Diocese of Newcastle

The Diocese of Newcastle was founded by Royal Letters Patent in 1847. The boundaries of the new See were thus defined: From the Hawkesbury River in the South, to the 21st Parallel of Latitude on the North, and from the Pacific on the East, to the boundary of South Australia - the 141st degree of Longitude - on the West. On the 29th June, St Peter's Day, of that year, the Reverend William Tyrrell was consecrated in Westminster Abbey as the first Bishop and on the 30th January of the following year (Dr Tyrrell's forty first birthday) he was installed in the Cathedral at Newcastle. There were then 14 Clergy in the Diocese including two whom the Bishop had brought with him. In 1859 the area of the Diocese was reduced by the formation of the new Bishopric of Brisbane, all of the parent Diocese of Newcastle lying north of the Queensland border was embraced in the new See. Eight years later the creation of the Diocese of Grafton and Armidale wholly out of the parent Diocese fixed the Northern boundary. A further curtailment was effected when the Diocese of Bathurst was formed. In 1940 by arrangement with the Diocese of Grafton, the Newcastle Diocesan Boundary was slightly extended on the North so as to embrace the district of Heron's Creek, which previously was within the Diocese of Grafton but had always been worked from Newcastle. The boundaries of the Diocese as now existing are thus described: Commencing at a point on the coast where Cathie Lake empties into the ocean; thence by Cathie and Ten Mile Creeks to the top of Broken Bago Range; hence by that range to Mount Comboyne; thence by an imaginary line running westward to the intersection of the counties of Parry and Vernon; thence in a South Westerly direction, following the Liverpool Range to the Goulburn River; thence by the river to a point above the village of Bylong; thence by the mountain range in a Southerly direction to the Colo River at its junction with Putty Creek; thence by the Colo and Hawkesbury Rivers to the coast; thence in a Northerly direction to the point of commencement. Dr Tyrrell's Episcopate ended with his death in 1879. The 14 Clergy of 1847 had grown to 28. Dr Josiah Brown Pearson was the next occupant of the See. He resigned in June, 1889, after 9 year's labour, leaving a clergy roll of 44. In November 1890, The Right Reverend George Henry Stanton, DD., was transferred from North Queensland to the vacant See. He died 15 years later, on 4th December, 1905. John Francis Stretch, DD. some time Coadjutor-Bishop of Brisbane, and afterwards Dean of Newcastle, was elected as Dr Stanton's successor, at a special session of Synod, held in February, 1906. He occupied the See for 13 years, when failing health led him to resign as from June 30, 1919. To the very great regret, however, of all who knew him, he did not live to enjoy his retirement. His death occurred on 9th April, 1919. During his episcopate the clergy roll increased from 45 to 70. As successor to Dr Stretch, the Right Reverend Reginald Stephen, DD., at that time Bishop of Tasmania, was elected on the 8th April, 1919. He resigned the See as from 1st March, 1928. During his episcopate a great advance was made in Diocesan institutions. St Alban's Home for Boys, St Elizabeth's Home for Girls, St George's Training Farm, St Hilda's Hostel for Girls, St Stephen's House for the early training of candidates for the ministry, and the Broughton School for Boys being established; and the Provincial College of St John was removed from Armidale to Morpeth. The number of licensed clergymen in the Diocese had reached 95. The Right Reverend George Merrick Long, CBE., LL.D., DD., then Bishop of Bathurst, was elected to the See at a special session of Synod on the 6th December, 1927, and was enthroned in Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle on the 1st May, 1928. Death claimed him with tragic suddenness whilst attending the Lambeth Conference in 1930. By reason of his death the Church lost one of its most prominent ecclesiastics, whose wisdom and

statesmanship in the great problems of Australia left an indelible record of unselfishness, character and efficiency both within and without the Church. Following on his demise, a Special Session of Synod for the election of a Bishop was summoned by the Administrator of the Diocese, the Venerable H.A. Woodd, BA., Archdeacon of Newcastle, which met on the 9th September, 1930: but as the Synod failed to elect a Bishop, the responsibility in accordance with the terms of the relative Ordinance, devolved upon the Bishop Election Board, which on the 14th day of November, 1930, elected unanimously to the vacant See the Right Reverend Francis de Witt Batty, MA., ThSoc., who accepted the position and was duly enthroned in the Cathedral Church of Newcastle on the 3rd day of March, 1931. Bishop Batty resigned the See as from 30th September, 1958. During his long Episcopate of twenty-eight years, he made a marked contribution to the life of the Diocese and to the Church and community in general. The two outstanding projects were the establishments of the C.A. Brown Homes for the Aged, and the buying and re-establishing of St. John's Theological College, Morpeth. His contribution to the wider Church was well recognised, in particular his long leadership of the Constitutional movement, culminating in the acceptance of a Constitution by General Synod in 1955. The Election Synod met in April, 1958 and elected The Right Reverend James Alan George Housden, BA., Th.D., Bishop of Rockhampton, who was transferred and enthroned on the 21st November, 1958. He held office for fourteen years when declining health led to his resignation as from 31 December, 1972. His occupancy of the See was marked by a deep pastoral concern for clergy and people alike to the great gain of the whole diocese in union and concord. The Election Synod met on 16th October, 25th November and 28th November, 1972 but failed to elect a Bishop. Under the provisions of the election ordinance the election of the Bishop was delegated to Diocesan Council, which on 7th December, 1972 elected The Right Reverend Ian Wotton Allnutt Shevill, MA.,ThD., General Secretary of the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel and formerly Bishop of North Queensland. Bishop Shevill was enthroned on the 6th August, 1973. His episcopate was marked by a reconstitution of the administration under six Portfolios, the strengthening of the finances of the diocese, the enlargement of bonds with the community, the beginning of plans to extend the C.A. Brown Anglican Village and to complete Christ Church Cathedral. Ill health caused him to resign the See on 30th September, 1977. The Election Synod met on 12th November and elected the Right Reverend Alfred Charles Holland, then Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Perth. He was enthroned on 24th February, 1978 in Christ Church Cathedral. Bishop Holland resigned the See on 6 August, 1992, the twenty second anniversary of his consecration as a bishop. During his episcopate there was the construction of Bishop Tyrrell Lodge at the Morpeth Conference Centre, the creation of new parishes, the development of The Samaritans Foundation and specialist chaplaincies. He was a strong advocate of the ordination of women. The Election Synod was summoned by the Administrator of the Diocese, The Very Reverend Graeme Russell Lawrence, ThL., and met on 1-3 October, 1992. The Synod failed to elect a Bishop. A further Synod met on 11-12 December, 1992 and elected The Right Reverend Roger Adrian Herft, BD., BTh., then Bishop of Waikato, New Zealand. He was enthroned on 6th May, 1993 in Christ Church Cathedral. Bishop Herft was elected Archbishop of Perth and resigned the See on 15 April 2005. During his episcopate church schools were established, chaplaincy ministry expanded and the establishment of the Two Bishops Trust occurred. A very good working relationship with the Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese developed as did a good rapport with the community. The Election Synod was summoned by the Administrator, The Right Reverend Graeme

Stanley Rutherford, BA., MA.,ThL.,ThSchol.,DipRE and met on 10-12 March 2005. The Synod elected The Right Reverend Dr Brian George Farran, BA., BLitt.,ThL., DMinStuds then Bishop of the Northern Region in the Diocese of Perth. Bishop Farran was enthroned on 24 June 2005 in Christ Church Cathedral. The laying up of his pastoral staff took place on the day of his 68th Birthday on 15 December 2012 in Christ Church Cathedral. The area of the Diocese is given at 41437 square kms, with a population of approximately 727,000 of whom it is estimated some 248,000 are Church People.

BISHOPS OF NEWCASTLE William Tyrrell, DD., 1847-1879 Josiah Brown Pearson, LLD., DD., 1880-1889 George Henry Stanton, DD., 1890-1905 John Francis Stretch, DD., 1906-1919 Reginald Stephen, DD., 1919-1928 George Merrick Long, CBE., DD.,LLD.,VD., 1928-1930 Francis de Witt Batty, MA., ThSoc., 1931-1958 James Alan George Housden, BA., ThD., 1958-1972 Ian Wotton Allnutt Shevill, AO., MA.,ThD., 1973-1977 Alfred Charles Holland, BA., DipTh., 1978-1992 Roger Adrian Herft, BD., BTh. 1993-2005 Brian George Farran, BA. BLitt. ThL. DMinStuds. 2005-12.

Assistant Bishops of Newcastle Robert Edward Davies, 1964 Leslie Stibbard, 1964-1976 Geoffrey Frank Parker, 1974-1982 Richard Franklin Appleby, 1983-1992 Graeme Stanley Rutherford, 2000-2008 Peter Derrick James Stuart, 2009-

Parishes and Districts in the Archdeaconries and in the Area Deaneries

ARCHDEACON OF NEWCASTLE: The Venerable S.R. Pullin

NEWCASTLE: Area Dean: The Reverend Canon S.R. Williams Adamstown, Christ Church Cathedral, Hamilton, Islington/Carrington/Mayfield, Merewether, Newcastle St John's

NEWCASTLE WEST: Area Dean: The Reverend B.H.E. Perry Callaghan, Kotara South, Lambton, New Lambton, Wallsend

LAKE MACQUARIE: Area Dean: The Reverend P.F. Middleton Belmont, Belmont North/Redhead, Cameron Park Cardiff, Charlestown, Cockle Bay Anglican Community, Southlakes, Swansea, Toronto, Windale.

MAITLAND: Area Dean: The Reverend Canon S.L. Roulston Beresfield/Thornton, Branxton/Greta/Lochinvar, Cessnock, East Maitland, Maitland, Morpeth, Mount Vincent & Weston, Telarah/Rutherford, Wollombi Valley.

