrs Gail Orchard

Mrs Lynn Richard

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Valerie Binderman Mrs Patsy Carpenter Miss Narelle Holland Mr Grant Killen Mrs Dianne Leonard Mrs Gail Orchard Mrs Ellen Preece Mr Noel Skimmings Mrs Beverly Steggles Mrs Rachel Walker

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

15 0 0 4 6 4,084

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BIRMINGHAM GARDENS

St Paul's - Naughton Avenue Birmingham Gardens Chaplaincy Centre - University of Newcastle

The Reverend Janise Deaves (2002-09)(part-time)

Vacant as from 23 November 2009

Rectory/Parish Office:

60 Dangerfield Drive ELERMORE VALE NSW 2299

Tel. (02) 4950 1590

Parish Secretary:

Mr John Benson 11 Mordue Parade JESMOND NSW 2299 Tel. (02) 4951 1486

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Robert Smith 36 Rae Street BIRMINGHAM GARDENS NSW 2287 Tel. (02) 4955 9336

Parish Organisations:

Cursillo Friendship Group Kids Club Mothers’ Union

Synod Representatives:

Mr John Benson Mr Leslie Simmons Mr Robert Smith

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Iven Guyer Mrs Gwen Lawson

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Shane Arthur Mrs Stephanie Benson Mr Ernest Hughes Mr Leslie Simmons Mr Ken Skilton Mr Robert Smith

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

1 0 0 1 7 1,748

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BLUE GUM HILLS (Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College)

St Mary’s & St John’s – Fletcher

The Reverend JulieTurnbull (2007)

Rectory/Parish Office:

1 Jirra Way MARYLAND NSW 2287

(PO Box 578 WALLSEND NSW 2287)

Tel. (02) 4955 0370

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Kim Stephens 23 County Drive FLETCHER NSW 2287 Tel. (02) 4951 6098

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Dianne Evans 25 County Drive FLETCHER NSW 2287 Tel. (02) 4951 8993

Parish Organisations:

BTACful Blokes – Mens Group PUMP – Youth Ministry @ BTAC Y Space - Youth Group

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Synod Representatives:

Mr Michael Evans Mr Kevin Swain Mr Richard Turnbull

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Michael Evans Mrs Christine Sawyer

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Michael Evans Mr Jake Sawyer Mr Richard Turnbull

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

0 7 0 1 0 2,414

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BRANXTON GRETA LOCHINVAR

St John's - Cessnock Road Branxton St Mary's – Branxton Street Greta

Holy Trinity - New England Highway Lochinvar

The Reverend Bruce Hoare (2008-09) The Reverend Roger Zohrab (LT 2009)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 44 Cessnock Road BRANXTON NSW 2335

Tel. (02) 4938 3277

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Dell Cruickshanks 159 Orient Street GRETA NSW 2334

Tel. (02) 4938 7783

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Lyn Carter 19 Nelson Street GRETA NSW 2334

Tel. (02) 4938 7180

Parish Organisations:

Op Shop Branxton

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Lyn Carter Mrs Barbara Randall

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Lyn Carter Mr Hunter McDonald

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Lyn Carter Mr Donald Cruickshanks Mr Geoffrey Howell Mr Hunter McDonald Mr Peter Way

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

7 0 0 4 12 3,921

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BULAHDELAH / TEA GARDENS

St John’s Bulahdelah St Andrew’s Tea Gardens

The Reverend Allan Bate (2004)

Rectory/Parish Office:

39 Budgeree Street (PO Box 324) TEA GARDENS NSW 2324

Tel. (02) 4997 1869

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Susan Carter 74 Cove Boulevard NORTH ARM COVE NSW 2324 Tel. (02) 4997 3395

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Grace Shelley 177/33-93 Spinifex Ave TEA GARDENS NSW 2324 Tel. (02) 4997 9696

Parish Organisations:

Alpha Courses Bible Study Groups Tea Gardens/Bulahdelah Choir and Musical Group Tea Gardens/Bulahdelah Cursillo Dinners for 6 Family Church Fellowship Kairos Kids Klub Tea Gardens Ladies Breakfasts Bulahdelah/Tea Gardens Ladies KYB Tea Gardens Men’s Breakfasts Tea Gardens/Bulahdelah Missions Op Shop & Outreach– Tea Gardens/Bulahdelah Outreach Monthly -Bulahdelah Pastoral Care Groups Tea Gardens/Bulahdelah SRE/BCCEA Tea Gardens & Bulahdelah Sunday School Tea Gardens Tea Gardens Primary School Supa Club Weekend Retreats on Myall Lakes Women with Wings Tea Gardens Womens Ministry

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Doug Burroughs Mr Anthony Gregory

Mr Ross Weightman

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Maureen Guthrie Mrs Robyn Guthrie

Synod Representatives:

Mr Bill Baillie Mr Kevin Claydon Mrs Maureen Guthrie

Churchwardens of Parish Church: Mr Bill Baillie Mr Max Bismire Mr Lindsay Griffis Mrs Robyn Guthrie Mrs Lorraine Rawson Mrs Jan Weightman Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants: Mr William Baillie Mrs Mellita Bate Mr Max Bismire Mr Doug Burroughs Mrs Susan Carter Mr Tony Gregory Mrs Linda Griffis Mr Lindsay Griffis Mr Barry Luxford Mr Reginald Munn Mr Bruce Shelley Mr Ross Weightman Mr Ron Winters

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

3 0 0 1 22 4,320

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CARDIFF

St Thomas’ - Thomas Street Cardiff

The Reverend Graeme Sturt (2005)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 7 Thomas Street CARDIFF NSW 2285

Tel. (02) 4954 8550

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Carole Harvey 16 Third Street CARDIFF SOUTH NSW 2285

Tel. (02) 4954 0031

Parish Treasurer:

Mr George Hird 8 Seppelt Close ELEEBANA NSW 2282

Tel. (02) 4946 8834

Parish Organisations:

Choir Craft/Art Group Focus Group Men’s Group Mothers Union Saturday Lunch Club Social Committee St Thomas' Guild

Presentation Board Members:

Mr George Hird Mrs Lorraine Newham Mr John Sneddon

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Wayne Kibble Mr Bob Kinder

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr George Hird Mr Wayne Kibble

Mrs Ruth Wells

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Ms Fiona Brain Ms Susan Collinson Mr Rod Dale Mr Bruce Gleghorn Mrs Carole Harvey Mrs Denise Hird Mr George Hird Mrs Denise Hodgson Mr Wayne Kibble Mrs Rita Kinder Mrs Barbara Mortimer Mrs Lorraine Newham Mrs Kaye Perkins Miss Janice Walters Mrs Lyn Wickham

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Carole Harvey Mr George Hird Mr Robert Kinder

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

17 0 0 2 6 5,939

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CESSNOCK WOLLOMBI

St John's - Westcott Street Cessnock St Thomas’ - South Street Ellalong St Luke's - Wollombi Road Millfield

St John's – Paynes Crossing Road Wollombi St Mark’s – Old North Road Laguna

The Reverend Canon Sonia Roulston (2004)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 8 Westcott Street CESSNOCK NSW 2325

Tel. (02) 4991 4761

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Lauraine Brennan 23 Brown Street CESSNOCK NSW 2325 Tel. (02) 4990 6339

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Philip Wetzler 135 Mathieson Street BELLBIRD NSW 2325

Tel. (02) 4990 6395

Parish Organisations:

Anglican Men’s Group Beta Groups Craft Group Cuppa Club EfM Kids Plus+ Mothers’ Union – Day and Evening

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Kenneth Craft Mr Russell Davies Mrs Judith Walsh

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr George Davis Mr Brian Walsh

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Shirley Haswell Mr Lyall Thompson Mrs Judith Walsh

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Neville Bothwell Mr Kenneth Craft Mr Russell Davies Mr Brian Murray Dr Kelvin Mychael Mrs Rhonda Mychael Mr John Nicol Mrs Lorriane Saxon Mr Brian Walsh Mr Philip Wetzler

Synod Represenatives:

Mr George Davis Mr Brian Walsh Mrs Judith Walsh

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

83 11 2 30 97 9,784

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CHARLESTOWN

St Alban's - St Alban's Close Charlestown St Martin's - Frith Street Kahibah

The Reverend Peter Middleton (2005)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 4 St Alban’s Close CHARLESTOWN NSW 2290

Tel. (02) 4942 5733

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Laurel Funnell PO Box 5110 KAHIBAH NSW 2290

Tel. (02) 4942 4940

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Graham Wilson 62a Collier Street REDHEAD NSW 2290

Tel. (02) 4946 0140

Parish Organisations:

Bible Study Groups Caritas Cursillo Environment & Sustainable Living Friends of St Martin Godly Play Meditation Group Men’s Dinner Group Mercy Ships Support Monday Study Group Mothers’ Union St Alban’s Playgroup

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church: Mr Stuart Bell Mrs Suzannne Brandon

Mr Anthony Butler

Synod Representatives:

Mr Anthony Butler Mrs Evelyn Gibson

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Stuart Bell Mrs Marion Dick Mrs Lorraine Elbourne Mr John Francis Mrs Elizabeth Healey Mrs Patricia Jessop Mrs Kerry Kear Mrs Rosemary Menhenick Mrs Rosemary Reed Mrs Carol Rees Mrs Bev Rigby Mr Doug Roberts Mr Brian Taylor Mr Geoffrey Turner Mr Max Youman

Parish Ministry Team:

The Reverend Ruth Brand Mrs Sharon Butler Mrs Lorraine Elbourne Mrs Hilda Hughes Mr Bill Livingstone Mr Bill Luders The Reverend Bob Peattie Mr Max Youman

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

9 2 0 0 7 5,610

2009 Parochial Information

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CLARENCE TOWN

St John’s – Cnr Grey & Queen Streets Clarence Town St Columba’s – Pacific Highway Karuah St Barnabas’ – Bucketts Way Booral St Andrew’s – Seaham St Thomas’ – Glen William

The Reverend Pam Fraser (2009) Parishes of Clarence Town/Stroud

Rectory/Parish Office:

36 Grey Street CLARENCE TOWN NSW 2321

Tel. (02) 4996 4135

Parish Secretary: Mr Barrie Edwards

"Gelston" 250 Glen Martin Rd CLARENCE TOWN NSW 2321 Tel. (02) 4996 4174

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Geoffrey Steward 671 Glen William Road GLEN WILLIAM NSW 2321

Tel. (02) 4996 5569

Parish Organisations:

Clarence Town Singers Clarence Town – Waratah Slimmers Country Women’s Association Jellybeanz Playgroup Meditation – Seniors Group Spinners & Weavers St Andrew’s GFS St Andrew’s Womens Guild St Barnabas’ Women’s Guild St Columba’s Op Shop St John’s Op Shop St John’s Women’s Guild St Thomas’ Women’s Guild Yoga Classes

Synod Representatives:

Mr Barrie Edwards Mrs Lois Edwards Mr Tim Youldon

Parish Ministry Team:

Mrs Sue Flannery Mr Bruce Lyon Mrs Judith Schmitt

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Barrie Edwards Mrs Cheryl Gorton

Mrs Win Rae

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Julie Durbidge Mr Barrie Edwards Mrs Lois Edwards Mrs Gillian Finch Mr Frank Howie Mrs Judith Schmitt Mr Tim Youldon

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

9 0 0 2 10 2,110

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COCKLE BAY ANGLICAN COMMUNITY

All Saints’ – Main Road Boolaroo St David’s – York Street Teralba Chapel of Resurrection – CA Brown village Boolaroo

