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Covid19 Update – We are the church
The Anglican Communion Office has produced a graphic stating “the church does not close, only the building. Because we are the church, the living body of our Lord Jesus and we are everywhere.” The graphic, with the diocesan logo attached, can be downloaded here. I encourage you to use it as a reminder that Jesus’…
Covid19 Update – Restrictions on parish expenditure
Diocesan Council has determined that a parish must seek approval from the Diocesan Chief Executive to incur expenditure or make a payment in excess of $2500 unless the expenditure or payment relates to the diocesan invoices, utilities expenses or health & safety expenses. This approval can be sought by an email to the executive team. Diocesan…
Newcastle Coronavirus – A different sort of message
25 March Dear friends in Christ, I want to reach out to all of you in this brief moment when there is a pause in the news about Covid-19. Many in our community and the clergy of the Diocese have been running really hard over the last 8 days. There has been so much change…
Corona Virus Update – Diocese of Newcastle Engagement with Clergy, Churchwardens and Parish Council Treasurers
Corona Virus Update – 24 March – Number 2 Dear colleagues, The Diocesan Office has been contacted by a number of parishes about the financial pressure they are facing. Let me assure you that your worries are not far from our minds at any time. The financial impact of the coronavirus is significant. Interest rates…
Coronavirus Update – Places of public Worship in the Diocese to be closed except for very small weddings and small funerals
24 March – Number 1 Replacing 23 March Number 1 and Number 2 Places of public Worship in the Diocese to be closed except for very small weddings and small funerals A very limited number of staff members may be present to film for a streamed order of worship unless a moderately satisfactory alternative can…
Corona Virus Update – Places of public Worship in the Diocese to be closed except for small weddings and small funerals
23 March – Number 2 Replacing 23 March – Number 1 Dear colleagues, Bishops Sonia and Charlie join with me in giving thanks to God for all of you; your tenacity and resilience. We are aware aware of the mutual encouragement that is occuring. I It has been good for us to hear of your…
Coronavirus Update – Churches in the Diocese to be fully closed (Updated refer to 23 March – Number 2)
23 March – Number 1 Updated – refer to 23 March Number 2 Dear colleagues, Churches in the Diocese to be fully closed No recording of church services in churches Last week I gave permission for churches to make space for people to enter and pray. The personal distancing requirements of the government now require that…
Streamed Church Services
The Cathedral will stream services every day – Evening Prayer each day. The service will be broadcast at 5.30pm. Holy Communion/the Eucharist which will be broadcast at 8.30am on Sunday and Wednesday. Morning Prayer on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday ans Saturday which will be broadcast at 8.30am. These services will be broadcast through a…
Responding to anxiety and seeking a safety net
20 March – Number 3 Dear colleagues, We share with the wider community a vivid sense of the impact on every part of life because of the Coronavirus Diocesan Staff, NACC Board members and the Diocesan Council have commenced a financial review The Diocese is seeking to establish a safety-net for diocesan and parish staff…
All parish groups should suspend their meetings
20 March – Number 2 Dear colleagues, All parish groups should suspend their meetings until further notice unless they are meeting solely by virtual technology There are some simple messages we are hearing from government. The best response to beating the Coronavirus is for people to engage in personal/social distancing. Any group that is being…