PATERSON: Area Dean: The Reverend S.D. Moore Clarence Town, Dungog, Gresford/Paterson, Nelson Bay, Raymond Terrace, Stockton, Stroud, Williamtown/Medowie/Mallabula

THE MANNING: Area Dean: The Reverend R.W. Manuel Bulahdelah/Tea Gardens, Harrington/Coopernook, Forster/Tuncurry, Gloucester, Taree, The Camden Haven, Wingham

THE UPPER HUNTER: Area Dean: The Reverend C.W. Murry Denman, Merriwa, Murrurundi, Muswellbrook, Scone, Singleton

THE CENTRAL COAST Area Dean: The Reverend Canon H.N. Bright Bateau Bay, Gosford, Kincumber, Lakes Anglican, St. Alban's, Terrigal, The Entrance, Toukley/Budgewoi, Woy Woy, Wyoming, Wyong

Diocese of Newcastle

The Bishop The Right Reverend Dr B.G. Farran BA, BLitt, ThL, DMinStuds

Assistant Bishop The Right Reverend Dr P.D.J.Stuart BCom, BD, M Mgmt (Community) EdD

Archdeacon of Newcastle The Venerable S.R.Pullin BA, ThL

Archdeacon for Ministry Support The Venerable A.J.L Copeman BE (MechEng), BTh, MA

Regional Ministry Development Officers The Reverend L.T. Forester ThL, BA, GradDipPastCncl (Paterson, Manning & Maitland Deaneries) The Reverend J.W. Power BA, DipEd ICE, BTh (Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, Newcastle & Newcastle West Deaneries) The Reverend A.D. Wheatley BTh, MMin (Upper Hunter Deanery)

Dean The Very Reverend Dr J.T.W. Rigney BA Eng Lit, MA EngLit, GradDip Library, DPhil, BA Theol, MA, PhD

Canons of The Cathedral The Revd. Canon S.B. Gero (Selwyn) 2008 The Revd. Canon K.M. Dean-Jones (Pearson) 2000 The Revd. Canon S.R. Williams (Stretch) 2008 The Revd. Canon M.L. Armstrong (Tyrrell) 2010 The Revd. Canon H.N. Bright (Sawyer) 2010 The Revd. Canon D.J. Battrick (Stanton) 2012 The Revd. Canon S.L.Roulston (Patteson) 2007 The Revd. Canon B.R.Gibbs (Broughton) 2008

Canon to the Ordinary The Revd. Canon K. J. Bowyer 2010

Examining Chaplains The Right Revd. Dr P.D.J Stuart (Chair) The Revd. W.F.Dubojski The Revd. Canon K.M. Dean-Jones The Revd. B.H.E. Perry The Revd. K.V.Youman Mrs D. Harman Mrs S. Williams The Very Revd Dr J.T.W. Rigney

Bishops Assisting The Right Revd. R.L. Butterss The Right Revd. R.F. Appleby The Right Revd. J.R. Reid

Chancellor of the Diocese The Honourable Justice P.W. Young AO

Deputy Chancellor of the Diocese His Honour Judge C.J. Armitage

Chairman of Committees Mr W.K. Allen

Diocesan Business Manager and Secretary to the Trustees of Church Property Mr J.P. Cleary BSc, GradDipFin.Mgt, DipFinAdv, MCom

Trustees of Church Property for the Diocese of Newcastle The Lord Bishop Mr J.E. Kilpatrick OAM Mr W.K. Allen The Hon. J.C. Price AM Mrs V.E.Drinkwater Mr M.L. McDonald

Diocesan Solicitors Moray & Agnew, Sparke Helmore Harris Wheeler

Diocesan Auditors Cutcher & Neale

Institutions and Organisations within the Diocese ANGLICAN CARE: General Manager Mr Colin Osborne Toronto Road, Booragul NSW 2284 Tel (02) 4958 1688 Fax (02) 4950 8156

C.A. Brown Anglican Village Toronto Road, Booragul NSW 2284 Tel (02) 4958 1688 Fax (02) 4950 8156

Green Mount Gardens 4 Bristol Close, Mount Hutton NSW 2290 Tel/Fax (02) 4948 7772

Carey Bay Village Laycock Street, (PO Box 178) Carey Bay NSW 2283 Tel (02) 4959 1137 Fax (02) 4950 5187

Toronto Village Warhurst Avenue, (PO Box 29) Toronto NSW 2283 Tel (02) 4959 6288 Fax (02) 4959 6371

Jesmond Grove 101 Mordue Parade, Jesmond NSW 2299 Tel (02) 4951 4369 Fax (02) 4951 8401

Warnervale Gardens 171 Mataram Road, Woongarrah NSW 2259 Tel (02) 4393 8500 Scenic Lodge 251 Scenic Drive, Merewether Heights NSW 2251 Tel (02) 4963 0500

STORM RETIREMENT VILLAGE: Chief Executive Officer (Acting) Mr Denis Byron Cowper Street, (PO Box 1038) Taree NSW 2430 Tel (02) 6592 8200. Fax (02) 6552 5465

CEY MINISTRIES: Children and Family Ministry Officer Mrs Kate Baker/The Revd. Robyn Pullin Level 3, 134 King Street, (PO Box 817) Newcastle NSW 2300 Tel (02) 4926 3733 Fax (02) 4926 1968

CURSILLO: Lay Co-Directors: Mrs Cheryl Cooper 66 Wallawa Road, Nelson Bay NSW 2315. Tel (02) 4981 5494 Mr Jim Warland 3 Dunkley Avenue, New Lambton NSW 2315. Tel (02) 4957 6060

DIRECTOR OF ORDINANDS The Reverend John Power 134 King Street, Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4926 3733

RELIGIOUS ORDERS: The Society of St. Francis: The Hermitage of St Bernardine 47 St Clares Road, (PO Box 46) STROUD NSW 2425 Tel (02) 4994 5372.Fax (02) 4994 5527 Email: [email protected]

MISSION TO SEAFARERS - NEWCASTLE: Port Chaplains: The Revd. G. C. Dodd 96 Hannell Street, (PO Box 3) Wickham NSW 2293 Tel (02) 4961 5007 The Revd. M.D.L.Davies 96 Hannell Street (PO Box 3) Wickham NSW 2293 Tel (02) 4961 5007 MISSIONARY AFFAIRS IN THE DIOCESE: Canon in Charge of Missionary Affairs: The Revd. Canon K.J. Bowyer The Rectory, 92 Gillies Street, Rutherford NSW 2320 Tel (02) 4932 8604 ANGLICAN SAVINGS AND DEVELOPMENT FUND: Contact: The Diocesan Business Manager Diocesan Office, 134 King Street, (PO Box 817) Newcastle NSW 2300 Tel (02) 4926 3733 Fax (02) 4926 1968 MU AUSTRALIA: (Part of the World Wide Mothers’ Union) Chaplain: The Revd. Canon K.J. Bowyer 92 Gillies Street, Rutherford NSW 2320 Tel (02) 4932 8604 President: Mrs. L. Brook 24 Chelston Street, Warners Bay NSW 2280 Tel (02) 4958 4087 Vice Presidents: Mrs. E. Herbert 72 Gordon Avenue, Hamilton NSW 2290 Tel (02) 4969 3653 Mrs. C. Wills 85a Turnbull Street, Hamilton South NSW 2330 Tel (02) 4969 2603 Secretary:

Treasurer: Mrs. J. Miller 5 Bianca Close, Charlestown NSW 2290 Tel (02) 4920 6766 ANGLICAN WOMEN: President: Mrs. L .Moore 2747 Glendonbrook Road Gresford NSW 2311 Tel (02) 4938 9313 Secretary: Mrs. L. Bignall 457 Main Road, Glendale NSW 2285 Tel (02) 4954 0459 Treasurer: Mrs. N. Darcy PO Box 4196, Lake Haven NSW 2263.Tel (02) 4358 8075

ANGLICAN MEN'S SOCIETY: President: The Lord Bishop Chaplain: The Revd. Canon S. R. Williams The Rectory, 37 Winsor Street, Merewether NSW 2291 Tel (02) 4963 1388 Lay Chairman: Mr. J. Jones 56 Henry Street, Lambton NSW 2299. Tel/Fax (02) 4957 4716 Email: [email protected] Secretary: Mr. B. Scully 27 Rugby Road, New Lambton NSW 2305. Tel (02) 4957 1870 Treasurer: Mr. N. McMullen PO Box 603, Toukley NSW 2263. Tel (02) 4392 5328

GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY: President: The Lord Bishop Chaplain: The Revd. Canon S. L.Roulston The Rectory, 19 Tank Street Morpeth NSW 2325.Tel (02) 4933 6218 Chairperson: Mrs. G. Orchard 248 Anderson Drive, Beresfield NSW 2320 Secretary: Mrs. J. Nicholson 15 Lucas Crescent, Adamstown Heights NSW 2289 Treasurer: Mr.T. Motum 36 Moate Street, Georgetown NSW 2298 Publicity Officer: Miss. R. Neave 54 Moate Street, Georgetown NSW 2298 SAMARITANS FOUNDATION: 36 Warabrook Boulevard, Warabrook NSW 2304 Postal Address: PO Box 366, Hunter Region Mail Centre NSW 2310 Ph: 4960 7100 Fax: 4960 7160 Email: [email protected] Website: www.samaritans.org.au

Cec Shevels – Chief Executive Direct: 4960 7106 Mobile: 0418 496 958 Email: [email protected]

Rob Dawson – Director Client Services Direct: 4960 7125 Mobile: 0428 889 698 Email: [email protected]

Lynne Graham – Director, Development Direct: 4960 7125 Mobile: 0407 913 057 Email: [email protected]

Cheryl Price - Director, Finance Services Direct: 4960 7108 Email: [email protected]

Charna Manson – Executive Assistant Direct: 4960 7113 Email: [email protected]

Prashant Somaiya – Financial Accountant Direct: 4960 7114 Email: [email protected]

Michael Doyle – Finance Manager Direct: 4960 7107 Mobile: 0407 201 673 Email: [email protected]

Lee Thistlethwiate – Human Resources Manager Direct: 4960 7156 Mobile: 0435 008 250 Email: [email protected]

The Rev’d Dr Drew Hanlon - Chaplain Direct: 4960 7103 Mobile: Email: [email protected]

Elizabeth Baker – Communication Manager/ Editor Anglican Encounter Direct: 4960 7144 Mobile: 0425 324 974 Email: [email protected]

Sue Williams – Parish Partnerships Manager Direct: 4922 1537 Mobile: 0412 864 452 Email: [email protected] Address: The Samaritans Foundation PO Box 167 ADAMSTOWN NSW 2289 The Rev’d Kim Miller – Corrective Services Community Chaplain Direct: 4962 4774 Mobile: 0419 257 822 Email: [email protected] Address: The Samaritans Foundation PO Box 167 ADAMSTOWN NSW 2289

Emergency Services: Community Welfare/Disaster Recovery Office Peggy Saunders – Manager PO Box 167 Phone: 4922 1530 Fax: 4922 1560 ADAMSTOWN NSW 2289 Mobile: 0409 043 918 Email: [email protected]