The Reverend Terry Frewin (2007)

Rectory/Parish Office:

Clergy House 4 Leeward Close (PO Box 4018) WOODRISING NSW 2284

Tel. (02) 4959 4393

Parish Secretary:

Mr Graham Gordon 17 Lorikeet Court TINGIRA HEIGHTS NSW 2290 Tel. (02) 4948 9871

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Laurel Brook 24 Chelston Street WARNERS BAY NSW 2282 Tel. (02) 4958 4087

Parish Organisations:

All Saints’ Singers Bible Exploration Groups Caritas Dinner Club Friendship Groups Kids Corner Sunday School Mothers’ Union Prayer Chain Rock Solid Youth Group Samaritans ER & Disaster Management Social Committee SRE Teachers

Synod Representatives:

Mr John Grainger Mrs Pat Korsman Mrs Barbara Wattus

Parish Ministry Team:

Mr Tony Booth Mrs Laurel Brook Mr Graham Gordon Mrs Bev Haines

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

N/A

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Peg Booth Mr Tony Booth Mrs Laurel Brook Mr Graham Gordon Mrs Beverley Grainger Mr John Grainger Mrs Lesley Ireland Mr Jim Irwin Mr Neville Korsman Mrs Barbara Wattus

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

11 2 0 0 12 4,660

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DENMAN

St Matthias’ - Palace Street Denman St Luke's - Widden Stud Widden Valley St Mark's - Wybong

St Martin's - Martindale

The Reverend David Craig (2005)

Rectory/Parish Office:

33 Palace Street DENMAN NSW 2328

Tel. (02) 6547 2243

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Neita Burkill "Orana" 20 Golden Highway DENMAN NSW 2328 Tel. (02) 6547 2460

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Pam Curtis 2085 Golden Highway SANDY HOLLOW NSW 2333

Tel. (02) 6547 4564

Parish Organisations:

Bargain Bazaar Convenors Catering Group Cattle Committee Cleaning Rosters for Churches Combined Churches Committee Denman Delights Committee Denman Meals on Wheels Heritage Research Committee Men’s Dinner Committee Mothers Union National Trust Heritage Week Parish Council Parish Hall Booking Officer Parish hall Cleaning Roster Parish Pickings St Martin’s Martindale Women’s Guild St Matthew’s Guild St Matthias’ Choir St Matthias’ Craft Group St Matthias’ Women’s Guild Stewardship Committee Women’s Dinner Committee

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Kevin Carter Mrs Pam Curtis Mr Alan Doak

Alternative Presentation Board Members: Mr John Huggett Mrs Fran Poole

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Sheryl Bailey Mr Alan Doak Mr John Huggett

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Patricia Barry Mrs Neita Burkill Mrs June Carter Mrs Heidi Craig Mrs Pamela Curtis Ms Amanda Feeney Mr Noel Feeney Mrs Muriel Horner Mr Alfred Huggett Mrs Patricia Jacobs Miss Fay Thompson

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Neita Burkhill Mr Kevin Carter Mr John Huggett

Parish Ministry Team: Mrs Sheryl Bailey Mrs Jeannie Harris Mrs Margaret Jenkins Mrs Fran Poole

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

6 0 0 4 3 2,710

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DUNGOG

Christ Church – Dowling Street Dungog St Peter’s – Chichester Dam Road Bendolba

The Reverend Pirrial Clift (2003)

Rectory/Parish Office:

2 Myles Street DUNGOG NSW 2420

Tel. (02) 4992 1737

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Margaret Flannery 78 Mary Street DUNGOG NSW 2420 Tel. (02) 4992 1839

Parish Treasurer:

Ms Dawn Lean PO Box 130 DUNGOG NSW 2420

Tel. (02) 4992 1088

Parish Organisations:

Christ Church Guild Cuppa-N-Chat Jesus etc Kids Games Mothers’ Union Op Shop Parish Council Sunday School

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Margaret Flannery Mrs Roslyn Hooke Mrs Margaret Jones

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Margaret Flannery Mrs Roslyn Hooke Mrs Lorraine Walker

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Robert Jerome

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr William Flannery Mrs Roslyn Hooke Ms Dawn Lean

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Margaret Flannery Mr William Flannery Ms Jillian Ford Mrs Roslyn Hooke Mrs Pixie Jerome Mrs Margaret Jones Ms Dawn Lean Mrs Norma Pearce Mrs Ruth Turner Mrs Lorraine Walker

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

10 0 0 3 15 2,454

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EAST MAITLAND

St Peter's - William Street East Maitland St Egwin's - Collinson Street Tenambit

The Reverend Michael Davies (2007)

Rectory/Parish Office:

47 William Street (PO Box 662) EAST MAITLAND NSW 2323

Tel. (02) 4934 5303

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Nancy Wright 2 Allwoood Close EAST BRANXTON NSW 2323 Tel. (02) 4938 1964

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Yvonne Hinde 2 Midway Close ASHTONFIELD NSW 2323

Tel. (02) 4933 1868

Parish Organisations:

Children’s Music Festival Columbarium Group Men’s Fellowship Mothers’ Union Playtime Group Recycling Group Samaritans Group

St Egwin’s Womens Guild St Peter’s Choir St Peter’s Old Time Dance St Peter’s Pantry Catering

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Margaret Dunn Mrs Yvonne Hinde Mrs Nancy Wright

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Barbara Horn Mrs Elaine Taylor

Synod Representatives:

Ms Wendy Brack Mr Kevin Short Mrs Nancy Wright

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Ms Wendy Brack Mr Allan Cummins Mr Richard Fellows Mrs Yvonne Hinde Mrs Elaine Taylor Mrs Sue Thompson

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Allan Cummins Mr Richard Fellows Mr Ross Horn

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

63 4 0 12 44 8,975

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FORSTER TUNCURRY

St Alban the Martyr - St Alban's Place Forster St Nicholas’ - Cnr Lake and Bent Streets Tuncurry St Paul's - Clarkson Street Nabiac St John's - Dyers Crossing St James' - Lakesway Bungwahl

The Reverend Jeff Parker (2000-09) Vacant as from 6 February 2009

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory St Alban’s Place FORSTER NSW 2428

Tel. (02) 6554 8351

Parish Secretary:

Ms Janet Lawrence 2/6 Wills Court FORSTER NSW 2428 Tel. (02) 6554 5981

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Douglas Dowling 4 Becker Road FORSTER NSW 2428

Tel. (02) 6554 9175

Parish Organisations:

Altar Servers Bible Study Groups Bookshop Helpers Choir Courthouse Ministry Divorce Recovery Group Dyers Crossing Ladies Guild Education for Ministry Group Evangelisn Committee Finance Committee Garden Group – Forster and Tuncurry Grief Group Ladies Guild Forster Meals on Wheels Men's Dinners Mission Committee Nabiac Ladies Guild Nursing Home Visiting

Op Shop Sacristan Servers Solid Rox Youth Group SRE Teachers & Helpers Women of Faith

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Clive Davies Mr Noel Gogerly Mr Kevin Hepworth

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Miss Suellen Belton Mr Kit Carson

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Peter Arnett Mrs Janice Askitis Dr Keith Bastian Miss Suellen Belton Mr Kenneth Bilston Mrs Margot Bilston Mrs Barbara Bramble Mr Clive Davies Mr Kevin Hepworth Mrs Valma Kitchener Mr Allan Martin Mr Hilton Mason Mr Vivian May Mrs Diana Murphy Mrs Helen Quinn Mrs Joy Smith Mrs Lynette Underwood

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Miss Suellen Belton

Mr Kevin Hepworth Mr Vivian May

Synod Represenatives:

Miss Suellen Belton Mr Clive Davies Mrs Diana Murphy

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

28 4 0 5 52 9,998

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GLOUCESTER

St Paul’s – Hume Street Gloucester St John’s – Stratford

The Reverend Andrew Harrison (2009)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 61 Ravenshaw Street (PO Box 36) GLOUCESTER NSW 2422

Tel. (02) 6558 1065

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Shirley Smith 170 Pitlochry Road GLOUCESTER NSW 2422

Tel. (02) 6558 9554

Parish Treasurer:

Mr John Cullum 17 Gloucester Tops Road GLOUCESTER NSW 2422

Tel. (02) 6558 8231

Parish Organisations:

Men’s Fellowship Mothers’ Union St Paul’s Op-Shop Women’s Guild – Barrington Women’s Guild – St Paul’s Women’s Guild – Stratford/Gloucester

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Frank Flanagan Mr Newman Patmore Mr Gary Yates

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Dorothy Astle-Steep Mrs Helen Holstein Dr Edward Painter Mr Newman Patmore Mr Leslie Potter Mrs Janice Sansom Mrs Shirley Smith Mrs Sheila Stevens Mrs Julie Yates

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Lois Flanagan Mrs Dorothy Kirk

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Frank Flanagan Mrs Dorothy Kirk

Mrs Annette Thomas

Synod Representatives:

Dr Edward Painter Mr Newman Patmore Mr Gary Yates

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

13 0 0 1 26 3,450

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GOSFORD

Christ Church - Mann Street Gosford St John's - Takari Avenue Point Claire

The Reverend Rod Bower (1999)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 12 Coburg Street SPRINGFIELD NSW 2250

(PO Box 4255 GOSFORD EAST 2250)

Tel. (02) 4323 2051

Parish Secretary: Mr Andrew Shirley

PO Box 4255 EAST GOSFORD NSW 2250 Tel. (02) 4376 1441

Parish Treasurer: Dr Finlay Macneil

PO Box 4255 EAST GOSFORD NSW 2250

Tel. (02) 4328 1686

Parish Organisations:

Anglican Men’s Dinner/Breakfast Band/Singing Group Bible Study Group

Choir Christ Church Contemporary Art Space Covenanting Group

Cursillo Donnison Street Outreach

High School Youth Group Home Study Group JCKids- Children’s Program Mangrove Mt Sunday School/Creche

Mothers’ Union Parish Library Service Groups-Nursing Homes/RSL &

Peat Is. Springfield Luncheon Club St John’s Discussion Group St John’s Fellowship & Craft St John’s Guild Afternoon Out St John’s Preschool Play Group St John’s Sunday School

St John’s Support Group Taize Service

Synod Representatives:

Mr Kevin Booth

Mr David MacDonald Mr Andrew Shirley

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Kevin Booth Dr Finlay Macneil Ms Helen Williamson

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Bob Kemister Mrs Cath Parker

Churchwardens of Parish Church: Mr Kevin Booth Dr Finlay MacNeil Mrs Cath Parker

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Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Paul Amos Mr Phillip Booth Mr Peter Cane Mrs Marion Coutts-Smith Mrs Sophia Czerwaniw Mr William Docksey Mr Christopher Drach Miss Jennifer Friend Mr Christopher Hamilton Mr Ross Hamilton Mr Collis Harvey Mrs Elizabeth Harvey Mrs Jo Harvey Mrs Sally Horne Mrs Elizabeth Lazzaroni Mr David MacDonald Mrs Sandra MacDonald Dr Hugh Macneil Mr Warren McDonald Mr Reginald McLaren Mr John Pattison Ms Belinda Rathborne Mr Andrew Shirley Mr Neil Tucker Mr John Valentine Mrs Phyllis Walton Mr Robert Willcox

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

0 4 0 31 5 10,901

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GRESFORD PATERSON

St Anne’s – Church Street Gresford St Paul’s – Duke Street Paterson St Mary on Allyn – Allynbrook St John’s – Lostock St Paul’s – Eccleston via East Gresford St John’s – Vacy St James’ – Martins Creek

