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…

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COVID-19 Update – Singing now…

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…

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Pastoral Letter from the Anglican…

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…

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COVID-19 Update -Volunteers aged over…

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…

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Christmas Message from Bishop Peter…

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…

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COVID-19 Update – New Restrictions…

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…

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COVID-19 Update – COVID19 Safety…

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…

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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…

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COVID-19 Update – Important changes…

COVID-19 Update Important changes in COVID-19 arrangements for parishes Applications can be made for innovations or activities that do not fit in existing suite of…

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COVID-19 Update – We must…

COVID-19 Update Dear sisters and brothers, We must continue to act as if COVID-19 is in our communities Wear a Face Mask at church Small…

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Covid-19 Update – Small singing…

COVID-19 Update Dear sisters and brothers, Small singing groups (max 5) are permitted in church under strict conditions from today I am truly delighted to…

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Notice of Determination: PSC v…

The matter of the Professional Standards COmmittee (Applicant) and the Reverend Douglas Morrison-Cleary (Respondent) has been listed for the announcement of its determination and recommendations…

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COVID-19 – Change to guidance…

Dear sisters and brothers, Church attendance and pastoral ministry must be adapted in light of increased COVID19 concerns Slight amendment to rules for weddings Permission…

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Notice of Hearing

The Matter of the Professional Standards Committee (applicant) and Reverend Douglas Morrison-Cleary (respondent) has been listed for hearing at Bishop Housden Hall – Anglican Diocese…

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Changes in Governance and Leadership…

19 August 2020 Every day our agencies, schools and parishes collectively make a difference in thousands of lives across the Hunter and Central Coast and…

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COVID-19 Update – Full Synod…

COVID-19 Update – Synod and Parish Annual Meetings Dear sisters and brothers, Full Synod will not be held in 2020 Virtual Synod may be held…

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COVID-19 – Update – Please…

COVID-19 Face Masks Dear sisters and brothers, Please reconsider travel to NSW hotspot areas or reconsider attending church if you have been in those areas…

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COVID-19 Face Masks – Guidance…

COVID-19 – Update Dear sisters and brothers, Guidance for clergy and lay leaders about wearing face masks Dear sisters and brothers, The Premier and the…

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