Emergency Relief Outlets: Adamstown 32 Brunker Road Ph: 4922 1500 Cessnock 206 Vincent Street Ph: 4993 3430 East Maitland Church Hall, William Street No Phone Gorokan 274 Wallarah Rd, Kanwal Ph: 4393 2450 Mayfield Church Hall, Church Street Ph: 4967 6311 West Lakes Church Hall, 16 York Street Ph: 4958 9777 Wyoming 2 Ronald Avenue Ph: 4329 3052

Samaritan’s Recycling Stores: Cardiff 278 Main Road Ph: 4954 5960 Hamilton South 3/12 Hassall Street Ph/fax: 4961 5233 Maitland 453 High Street Ph: 4934 2809 Mayfield 131 Maitland Road Ph: 4967 6311 Wallsend 145 Nelson Street Ph: 4951 5779

NEWCASTLE ANGLICAN SCHOOLS CORPORATION: Chief Executive Officer Mrs Margaret Gibbs Business Manager: Ms Lorin Livingstone PO Box 817, Newcastle NSW 2300 Tel (02) 4926 3733 Fax (02) 4926 1968 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College Principal: Mr Bruce Rixon 256 Minmi Road, Fletcher NSW 2287 (PO Box 294, Wallsend NSW 2287) Tel (02) 4979 8484 Fax (02) 4979 8485 Email: [email protected]

Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School Principal: Mr Michael Hannah Cnr Albert Warner Drive & Sparks Road, Warnervale NSW 2269. (PO Box 6069, Gorokan NSW 2263) Tel (02) 4393 4111 Fax (02) 4393 4133 Email: [email protected]

Manning Valley Anglican College Principal: Mr Glenn Turner 94 Princes Street,(PO Box 162) Cundletown NSW 2430 Tel (02) 6553 8844 Fax (02) 6553 8788 Email: [email protected]

Scone Grammar School Principal: Mr Paul Smart 60 Kingdon Street, (PO Box 332) Scone NSW 2337 Tel (02) 6545 3131 Fax (02) 6545 3240 Email: [email protected]

Clergy List

FARRAN, Dr Brian George. b 44. ThL (2nd Cl Hons) St John’s Coll Morpeth ACT 1964; BA Aust Nat Uni 1967; BLitt (Hons 2nd Cl) Deakin Uni 1992; DMinStuds MCD 2005; D 1967; P 1968 (Riv); C O’Connor Dio C & Goulb 1967-68; C Griff Dio Riv 1968-72; R Lake Cargellio 1972-75; R North Rockh 1976-79; Hon Chap Capricornia Inst of Adv Ed 1975-79; Exam Chap 1978-80; Hon Can St Paul’s Cathl Rockh 1979-83; R Gladstone 1979-83; Dean Rockh 1983-89 Exam Chap 1983-89; Vice Chairman GBRE 1985-2000; Chairman GBRE 01/02; Reg Dir ABM Victoria 1989-92; Cons Bp in St George’s Cathl Perth on Ascension Day, 28/05/92 by Abp of Perth, assisted by the Bps of Bendigo (Wright), Bunbury (Jamieson), Nth West Australia (Nichols), Rockhampton (Heard), Tasmania (Newell), Willochra (McCall), Asst Bps of Perth (Kyme & Murray), Nth West Australia (Buckland), Melbourne (Bayton) Rt Revds Grindrod, Mason, Witt, Macdonald; Asst Bp Perth (Goldfields Region), & Adn O’Connor 92-97; TEAM Training from 01/97; Chair Board AITRE from 06/97-02; Asst Bp Perth (Ntn Region) 98-2005; Mbr Min Comm Gen Synod 1998; Chair 2002; Mbr Standing Comm Gen Synod 1998-2005; Chairman GBRE 2000. Enthroned Bishop of Newcastle 24 June 2005. Bishopscourt, 34 Brown Street, Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4926 2767. Diocesan Office: Level 3, 134 King Street, (PO Box 817) Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4926 3733. Fax (02) 4926 1968. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Robin

STUART, Dr Peter Derrick James b 63. BCom (Tasmania), M Mgmt (Community), BD (MCD – Trinity College), EdD (Flinders) D 1989 (Tas); P 1990 (Tas); Asst Regstr Melb 1985-86; Asst C L’cestonS 1989-91; Asst C St J L’ceston 1991-93; PiC Penguin/Castra 1993-95; Media Off 1993-98; Actg Dio Sec 1998; R Moonah 1996- 2000; Adn Clarence 1997-2000; Exed Off and Adn Ministry Devt 2001-07; Principal St Barnabas Theol Coll 2002-08; Adn Adelaide 2007-08. Cons Bp Ch Ch Cath, Newcastle on Feast of Presentation of Christ in the Temple 02/02/09 by Abp of Syd, assisted by the Bp’s of Newcastle (Farran), Armidale (Brain), Bathurst (Hurford), Bunbury (McCall), Wangaratta (Parker), Willochra (Weatherill), Asst Bp’s of Adelaide (Pickard), Bathurst (Danaher), Brisbane (Smith & Nolan), Sydney (Forsyth), Tasmania (Jones & Nicholson) and Rt Revd’s Appleby, Newell and Smith. Appointed Assistant Bishop of Newcastle Feb 2009. Member of the Public Affairs Commission of General Synod. 48 Church Street, Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4929 1831. Diocesan Office: Level 3, 134 King Street, (PO Box 817) Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4926 3733. Fax (02) 4926 1968. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Nicki

AKOL, Andrew Cholter Dut. b 65. BTh (Khartoum) D 2000. (Sudan) P 2006. (Newc) Footscray Sudanese refugees 2004-06; D Asst Merewether 2006; Chapl Sudanese Comm 2006; Asst P Merewether 2006-09. Assoc P Islington/Carrington 2009. 4 McCubbin Close Metford NSW 2323. Mob: 0421 199 931. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Elizabeth

AMNER, Albert Bryce b 62. AdvDip BTh (Hons) AdvDip Min MDesign. D 2011. P 2011. Asst P Lakes Anglican 2011. Asst P Newcastle St John’s 2012. 506/24 Bolton Street, Newcastle NSW 2300. Mob: 0425 746 839 Email: [email protected] Spouse:Sally Cloke

ANDERSON, Peter John. b 43. DipThMin. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Stockton 2009. 110 Mitchell Street, Stockton NSW 2295. Tel (02) 4920 1332. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Yvonne

ARMSTRONG, Maree Lillian. b 54. ThDip. D 1992. P 1992. AsstP Muswellbrook 1992-94; AsstP Charlestown 1994; Assoc P Charlestown 1996-97; R Coopernook 1997-2001; R Belmont Nth/Redhead 2001-09. R Lambton 2009. Can Ch Ch Cathl 2010. The Rectory, 18 Morehead Street, Lambton NSW 2299. Tel/Fax (02) 4957 7178. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Terry

ATKINSON, Nathan John. b.78. D 2011. P 2012. Asst P Scone, Chapl Scone GS 2011. 54 Hill Street, Scone NSW 2337. Tel.(02) 6545 3879. Email:[email protected] Spouse: Melinda

BAGLEY, Barbara Jean. b 59. DipThMin D 2010. P 2010. PLM Lakes Anglican 2010. 11 Camellia Place, Woongarrah NSW 2259.Tel(02) 4392 8576. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Peter Hoare

BALLARD, Susan. b 47. DipTh, SRN, BHA, MBA. D 2011.P 2012. PLM Lakes Anglican 2011. 11a Wilson Street, Toukley NSW 2263. Tel (02) 4397 4458. Email: [email protected]

BATE, Allan Noel. b 64. BD(Hons) London 2004; DipTheol (Evang) CA Coll/ PCACS ACT 1995; D 1996 (NWA), P 1996 (NWA) Asst Geraldton/Greenough/Walkaway 1996-98; Asst Cathl 1996-98; R Murchison 1999-2004; R Bulahdelah/Tea Gardens 2005-12. R Kincumber 2012.Capt CA Aust. 21 Brennan Avenue (PO Box 6105) Kincumber NSW 2251. Tel (02) 4368 4669. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Mellita

BATTRICK, David John. b 76. BTh(Hons) Oxon Westminster Coll Oxf 1998. PG DipApp Th Oxon Westminster Coll Oxf 2001. PG DipAppTh Oxon St Stephens House

2003. D 2003 (Perth). P 2004 (Perth). Asst Acad Reg Oxf Cnt Miss Stud UK 1998- 2001; Acad Cons Oxf Cnt Miss Stud UK 2001-08; Asst C Carine-Duncraig 2004-05; Lead & Educ Supp Off Nth Region 2004-05; PiC Greenwood 2005-06, Min Devt Off Nth Reg 2005-06, Chapl Order of St John 2004; Bro of St Gregory 2006, Co-ord P Murrurundi 2008-09, Min Dev Off Newc 2006-12, Dir Newc Schl of Theol Min (NSTM) 2006-12. Can Ch Ch Cathl 2012, R East Maitland 2012. 47 William Street (PO Box 662) East Maitland NSW 2323. Tel (02) 4934 5262. Mobile: 0400 686 514. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Luisa

BIRCH, Michael Philip. b 51. Dip Theol Morpeth 1975; D 1976 (Bath) P 1976 (Bath). D Mudgee 1976; Asst P 1976-79; OL 1979 CPE Schlshp RNSH; Asst P Parkes1980-81; R Denman 1981-84; Chapl RNH/Media Off 1984-85; Vstg Lect in PC St Jn Coll 1984- 85; PiC Winton, AD The W 1985-87; R Mudgee 1987-93; Adn Broughton 1987-83; Adn Marsden 1993-2001; Dean Cathl1993-2002; Police Chapl Dubbo 2002-03; R HT Dubbo 2002-03; RMC Dubbo 2002-03; R St Ambrose Gilgandra 2003-12; Police Chapl Orana Reg 2003-12; Ambulance Chapl 2003-12. R Bulahdelah Tea Gardens 2012 The Rectory, 39 Budgeree Street (PO Box 324) Tea Gardens NSW 2324. Tel: (02) 4997 1869. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Libby

BIRD, Christopher Charles. b 55. ThDip Morpeth 1977. Rorke-Hunter Scholar 1977. D 1978. P 1979. Asst Woy Woy 1978-81; Asst Wallsend 1981-82; R Aberdeen/Gundy 1982-86. M/CiR Ch Ch Cathl 1986-89; R Adamstown 1989. The Rectory, 6 Kyle Road, (PO Box 17) Adamstown NSW 2289. Tel (02) 4957 1895. Fax (02) 4956 1263. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Meri

BLOOR, Stephen James. b 84 BTh. D 2008 (Adel) P 2009 (Adel) D Glenelg 2008-09. AC Glenelg 2010. PiC Bateau Bay 2010. The Rectory, 2 Tyrrell Place Bateau Bay NSW 2261. Tel (02) 4332 6129. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Adele

BOND, Wilma Grace Mary. b 34. DipThMin D 2010. DLM The Entrance 2010. 27 Gosford Avenue, The Entrance NSW 2261. Tel (02) 4332 5831.