The Reverend Stephen Moore (2007)

Rectory/Parish Office:

St Anne’s Rectory 2747 Glendonbrook Road GRESFORD NSW 2311

Tel. (02) 4938 9313

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Margaret Dent “Yamba Woota” 1800 Paterson River Road LOSTOCK NSW 2311

Tel. (02) 4931 7116

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Bronwyn Hawes 38 Dums Creek Road DUMS CREEK NSW 2421

Tel. (02) 4938 5289

Parish Organisations:

Baptismal Care Group Bible Study Group Broughton Beef Syndicate Broughton Singers Church Restoring Appeals Committee Lostock Caravan Park – Ministry Team Lostock Playgroup Paterson Combined Guild Scriptures Teaching Team St Anne’s Gresford Daycare Group St Anne’s Guild St Anne’s Vestry St John’s Childrens Church Group St John’s – Lostock Vestry St John’s – Vacy Vestry

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Margaret Dent Mrs Mary Horn

Mrs Elizabeth Price

Alternative Presentation Board Members: Mr John Priestley

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

N/A

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Lee Moore

Mrs Elizabeth Price Mr John Priestley

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Jillian Collison Mr Harrie Furner Mrs Mary Horn Mr Graeme Martin Mrs Mary McGinty Miss Beverley Owen Mrs Valma Patfield Mrs Dorothy Priestly Mr Robert Richards Mrs Margaret Slade

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

15 5 0 7 5 3,241

2009 Parochial Information

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HAMILTON

St Peter's - Denison Street Hamilton

The Reverend David Smith (2002)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 148 Denison Street (PO Box 467) HAMILTON NSW 2303

Tel. (02) 4961 1980

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Kathy Qvist 14 Asher Street GEORGETOWN NSW 2298 Tel. (02) 4967 4248

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Mae Nelson C/- PO Box 467 HAMILTON NSW 2303 Tel. (02) 4961 3602

Parish Organisations:

Coffee and Chat Morning Craft Fellowship Group Mothers Union

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Gordon Griffiths Mrs Kathy Qvist Mr Mervyn Snedden

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Jennifer Smith Mrs Jennifer Whiteman

Mr Robert Whiteman

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Jean Daley Mr John Hann

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Gloria Daley Mr John Hann Mr Jeffrey Horn

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Gordon Griffiths Mrs Bianca Hann

Mr John Hann Miss Marcelline Merrell Mr Mervyn Sneddon

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

9 0 0 5 11 3,466

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HARRINGTON COOPERNOOK

St Luke's - West Street Coopernook St Peter's - High Street Harrington Church of the Epiphany -Cundle Road Lansdowne St Mark's – Mitchell’s Island St Barnabas’ - Upper Lansdowne

The Reverend Ray Manuel (2007)

Rectory/Parish Office:

73 Minamurra Drive (PO Box 11) HARRINGTON NSW 2427

Tel. (02) 6556 1111

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Rhonda Elmer 12 Stewart Close CROWDY HEAD NSW 2427 Tel. (02) 6556 1440

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Dennis Cooper 812 Harrington Road HARRINGTON NSW 2427

Tel. (02) 6556 1704

Parish Organisations:

Alpha Building Inspection Group Cursillo Dulcies Pantry Caterers Grandparents & Kinship Support Group Hoi Afternoons Knitters Group- Lansdowne KYB Group- Harrington/Lansdowne KYB Study Group – Mitchell’s Island Lenten Study Groups Op Shop Social Outreach Group SRE St Barnabas’ - Upper Lansdowne Caterers The Crafty Ladies Group The Ministry Centre Youth Group

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Rhonda Elmer Mrs Janella Leotta Mrs Linda Ruprecht

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Ashley Caton Mr John Wilkin

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Ruth Cheers Mrs Rhonda Elmer Mrs Janella Leotta

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Ruth Cheers Mrs Gwen Gibson

Mrs Janella Leotta

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Ruth Cheers Mrs Jann Jacobs Mrs Patricia Stace Mr John Wilkin

Parish Ministry Team:

Mrs Ruth Cheers Mrs Janella Leotta

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

15 1 0 4 9 3,166

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ISLINGTON/CARRINGTON St Mark's - Norfolk Avenue Islington St Thomas’ - Young Street Carrington

The Reverend David Simpson (1993-09) The Reverend Andrew Akol (2009)

Rectory/Parish Office:

C/- 1 Knight Street, New Lambton NSW 2305 Tel. 0421 199 931

The Rectory 9 Norfolk Avenue ISLINGTON NSW 2296

Parish Secretary:

Miss Ruth Butterworth 8 Norfolk Avenue ISLINGTON NSW 2296 Tel. (02) 4961 1729

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Dawn Patterson 12 Bancroft Street GLENDALE NSW 2285

Tel. (02) 4954 0661

Parish Organisations:

Anglican Women Craft Group Youth Group

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Synod Representatives:

Miss Ruth Butterworth

Mr John Dalby

Mrs Rosalie Drew

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Miss Ruth Butterworth Mr John Dalby Mr Allen Reed

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr John Dalby

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

10 0 0 0 14 1,417

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KINCUMBER

St Paul’s – Avoca Drive Kincumber St Bede’s –Mimosa Street Saratoga All Saints’ – Empire Bay St David’s - Yodalla Place Avoca Beach

The Venerable Arthur Copeman (1995)

Rectory/Parish Office:

21 Brennan Avenue (PO Box 6105) KINCUMBER NSW 2251

Tel. (02) 4368 4669

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Sandra Carey PO Box 6105 KINCUMBER NSW 2251

Tel. (02) 4369 8170

Parish Treasurer: Mr David Marsh

PO Box 6105 KINCUMBER NSW 2251

Parish Organisations:

Caritas Friends of St Paul’s Kincumber Ministry Committee Men’s Ministry

St Bede’s Fellowship St Bede’s Ministry Committee

St David’s Fellowship St David’s Ministry Committee St Paul’s Ladies Guild

Women’s Ministry

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Les Brady Ms Jane Kemmis Mr Aaron Zodins

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Geoff Spring Mrs Janet Wellington

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Jill Jones Ms Jane Kemmis Mr David Marsh

Synod Representatives:

Mr Rodney Berry

Mr Barry Sommer

Mr Geoff Spring

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Leslie Brady Mrs Jennifer Fox Mrs Helen Fraser Mr Edward Hardy Mr Peter Hoare Mr Bruce Hockman Mr Erik Larsen Mr David Marsh Mrs Helen Payne Mrs Ruth Rich Mr Alan Richardson Mr John Roberts Mrs Margaret Seargeant Mrs Linda Upcroft Mrs Janet Wellington Mr Dennis Williams Mrs Jean Wright

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

27 0 5 10 28 9,055

2009 Parochial Information

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KOTARA SOUTH

Church of the Good Shepherd - Joslin Street Kotara South

The Reverend Dr Fergus King (2005)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 10 Melissa Avenue ADAMSTOWN HEIGHTS NSW 2289

(PO Box 241 Kotara Fair 2289)

Tel. (02) 4943 0103

Parish Secretary:

Mr Jim Warland 66 Kirkdale Drive CHARLESTOWN NSW 2290

Tel. (02) 4943 7744

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Robert Hann 21 Monitor Street

ADAMSTOWN HEIGHTS NSW 2289 Tel. (02) 4957 3871

Parish Organisations:

Bible Study Groups Craft Group Cursillo Life, The Universe & Everything Mainly Music Men’s Group Mothers Union – Day/Evening Playgroups [2] Retired Friends

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Robert Hann Mr Walter Jackson Mr Allen Roth

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Patricia Hardy Mrs Gwenda Roth

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Robert Hann

Mr Clarrie Taylor Mr Jim Warland

Synod Representatives:

Mr Walter Jackson

Mr Allen Roth

Mr Jim Warland Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Dr Frederick Benjamin Mrs Freda Bowdler Mr Allan Fernance Mr Robert Hann Mr Christopher McPherson Mr John Miller Mr Jim Warland Mr John Wiggins

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

7 0 0 0 8 4,601

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LAKES ANGLICAN

Church of the Holy Spirit - Wallarah Road Gorokan

The Reverend Hugh Bright (2008)

Rectory/Parish Office: The Rectory 274 Wallarah Road KANWAL NSW 2263 (PO Box 4196 LAKE HAVEN 2263) Tel. (02) 4393 5090

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Michelle MacClure 238a Tuggerawong Road TUGGERAWONG NSW 2263

Tel. (02) 4392 5484

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Ron Wallace 9 Fravent Street TOUKLEY NSW 2263

Tel. (02) 4396 1038

Parish Organisations:

Aged Ministry Teams Band/Choir Coffee Shop Craft Chat Group Crew Group[School Ministry-Lakes Grammar] Cursillo Friendship Lunches Girls & Boys Ignite Going Deep – Youth Bible Study GRANDIES- Grandparents as Parents Kids Plus/GFS Kids Praise Kidzone Ladies/Men’s Bible Study Men’s Prayer Breakfast Mothers of Young Children Pampering Night Mothers’ Union Op Shop Playtime Public Speaking Quilters Samaritans Emergency Relief Sunday Club Telstra Connected Seniors Welcome Wednesday Woodwork Group

Presentation Board Members: Mr John Bate Mrs Merleen Bennett Mrs Faye Lougoon

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Gail Campbell Mrs June Eggert

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Merleen Bennett

Mrs Faye Lougoon

Mrs Catherine Walker

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr John Bate Mrs Merleen Bennett Mr Colin Campbell Mrs Dorothee Crowther Mrs Helen Gilkison Mrs Aileen Gorham Mr Michael Hannah Mrs Jane Harris Mr Warwick Horsey Mrs Jane Molloy Mrs Catherine Walker

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Dianna Durrant Mrs Merleen Bennett Mrs Tracey Luck Mrs Michelle MacClure Parish Ministry Team: Mrs Sue Ballard Mrs Barbara Bagley Mrs Dorothee Crowther Mrs Helen Gilkison Mrs Jane Harris Mr Warwick Horsey The Reverend Matt Shorten The Reverend Margaret Tye Mrs Erica Voorwinde Mrs Catherine Walker

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

50 3 0 6 16 13,447

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LAMBTON

St John the Baptist – Morehead Street Lambton St Margaret’s – Cnr Hill and Cole Streets Jesmond

The Reverend Maree Armstrong (2009)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 18 Morehead Street LAMBTON NSW 2299 PO Box 191 JESMOND 2299 Tel. (02) 4957 7178

Parish Secretary:

Mr Jim Parslow 143 Durham Road LAMBTON NSW 2299

Tel. (02) 4952 5203

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Doris Dumbrill 37 Kimian Avenue WARATAH WEST NSW 2298

Tel.(02) 4967 3892

Parish Organisations:

Anglican Men’s Society Bible Study Groups Coffee and Chat

Cursillo Grounds Care Group

Jenny McLeod Village Worship Team Market Day

Mothers’ Union New Lambton Home Fellowship

Pastoral Care Team Playgroup Servers

SRE St Margaret’s Guild

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Doreen Herron

Mr John Hyde Mrs Samantha Richardson

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Ken Hargreaves Mrs Doreen Herron Mr Jack Jones Mr Robert Lewis Mrs Samantha Richardson Mrs Daphne Turnbull

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr John Hyde Mr Jack Jones

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

8 0 0 3 2 3,905

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MAITLAND

St Mary the Virgin - Church Street Maitland St Paul's - Cross Street Maitland

The Reverend Chris Butterworth (2004)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 68 Church Street MAITLAND NSW 2320

