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…
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,…
Encounter | Hope edition 2025
Hope: what does it mean to you? Is it dependent on your age, or your culture, your faith, or your circumstances? In our first edition…
Choir seeks fresh voices to…
Dr David Banney knows what makes a good choir. After almost four decades spent studying, working, and teaching in the industry, the talented conductor, composer,…
A stitch in time
It’s an idea that was born from an excess of fabric and a commitment to sustainability. When a pair of local ladies offered their now-unwanted…
Our world needs hope
Have you noticed that all around us we are faced with uncertainties? Rising costs of living, the housing crisis, wars and rumours of wars, family…
Encounter: Special edition October 2024
In October, Samaritans reaches a significant milestone – an incredible 40 years of service to those in need in our local community. We’ve produced a…
Large crowd celebrates Murrurundi’s milestone
On a typical winter’s day in Murrurundi, a large crowd gathered to celebrate the day – 150 years earlier – when the building of St…
Q&A with Christian Ford
Reverend Christian Ford is the Rector at Gosford Anglican Parish and also the new Chair of Anglican EcoCare Newcastle. In this Q&A, he discusses his…
Highlighting our volunteers: Toronto
We are celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024. Here are two examples of the work our generous volunteers do to support Newcastle Anglican and the wider…
Highlighting our volunteers: Wallsend
We are celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024. Here is an example of the work our generous volunteers do to support Newcastle Anglican and the wider…
Kathryn’s new calling
There was a celebration at St Paul the Apostle, Kurri Kurri, last night for the commissioning of Reverend Kathryn Trimby. Bishop Peter and Bishop Sonia…
Historic church’s 150th anniversary
This article is from the Easter 2024 edition of Encounter Magazine. Click here to read the entire article. St Paul’s Anglican Church, Murrurundi, is celebrating its…
My 50-year journey: Bruce McAteer
This article is from the Easter 2024 edition of Encounter Magazine. Click here to read the entire article. Reverend Bruce McAteer celebrated his 50th anniversary of…
My 50-year journey: Paul Robertson
This article is from the Easter 2024 edition of Encounter Magazine. Click here to read the entire article. Reverend Paul Robertson celebrated his 50th anniversary…