BOURQUIN, Annette Phyllis. b 43. BA, BTh(Hons). D 2008. P 2008. PLM Nelson Bay 2008. 36 Ullora Road, Nelson Bay NSW 2315. Tel (02) 4984 3982. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Donald

BOVIS, Joshua William. b 74. BTh; Cert. Biblical Studies; CPE. D 2010. P 2011 Asst D Muswellbrook 2010. Asst P Muswellbrook 2011. Chapl Scone GS 2010-11. 16 Wilson Street (PO Box 125) Muswellbrook NSW 2333. Tel (02) 6541 2716. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Melanie

BOWER, Rodney Scott. b 62. ThDip. D 1992. P 1992. Asst P Cessnock/Wollombi 1992-94; Asst P Dee Why 1994-96; LT Nth Lake Macquarie 1996; R Toukley/Budgewoi 1996-99; R Gosford 1999. Adn Central Coast 2001-02. AD Central Coast 2006-09. 14

The Rectory, 12 Coburg Street, Springfield NSW 2250. (PO Box 4255, Gosford East NSW 2250) Tel (02) 4323 2051. Fax (02) 4322 2149. Email: [email protected] (h) [email protected] (w) Spouse: Kerry Maxwell

BOWYER, Katherine Judith. b 67. BA(Hons) Syd. BTh(Hons) Morpeth. D 2002. P 2002. D Asst Morpeth 2002; Asst P 2002; Asst P Singleton 2002-05; R Telarah/Rutherford 2005. Can Mssn Affairs/ Can Ordinary 2010. The Rectory, 92 Gillies Street, Rutherford NSW 2320. Tel (02) 4932 8604. Email: [email protected] Spouse: David

BRACK, Wendy Annette. b D 2012. DLM East Maitland 2012. 3 Wolstonholme Street, Rutherford NSW 2320. Tel (02) 4030 1233 Email: [email protected]

BRAND, Ruth Gwenifred. b 47. DipTeach, DipThMin. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Charlestown 2009. 1a Olney Street, Awaba NSW 2283. Tel (02) 4959 4242. Email: [email protected] Spouse: John Francis

BRIGHT, Hugh Nicholas. b 64. BMusEd. BD MCD. Cert.Chr.Coun St Marks. D 1993. P 1994. Asst D Muswellbrook 1994. Asst P 1994-96; Asst P Taree 1996-97. PiC Blue Gum Hills 1997-2002. Chapl Bp Tyrrell AC 1998-2002. R Lambton 2002-08. Chapl Cameron Park Sch 2008. R Lakes Anglican 2008. AD Central Coast 2009. Can Ch Ch Cathl 2010. 274 Wallarah Road, Gorokan NSW 2263 (PO Box 4196, Lake Haven NSW 2263). Tel (02) 4393 5090 (h). (02) 4393 1333 (w). Email: [email protected] Spouse: Wendy

BUTTERWORTH, Christopher Edmund. b 55. BA. DipTeach. ThDip. DipMin Morpeth. D 1984. P 1984. Asst D Woy Woy 1984. Asst P 1984-87; Asst P New Lambton 1987-88; R Merriwa 1988-93; R Cessnock/Wollombi 1993-2004; AD Maitland 1998-2000. R Maitland 2004. The Rectory, 68 Church Street, Maitland NSW 2320. Tel (02) 4933 5302. Fax (02) 4933 1008. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Wendy

CONNOR, Daniel. b 77. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. Asst D Kincumber 2009. Asst P Kincumber 2009. PiC Wyong 2012. 27 Byron Street (PO Box 316) Wyong NSW 2259. Tel (02) 4352 1474 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Harriet

COOPER, James. b 61. BA, BSc DipCoun, MA Christian Theol. D 1985. P 1986. Head of Chaplaincy & Counselling Services for Western Sussex Hospital U.K. R Cessnock 2011 The Rectory, 8 Westcott Street Cessnock NSW 2325 Tel 902) 4991 4761 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Elizabeth

COPEMAN, Arthur John Lansdown. b 58. BE (MechEng)(Hons)1980 (Syd.) BTh (Hons)1987 (ACT). MA (AppTheol) 1995 (Kent). D 1989. P 1989. Asst Muswellbrook 1989-92. Asst P Sthlakes 1992-94; Hon Asst St Cosmus & St Damian, Blean (Canterbury, UK) 1994-95; Assoc P Kincumber 1995. V Saratoga/Green Pt 1996-98; R Kincumber 1998-11 Adn Central Coast 2008-11. Archdeacon for Ministry Support 2011 50 Church Street, Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) [email protected] Spouse: Anabelle

CRAIG, David Paul. b 46. ThDip (ACT). DocDiv (Hon) Kings Coll NS (Canada) 1994. D 1984 (NQ). P 1985 (NQ). LT St Alban’s Innisfail 1985; P St James Cathl Townsville 1985-88; Chapl MissnSea NS Canada 1988-94; Chapl MssnSea Immingham UK 1994- 2005. PiC Denman 2005- 06. R Denman 2006-12. The Rectory, 33 Palace Street, Denman NSW 2328. Tel (02) 6547 2243. Fax (02) 6547 2249. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Heidi

DAVIES, Michael David Llewelyn. b 68. D 2000. P 2000. BA. BTh. D Asst Gosford 2000; Asst P 2000; Asst P Taree 2001-02; R Merriwa 2002-07. R EMaitland 2007-12. Chapl Mission to Seafarers 2012. 26 Robertson Street, Carrington (PO Box 3 Wickham NSW 2293)NSW 2294. Mobile: 0417 650 805 Email: [email protected]

DEAN-JONES, Keith Michael. b 52. OGS. BA. DipEd. ThL Morpeth (Hons). D 1976. P 1977. Prec Ch Ch Cath Newc 1977-79; Asst EMaitland 1979-81; OL 1981-82 (Asst Leic UK); R Gloucester 1982-87; P Good Shepherd 1984; R Wyoming 1987-96; Prov Aust OGS 1996-2000; R Cardiff 1996-2005; Chapl Lay Liturg/ Chalice Assts 1996- 2005; Canon Ch Ch Cathl 2000. Adn Lake Macquarie 2003-05; R Taree 2005. Chapl Manning Valley Angl Coll 2006-08. Exam Chapl 2010 Chap Storm Village 2010-11. The Rectory, 294 Victoria Street (PO Box 377) Taree NSW 2430. Tel (02) 6552 1310. Fax (02) 6551 0945. Email: [email protected]

DODD, Garry Charles. b 71. BSocSc (Welf). BTh (Hons). D 1998. P 1998. D under Adn Newcastle 1998; Asst P Taree 1998-2000; R Newc St John’s 2001-09. Exam Chapl 2005-10. Chapl Mssn Sea 2009. 22 Elvidge Crescent Kotara South NSW 2289 (PO Box 3,Wickham NSW 2293). Mobile: 0409 033 558. Email: [email protected] Spouse : Paula

DORNAN, Selwyn Edward. b 47. BSc (NSW) 1970; CommerceCert 1978; BD (MCD) 1994; D 1993. P 1994. Asst D Woy Woy 1993. Asst P 1994-95; Asst P Ch Ch Cathl 1995-96; P Asst Muswellbrook 1996-98; R Murrurundi 1998-2003; R Swansea 2003- 10. AD Lake Macquarie 2004-09. p/t Assoc P Callaghan Ministry Team 2010. 34 Robert Circuit, Lambton NSW 2299. (P O Box 277 Jesmond NSW 2299), Tel (02) 4968 4632. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Kate

DRIES, Daniel Michael. b 71. Morpeth. DCA,MMus,BTh,LMusA,LTCL,ARCM, ARCO,DipEd. D 2006. P 2006. D Asst Cessnock Wollombi 2006; Asst P 2007-08; Asst P Ch Ch Cathedral 2008-09. PiC Belmont 2009-12; R 2012 The Rectory, 24 Church Street, (PO Box 116) Belmont NSW 2280. Tel (02) 4945 9993. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Peta 16

DRING, John Maddison. b 47. AssocDipSoc (Welf). Morpeth ThL. D 1981 (Ball). P 1983 (Ball), Member SSM 1969-78. St Michael’s House Crafers 1975-77;Hon C Ch Ch Cathl 1982; PiC AllSs Ball 1983; R 1985-91; R Clarence Town 1991-96; ITIM Chapl 1996-2007, R Mayfield 1996-2008. Chapl John Hunter Hosp 2008. 227 Grinsell Street, Kotara NSW 2289. Tel (02) 4956 3579 (h) (02) 4921 3595 (w) Email: [email protected] Spouse: Patricia

DUBOJSKI, Wendy Flora. b 54. BA SocSci;BTh. D 1999(C&G). P 2000 (C&G). Asst D Hackett/Dir Anglicare 1999-2001; Asst P Dubbo 2001-03; Asst P All Saints Cathl 2003-04; Dir Anglicare Bath2003-05; Police Chapl 2003; PiC Bath Sth 2004-09. Exam Chapl 2010. R Belmont Nth/Redhead 2009. The Rectory, 114a Ntaba Road, Belmont North NSW 2280. Tel (02) 4945 4573. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Vlad

DUFFY, Frank Cornelius Gordon. b 36. DipThMin. D 2009. DLM Nelson Bay 2009. 21 Pantowora Street, Corlette NSW 2315. Tel (02) 4984 3838. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Yvonne

DULLEY, Scott Peter. b 72. DipFLM (TAFE) 2002; CPE 2003; BTh (BCT) 2007; D 2004 (Brisb); P 2006; (Brisb) AC St Paul’s Ipswich 2004-07; PiC Mundubbera/Eidsvold/Monto 2077. R Muswellbrook 2012. The Rectory, 19 Brook Street (PO Box 125) Muswellbrook NSW 2333.Tel (02) 6541 2713. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Sarah

DUNSTAN, Kathryn. b 55 D 2012. DLM Bateau Bay 2012. 2 Geraldton Close, Norah Head NSW 2263 Tel (02) 4396 8948. Email: [email protected]

FIRTH, Walter Bayliss. b 84 BA/BTch BA (Hons) MDIV. D 2011. P 2011 Asst P Cessnock 2011. 26 Mackellar Street Cessnock NSW 2325 Tel (02) 4990 1248 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Catherine

FORESTER, Leslie Troone. b 57. ThL Morpeth. BA (Newc), GradDipPastCncl (SCD). D 1981. P 1981. Asst New Lambton 1981-84; Asst P Singleton/Jerry's Plains 1984-86; PiC Prov Dist Mt Sugarloaf 1986-90; R Nelson Bay 1990-2012. AD Paterson 1993-97. Exch V Broadclyst (Exeter UK) 1998-99. AD Paterson 2009.Regional Min Dev Off Paterson, Manning & Maitland Deaneries 2012. The Rectory, 45 Boronia Drive, Salamander Bay NSW 2317. Mob : 0487 244 498 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Jennifer

FREWIN, Terence Gwynne. b 49. ThDip. D 1973. P 1975. Taree 1974-75. Singleton 1975-77; Hamilton 1977-79; WWallsend 1979-83; Cathl Coll (Carp) 1983-86,Asst P Blayney 1987; LT Coolah 1989; R Bourke 1990-94; Assoc P Cowra 1994-95; R Molong 1996-2001; Sp Adv Cursillo 1996-2004; R West Wyalong 2001-07; PiC Cockle Bay 2007-10. Chapl Angl Care 2010.

