COVID-19 Update – Important changes in COVID-19 arrangements for parishes
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 forms CovidSafe plans must be kept up to date More people can attend church services Church services time extended to 90 minutes Parishes can recommence some hospitality ministries Dear brothers…
COVID-19 Update – We must continue to act as if COVID-19 is in our communities
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 singing groups (max 5) are permitted under strict conditions Congregational singing not permitted Services, activities and events must commence and finish at different times when using more than one building…
Covid-19 Update – Small singing groups (max 5) are permitted in church under strict conditions from today
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 advise that the NSW Government has changed its guidance around singing. Congregational singing is still not permitted but a small group of up to 5 people may sing together in…
Notice of Determination: PSC v Morrison-Cleary
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 at 3.30pm on Friday 25th September via Audio-visual meeting. The full Notice from the President of the Professional Standards Board, Margaret Sidis, can be viewed here.
COVID-19 – Change to guidance – Church attendance and pastoral ministry must be adapted in light of increased COVID19 concerns
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 for use of multiple buildings on the same site Dear sisters and brothers, Transmission risk – changes to ministry The NSW Government has “strongly advised” people from Greater Sydney and…
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 of Newcastle on Thursday 10th September 2020. The full Notice of Hearing from the President of the Professional Standards Board, Margaret Sidis, can be found here.
Changes in Governance and Leadership in the Diocese and its Agencies
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 in regional NSW. We are privileged by so many people who offer us the invitation to enter their lives and journey with them. Today, Bishop of Newcastle, Dr Peter Stuart…
COVID-19 Update – Group Singing should not take place at this time
COVID-19 Update – Group Singing Dear sisters and brothers, Group Singing should not take place at this time NSW Health has released a statement today reinforcing the increased risk of transmission involved in group singing. The advice is that these activities must not take place at this time. The Safe Return to Church framework allows…
COVID-19 Update – Full Synod will not be held in 2020
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 to receive reports and conduct electronic elections if arrangements can be made Parish Annual and Special Meetings not yet possible Arrangements for virtual special meeting in parishes and conducting electronic…
COVID-19 – Update – Please reconsider travel to NSW hotspot areas or reconsider attending church if you have been in those areas
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 Dear sisters and brothers, There is growing concern about the risk of contracting COVID-19 by travelling to regions of Sydney. There is general advice about refraining from travel where possible…