Red Bench a symbol of…
It sits on the corner of a bustling intersection, bursting with life at least twice a day. Perched opposite a large high school, a few…
Leading with Vision: Bishop Tyrrell…
With more than three decades of experience as an educator, Principal Penny Curran-Peters is a strong advocate for her students both while at school and…
Mothers Union delivers care and…
Blankets, booties, and bears are among the items being bundled together and lovingly offered to new mums in need across the Hunter. At a time…
Exciting new chapter for Lakes…
Richard Wheeldon’s leadership journey has taken him from London to leading roles in some of Australia’s most respected independent schools. Mr Wheeldon has more than…
Bishop Peter: let’s all be…
The 2014 book Blindspot suggests that every one of us carries unconscious bias. Our bias is shaped by our family of origin, social groups, culture,…
Unwavering spirit, resilience shines through
At the height of the recent extreme weather experienced throughout NSW, there were more than 150 flood warnings in place, 40 of which were at…
Reconciliation and the power of…
Bridging Now to Next. It was the theme for this year’s 2025 National Reconciliation Week celebrations, and it is also four words that can have…
Poppy Grace baptism continues to…
When little Poppy Grace Middleton was diagnosed with leukaemia at just 11 weeks old, her parents were told she had a less than 20 per…
That’s a wrap: our schools…
From promising golfers to successful public speakers, the Wallabies, Boston and road safety: it’s been a busy term for our four Newcastle Anglican learning hubs.…
Kindness a reminder we are…
A month after the community surrounding Manning Valley Anglican College (MVAC) was devastated by floods, the Cundletown learning hub has received a welcome boost from…
Breaking down Plastic Free July
When Anglican EcoCare Newcastle member Ron Hacker purchases fruit and vegetables at a supermarket he refuses to have them weighed in a plastic bag. It’s…
At the heart of Tingira…
When Bishop Sonia became a priest, Windale was home to her first parish. So, it was quite befitting that she returned last Friday to welcome…
Anglican EcoCare celebrates Indigenous land…
National Sorry Day (May 26) and National Reconciliation Week (May 27 – June 3) offer an opportunity to reflect on our stewardship of the land,…
Provincial Synod reaffirms our commitment…
The 37th Provincial Synod of NSW Anglicans met on Tuesday, May 6 in Sydney. Bishops Peter, Sonia and Charlie with Mrs Lyn Wickham were joined…
Group finds colourful way to…
Shared meals, banners, yarn bombing and a choir are among the creative ideas being used to mark Hope25 by the East Lake Macquarie Anglican Church…
Cuppa and Chat, ingredients for…
For almost 18 years, the Dungog Cuppa and Chat group has been developing a recipe designed to ward off loneliness. It may be simple but,…
Simple message makes a big…
When Reverend Amanda Brockwell moved to the Hunter Valley three years ago, she didn’t expect a simple message would have such a profound impact on…