8 Hoya Close Cameron Park NSW 2285. Tel (02) 4953 0567. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Judy Lansley

FRIEND, Peter Henry. b 55. ThL, DipA, D 1986 (Syd). P 1986 (Syd). Asst C Carringbah 1986-87, Asst C Blackheath 1988-89,I Emmaville 1990-92, Chapl RAAF Williamtown 1993-96,Edinburgh SA 1996-99,Chapl RAAF Townsville 2000-04, Chapl RAAF Williamtown 2005. Chaplain’s Centre, RAAF Base, Williamtown NSW 2314. Tel (02) 4034 7817. Home: 262 Maryland Drive, Maryland NSW 2287. Tel (02) 4951 4717. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Deborah

FRY, Robyn Frances. b 53. Bsc, DssHsePip, BTh. D 1989. P 2010. PLM Belmont North Redhead 2010. 25 Tinglewood Close, Tingira Heights NSW 2290.Tel (02) 4948 6903. Email: [email protected]

GERO, Sally Belinda. b 52. Morpeth BEd (Distctn), GradDipSpEd, BTh. D 2002. P 2002. Asst D Cessnock/Wollombi 2001; Asst P 2002-04; R Windale 2005-11. Can Ch Ch Cathedral 2008. R Wallsend 2011. The Rectory, 11 Brown Street, Wallsend NSW 2287. Tel (02) 4955 9544. Email: [email protected]

GIBBS, Brian Ross. b 50. DipTchg. DipTheol Morpeth. CPE Cert. D 1995. P 1995. Asst EMaitland 1995; Asst P Ch Ch Cathl & Asst Chapl NGS 1996-99; R Merewether 1999-2002. R City of Devonport (amalgamated 2005 from co-op Parishes of Devonport/Spreyton) 2002-06. R Muswellbrook 2006-10. AD Upper Hunter 2008-10. Can Ch Ch Cathedral 2008. Comm P & Chapl Bp Tyrrell Angl Coll 2010-2011. R Terrigal 2011. 56 Bronzewing Drive, Erina NSW 2250. Tel (02) 4365 1374. Mobile: 0427161 150. Email: rector@terrigalanglican.org.au Spouse: Margaret

GILBERT, John Lenard. b 57. DipThMin. D 2011. P 2011. PLM Singleton 2011 PO Box 90 Singleton NSW 2230 Tel (02) 6573 1333 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Debbie

GOLDSMITH, Timothy Campbell. b 75. BTh.D 2009. P 2009. Asst D Wyoming 2009. Asst P Wyoming 2009. 18 Kauri Court, Ourimbah NSW 2250. Tel (02) 4362 8710. Mobile: 0421 398 368. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Shona

GILKISON, Helen Jannette. b 51. D 2011. DLM Lakes Anglican 2011 6 Leslie Avenue, Gorokan NSW 2263. Tel (02) 4392 4244. Email:[email protected] Spouse: Barry

GORDON, Graham Bruce. b 50. D 2011. DLM Cockle Bay 2011. 17 Lorikeet Court, Tingira Heights NSW 2290. Tel (02) 4948 9871. Email : [email protected] Spouse : Barbara 18

GRACE, Donald. b 42. DipThMin D 2010. P 2012. PLM The Entrance 2010. 54 Bondi Road, The Entrance North NSW 2261. Tel (02) 4332 7670 Email: [email protected]

GRANT, Jessica Rachel Kimberley . b 84.BTh, Nursing D 2010. Asst P Forster/Tuncurry 2010-12. 47 Bent Street, Tuncurry NSW 2428. Tel (02) 6555 5044. Email: [email protected]

HANLON, Andrew Dermot (Drew). b 68 DipEd (Flinders) 1995; BEd (LaTrobe) 1998; BTh (Hons) Flinders 1994; LaTrobe EdD 2001; Theolo & Spirituality, MACE 2001; MA (Theol) ACU 2004; D 1993 (Adel) P 1997 (Melb); Asst Chapl MGSWadhurst 1995; AsstC All Ss E St Kilda/AsstChapl St Mich GS 1996-97; AsstC Mentone 1997-99; AsstP Balaclava/Elwood 1999-2000; Sen Chapl Overnewton ACC 2001-02; Res Tutor Trinity 2011; Res Tutor Janet Clarke Hall 2002; Snr Ass P Portland/Heywood 2003; Snr Asst P Warnambool 2003-05; PiC Springmount 2005-07; PiC Beauford/Skipton 2007-08; Dioc’s Training Officer 2007-08; Princpl St Mark’s College 2008-09; AsscP Brunswick 2009-11. Chapl Samaritans Foundation 2011. 36 Warabrook Boulevard, Warabrook NSW 2304 (PO Box 366 HRMC Newcastle 2310) Tel (02) 4960 7103 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Naomi

HARRISON, Andrew Joseph. b 66. BTh Morpeth, DipAppSci. D 2006. P 2006. D Asst Ch Ch Cathl 2006. Asst P Taree 2006-09. Chapl MVAC 2008. PiC Gloucester 2009-11. R Windale 2011. The Rectory, 2 Talinga Close, Windale NSW 2306. Tel (02) 4948 7829. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Yoshika

HAYES, Barbara Joan. b D 2012. DLM Nelson Bay 2012. 2/7 Anderson Place, Salamander Bay NSW 2317. Tel (02) 4984 3882 Email: [email protected]

HAZEL-JAWHARY, Michelle Ann. b 59. BTh. D 2011. P 2011.C Gloucester 2011. The Rectory, 61 Ravenshaw Street (PO Box 36) Gloucester NSW 2422. Tel (02) 6558 1065 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Toufic (Ted)

HOLLIDAY, Helen Louise. b 65. DipThMin D 2010. P 2010. PLM Taree 2010. 300 Victoria Street, Taree NSW 2430. Tel (02) 6551 8596. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Simon

HOPKINS, Luke Mark. b 88. BTh D 2011. P 2012. D Assist AdnMinistry Support 2011- 12. Asst P Taree 2012, Chapl Manning Valley Angl Coll 2012. 20A River Street, Cundletown NSW 2430. Mobile: 0407 895 554. Email: [email protected]

HOWARTH, Ian Cameron. b 66. DipTchg. DipTheol Morpeth. D 1995. P 1995. Asst P Woy Woy 1995-97; Chapl RAAFSR 1998; PiC Weston 1998-2001; R Scone 2001-08; AD Upper Hunter 2004-08; Chapl Scone GS 2001-08. R Toronto 2008. The Rectory, 146 Brighton Avenue (PO Box 385) Toronto NSW 2283. Tel (02) 4959 1106. Fax (02) 4959 2979. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Allison

HUGHES, Glen Ross. b 74. BMus (Newc), GradDipTh (ACT). D 2004 (Armid) P 2005 (Armid). Asst Tamworth 2005-08, ITIM Chapl Tamworth Area 2006-08; Chapl Scone GS 2008-09. PiC Scone 2008-10. R 2011. The Rectory, 79 Hill Street (PO Box 140) Scone NSW 2337. Tel (02) 6545 3396. Mobile: 0417 332 714. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Joanne

HULYER, Sandra Eileen. b 46. BA, DipEd, BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Singleton 2009. PO Box 21, Singleton NSW 2330. Tel (02) 6571 5591 (h) (02) 6572 2281 (w) Email: [email protected]

INMAN, Peter McCabe. b 41.Dip Th Min BA DipEd MA Med. D 2012. P2012. PLM St Albans 2012. 15 Sussex Street Epping NSW 2121. Tel (02) 4566 4777 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Sue

JACKSON, Christopher John. b 83. D 2012. Deacon Assistant MICA 2012. 9 Norfolk Avenue, Islington NSW 2296 Mob 0401 717 686 Email: [email protected]

JACKSON, Graham Robert. b 43. BSW 1989; ThL Crafters ACT 1969; D 1969 (Adel) P 1970 (Adel) Asst Eliz 1969-72; St Pet Coll Mssn 1972-76; PiC N’field 1976-79; Admin Child Care Svces 1979-82; CEO Burnside (UCA) 1982-91; PTO NP’matta 1982- 89; PTO Newc 1989-98; Exec Dir Marist Yth Care (RC) 2000-04; Refugee Program Officer NSW Ecumenical Council 2005-07; Accrdtd Soc Wrkr Priv Practice 2007. Hon Asst P Cessnock 1998-11.Hon P Wollombi Valley 2012. 84 Una Road, Bucketty NSW 2250. Tel: 0429 988 013 (m) (02) 4998 8343 (o) Fax: (02) 4998 8132 (o) Email: [email protected] Spouse: Kerry Lannoy

JACKSON, Wendy Suzanne. b 40. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Murrurundi 2009 12 Haydon Street, Murrurundi NSW 2338. Tel (02) 6546 6424 Email: [email protected]

JANSSON, Karen Anne. b 59. DipThMin D 2009. P 2009. PLM Stockton 2009-12. PLM Clarence Town 2012. 68 Hereford Street, Stockton NSW 2295. Tel (02) 4928 3360. Email:[email protected] Spouse: Paul

