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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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