The Parish of Nelson Bay took church to Fisherman’s Bay, Boat Harbour in Port Stephens this week for a special Baptism Sunday. Check out these amazing photos.
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Featured2 June 2023
On a mission to protect…
Birds, fish, water, and trees set the scene as three members of Newcastle Anglican’s environmental arm sit down for a chat. “We’re at the Hunter…
Featured26 May 2023
‘Be a Voice for Generations’:…
National Reconciliation Week takes place each year from 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the…
Featured16 May 2023
Meet some of our volunteer…
During National Volunteer Week, we’re highlighting seven of our volunteers who have been nominated by their organisations. These volunteer superstars are Richard Fellows, Stephen Mendham,…
Featured15 May 2023
Recognising the value of our…
Today (Monday 15 May) marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week. Newcastle Anglican has more than 1,300 volunteers who give their time and energy to…
Featured11 May 2023
Celebrating our nurses’ contributions
For International Nurses Day, Diocesan Chief Executive John Barriga and Acting Executive Director People Care Toby Mills pay tribute to our nurses and healthcare workers.…
Featured10 May 2023
Nick sets sights on keeping…
Nick Edwards was training for the priesthood in the Church of England when God called him and his family to go the extra mile –…
Featured3 May 2023
A message to the Newcastle…
Our reconciliation journey, a service for the Head of State, and our opportunity to improve how we do things. Dear friends, From time to time,…
News19 April 2023
Pillows offer comfort for women…
Women staying at crisis accommodation centres in the Hunter are now being offered a more comfortable and better night’s sleep, thanks to a partnership between…
News13 April 2023
Newcastle Anglican Bishop supports ban…
Newcastle Anglican Bishop Peter Stuart has provided strong backing and advocacy towards a ban on the highly damaging practice of conversion therapy, saying the bill…
News10 April 2023
An Australia for all people
A Q & A with Aunty Di Langham Reverend Aunty Di Langham is the Director of Reconciliation for the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle. She is…
Featured7 April 2023
Bright and inclusive future for…
A place of inclusion, a centre for excellence and a promoter of the creative arts: Dean of Newcastle Katherine Bowyer has a firm vision for…
News6 April 2023
Watch: Bishop Peter’s Easter 2023…
The Christian hope and belief is simple: Death is not the end. There will be a time and place when we live again. Christians understand…
News3 April 2023
Encounter Easter edition is now…
Read the Easter edition of our Encounter Magazine here. There are stories of hope, resilience and inclusion, plus so much more. Inside this special Easter…
General25 January 2023
Welcome To The 2023 School…
Dear staff, students, and families, As we welcome you back to school after the break, I want to take a moment to express my excitement…
General16 January 2023
Aboriginal Sunday 2023
Aboriginal Leaders of the Past Aboriginal Sunday is a powerful opportunity for churches and faith communities to come together and show solidarity with Aboriginal peoples.…
Community Support9 January 2023
Samaritans Christmas Lunches 2022
The Samaritans Christmas Lunches at Newcastle, Central Coast and Wyong have been deemed once again a huge success with over 1650 guests on Christmas Day.…
Stories from our Parishes23 November 2022
From the Bishop
Dear sisters and brothers, 16 Days of Activism In 1991, the Centre for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL), with others, created the ‘16 Days of Activism’…
Stories from our ParishesThe Great Southlakes Anglican Blessing…
So, I was walking along, on one of my daily walks – and happened to find the most beautifully painted stone – prepared by a…