Tel. (02) 4933 5302

Parish Secretary:

Miss Barbara Slade 1/4 Frederick Street MINMI NSW 2287

Tel. (02) 4955 2835

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Roseanne Gaut 3a Linwood Close BOLWARRA HEIGHTS NSW 2320 Tel. (02) 4930 6757

Parish Organisations:

Alpha Anglican Women

Craft Group Liturgical Readers Group M.A.S.K

Mother’s Union Samaritans Playgroup

Servers St Mary’s Choir St Paul’s Parent’s & Friends

Study Groups Sunday @ 5 Music Group

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Irene Hemsworth Dr Andrew Scane Miss Barbara Slade

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Roseanne Gaut Mr Chris Holwell

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Roseanne Gaut Mr Chris Holwell

Mr Sandy White

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Roseanne Gaut

Miss Barbara Slade

Mrs Wendy Ward

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Roseanne Gaut Mr John Hamilton Mrs Irene Hemsworth Mrs Glennis Holwell Mr Stephen Niland Dr Andrew Scane Miss Barbara Slade Mr David White

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

65 0 0 28 21 5,023

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MAYFIELD

St Andrew's - Church Street Mayfield

The Reverend Andrew Knox (2009)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory Church Street (PO Box 253) MAYFIELD NSW 2304

Tel. (02) 4968 1620

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Carol O’Connor 407/362 Glebe Road HAMILTON SOUTH NSW 2303

Tel. (02) 4969 5259

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Pauline Kibble 102 Woodstock Street MAYFIELD NSW 2304 Tel. (02) 4968 1868

Parish Organisations:

Men’s Fellowship Mothers’ Union

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs June Butterworth Mrs Margaret Eley Mr Edward Kibble

Synod Representatives:

Mrs June Butterworth

Mr Warren Carter Mrs Pauline Kibble

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Warren Carter Mr Keith Rudkin

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Edward7 Kibble Mr Len Miles Mrs Norma Moore

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs June Butterworth Mrs Norma Moore Mr Keith Rudkin

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

7 0 0 3 10 2,819

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MEREWETHER

St Augustine’s – Windsor Street Merewether

The Reverend Canon Stephen Williams (2002)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 37 Winsor Street (PO Box 41) MEREWETHER NSW 2291

Tel. (02) 4963 1388

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Jeanette Johnson 6 Perina Place MEREWETHER HEIGHTS NSW 2291 Tel. (02) 4963 3068

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Michael Marklew 79 Henry Street MEREWETHER NSW 2291

Tel. (02) 4951 7095

Parish Organisations:

Alpha Cursillo Funky Followers – Youth Group Girls Friendly Society Men’s Group Ministry and Information centre Mothers’ & Others

Mothers’ Union Ways and Means

Women’s Guild Xalt – Family Worship & Fellowship

Xcite -Sunday School

Synod Representatives:

Ms Beverly Birch Prof Ray Rose

Mr Ian Watkins

Presentation Board Members:

Ms Beverly Birch Mr David Koch Prof Ray Rose

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Rachael Gapps Mrs Jeanette Johnston

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Ms Beverly Birch Mr Bruce Johnston Mr Brett Kemmis

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Ms Beverley Birch Mrs Pamela Blume Mrs Dorothy Bodell Mrs Carole Cornish Mr Roger Cornish Mr Peter Eyre Mrs Joyce Fox Mr Bruce Johnston Mr Dallas Jones Miss Susan Letcher Mrs Margaret Pearson Mrs Carole Wales Mrs Sue Williams

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

104 3 0 33 31 6,001

2009 Parochial Information

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MERRIWA

Holy Trinity - Bow Street Merriwa St Columba's – Cassilis

The Reverend Mandy Wheatley (2008)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 20 Gooch Street (PO Box 58) MERRIWA NSW 2329

Tel. (02) 6548 2218

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Jennifer Finnie “Eagles Drift” 760 Neverfail Road MERRIWA NSW 2329

Tel. (02) 6548 5171

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Beatrice Voysey PO Box 18 MERRIWA NSW 2329

Tel. (02) 6548 2065

Parish Organisations:

Anglican Women Cursillo Driver Reviver

Girls Crafty Group Home Bible Study Groups Men’s Breakfast SRE Trinity Markets Op Shop Women’s Guild

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Ted Finnie Mrs Jean Keeping Miss Cheree Walmsley

Alternative Presentation Board Members: Mr Geoffrey Inder Mrs Jill Inder

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr James Bettington Mrs Deirdre Peebles

Synod Representatives:

Mr Ross Craven Mrs Jean Keeping Mrs Deirdre Peebles Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Janet Baihn Mrs Susan Blyton Mr Ross Cravern Mr Ted Finnie Mrs Jean Keeping Mrs Patricia Kirkby Mrs Sue Shotter Mr Cec Vero

Parish Ministry Team:

Mrs Susie Blyton Mr Rosco Craven Mrs Jean Keeping Mrs Pat Kirkby Mrs Sue Shotter Mr Michael Wheatley

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

10 17 0 2 10 2,965

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MORPETH

St James’ - Tank Street Morpeth

The Reverend Roger Sharr (2000-09) Vacant as from 5 September 2009

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 19 Tank Street (PO Box 80) MORPETH NSW 2321

Tel. (02) 4933 6218

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Annette Robertson 28 Robinia Close LARGS NSW 2320 Tel. (02) 4930 1152

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Phillip Weston 27 McCann Avenue EAST MAITLAND NSW 2323

Tel. (02) 4933 3710

Parish Organisations:

Education for Ministry Godly Play Mothers’ Union SRE St James’ Choir

St James’ Guild Sunday School

Presentation Board Members:

Miss Angela Hawkins Mrs Katherine Lindsay Mrs Robyn Varcoe

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Kath Redpath

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Leah McDonald Mrs Christine Varcoe Mr Phillip Weston

Synod Representatives:

Ms Angela Hawkins

Mrs Katherine Lindsay

Mr Phillip Weston Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr David Baldwin Mrs Nicole Baldwin Mrs Janette Garnsey Ms Angela Hawkins Mrs Margaret Plain Mrs Christine Varcoe Ms Beverley Varcoe Mr Phillip Weston

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

16 0 0 19 8 4,060

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MOUNT VINCENT

St Paul the Apostle – Lang Street Kurri Kurri Christ Church – Mt Vincent Road Mount Vincent

The Reverend Wayne Sheean (2007)

Parishes of Mt Vincent/Weston

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 97 Barton Street (PO Box 239) KURRI KURRI NSW 2327

Tel. (02) 4937 1061

Parish Secretary:

Mr Wayne Cordingly 28 Stradbroke Avenue METFORD NSW 2323 Tel. (02) 4933 3602

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Lynn Prince 16 Butler Parade KURRI KURRI NSW 2327

Tel. (02) 4937 4846

Parish Organisations:

Anglican Women’s Fellowship St Paul’s Men’s Society St Paul’s Mothers Union

St Paul’s Sunday School Women’s Guild

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Margaret Brown Mr Brian Moore Mr Graham Smith

Synod Representatives:

Mr Carlile Lanham

Mr Brian Moore Mr Graham Smith

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Struan Dyson-Smith Mrs Judith Farnham Miss Dorothy Fuller Mr Carlile Lanham Mrs Erica Latter Mr Graham Smith

Parish Ministry Team:

Mrs Judith Farnham Mrs Kathy Gilshenen Mrs Joy Henderson Mrs Linda Kleinschaffer Mr Carlile Lanham Mrs Margaret Sheedy

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

19 2 0 14 41 2,502

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MURRURUNDI

St Paul's - Mount Street Murrurundi St Luke's – New England Hwy Blandford St Peter's – Waverly Road Timor

The Reverend David Battrick (Co-ordinating Priest 2008-09)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 33-41 Mount Street MURRURUNDI NSW 2338

Tel. (02) 6546 6157

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Michelle Cooper 85 Mount Street MURRURUNDI NSW 2338 Tel. (02) 6546 6055

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Michelle Cooper 85 Mount Street MURRURUNDI NSW 2338

Tel. (02) 6546 6055

Parish Organisations:

Mothers’ Union St Paul’s Women’s Guild

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Michelle Cooper

Mrs Marie Rothnie

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Muriel Farnham Mrs Elsie Rea

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Michelle Cooper Miss Virginia Edmonds Mrs Cheryl Pinkerton Mrs Elsie Rea Mrs Marie Rothnie

Parish Ministry Team:

The Reverend Wendy Jackson The Reverend Barbara Morgan Mrs Marie Rothnie The Reverend Peter Rothnie

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

6 0 0 2 12 2,217

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MUSWELLBROOK

St Alban's - Cnr Ford & Brook Streets Muswellbrook St Paul's - Castle Road Spring Creek St Mark’s – Aberdeen

The Reverend Canon Brian Gibbs (2006)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 19 Brook Street (PO Box 125) MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333

Tel. (02) 6541 2713

Parish Secretary: Mrs Wendy Armstrong 142 Queen Street MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333 Tel. (02) 6543 1418

Parish Treasurer: Mrs Jennifer Leckey “Ascot Farm” Kayuga Road MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333

Tel. (02) 6542 5792

Parish Organisations:

Adult Fellowship Group Anglican Women Baptismal Preparation Choir Communications Ministry Cursillo Deb Ball Committee Friendship Club Home Groups Kid’s Zone Life and Worship MACAS-TFF Ministry Centre Mothers’ Union Pastoral Visitors Phone Mission Playgroups Pram Service SRE St Alban’s & St Mark’s Guild

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Graham Gageler Mrs Karen Marshall Mrs Judy Miles

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr John Colvin Mrs Jodie Zammit

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Gordon Boardman Mrs Karen Marshall

Mr Harry Nichols

Synod Representatives:

Mr Gordon Boardman

Mrs Karen Marshall

Mrs Elizabeth Walter

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Gordon Boardman Mr Garry Dean Mrs Karen Marshall Mrs Judy Miles Mrs Janet Parsons Mrs Marguerite Walsh Mr Norbert Walter

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

42 12 0 14 68 6,732

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NELSON BAY

All Saints’ – Tomaree Street Nelson Bay

The Reverend Les Forester (1990)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 29 Tomaree Street (PO Box 513) NELSON BAY NSW 2315 Tel. (02) 4981 1839

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Jean Duffy 21 Pantowora Street CORLETTE NSW 2315 Tel. (02) 4984 3838

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Richard Harris 1/6 The Bollard CORLETTE NSW 2315. Tel. (02) 4984 3428

Parish Organisations: Bereavement/ Bible Studies Busy Bees Cancer / Memory Loss Support Group Choir Crazy Whist Cursillo Home Groups JAM [Jesus & Me]Sunday School

Ladies’ Guild Men’s Dinners Mental Health Group Mothers’ Union Open Door Cafe Playtime Group Samaritans Shop Volunteers

Seniors Fellowship

Presentation Board Members: Mrs Paula Falzon Mr Warwick Lilly Mrs Vicki McCleer

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Maggie Dominey Mrs Lissy Vittali-Ross

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Warren Dunn Mr Norman Lye

Mr Peter Rallings Synod Represenatives: Dr Donald Bourquin

Mr Richard Harris Mr Colin Lye

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Jean Armstrong Dr Donald Bourquin Ms Barbara Bowden

Mrs Tui Campbell Ms Maggie Dominey Mr Neville George Ms Lorraine Guihot Mr Richard Harris Mrs Pauline Hockings Mrs Beryl Howard Ms Margaret King Mr Christopher Larson Mrs Joan Larson Mr Warwick Lilly Mr Colin Lye Mrs Vicki McCleer Mrs Dawn McKew Mrs Valerie Morris Mrs Carol Moyes Mrs Christine Palmer Mrs Judy Rosier Mrs Janelle Tolhurst Mrs Lissy Vittali-Ross Mrs Jennifer Way