JARVIS, (Wally) Walter Arnold. b 30. DipThMin D 2010. P 2011.PLM Taree 2010. 9 Summerville Street, Wingham NSW 2429. Tel (02) 6553 0381. Email:[email protected] Spouse: Bronwen 20

JOSEPH, Keith Ronald. b 60. BA (Hons) Maqc 1983; MA Macq 1987; PhD Newc 2001; GradDipTh (St Mark’s, Canberra) 2003; D 2005 (Central Melanesia) P 2006 (Central Melanesia) D St Barnabas Cathl Honiara 2005; Lecturer, Bp Patteson Theol Coll Guadacanal, Melanesia 2006-10; Co-Ordinator Degree Studies 2006-09; Co- Ordinator Theol Ed 2010. PiC Mt Vincent/Weston 2011. 97 Barton Street (PO Box 239) Kurri Kurri NSW 2327. Tel (02) 4937 1061 Email: [email protected]

KERR, Garry Charles. b 40. BTh, DipThMin. D 2010. P 2011. PLM Southlakes 2011. 30 Macquarie Street, Bonnells Bay NSW 2264. Tel(02) 4973 3415. Email: [email protected]

KILLEN, Janet Beatrice. b 57. Morpeth. BTh. D 2002. P 2002. Asst D East Maitland 2002; Asst P East Maitland 2002-03; Asst P Forster/Tuncurry 2004 - 06. PiC Beresfield/Thornton 2007-09. R 2009. 2a Beresford Avenue, (PO Box 7) Beresfield NSW 2322. Tel (02) 4964 1506. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Grant

KING, Fergus John. b 62. D 1989 (A & I). P 1990 (A & I). MA (St Andrews)1985. Edinburgh Theol Coll BD 1989. DTh. C St John’s Cathl Oban (A & I) 1989-92. Tutor St Mark’s Theol Coll DSM 1992-98; NSM St Matthew’s Mikocheni DSM 1992-95; Hon Chapl Mssns Sea DSM 1993-95. NSM Asst P St Peter & Paul’s Mwenge DSM 1995-96; IEPO USPG 1998-99; RDO (Central Africa & Tanz) USPG 1999-2005; PTO S’wark 1998-2003; Hon C William Temple Abbey Wood (S’wark) 2003-05; Author of “Mwongozo wa Ufunuo wa Yohana” 2000. “More than a Passover: Inculturation in the Supper Narratives of the NT” 2007. “Opening the Scroll: An Introductory Commentary on the Revelation of John” 2009. Mbr IAMS 2001. Hon Can & Can Theol Tanga Tanz 2001; Conjoint Lect/Hon Assoc Sch Humanities & Soc Sci (Newc) 6/2007. R Kotara South 2005. The Rectory, 10 Melissa Ave, Adamstown Heights NSW 2289. Tel/Fax (02) 4943 0103. Mobile: 0403 772 431. E-mail: [email protected] Spouse: Irene

KIRKBY, Patricia Ann. b 36. B.H.Sci DipTh Min.D 2011. P 2011. PLM Merriwa 2011 PO Box 3 Merriwa NSW 2329 Tel (02) 6548 2424 Email: [email protected]

KNOX, Andrew James. b 61. BTh (BCT). GradDip CLM CSU. D 1996 (Graft). P 1997 (Graft). Yth Min Tweed Hds 1992-94, Asst C Casino 1996-98 ;R Sawtell/Bonville 1998-2002 ; RMC Mid-Coast 2001-02 ; Chapl Bp Druitt Coll 2003-05; P Woolgoolga 2005-08; Assoc P Singleton 2008-09;R Mayfield (MICA-EPA) 2009-12.

LANGHAM, Dianne. b 49. Morpeth. GradDip ABE, AMusA, AssDip (Visual Arts). D 2000. P 2000. P/t Chapl Juvenile Justice 1998-2002; Chapl Cessnock Gaol 2002. 13 Charles Street, Blackalls Park NSW 2283. Tel (02) 4950 5627 (h). Fax (02) 4993 2294 (w). Email: [email protected]. Spouse: Chris

LANHAM, Carlile Leslie. b 45. DipThMin.D 2011. P2011. PLM Mt Vincent/Weston 2011 19 Clift Street, Heddon Greta NSW 2321 Tel (02) 4937 4746 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Lorraine

LEWIS-QUINN, Robin Lygia Elizabeth. b 53. BTh. D 1991. P 1995. PiC Dungog 2011 The Rectory, 10 Myles Street, Dungog NSW 2420 Tel (02) 4992 1737 Email: [email protected]

LOH, Richard. b 70. BA, BTh. D 1999 (Malaysia) P (Malaysia) PTO 2009. Assoc P Gosford 2010. 78 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford NSW 2250. Tel (02) 4323 2312. Email:[email protected] Spouse: Jessica

LYE, (Anne) Isabella Anne. b 47. DipThMin. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Nelson Bay 2009. 316 Wanda Avenue, Salamander Bay NSW 2317. Tel (02) 4984 7056. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Norman (Colin)

MACDONALD, Penelope Anne (Penny). b DipThMin. D 2011 DLM Toukley/Budgewoi 2011 47 Woolana Ave, Budgewoi NSW 2262. Tel (02) 4390 5230. Email:[email protected]

MANUEL, Raymond William. b 48. ThDip Morpeth. D 1976. P 1977 (PMoresby). DiC Boroko; R Boroko 1977-80; Asst P Toronto 1981; R Cardiff 1981-88; R Denman 1988- 97; R Stockton 1997-2007; AD Newc 2003-07. R Harrington Coopernook 2007. AD The Manning 2010. The Rectory, 73 Minamurra Drive (PO Box 11) Harrington NSW 2427. Tel (02) 6556 1111. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Judith

MARCHANT, Bronwyn. b 54. BTh D 1994 (Waiapu) P 1995 (Waiapu) PiC Wyoming 2011 The Rectory, 2 Ronald Ave, Wyoming NSW 2250 Tel (02) 4328 5503 Email: [email protected]

MEAD, Andrew Philip. b 62. BTh. D 2009. P 2009. Asst D Singleton 2009. Asst P 2009-11. PiC Raymond Terrace 2011-12. Chapl Angl Care (p/t) 2012. 41 University Drive, Waratah West (PO Box 156, Callaghan 2308) NSW 2298 Mob: 0447 420 002 Email: [email protected]

MIDDLETON, Peter Francis. b 56. BTh Moore, DipArts (Theol). D 1986 (Syd). P 1986 (Syd). C Engadine 1986-88; Asst M ESyd 1988-90; R Annandale 1990-95; R Sth Hurstville 1995-2005; R Charlestown 2005. AD Lake Macquarie 2010. The Rectory, 4 St Alban’s Close, Charlestown NSW 2290. Tel (02) 4942 5733. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Jill

MILLER, Kim Hurst. b 49. BTh (Hons), DipMin, PhD. D 1982. P 1983. D Cathl Goulb 1983. Asst C 1983-84, LT Koorawatha 1984-85, Lucas-Tooth Schol Exeter 1985-89; R Kooringal 1989-98, Chapl Bath Gaol 1998-2008. Corr Serv Comm Chapl 2008. 3 Southern Cross Drive, Woodrising NSW 2284. Tel (02) 4962 4774 (w). Mobile: 0419 257 822. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Kay

MOORE, Rodney Victor. b 53. Morpeth ThDip. DipSpir. D 1986. P 1986. Asst D Wallsend 1986-87; Asst P EMaitland 1987-88; PiC Weston 1988-92; R Gorokan 1992- 93; Prison Chapl Cessnock Gaol 1993-2002. Chapl NSW Co-ord Corr Svce 2002. 32 Brunswick Street, East Maitland NSW 2323. Tel/Fax (02) 4934 8890. Mobile: 0419 994 008. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Lee

MOORE, Stephen David. b 50. MA. BthL. AssocDipJ. D 2004. P 2004. D Asst Muswellbrook 2004; Asst P 2004-07; Chapl (Capt) HQ AAC NSW 2006. Army Reserve Chapl (Capt) School of Infantry, Singleton 2011. PiC Gresford Paterson 2007. R 2008. St Anne’s Rectory, 2747 Glendonbrook Road, Gresford NSW 2311. Tel (02) 4938 9313. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Lee

MORGAN, Barbara Rae. b 47. DipThMin. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Murrurundi 2009. 138 Mayne Street, Murrurundi NSW 2338. Tel (02) 6546 6467 (h). (02) 6546 7095 (w). Email: [email protected]

MORRISON-CLEARY, Douglas Vaughn. b 65. BTh D 2006 (Minnesota) P 2006 (Minnesota) Mentor, Ministry Team St Paul’s, Virginia MN USA 2007-08, Pastor Good Shephard Keewatin MN USA 2006-09. PiC New Lambton 2010. The Rectory, 122 St James Road (PO Box 292) New Lambton 2305. Tel (02) 4957 1173. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Jenny

MURRY, Charles William. b 69. BMus, Grad Dip Th. D 2004. P 2005.Ass C Wynnum 2005-06. PiC Charlieville 2007-10. R Singleton 2010. AD Upper Hunter 2011. The Rectory, 40 High Street Singleton NSW 2330. Tel (02) 6571 1414. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Melissa

NILLAND, Stephen William. b 59. BComm. D 2011.P 2012. Asst P Taree 2011. Chapl Storm Village 2011. 1/303a Victoria Street, Taree NSW 2430. Mobile: 0408 496 262 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Marea

NUTHALL, Ramsay Kevin. b 51. BA, DipTch, B Couns. Morpeth. D 1992. P 1992. Asst P Mayfield 1992-93; Chapl Mater Hosp 1992-95; Asst P Cardiff (Mt Sugarloaf) 1993-95; Assoc P Toronto/Booragul 1995-96; Co-Chaplain CA Brown Village /Carey Bay complex 1995-96; Chapl Dept Juv Justice 1996. 9/107 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford NSW 2250. Mob. 0402 052 811 Email: (h) [email protected] (w) [email protected] 23

ORCZY, Christopher David. b 72. BEd. BMus. D 2011.P 2012. Asst P Singleton 2011. 13 Gibson Close, Singleton NSW 2330. Tel (02) 6573 1368. Email : [email protected] Spouse: Sarah

PARTRIDGE, Juleen Elizabeth. b 47. RN, DipThMin D 2010. P 2010. PLM Singleton 2010. PO Box 128, Singleton NSW 2330. Tel (02) 6573 2978. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Derek

