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Community Support14 September 2023
Samaritans Christmas Lunches 2022
The Samaritans Christmas Lunches at Newcastle, Central Coast and Wyong have been deemed once again a huge success with over 1650 guests on Christmas Day.…
GeneralAboriginal Sunday 2023
Aboriginal Leaders of the Past Aboriginal Sunday is a powerful opportunity for churches and faith communities to come together and show solidarity with Aboriginal peoples.…
GeneralWelcome To The 2023 School…
Dear staff, students, and families, As we welcome you back to school after the break, I want to take a moment to express my excitement…
NewsEncounter Easter edition is now…
Read the Easter edition of our Encounter Magazine here. There are stories of hope, resilience and inclusion, plus so much more. Inside this special Easter…
NewsBishop Peter’s Easter message
The priest stood before the congregation and said, “God forgives you! Be at peace!” On another Sunday she said, “God forgives you. Forgive others; forgive…
NewsWatch: Bishop Peter’s Easter 2023…
The Christian hope and belief is simple: Death is not the end. There will be a time and place when we live again. Christians understand…
NewsAn Australia for all people
A Q & A with Aunty Di Langham Reverend Aunty Di Langham is the Director of Reconciliation for the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle. She is…
FeaturedBright and inclusive future for…
A place of inclusion, a centre for excellence and a promoter of the creative arts: Dean of Newcastle Katherine Bowyer has a firm vision for…
NewsNewcastle Anglican Bishop supports ban…
Newcastle Anglican Bishop Peter Stuart has provided strong backing and advocacy towards a ban on the highly damaging practice of conversion therapy, saying the bill…
NewsPillows offer comfort for women…
Women staying at crisis accommodation centres in the Hunter are now being offered a more comfortable and better night’s sleep, thanks to a partnership between…
FeaturedA message to the Newcastle…
Our reconciliation journey, a service for the Head of State, and our opportunity to improve how we do things. Dear friends, From time to time,…
Featured30 August 2023
First female appointed to lead…
Reverend Natalie Quince is the new leader of the Anglican Parish of Taree, and the first woman to hold the position in Taree. Following the…
Featured3 July 2023
Encounter Magazine
Read the NAIDOC edition of our Encounter Magazine here. Inside this NAIDOC edition of Encounter, you’ll find a message from our Director of Reconciliation Aunty…
Featured2 June 2023
On a mission to protect…
Birds, fish, water, and trees set the scene as three members of Newcastle Anglican’s environmental arm sit down for a chat. “We’re at the Hunter…
Featured26 May 2023
‘Be a Voice for Generations’:…
National Reconciliation Week takes place each year from 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the…
Featured16 May 2023
Meet some of our volunteer…
During National Volunteer Week, we’re highlighting seven of our volunteers who have been nominated by their organisations. These volunteer superstars are Richard Fellows, Stephen Mendham,…
Featured15 May 2023
Recognising the value of our…
Today (Monday 15 May) marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week. Newcastle Anglican has more than 1,300 volunteers who give their time and energy to…