Parish Ministry Team: The Reverend Annette Bourquin The Reverend Frank Duffy Mrs Barbara Hayes Mrs Pauline Hocking Mr Warwick Lilly The Reverend Anne Lye Mr Colin Lye Mrs Christine Palmer Mrs Lissy Vitalli-Ross

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

19 0 0 10 35 8,538

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NEWCASTLE CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL

Christ Church Cathedral- Church Street Newcastle

The Very Reverend James Rigney (2009)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Deanery 46 Newcomen Street (PO Box 221) NEWCASTLE NSW 2300

Tel. (02) 4929 5155

Parish Secretary: Miss Audrey Clark PO Box 221 NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 Tel. (02) 4968 1079

Parish Treasurer: Mrs Pam Edwards

PO Box 221 NEWCASTLE NSW 2300

Tel. (02) 4959 3075

Parish Organisations:

Altar Servers Anglican Women Cathedral Choir Cathedral Men’s Group Children’s Program Community Lunch Team Dinners of Eight Friends of Cathedral Music Mothers Union Pastoral Partnerships Programme Prayer Group Prayer Mentorship Group

Souvenir Shop Report

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Simon Adam Miss Audrey Clark Mr Alan Green Dr Ann Taylor

Synod Representatives:

Mr Robert Caddies

Prof Peter Ravenscroft

Dr Ann Taylor Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Claire Foster Mrs Debra Goldsworthy Mr Philip Goldsworthy Mr Gregory Goyette Mr Alan Green Mrs Lesley Harrison Mrs Jenny Lambert Mr Clem Snape Mrs Robyn Southerden Mr Brian Walker

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

59 4 0 47 33 20,985

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NEWCASTLE ST JOHN’S

St John's Newcastle - Parry Street Newcastle

The Reverend Garry Dodd (2001-09) The Reverend Stewart Perry (2009)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 1b Parry Street NEWCASTLE NSW 2300

Tel. (02) 4929 2691

Parish Secretary:

Miss June Wooden 45 Glebe Road MEREWETHER NSW 2291 Tel. (02) 4929 4048

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Howard Benson

2 Madison Drive ADAMSTOWN HEIGHTS NSW 2289 Tel. (02) 4952 6279

Parish Organisations:

Bible Study Group Home Group Prayer Group ‘Nite Life’ Bible Studies Sunday School Weekly Playgroup Women’s Guild Youth Group

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Howard Benson Mr Peter Sanders Miss June Wooden

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Ian Ng Ms Jennifer Young

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Howard Benson Mr Peter Sanders Miss June Wooden

Synod Representatives:

Mr Howard Benson Mr Andrew Roth Mrs Jayne Schmidt

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Cathy Banney Mr Howard Benson Mrs Jennifer Benson Mr Zachary Carter Mrs Margaret Kelly Mr Paul Lamble Mr Martin Murphy Mr Andrew Roth Mr Peter Sanders Mr Maxwell Shirley Mrs Sarah Swanson Ms Elizabeth Turner Mrs Helen Watt Mrs Dianne Wheeldon Mr Paul Youman

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

75 4 0 69 21 6,855

2009 Parochial Information

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NEW LAMBTON

All Saints’ - St James Road New Lambton

The Reverend Canon Paul Robertson (1988)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 122 St James Road (PO Box 292) NEW LAMBTON NSW 2305

Tel. (02) 4957 1173

Parish Office: All Saint’s Parish Centre, Cnr Cromwell & Oxford Streets NEW LAMBTON NSW 2305

Parish Secretary:

Mr William Parker 3/32 Memorial Drive BAR BEACH NSW 2300 Tel. (02) 4925 2776

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Ross Kelly 29 Dalvern Close ADAMSTOWN HEIGHTS NSW 2289

Tel. (02) 4943 5549

Parish Organisations:

Adult Fellowship All Saints’ Retirement Units Committee Bible Study Caritas Children’s Sunday Ministry GFS/Kids Plus Guild Missions Mothers’ Union Parish Council Prayer and Care Scripture in Schools

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Libby Cutfield Mr David Dockrill Mrs Noelene Lentfer

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr David Beverley Mrs Joan Nicholson

Synod Representatives:

Prof Geoff Cutfield

Mr Mark Holmes

Mrs Noelene Lentfer

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr David Beverley Mrs Angela Butler Mr John Giles Mr Denis Gill Mrs Noelene Lentfer Mrs Josephine Russell

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Peter Campbell Mr Mark Holmes Mrs Noelene Lentfer

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

16 3 0 0 9 4,540

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RAYMOND TERRACE

St John's - Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace

The Reverend Beatrice Pate (2003)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 48 Sturgeon Street (PO Box 477) RAYMOND TERRACE NSW 2324

Tel. (02) 4987 2027

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Judith Schofield 57 Alton Close RAYMOND TERRACE NSW 2324 Tel. (02) 4987 1675

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Dennis Pate 48 Sturgeon Street RAYMOND TERRACE NSW 2324 Tel. (02) 4987 2027

Parish Organisations:

Bible Study & Fellowship Groups Camera Club Catering Group Choir Group Christmas Market & Tree Lighting Comm Church Companions Craft Group Cursillo EFM Group Fund Raising and Catering Group Grandparents as Carers Group Men’s Dinner Group Mothers’ Union Parish Pantry Samaritans Sunday School Theatre Workshop (Adults) Youth Prayer and Praise Group

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Denise Brown Mr Don Denham Mr Ken Hoy

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Howard Rawlinson Mrs Julie Roth

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Ken Hoy Mrs Desiree Pearson Mr Garry Roth

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Denise Brown

Mr Malcolm Campbell

Mrs Janet Rawlinson

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Claire Bell Mrs Cheryl Cooper Mr Jim Cooper Miss Kelcey DeLyall Mr Donald Denham Mr John Furness Mrs Leonie Gilbert Mr Ken Hoy Mr Tony McInnes Mrs Daphne Moodie Mr Dennis Pate Mrs Judith Redden Mr Garry Roth

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

30 4 0 4 18 6,970

2009 Parochial Information

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SCONE

St Luke's - Cnr Hill & Liverpool Streets Scone St Jude's - Bunnan St Matthew's - Gundy Union Church - Moonan Flat

The Reverend Glen Hughes (2008)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 79 Hill Street (PO Box 140) SCONE NSW 2337

Tel. (02) 6545 3396

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Sue Lawn PO Box 424 SCONE NSW 2337 Tel. (02) 6545 0399

Parish Treasurer:

Mr John Scalley

19 Oxford Road SCONE NSW 2337 Tel. (02) 65451370

Parish Organisations:

Bereavement Care Friendly Society Luncheon Group Get Together Groups Kids at Six/Sunday School Kids Club

St Luke’s Guild St Matthew’s Guild Youth Bible Study

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Errol Bates Mrs Shirley Hayes Mr Barrie Lawn

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Warwick Norman Ms Helen Saunders

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Shirley Hayes Mr Barrie Lawn Mr Kevin Phelps

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Beryl Bates

Mr Errol Bates

Mr Barrie Lawn

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Shirley Hayes Mr Barrie Lawn Mrs Margaret Wicks Parish Ministry Team:

Mr Wayne Murray Mrs Jenny Sylvester Mrs Margaret Wicks

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

22 0 0 4 18 4,377

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SINGLETON

All Saints’ - High Street Singleton St Luke's - Rawcliffe Street South Singleton Church of the Good Shepherd - Bell Road Belford St Andrew's – Wollombi Street Broke St Mark's - Bulga St Clement's – New England Highway Camberwell St Paul's – Doyles Creek Road Doyles Creek St Columba's - Goorangolla Private Home - Howes Valley St James’ – Pagan Street Jerry's Plains St John the Baptist – Mirannie Road Reedy Creek St Philip's – High Street Warkworth

The Reverend Canon Gary Harman (2000)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 40 High Street SINGLETON NSW 2330 Tel. (02) 6571 1414

Parish Secretary:

Mr Harry Ginns "Sedgewood" 347 Glendon Lane GLENDON NSW 2330

Tel. (02) 6572 1203

Parish Organisations:

All Saints’ Bereavement Care Group All Saints’ Church Cleaners All Saints’ Collett Trust All Saints’ Columbarium Trust All Saints’ Craft Group All Saints’ Flower Guild All Saints’ Kids Club All Saints’ Parent’s & Toddlers Drop-in All Saints’ Property Trust All Saints’ Women’s Guild Anglican Ball Committee Anglican Ladies Fellowship Bellringers Church at the Pub Cursillo Friends of All Saints’ GFS Historic Building Fund Know Your Bible Group Men’s Annual Dinner Men’s Breakfast

Mission Awareness Group Mothers’ Union Rorke-Hunter Trust Warkworth Study Group Women’s Annual Dinner Women’s Breakfast Youth Band

Parish Treasurer:

Mr William Stacy PO Box 239 SINGLETON NSW 2330

Tel. (02) 6577 8593

Synod Representatives:

Mr Royston George Mr Derek Partridge

Mrs Helen Shearer

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Barry Cox Mrs Roslyn Craig Mrs Barbara Eather Mr John Gilbert Mr Harry Ginns Mrs Dorothy Harman Mrs Margaret Hollis Mr Alex Merrick Mrs Juleen Partridge Mr George Reynolds Mr George Roffey Mrs Vera Smith Mr Michael Turner

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Derek Partridge Mrs Janet Ray

Mrs Helen Shearer

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Presentation Board Members:

Mr Royston George Mr Errol Long Mrs Helen Shearer

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Karen Byatt Mrs Marrianne Reynolds

Parish Ministry Team: Mr Barry Cox Mrs Lorna Gardiner Mr John Gilbert Mrs Margaret Hayward The Reverend Sandra Hulyer Mrs Wendy Love The Reverend Andrew Mead Mrs Juleen Partridge Mrs Marianne Reynolds

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

72 11 12 21 68 12,675

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SOUTHLAKES

All Saints’ – Bridge Street Morisset

The Reverend Glen Pope (2004)

Rectory/Parish Office: The Rectory 31 Newcastle Street (PO Box 512) MORISSET NSW 2264

Tel. (02) 4973 5181

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Glenyce Armstrong 112 Dora Street DORA CREEK NSW 2264 Tel. (02) 4970 5554

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Brian Cockrem Villa 185/157 Marconi Road BONNELLS BAY NSW 2264 Tel. (02) 4973 9581

Parish Organisations: Art Group Baptism/Confirmation Program Bible Study Groups Borne Again Boutique - Op Shop Breakfast at the Station “Christianity Explained” Cursillo Family Service - Contemporary Friendship Service (Special Needs) Funeral Catering/Preparation & Follow Up Gardening Group Grandparents as Parents Grief Support Group Kings Kids/Mustard Seeds- 13+ Meal Bank Meditation Groups Meeters & Greeters Men’s Group Mothers Union Music Group Nursing Home/Hospital Visiting Parish Library Parish Prayer Days Parish Retreats Pastoral Care Service & Luncheon ROTA Samaritans Seasonal Worship SRE Telephone Ministry Trinity Certificate Group Wangi Outreach Wednesday Social Club Women’s Fellowship

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Glenyce Armstrong

Mr Jim Scobie Mr Geoffrey Wooden

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Glenyce Armstrong Mr William Derley Mr George Middleton Mrs Margaret Middleton Mrs Dawn Scaramella Mrs Alison Wooden Mrs Elaine Young