PEATTIE, Robert John. b 43. Adv DipTh. BTh, DipThMin. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Charlestown 2009. 14 Daydawn Avenue, Warners Bay NSW 2282. Tel (02) 4950 6042 (h). (02) 4929 4295 (w). Email: [email protected] Spouse: Grace

PERRY, Bruce Harold Evan. b 53. BA (Hons), BD, GradDipEd. D 1986. P 1986 (NArg). Asst D EMaitland 1986. OMS SAMS 1987-93; Dept Christian Edu (N Arg) 1988- 92; Asst P Kincumber 1993-95; R Wyong 1995-2004. Chapl Uni Newc 2004. Callaghan Ministry Team Co-ord 2009. 14 Kauri Court, Ourimbah NSW 2258. Tel (02) 4362 2447 (h). (02) 4921 5571 (w). Email: [email protected] Spouse: Susan

PERRY, Julia Frances Harriet. b 55. BSc, GradDipLibSci, BD, DMin SFTS 1999. D 1987. P 1992. Rorke-Hunter Scholar 1986; D Asst Woy Woy 1987-88; D Asst Merewether 1988-89; DiC Williamtown Medowie Mallabula 1989-92; OSL (USA) 1992-93; p/t Asst P Ch Ch Cath & p/t Chapl Newc Uni 1994; R Birmingham Gardens 1994-2002; Chapl Newc Uni 1994-2002; Chapl Samaritans Found 2002-06; Adn Dio Dev 2006; GL 2007-08; Chapl AnglCare 2008-10; Can Ch Ch Cathl 2008-12. 13 Summit Street, North Lambton (PO Box 52, Jesmond) NSW 2299. Tel (02) 4952 3676 (h). Email: [email protected]

PERRY, Stewart Robert. b 72. BComm, CPA, BTh Morpeth. D 2007. P 2007. Asst D St John’s Newc 2007. Asst P 2007-09. R St John’s Newc 2009. The Rectory, 1b Parry Street, Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4929 2691. Mobile 0421 421 521. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Leanne

POPE, Glen Miller. b 59. ThDip. D 1993. P 1994. Asst D Ch Ch Cathl 1993; Asst D Adamstown 1993; Asst P 1994; Asst P Cessnock/ Wollombi 1994-96; Asst P Terrigal 1997-98; R Denman 1998-2004; R Southlakes 2004. 31 Newcastle Street (PO Box 512) Morisset NSW 2264. Tel (02) 4973 5181. Fax (02) 4973 6371.

POWER, John William. b 62. BA, DipEd ICE, BTh. D 1989 (Bend). P 1989 (Bend). Asst C Echuca 1989-90, Asst C Cathl 1990; R Donald/Watchem/Birchip 1991-93; I B’meadows 1993 wDallas 1996-97; I Ebrighton 1997-98, Chapl Beacon Hills Coll 1999-2007. Consult Fresh Expressions Ch 2009-12. Dio Dir Ordinands 2009-12. GL 2009. Regional Min Dev Off Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, Newc, Newc West 2012. Dir Newc Schol of Theol Min (NSTM) 2012 24

48 Newcomen Street, Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4929 7695. Email: [email protected]

POWTER, Stephen Leslie. b 53. DipTchg STC; BTh ACT; GradDipMin MCD; D 1986. P1986. Asst D Cessnock/Wollombi 1986; Asst P 1987-89; Assoc P Kincumber/Terrigal 1989; R Murrurundi 1990-93; R Mt Vincent 1993-98; PTO 2000; Asst P Kincumber 2002. PiC The Entrance 2011. “Wanderers Rest” 3 Avoca Valley Way, Kincumber NSW 2251. Tel (02) 4368 6723. Fax (02) 4368 6788. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Sara

PRINABLE, Barry Wallace. b 49. BE (ElecEng), BTh (ACT). D 1989 (Armid). P 2001 (Newc). PTO (Newc) 1997-2001; P Asst Adn The Manning 2001-03. R Wingham 2003. The Rectory, 7 Bent Street (PO Box 22) Wingham NSW 2429. Tel/Fax (02) 6553 4043. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Ashley

PULLIN, Robyn. b 47. D 1995. Asst D Coffs Harbour 1995-97; Hon D Southlakes 2001-04; Asst D Lakes Anglican (formerly Gorokan) 2004-08. Chapl LG- AAS 2008. Children and Family Ministry Officer – CEY Ministries 2010. 6 Scholey Street, Mayfield NSW 2304. Tel (02) 4967 3014. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Stephen (Archdeacon)

PULLIN, Stephen Robert. b 52. Morpeth BA,ThL(2nd Cl Hons). D 1981. P 1981. Asst C Woy Woy 1981-84; Exam Chapl 1984; Asst P Belmont 1984-85; PiC Belmont Nth/Redhead 1986-89; R Woy Woy 1989-91; R Coffs Harbour 1991-97; Asst Cathl 2000-01; R Southlakes 2001-04; R Lakes Anglican (formerly Gorokan) 2004-08; LT Terrigal 1-6/2008. Adn Newcastle 2008. 6 Scholey Street, Mayfield NSW 2304. Tel (02) 4967 3014 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Robyn (Reverend)

RIGNEY, James Thomas Walpole. b 59. BA (Hons) Eng Lit, MA (Hons) EngLit, GradDip Library & Information Science, DPhil. MA. PLD, BA Theol,MA, PhD. D 2001. P 2002. Westcott Ho Cam 1998. Asst P St Jas Ely 2001-04. Chapl Magd Coll Cam 2005-08. Dean Ch Ch Cath 2009. The Deanery, 46 Newcomen Street (PO Box 221) Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4929 5155. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Anna

ROTHNIE, Peter Gordon. b 49. DipThMin. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Murrurundi 2009. PO Box 34, Murrurundi NSW 2338. Tel (02) 6546 6625 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Marie

ROULSTON, Sonia Lee. b 65. BD Morpeth, BAppSci, MMin. D 1995. P 1995. Asst P Gosford 1995-98; Asst P Singleton 1998-99; R Windale 1999-2004; AD Lake Macquarie 2003-04; R Cessnock/Wollombi 2004-10. AD Maitland 2006. Can Ch Ch Cathl 2007. R Morpeth 2010. The Rectory, 19 Tank Street (PO Box 80) Morpeth NSW 2321. Tel (02) 4933 6218. Email: [email protected]

SHORTEN, Matthew Geoffrey. b 74. BTh St Mark’s ACT. BAppSc. D 2006. P 2006. Asst D Gorokan 2006. Chapl Lakes GS 2006. 29 Avonlea Avenue Gorokan NSW 2263. Tel (02) 4394 0544. Fax (02) 4393 5090. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Annette

SHRUBB, Stephen. b 57. DipThMin D 2010. DLM Stockton 2010. 36A Hunter Street, Stockton NSW 2295. Tel (02) 4928 2022. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Lynette

SMITH, David John. b 54. Morpeth DipTheol. D 1996. P 1996. Asst D Toronto/Booragul 1996. Asst P 1997. Chapl Ang Care Ret Vill 1996-99; Chapl Allandale Aged Care / Nthn Coalfields Comm Care 1999-2002; R Hamilton 2002. The Rectory, 148 Denison Street (PO Box 467) Hamilton NSW 2303. Tel (02) 4961 1980. Fax (02) 4969 1958. Email: [email protected]

TALBOT, Gavin Ian. b 50. BTh BCT. D 1997 (Brisb). P 1998 (Brisb). Asst C Sunnybank 1997-99; PiC Goonaneman 1999-2003; R Zillmere 2003-08. R Stockton 2008. The Rectory, 34a Maitland Road (PO Box 132) Stockton NSW 2295. Tel (02) 4920 1514. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Louise

THOMPSON, Loy Mary. b 40. BA, GradDipRE, DipCoun, DipThMin, BTh. D 2009. P 2009. PLM Southlakes 2009. 85 Waikiki Road, Bonnells Bay NSW 2264. Tel (02) 4973 2012. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Michael

TURNBULL, Daphne Ellen. b 36. CertThMin. D 2011. DLM Lambton 2011 62 Conmurra Circuit, Shortland NSW 2307. Tel (02) 4955 8284. Email: [email protected]

TURNBULL, Julie Ann. b 55. BTh, Cert IV Workplace Trng & Assmnt 1996. D 2003. P 2003. Asst P EMaitland 2004; Asst P Cessnock/Wollombi 2005-06; Comm P & Chapl Bp Tyrrell Angl Coll 2007-10. R Forster/Tuncurry 2010. The Rectory, St Alban’s Place, Forster NSW 2428. Tel (02) 6554 8351. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Richard

TYE, Margaret Elizabeth. b 44. DipThMin. D 2009. DLM Lakes Anglican 2009. 23 Brennon Road, Gorokan NSW 2263. Tel (02) 4392 5484. Email: [email protected]

VITTALI-ROSS, Elisabeth (Lissy). b 61. DipThMin D 2010. DLM Nelson Bay 2010. 312 Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay NSW 2316. Tel (02) 4982 1127. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Ian

WALKER, Catherine Patricia. b 41. DipThMin D 2010. P 2012. PLM Lakes Anglican 2010. 3 Lobelia Close, Hamlyn Terrace NSW 2259. Tel (02) 4392 1228. Email:[email protected] Spouse: Peter

WATSON, Ernest Mark DeHahn (Mark). b 57. MA, BTh SCD, LMusA. D 2002. P 2002. Baptist Min 1988-2000, Asst D to Asst Bp Central Coast 2002; Asst P Taree 2002-04; ITIM Chapl 2003-04; PiC Bateau Bay 2004-10. Canon Pastor Ch Ch Cathl 2010. 306/185 Darby Street ,Newcastle NSW 2300. Tel (02) 4929 2325 Email: [email protected]

WHEATLEY, Amanda Delandro (Mandy). b 56. BTh Morpeth, MMin D 2005. P 2005. Hon D Beresfield 2005; Asst P 2005; Asst P Singleton 2005-08. PiC Merriwa 2008. Regional Min Dev Off Upper Hunter 2010. The Rectory, 20 Gooch Street (PO Box 58) Merriwa NSW 2329. Tel/Fax (02) 6548 2218. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Michael (Reverend)

WHEATLEY, Michael John. b 55.D 2011. P 2011. DipThMin. PLM Merriwa 2011 The Rectory, 20 Gooch Street (PO Box 58) Merriwa NSW 2329 Tel/Fax (02) 6548 2218. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Mandy (Reverend)

