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COVID-19 – Updates – Singing permitted in churches from 27 March
Singing permitted in churches from 27 March Further update on COVID Safe arrangements for churches soon We have been advised that the Minister for Health has granted an exemption to the Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order 2021 which allows singing in churches to commence from this Saturday. Under the exemption, in…
Facing the challenges of 2021
Our Diocesan Bishop, Dr Peter Stuart, addressed the Anglican Synod on Saturday about the challenges and opportunities facing the Anglican Church in the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW. The address can be found here The Synod looks at the Diocese as a whole and considers the present and future challenges. The Diocese is seeking…
COVID-19 Update – Singing now allowed by choirs up to 30 indoors with 1.5m between performers and 5m between performers and other people
Singing now allowed by choirs up to 30 indoors with 1.5m between performers and 5m between performers and other people Congregational singing permitted wearing masks – maximum capacity of one person per 4sqm From 12.01am on Friday 26 February 2021 there were a number of changes to the restrictions in NSW that effect Places of…
Pastoral Letter from the Anglican Bishop of Newcastle Regarding COVID Vaccinations
In the coming weeks, COVID19 vaccines will be available in Australia. This is good news. Overseas evidence is showing that the immunisation program is reducing the number of hospital admissions and reducing the severity of illnesses arising from the virus. This also is wonderful news. At the heart of the Christian understanding of human relationships…
COVID-19 Update -Volunteers aged over 70 no longer need to obtain health declaration
Dear sisters and brothers, Volunteers aged over 70 no longer need to obtain health declaration There is no limitation on the roles that volunteers aged over 70 may undertake Dear sisters and brothers, Roles undertaken by people aged over 70 The NSW Government has amended its advice to people aged over 70 in relation to…
Appointment of a new Executive Director – Education and Child Development
Changes to Anglican leadership in Education and Child Development 11 January 2021 Dr Peter Stuart, the Bishop of Newcastle and Board Chair has announced a significant change in the leadership of Anglican schools, early learning centres, pre-schools and child development services. On 31 January, Mr Alan Green will conclude his service as the Executive Director…
Christmas Message from Bishop Peter Stuart
How will you describe 2020 What a year and we thought the challenges were behind us! So many families are experience a different Christmas this year! The travelling and gathering restrictions have reduced the ways people can get together. Many people will stay safe at home rather than venturing out to church or to be…
COVID-19 Update – New Restrictions for churches on the Central Coast (immediate effect)
Dear sisters and brothers, New restrictions for churches on the Central Coast (immediate effect) All parishes to be alert to possibility of new restrictions Effective from today the NSW Government have reintroduced restrictions for places of worship falling within the Greater Sydney area. They have included the Central Coast as part of these restrictions. I…
COVID-19 Update – COVID19 Safety Plan (new document)
Dear sisters and brothers, From 7 December, the NSW Government have released further changes for Places of Worship. Further details in relation to these changes and the updated documents have been outlined below: COVID19 Safety Plan (new document) Signage – Wearing Masks – Singing (new document) Safe Return to Church Framework – Cleaning Record Fact…
COVID-19 Update – Singing indoors with masks from 7 December 2020 Singing indoors with masks from 7 December 2020 Changes to the number of people who can be present in church buildings Thank you Heidi The arrangements for Places of Worship approved by the NSW Government have been changed with effect from Monday. Revised Fact…