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Glenyce Armstrong Mrs Margaret Middleton Mr Geoffrey Wooden

Alternative Presentation Board Members: Mrs Dawn Scaramella

Mrs Elaine Young

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Glenyce Armstrong Mr Barry Hanger Mr James Scobie

Parish Ministry Team: Mr Bill Derley Mr Bob Ison Mr Garry Kerr Mrs Dawn Scaramella The Reverend Loy Thompson Mr Michael Thompson Mrs Alison Wooden Mrs Elaine Young

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

9 0 0 1 26 7,725

2009 Parochial Information

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ST ALBANS

St Alban the Martyr - St Alban’s St Phillip's - Higher MacDonald

The Reverend Max Sainsbury (Hon) (1991)

Rectory/Parish Office:

38 Neera Road UMINA BEACH NSW 2256

Tel. (02) 4341 7180

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Eve Harman PO Box 1762 ROZELLE NSW 2039 Tel. (02) 9810 2724

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Richard Lee 959 Barrenjoey Road PALM BEACH NSW 2108 Tel. (02) 9974 2880

Parish Organisations:

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Synod Representatives:

Mr Doug Shannon Mrs Gay Shannon

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Guy Cox Mr Doug Shannon Mrs Dyras Thompson

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

N/A

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

5 0 0 0 1 245

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STOCKTON

St Paul’s – Cnr Maitland & Church Streets Stockton

The Reverend Gavin Talbot (2008)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 34a Maitland Road (PO Box 132) STOCKTON NSW 2295

Tel. (02) 4920 1514

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Yvonne Anderson 110 Mitchell Street STOCKTON NSW 2295 Tel. (02) 4920 1332

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Yvonne Anderson 110 Mitchell Street STOCKTON NSW 2295 Tel. (02) 4920 1332

Parish Organisations:

Alpha Groups Bible Study Groups Craft Fellowship Group Cursillo Dinner with Friends Mens/Ladies Breakfast Music Group Play Groups Prayer Groups Prepare/Enrich Team St Paul’s Villa Management Team Thrift Shop sorting and pricing Group Thrift Shop Volunteers Youth Group

Presentation Board Members: Mrs Yvonne Anderson Mr John Sullivan Mrs Karen Sullivan

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Ms Andrea Fox Mrs Lyla Mackaway

Synod Representatives:

Mr Paul Jansson Mrs Lynette Shrubb Mrs Karen Sullivan

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Ms Denise Amman Mr Stephen Shrubb Mrs Doreen Steinbeck

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Paul Jansson Mrs Zorina Nebauer Mr John Sullivan Parish Ministry Team: The Reverend Peter Anderson The Reverend Pauline Grabham The Reverend Karen Jansson Mrs Lyla Mackaway Mrs Lynette Shrubb Mr Stephen Shrubb Mrs Doreen Steinbeck Mrs Karen Sullivan

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

17 0 0 9 25 3,927

2009 Parochial Information

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STROUD

St John’s – Cowper Street Stroud St Paul’s - Stroud Road Stroud St Peter’s - Wards River

The Reverend Pam Fraser (2009) Parishes of Clarence Town/Stroud

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 83 Cowper Street STROUD NSW 2425

Tel. (02) 4994 5193

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Kathleen Gilbert 447 Mill Creek Road STROUD NSW 2425 Tel. (02) 4994 5245

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Tosia Cribbin 16 Memorial Avenue STROUD NSW 2425

Tel. (02) 4994 5227

Parish Organisations:

Church in the Pub Friends of St John’s Stroud Inc. St John’s Columbrium Committee St John’s Mainenance Committee St John’s Mission Committee St John’s SRE Committee

St John’s Women’s Guild Stroud Children’s Club (Kids Plus) Visiting Aged Care Hostel

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Tosia Cribbin

Mr Alan Dobbyn

Mrs Daphne Dobbyn

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Doyne Lanham Mr Trevor Robards

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Beryl Bowden Mr Alan Dobbyn Mrs Ruth Edwards

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

6 0 0 0 9 1,550

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SWANSEA

St Peter's - Josephson Street Swansea Community Hall - Gwandalan/Summerland Point

The Reverend Selwyn Dornan (2003)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 28 Josephson Street (PO Box 152) SWANSEA NSW 2281

Tel. (02) 4971 1300

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Janice Jamieson 35 Bay Street SWANSEA NSW 2281

Tel. (02) 4971 0978

Parish Treasurer:

Ms Pam Tucker 36 Karog Street PELICAN NSW 2281

Tel. (02) 4972 1345

Parish Organisations:

Cursillo Ladies Guild Mothers’ Union Prayer Breakfast Thursday Bible Study

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Lee Fry Mr Peter Munton Mr Gary Smith

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Kevin Hincks Mrs Janice Jamieson

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Kevin Hincks Mr Peter Munton

Mr William Plumridge

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Kevin Hincks Mr Leonard Morris Mrs Christine Plumridge

Synod Representatives:

Mr Kevin Hincks Mrs Janice Jamieson

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

8 1 0 2 10 3,966

2009 Parochial Information

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TAREE St John’s – Victoria Street Taree St Thomas’ – Victoria Street Cundletown St Mark’s – Hooke Street Chatham Uniting Church Building – Smith Street Old Bar

The Reverend Canon Keith Dean-Jones (2005)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 294 Victoria Street (PO Box 377) TAREE NSW 2430

Tel. (02) 6552 1310

Parish Secretary: Mrs Beryl Fenwick PO Box 425 TAREE NSW 2430

Tel. (02) 6551 2036

Parish Treasurer: Mr Bruce Walker 22 Apollo Close TAREE NSW 2430

Tel. (02) 6552 1671

Parish Organisations:

Anglican Men’s Group Choir Cursillo Ministering Communities in Mission Mothers’ Union Servers SRE Study Groups

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Beryl Fenwick Mrs Wendy Halpin Mr Bruce Walker

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Margaret Griffis Mrs Robin Quarmby

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Beryl Fenwick Mr Les Hogarth Mr Wal Riley

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Helen Holiday

Mr Wally Jarvis Mr Bruce Walker

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Barbara Binnie Mrs Beryl Fenwick Mrs Marjorie Hill Mrs Helen Holliday Mr Wally Jarvis Mr Kenneth Park

Parish Ministry Team: Mrs Barbara Eggleston Mrs Wendy Halpin Ms Summer Hicks Mrs Helen Holliday Mr Wally Jarvis The Reverend Kate Macneil

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

39 0 0 13 70 10,465

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TELARAH RUTHERFORD

St Christopher's - Gillies Street Rutherford St Luke's - Capp Street Telarah

The Reverend Katherine Bowyer (2005)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 92 Gillies Street RUTHERFORD NSW 2320

Tel. (02) 4932 8604

Parish Secretary:

Mr Robert Adams 130 Brooks Street RUTHERFORD NSW 2320 Tel. (02) 4932 8427

Parish Treasurer:

Ms Pauline Neve 5 Ada Street

TELARAH NSW 2320

Parish Organisations:

Book Club Caritas Craft Group Mission Group Mothers’ Union Music Group St Christopher Chess Club St Christopher’s’ Guild St Luke’s Guild Sunday School Young Families Group

Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Janice Fleming Mr Frank Freeman Mr Rod Watt

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Dawn Vallance Mr Allan Waite

Churchwardens of Parish Church

Mr Frank Freeman

Mrs Dawn Vallance Mr Allan Waite

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Janice Fleming

Mr David Stow

Mrs Dawn Vallance

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Miss Joan Campbell Mrs Susan Driver Mr Frank Freeman Mr Victor Solomons Mr Colin Wood

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

30 5 0 2 11 4,723

2009 Parochial Information

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TERRIGAL

St Mark's - Cnr Church & Karrwyba Avenue Terrigal St George's - Cnr Oak & Coachwood Road Matcham

The Reverend John Gumbley (2008)

Rectory/Parish Office: The Rectory 8 Church Street (PO Box 167) TERRIGAL NSW 2260

Tel. (02) 4385 1851

Parish Secretary:

Mr Jeff Thompson 27 Braemar Drive WAMBERAL NSW 2260 Tel. (02) 4385 7562

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Terry Rowe

18 Murina Close HOLGATE NSW 2250

Tel. (02) 4365 0430

Parish Organisations:

Altar Services Band Bible Study Groups Boutique 4U Children’s Ministry Committee Choir Fund-raising/Market Day Group Liturgy Committee Nursing Home’s Ministry Team Pastoral Care Committee SRE Teaching Sunday School Women’s Fellowship Youth Services

Presentation Board Members: Mr Keith Allen Mr Terry Rowe Mrs Coralie Taylor

Alternative Presentation Board Members: Mr John Henwood Mrs Gloria Townsend

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Peter Hancock Mrs Ellen Murphy

Synod Representatives:

Mr Terry Rowe

Mrs Coralie Taylor

Mr Jeff Thompson

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Keith Allen Mrs Pauline Argue Mr Ian Aristobil-Adele Mr Kieran Aristobil-Adele

Mr Lindsay Aristobil-Adele Mrs Patricia Bailey Mrs Janice Bolte Mrs Christine DeGans Mrs Ruth Dunn Mrs Nancy Harris Mr John Henwood Mr Leslie Korsch Dr Sandra Smith Mrs Coralie Taylor Mr Trevor Williams

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

36 0 0 15 8 10,036

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THE CAMDEN HAVEN

Christ the Redeemer – Mission Terrace Laurieton St Mark’s – Wauchope Road Comboyne St Paul’s – Waitui Road Hannan Vale St Mary’s – Blackbutt Road Heron’s Creek

The Reverend Geoff Piggott (1994 -2009)

Vacant as from 28 August 2009

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 4 Mission Terrace LAURIETON NSW 2443 Tel. (02) 6559 9107

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Donna Austin 115 Flinders Drive LAURIETON NSW 2443 Tel. (02) 6559 5036

Parish Treasurer: Mrs Carrol Hale 424 Lorne Road LORNE NSW 2439

Tel. (02) 6559 4733

Parish Organisations:

N/A

Presentation Board Members: Mrs Melinda Hazelgrove Mr Clive Henley Dr Stephen Purss

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Helen Buttsworth Mrs Daphne Wallis

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Martin Hocking Mrs Anne Holley Dr Stephen Purss

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Carrol Hale

Mrs Anne Holley Mr Glen Maas

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

N/A

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

0 0 0 6 24 2,566

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THE ENTRANCE

All Saints’ - The Entrance Road The Entrance

The Reverend Pam Fraser (2002-09) The Reverend Stephen Dent (2009)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 287 The Entrance Road (PO Box 205) THE ENTRANCE NSW 2261

Tel. (02) 4332 2374

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Mavis Ralph 9 Binburra Avenue TOOWOON BAY NSW 2261

Tel. (02) 4332 2974

Parish Treasurer:

Mr David Baker 27 Berne Street BATEAU BAY NSW 2261

Tel. (02) 4333 1789

Parish Organisations:

Craft Group Cursillo Daylight Reading Events Group Fete & Market Group KYB Bible Study Ladies Singing Group Maintenance Group Men’s Singing Group Mission Group

Mothers’ Union Opportunity Shop Parish Visitors Pastoral Partners Quarterly Women’s Breakfast Quarterly Men’s Breakfast Samaritans Group The Entrance School Mentor Program

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Don Grace Mr Erik Oloffsen Mrs Rosalind Sneddon

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Wilma Bond Mrs Gloria Watson

