COVID-19 Update – COVID19 Safety Plan (new document)
Dear sisters and brothers, From 7 December, the NSW Government have released further changes for Places of Worship. Further details in relation to these changes and the updated documents have been outlined below: COVID19 Safety Plan (new document) Signage – Wearing Masks – Singing (new document) Safe Return to Church Framework – Cleaning Record Fact…
COVID-19 Update – Singing indoors with masks from 7 December 2020 Singing indoors with masks from 7 December 2020 Changes to the number of people who can be present in church buildings Thank you Heidi The arrangements for Places of Worship approved by the NSW Government have been changed with effect from Monday. Revised Fact…
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…