Synod Representatives:

Mr David Baker

Mrs Mavis Ralph

Mrs Wendy Scott

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr David Baker Mrs Wilma Bond Mr Don Grace Mr David Hambrook Mr Robert Scott

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Trevor Harper Mr Erik Olofsson Mrs Wendy Scott

Parish Ministry Team:

Mrs Wilma Bond Mrs Marilyn Derbyshire Mr Don Grace Mrs Mary Mueller Mr Bob Scott

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

53 0 0 2 3 3,736

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TORONTO

Christ the King - Brighton Avenue Toronto

The Reverend Ian Howarth (2008)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 146 Brighton Avenue (PO Box 385) TORONTO NSW 2283

Tel. (02) 4959 1106

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Kathy Delanty 12 Stansfield Close COAL POINT NSW 2283

Tel. (02) 4959 7016

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Bill Hardie 132 Rosemary Row RATHMINES NSW 2283

Tel. (02) 4975 3292

Parish Organisations:

Anglican Men’s Group Anglican Women’s Guild Friendship Bears Fellowship Group Mothers Union Rock Solid Youth Group Toronto Prayer Chain Group Women’s Fellowship

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Ernie Bentham Mr Greg Bowen Mr John Hulbert

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Jeannie Adam Mr Ernie Bentham Mrs Gwen Bond

Mrs Nina Creighton

Mr John Hulbert Mr John Leishman Mr Brian Manton Mrs Jill Manton Mrs Susan Oakey Mrs Rae Richardson Mrs Christine Thomas

Synod Representatives:

Mr Ernie Bentham

Mr Colin Brownhill

Mr John Leishman

Parish Ministry Team:

Mr Ernie Bentham Mr Greg Bowen Mr Colin Brownhill Mrs Mary Hansford

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

20 0 0 12 1 6,617

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TOUKLEY BUDGEWOI

St Luke’s –Hammond Road Toukley

The Reverend Ann Watson (2006)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 27 Hammond Road TOUKLEY NSW 2263

Tel. (02) 4397 2975

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Wendy Tillott 151 Panorama Avenue CHARMHAVEN NSW 2263 Tel. (02) 4392 6631

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Georgena Baker 16 Maneela Road BUFF POINT NSW 2262

Tel. (02) 4390 0518

Parish Organisations:

Bible Discussion Group Cursillo Emergency Relief- Samaritans Kids Ignite Kids Plus Kids Praise and Worship Men’s Breakfast Mothers Union Movie Mornings - Friday Op Shop

Play Group Sandlewood Lodge - ALI Saturday’s BBQ Senior Citizen Computer Club St Luke’s Guild St Luke’s Singers Whispers of Love - Meditation

Presentation Board Members: Mr Terry Chaloner Mrs Faye Robinson Mr Henry Willis

Alternative Presentation Board Members: Mrs Lea Gardner Mr Allen Sheedy

Synod Representatives:

Mr Terry Chaloner

Mrs Penny McDonald

Mr Neil McMullen

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Sheila Brine Mr Terry Chaloner Mrs Penny McDonald Mrs Eva Fernance Mrs Lorna Parnell Mr Noel Rippard Mrs Sue Stewart Mrs Shirley Welham Mr Fred Wilesmith

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Terry Chaloner Mrs Vicki Chaloner

Parish Ministry Team:

Mrs Sheila Brine Mrs Helen Joeanna Carr Mrs Alex Colbran Mrs Penny McDonald

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

21 4 0 3 23 6,761

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WALLSEND

St Luke's - Cnr Metcalfe & Brown Streets Wallsend

The Reverend Roger Dyer (2006)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 11 Brown Street WALLSEND NSW 2287

Tel. (02) 4955 9544

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Gloria Holdsworth 56 Cressington Way WALLSEND NSW 2290 Tel. (02) 4921 5481

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Peter Melvelle 2 Derwent Crescent LAKELANDS NSW 2282

Tel. (02) 4956 8609

Parish Organisations:

Dorcas (Craft) Group Men’s Dinner Group Playgroup St Luke’s Anglican Women’s Group St Luke’s Day Care Centre The Friends and Mission Group

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Ian Morante Mrs Gail Woodcock

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Tim Fogo Mrs Sandra Morris Mrs Gail Woodcock

Synod Representatives:

Mrs June Dyer

Mr Tim Fogo

Mr Peter Melvelle

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs June Dyer Mr Tim Fogo Mr Ian Morante Mr Philip Morris

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

37 2 0 12 12 4,166

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WARATAH

St Philip’s – Bridge Street Waratah St Matthew’s – Wentworth Street Georgetown

The Reverend David Hesketh (2009) Vacant as from 4 October 2009

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 30 Bridge Street WARATAH NSW 2298

Tel. (02) 4968 4632

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Colleen Read C/- 30 Bridge Street WARATAH NSW 2298 Tel. (02) 4968 9605

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Colleen Read C/- 30 Bridge Street WARATAH NSW 2298

Tel. (02) 4968 9605

Parish Organisations:

Anglican Women Bible Study Coffee, Craft and Chat High Tea Men’s Breakfast Seniors St Philip’s Guild Sunday School

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Trevor Motum Miss Rosemary Neave

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Miss Ruth Coleman Mrs Colleen Read

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Sue Sneddon

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Betty Hollier Mr Stuart Johnson Mr Trevor Motum Miss Rosemary Neave Mr Bruce Sneddon

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Trevor Motum Miss Rosemary Neave Mr James Paddock Mrs Coleen Read

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

10 0 0 3 7 3,415

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WESTON

St Mary the Virgin - First Street Weston

The Reverend Wayne Sheean (2007) Parishes of Weston/Mt Vincent

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 63 First Street (PO Box 14) WESTON NSW 2326

Tel. (02) 4937 1061

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Gaye Olive 46 Lismore Street ABERMAIN NSW 2326

Tel. (02) 4930 4882

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Karen Bailey-Sellens 34 Melbourne Street ABERMAIN NSW 2326

Tel. (02) 4930 4227

Parish Organisations:

Anglican Women Ecumenical Service Team – Nursing Home Op Shop Parish Ministry Team SRE Weston Art Show Committee

Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Synod Representatives:

Mrs Linda Collett

Mrs Margaret Fullick

Mrs Kathleen Gilshenen

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

N/A

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Margaret Fullick Mr Raymond Mulchany Mr Barry Towers

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Kathleen Gilshenen Mrs Kylie Gray Mr Raymond Mulcahy Mrs Gaye Olive

Parish Ministry Team:

Mrs Judith Farnham Mrs Kathy Gilshenen Mrs Joy Henderson Mrs Linda Kleinschaffer Mr Carlile Lanham Mrs Margaret Sheedy

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

3 0 0 0 9 1,836

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WILLIAMTOWN MEDOWIE MALLABULA

St Saviour's - Cabbage Tree Road Williamtown St Francis’ - Brocklesby Road Medowie Holy Name -Strathmore Road Mallabula

The Reverend John West (1992 -2009) The Reverend Ken Youman (2009)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 5 Brocklesby Road MEDOWIE NSW 2318

Tel. (02) 4982 9173

Parish Secretary: Mrs Christine Sykes 13 Johnson Parade LEMON TREE PASSAGE NSW 2319

Tel. (02) 4982 4445

Parish Treasurer: Mrs Lynley Keers c/- 13 Johnson Parade LEMON TREE PASSAGE NSW 2319

Tel. (02) 4982 4267

Parish Organisations:

Body Mind & Spirit Café Church Craft Groups Dog Obedience Group Men’s Fellowship

Mothers’ Union Photo Group Tea & Tots Groups

Presentation Board Members:

Mr John Grono Mrs Sue Royal Mr Robert Steinbeck

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Paul Hudson Mrs Jill Lovett

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr John Grono Mrs Ailsa Hodge Mr Paul Hudson

Synod Representatives:

Mr Len Hodge

Mrs Barbara Lander Mr Ken Reinhard

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Sharon Bree Mr John Browne Mr David Dendle

Mr Ilid Evans Mr John Grono Mrs Joan Harrison Mr John Hillier Mrs Barbara Lander Mrs Heather Lloyd Ms Jill Lovett Mrs Meryl Moxey Mr Ken Reinhard Mr Robert Royal Mr Graham Schilling Mr Robert Steinbeck Mrs Phyllis Wiseman

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

12 0 2 1 19 2,177

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WINDALE

Church of the Transfiguration – Merrigum Street Windale

The Reverend Canon Sally Gero (2005)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 2 Talinga Close WINDALE NSW 2306

Tel. (02) 4948 7829

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Lorraine Pearce-Adams 40 Marie Street CHARLESTOWN NSW 2290

Tel. (02) 4943 3825

Parish Treasurer:

Mrs Jacqueline Sorby 64 Cadaga Road GATESHEAD WEST NSW 2290

Tel. (02) 4943 0140

Parish Organisations:

Bible Studies Cursillo Kidz@Merrigum Men’s Group Merrigum Meeting Place Helpers Merrigum Trippers Merrigum Walkers Mothers’ Union Youth@Merigum

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Jack Francis Mrs Sue Green Mrs Margaret Simmonette

Synod Representatives:

Mr Clive Hughes Mrs Helen New

Mr Keith Sharp

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Lorraine Pearce-Adams Mrs Elizabeth O’Sullivan

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Kevin Mitchell Mr Ben Simmonette Mrs Margaret Simmonette

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Jack Francis Mrs Lyn Gale Mrs Sue Green Mr Dennis Moroney Mrs Elizabeth O'Sullivan Mrs Lorraine Pearce-Adams Mrs Margaret Simmonette Mrs Jacqueline Sorby

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

6 3 0 0 8 6,356

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WINGHAM

St Matthew's - Bent Street Wingham St Luke's - Wynter Street Tinonee St Mark's – Bulga Road Marlee

The Reverend Barry Prinable (2004)

Rectory/Parish Office: The Rectory 7 Bent Street (PO Box 22) WINGHAM NSW 2429 Tel. (02) 6553 4043

Parish Secretary: Miss Jan Murray 5 Manchester Street TINONEE NSW 2429

Tel. (02) 6553 1384

Parish Treasurer: Mr Colin Murray

9 Lambert Street WINGHAM NSW 2429

Tel. (02) 6557 0125

Parish Organisations: Home Fellowship Groups

Op Shop Parish Carers Men’s group St Matthew’s Sunday School St Matthew’s Women’s Guild St. Luke’s Ladies Guild T.W.I.G.S –Senior Group Youth Group

Presentation Board Members: Mr Brian Bridge Mrs Wendy Gluyas Miss Jan Murray

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Rosemary McWilliams Mrs Leonna Sky

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr Brian Bridge Mr Bill King

Synod Representatives:

Mr Greg Anderson Mrs Wendy Gluyas Miss Jan Murray

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Peter Bussey Mrs Wendy Gluyas Mr Bryson Muldoon Mrs Ashley Prinable Mrs Leonna Sky Mrs Judith Taylor Mr Thomas Yarnold

Parish Ministry Team: Mrs Elaine Abbott Mr Greg Anderson The Reverend Bill Green Mr John Hillier

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

5 0 0 5 18 3,484

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WOY WOY

St Luke's - Blackwall Road Woy Woy St Andrew's - Ocean Beach Road Umina

The Reverend Penny Jones (2005)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 151 Blackwall Road WOY WOY NSW 2256 Tel. (02) 4344 1662

Parish Secretary: Ms Denise Hammond 104 Veron Road UMINA NSW 2257

Tel. (02) 4342 1223

Parish Treasurer: Mr Geoffrey Dent 37 The Citadel UMINA BEACH NSW 2257

Tel. (02) 4344 1900

Parish Organisations:

Alcoholics Anonymous Bible Studies [Home Groups]

Bookshop Craft Group Family Groups Grow Group Happy Hour Heart Moves Homework Support Group Interplay Little Pelicans Me Space Mingaletta Aboriginal Council Women’s - Group Mothers’ Union Narcotics Anonymous Op Shop Play Groups Senior Citizens Squaredance Group St Luke’s Art Space Tai Chi Group Writers Group

Presentation Board Members: Mrs Deanna Earp Mrs Denise Hammond Mr Jeffrey Long

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mrs Annette Sainsbury Mrs Sari Stewart

Synod Representatives:

Mr Jeffrey Long

Mrs Helen Mason

Mrs Sari Steward

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mrs Daphne Alcock Mrs Helen Baker Miss Rosemary Bond Mr Frank Coleman Mrs Pamela Donnelly Mrs Deanna Earp Mrs Denise Hammond Mrs Jean Hughes Mr Jack Johnston Mr Jeffrey Long Mrs Helen Mason Mrs Dorothy Perks Mrs Elaine Rand Miss Verna Rice Mr Robert Smeallie Mrs Sari Steward Mr Terry Steward

Churchwardens of Parish Church: Mrs Judy Campbell Ms Kathleen Martin Mrs Sari Steward

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

35 8 0 2 35 7,375

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WYOMING

Holy Family – Ronald Avenue Wyoming

The Reverend Rosemary Gillham (2000)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 2 Ronald Avenue WYOMING NSW 2250

Tel. (02) 4328 4460

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Elaine Howat 64 Deane Street NARARA NSW 2250

Tel. (02) 4328 1833

Parish Treasurer:

Mr Colin Wallis 17 Mangrove Road NARARA NSW 2250

Tel. (02) 4328 3237

Parish Organisations:

Baptism Preparation Bible Study Groups Caravan Park Ministry Cursillo Friendship Morning Tea Ladies Auxillary Men’s Fellowship Mother’s Bible Study

Mothers Union Op Shop Over 18’s Group Pastoral Partners Playgroup Samaritans Emergency Relief Spiritual Journey Group Sunday School The New Angle Trinity Certificate Course Young Families Group Youth Bible Study Youth Group

Presentation Board Members:

Mr Keith Lewis Mrs Annette Gourlay Mr Colin Wallis

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr Alan Edwards Ms Gaye Mercier

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mrs Elizabeth Harris Mr Ken Huxley Mr Keith Lewis

Synod Representatives:

Mr Greg Colby Ms Gaye Mercier

Mr Byron Schoeman

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr Geoffrey Buckland Mrs Leone Bullock Mr Greg Colby Mr Russell Deane Mr James Everton Mr Matthew Everton Mrs Lynette Fortune Miss Phoebe Lane Mr William Leadbetter Mr Keith Lewis Mrs Margaret Lewis Ms Gaye Mercier Mr Robert Moffat Mrs Margaret Stromhall

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted

to Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

15 5 7 1 20 6,974

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WYONG

St James' - Byron Street Wyong

The Reverend Bruce Hunter (2004)

Rectory/Parish Office:

The Rectory 27 Byron Street (PO Box 316) WYONG NSW 2259

Tel. (02) 4352 1474

Parish Secretary: Mr Jeremy Horrocks

185 Lakedge Avenue BERKELEY VALE NSW 2261

Tel. (02) 4388 5636

Parish Treasurer: Miss Roslyn Brown

22 Lonsdale Close LAKE HAVEN NSW 2263

Tel. (02) 4392 5003

Parish Organisations:

Bible Study/Home Groups Ladies Living Alone Men’s Breakfast & Dinner Group

Mother’s Union Sunday School Women’s Breakfast & Dinner Group Women’s Guild

Presentation Board Members:

Miss Roslyn Brown Mr Philip Cohen Mr Jeremy Horrocks

Alternative Presentation Board Members:

Mr John Elder Mrs Deise Nicholson

Churchwardens of Parish Church:

Mr John Elder Mrs Christine Knight Mr Malcolm McDonald

Synod Representatives:

Miss Roslyn Brown

Mr Jeremy Horrocks

Mr Frank Ryan

Lay Liturgical and Chalice Assistants:

Mr John Barclay Mr Richard Bates Mr Donald Bradford Mr John Butlin Mr Philip Cohen Mr Andrew Cooper Mrs Lynette Cuthbertson Mr John Elder Mrs Janette Hope Mr Jeremy Horrocks Mr John Knight Mrs Irene Mott Mrs Julie Oakden Mr Richard Oakden Mr Frank Ryan Mr Barry Sampson Mr David Williams

Parish Statistics

Baptisms Confirmations Children admitted to

Holy Communion

Marriages Funerals Total Acts of

Communion

12 0 0 3 15 4,466

Abbreviations

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Abbreviations

ABM Anglican Board of Missions Aust CAE College of Advanced Education Abp Archbishop Can Canon ACE Australian College of Education Canb Canberra Actg Acting Capt Captain AD Area Dean Cathl Cathedral ADF Australian Defence Forces CBD Central Business District Admin Administrator CC Community Care Adn

Administrative Archdeacon

Corpus Christi

AMF AMS

Australian Military Forces Anglican Men’s Society

CEO

Correctional Centre, Custody Centre Chief Executive Officer

AR Acting Rector CiC Curate in Charge Ares Army Reserve CMS Church Missionary Society Armid Armidale Co-op Co-operating ARV Anglican Retirement Village Co-ord Co-ordinator Assoc Associate Coll College Associated CPA Certified Practicing Accountant Association CPE Clinical Pastoral Educator, Education AssocDipMin Associate Diploma in Ministry CSU Charles Sturt Uni AssocDipSoc Associate Diploma in Sociology Cttee Committee AssocDipTh Associate Diploma of Theology CertEd Certificate of Education Asst Assistant CertMin Certificate of Ministry ATO Authority to Officiate CertT Certificate of Teaching Auck Auckland CF Chaplain to the Forces Aust Australia Chapl Chaplain Australian ChCh Christ Church AYM Anglican Youth Ministries D Deacon BA Bachelor of Arts

Beunos Aries DipTech Dipp

Diploma in Technology

BAppSc Bachelor of Applied Science DippAppSc Diploma of Applied Science Bath Bathurst DipArts Diploma of Arts BCA Bush Church Aid Society DipBS Dipoloma in Business Studies BCom Bachelor of Commerce DipBusAdmin Diploma in Business Administration Bd Board DipCivEng Diploma in Civil Engineering BE Bachelor of Engineering DipCom Diploma of Commerce BEc Bachelor of Economics DipCrim Diploma in Criminology BEd Bachelor of Education DipDiv Diploma in Divinity BEdSt Bachelor of Educational Studies DipEd Diploma of Education Bend Bendigo DipEng Diploma in Engineering BEng Bachelor of Engineering DipHE Diploma in Higher Education Birm Birmingham Diploma in Hydraulic Engineering BLitt Bachelor of Letters DipLS Diploma of Legal Studies BMus Bachelor of Music DipM Diploma in Marketing BMusEd Bachelor of Music Education DipMan Diploma for Management Bp Bishop DipMechEng Diploma in Mechanical Engineering BPE Bachelor of Physical Education DipMin Diploma in Ministry BPhil Bachelor of Philosophy DCS Department of Corrective Services Br Brother DE Department of Education Bris Brisbane Dep Deputy BSc Bachelor of Science Dept Department BSocAdmin Bachelor of Social Administration Devt Development BSocSc Bachelor of Social Science DipMus Diploma in Music BSocW Bachelor of Social Work DipMusEd Diploma in Music Education BSW Bachelor of Social Work DipNEd Diploma in Nursing Education BTech Bachelor of Technology DipPastMin Diploma in Pastoral Ministry BTh Bachelor of Theology DipPhysEd Diploma of Physical Education BTheol Bachelor of Theology (MCD) DipPsych Diploma in Psychology BTS Bachelor of Theological Studies DipRE Diploma in Religious Education Bunb Bunbury DipSocStuds Diploma of Social Studies C Curate DipT Diploma in Teaching C & G Canberra and Goulburn DipTchg Diploma of Teaching C/W Community/Welfare DipTh Diploma of Theology CA Church Army DipTheol Diploma of Theololgy Chartered Accountant DipTheolStuds Diploma of Theological Studies California Dir Director

Div

Division

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DLM Deacon in Local Ministry NE North East DTheol Doctor of Theology Newc Newcastle Dub Dun

Dublin Dunedin

NHMF

National Home Mission Fund

Dunstan NQ North Queensland Dur Durham NS Non-stipendary Ecum Ecumenical Nova Scotia EdD Doctor of Education NSM Non–stipendary Minister Educ Education NSW New South Wales Exec Executive NZ New Zealand f/t F’ship

full time Fellowship

OL OMF

On Leave Overseas Missionary Fellowship

Gen General OMS On Missionary Service GFS Girls Friendly Society P Priest Gipps Gippsland p/t Part-time GL General Licence PA Pastoral Assistant Goulb Goulburn PC Pastoral Care Grad Graduate Perpetual Curate GS General Synod Privy Councillor Good Shepard PiC Priest in Charge Grammar School PNG Papua New Guinea Hd Head PW Parish Worker

Pastoral Worker Head Headmaster

Headmistress QLD R

Queensland Rector

Hon Honorary RAN Royal Australian Navy Hosp Hospital RE Religious Education HT Holy Trinity Royal Engineers I Incumbent Reg Regional Inst IMP

Institute Intentional Ministry Priest

Regt Rep

Regiment Representative

JJ JP

Juvenile Justice Justice of the Peace

Ret Riv

Retired Riverina

Lect Lecturer Rockh Rockhampton Lic Licence, Licenced S’Wark Southwark Lond London SA South Australia

LT Locum Tenens SAMS South American Missionary Society Lt Lieutenant Sch School M Minister SE South East MA Master of Arts Sec

SF Secretary San Francisco

MACE Member of the Australian College of Education

SL Snr

Study Leave Senior

MAppSc Master of Applied Science Soc Social MBA Master of Business Administration SPCKA Society for promoting Christian MCD Melbourne College of Divinity Knowledge, Australia MCom Master of Commerce Sr Sister MDiv Master of Divinity SRC Social Responsibilities Commission MEd Master of Education SRN State Registered Nurse Melb Melbourne SSF Society of Saint Francis Memb Member (of) STB Bachelor of Theology MEngSc Master of Engineering Science Sth South Metro Metropolitan Stip Stipendiary Mgr Manager SU Scripture Union MiC Minister in Charge Supvr Supervisor Min Ministry Svce

SW Service South West

MMus MSc Mssn Mssnr

Master of Music Master of Science Mission Missioner

Tanz TAS TC

Tanzania Tasmania Technician Certificate Teacher’s College

Mssnry Mstr MTheol MU Mt

Missionary Master Master of Theology Mother’s Union Mount

Tchr TDip ThA ThD ThDip

Training Centre Teacher Teacher’s Diploma Associate in Theology Doctor of Theology Diploma in Theology

Abbreviations

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Theol

Theology

Theological TheolM Master of Theology ThL Licentiate in Theology ThM Master of Theology ThSchol Scholar in Theology Trng Training The M The Murray UK United Kingdom UNE University of New England Uni University UNSW University of New South Wales UWA University of West Australia V Vicar VIC Victoria Vstg Visiting w with WA West Australia Wang Wangaratta Will Willochra Wkr Worker YO Youth Officer

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