WILLIAMS, Stephen Reginald. b 52. Crafers 1970. ThDip. D 1974. P 1975 (NQ). PTO Adel 1974. C Ayr 1975-76; C Heatley 1977; Dir St L Ho (Syd) 1978-82; C ChCh St L 1982-83; Dir Newc Angl Dept Soc 1983; Dir Samaritans F’dation 1984; Chapl Children’s Court 1983-86; R Enmore/Stanmore 1986-90; Actg Warden New Coll UNSW 1990; R Alice Springs/Chapl St Mary’s 1990-94; I St John’s Croydon 1994. Chapl Yarra Valley GS 1997. AD Croydon 1998. R Merewether 2002. AD Newc 2007. Canon Ch Ch Cathl 2008. The Rectory, 37 Winsor Street, (PO Box 3041) Merewether NSW 2291. Tel (02) 4963 7154(h). (02) 4963 1388 (w). Email: [email protected] Spouse: Sue

WOODEN, Alison Cameron. b 58. DipThMin, DipTeach, BEd, Grad DipTheol D 2010. P 2011. PLM Southlakes 2010. 413 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong NSW 2265. Email: [email protected] Spouse: Geoffrey

WOOLNOUGH, Murray Robert. b75. Curate Newbury Diocese of Oxford, UK. PiC Woy Woy 2011. The Rectory, 151 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy NSW 2256. Tel (02) 4344 1662 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Bridie

YATES, Christopher David. b 80. Cert Soc Sci Cert Min, D 2010, Asst P Williamtown Medowie Mallabula 2010-12. PiC Raymond Terrace 2012. 1a Martens Avenue, (PO Box 477) Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 Tel: (02) 4987 2027 Email : [email protected] Spouse: Rachel

YOUMAN, Kenneth Victor. b 45. Morpeth. BTh, BSc [Tech], MEngSc. D 2005. P 2005. D Hon Stockton 2005. Asst P Hon Stockton 2005-09. Exam Chapl 2008. PiC Williamtown Medowie Mallabula 2009-12. 4 Hunter Street, (PO Box 100) Stockton NSW 2295. Tel (02) 4928 1379. Fax (02) 4928 4578. Email: [email protected] 27

Spouse: Margret

YOUNG, Elaine Rosalie. b 37. Tchg.Cert, PTC Moore Col, DipThMin D 2010. DLM Southlakes 2010. 38/157 Marconi Road, Bonnells Bay NSW 2267. Tel (02) 4973 9529 Email: [email protected] Spouse: Noel

ZAMMIT, Jody Audette. b 69.D 2012. C Denman 2012. 24 Scobie Street, Fletcher NSW 2287. Mob 0400 414 886 Email: [email protected] Spouse: James

ZOHRAB, Roger Lloyd. b 60. Morpeth ThL; DipMin; AssocDipTheol. Deakin BA. ACU MA; ACU MRED. D 1983. P 1984 (Bath) Clinical & Past Educ Royal Nth Shore Hosp 1983; Hon Asst St Peter’s Cremorne (Syd) 1983; Chapl Orange Base Hosp (Bath) 1984; Asst P St Barnabas EOrange 1984-87; V Cudal 1987-88; Asst P Woy Woy 1988- 89; PiC Belmont Nth/Redhead 1989-93. Exam Chapl 1992-2003. R Gosford 1993-99; R Maitland 1999- 2003. R Toronto 2003-07. Chapl TL Macquarie Angl GS 2008; Reg Min Co-ord Slopes Regn 2007-09; Can All Saints Cathl Bath 2007-09; R Dubbo 2007- 09. Interium Priest Branxton Greta Lochinvar 2009-11.Chapl Bp Tyrrell Angl Coll 2011. 12 Stansfield Close, Coal Point 2283. Tel (02) 4959 7016. Email:[email protected]

Ordinations and Movements of Clergy

Ordinations: Deaconed: 30 November 2012

Wendy Annette Brack Kathyrn Dunstan Barbara Joan Hayes Christopher John Jackson Jody Audette Zammit

Priested: 30 November 2012

Nathan John Atkinson Susan Ballard Donald Grace Luke Mark Hopkins Peter McCabe Inman Stephen William Niland Christopher David Orczy Catherine Patricia Walker

Movements of Clergy

AMNER, Albert Bryce. From Asst P Lakes Anglican to Asst P Newcastle St John’s as from 15 January 2012. 506/24 Bolton Street, Newcastle NSW 2300. Mob. 0425 746 839 Email: [email protected]

BATE, Allan Noel. From R Bulahdelah/Tea Gardens to R Kincumber as from 1 February 2012. 21 Brennan Avenue, Kincumber NSW 2251.Tel (02) 4368 4669 Email: [email protected]

BATTRICK, David John. From Min Dev Of Newc 2006, Dir Newc Schl of Theol Min (NSTM) to R East Maitland as from 25 November 2012. 47 William Street (PO Box 662) East Maitland NSW 2320.Tel (02) 4934 5303. Email:

CONNOR, Daniel. From Asst P Kincumber to PiC Wyong as from 16 January 2012. 27 Byron Street (PO Box 316) Wyong NSW 2259. Tel (02) 4352 1474 Email: [email protected]

CRAIG, David Paul. From R Denham to Retirement as from 15 October 2012. 34 Melton Street, Mudgee NSW 2850. Tel.(02) 6372 0999 Email:[email protected]

CRAVEN, Ross Arnold.

DAVIES, Michael David Llewelyn. From R East Maitland to Chapl Mission to Seafarers as from 15 July 2012. 26 Robertson Street, Carrington NSW 2294. Mob. 0417 650 805. Email: [email protected]

FOX, Timothy Malcolm. Resigned as Chapl Ncle Grammar as from 10 April 2012.

GOLDSMITH, Timothy Campbell. From Asst D Wyoming to Assoc P Kincumber as from 1 February 2012. 72 School Street, Kincumber NSW 2251.Tel (02) 4368 3482 Email: [email protected]

HOPKINS, Luke Mark. From D Asst Adn Ministry Support to D Asst Taree and Chapl Manning Valley Angl Coll as from 27 January 2012. 20a River Street, Cundletown NSW 2430. Tel (02) 6553 8275 Email: [email protected]

KNOX, Andrew James. From R Mayfield (MICA Ministries) to Chapl RAAF as from 24 August 2012.

MEAD, Andrew Philip. From PiC Raymond Terrace to Chapl Anglican Care as from 24 May 2012. 41 University Drive, Waratah West NSW 2298 (PO Box 156 Callagahan 2308) Mob. 0447 420 002. Email: [email protected] 30

YATES, Christopher David. From Asst P Williamtown Medowie Mallabula to PiC Raymond Terrace as from 30 October 2012.

YOUMAN, Kenneth Victor. From PiC Williamtown Medowie Mallabula to Retirement as from 31 December 2012.

Chaplains within the Diocese

HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS: CALVARY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY CESSNOCK AND NORTHERN COALFIELDS COMMUNITY CARE: Vacant JOHN HUNTER: DRING, The Revd. John C/- Chaplains Dept. Locked Bag 1, HRMC NSW 2310. Tel (02) 4956 3579 (h). (02) 4921 3595 (w). Mobile: 0409 844 812. Email: [email protected]

RAAF WILLIAMTOWN: FRIEND, The Revd. Peter Chaplain’s Centre, RAAF Base, Williamtown NSW 2314. Tel (02) 4964 7816. Mobile: 0438 016 021. Email: [email protected] KNOX, The Revd. Andrew

MISSION TO SEAFARERS NEWCASTLE: DODD, The Revd. Gary PO Box 3, Wickham NSW 2293.Mobile: 0409 033 558. Tel (02) 4961 5007 (w). Fax (02) 4961 5081 (w). Email: [email protected] DAVIES, The Revd. Michael PO Box 3, Wickham NSW 2293. Mobile 0417 650 805. Tel (02) 4961 5007 (w) Fax (02) 4961 5081 (w). Email: [email protected]

PRISON CHAPLAINS: CESSNOCK GAOL: LANGHAM, The Revd. Di 13 Charles Street, Blackalls Park NSW 2283. Tel (02) 4950 5627 (h). (02) 4993 2333 (w). Email: [email protected]

CHAPLAIN CO-ORDINATOR CORRECTIVE SERVICES: MOORE, The Revd. Rod 32 Brunswick Street, East Maitland NSW 2323. Tel/Fax (02) 4934 8890. Mobile: 0419 994 008. Email:[email protected] CORRECTIVE SERVICES COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN: 31

MILLER, The Revd. Kim 3 Southern Cross Drive, Woodrising NSW 2284 (PO Box 167, Adamstown NSW 2289). Tel/Fax (02) 4962 4774 (w). Mobile: 0419 257 822. Email:[email protected] ST HELIERS CORRECTIONAL CENTRE: Vacant JUVENILE JUSTICE: NUTHALL, The Revd. Ramsay 9/107 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford NSW 2250. Tel (02) 4322 3722. Fax (02) 4322 3733. Mobile: 0402 052 811. Email: [email protected]

SAMARITANS FOUNDATION: HANLON, The Rev’d. Dr Drew 36 Warabrook Boulevard, Warabrook NSW 2304 (PO Box 366, HRMC NSW 2310). Tel (02) 4960 7103. Fax (02) 4960 7160. Mobile: Email:[email protected]

SUDANESE COMMUNITY: AKOL, The Revd. Andrew 1 Knight Street, New Lambton NSW 2305. Mobile: 0421 199 931. Email: [email protected]

UNIVERSITY: NEWCASTLE CAMPUS: PERRY, The Revd. Bruce University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308. Tel (02) 4921 5571 (w). Mobile: 0410 477 818. Email: [email protected] OURIMBAH CAMPUS: HAZLEWOOD, The Revd. Roy (p/t) 224 Stanley Street, Kanwal NSW 2259. Tel (02) 4393 0114 (h). (02) 4348 4036 (w). Fax (02) 4348 4065. Email: [email protected]

ANGLICAN CARE: FREWIN, The Revd. Terry 8 Hoya Close Cameron Park NSW 2285. Tel (02) 4953 0567. Email: [email protected] MEAD, The Revd. Andrew 41 University Drive Waratah West (PO Box 156 Callaghan NSW 2308) NSW 2298 0447 420 002. Email: [email protected]

Clergy with Permission to Officiate Name Telephone No. Licence Mobile No. Valid to: ADAM The Reverend John (02) 4353 2316 03/02/2013 5 Boyce Avenue WYONG 2259 Spouse: Dianne ALLEN The Reverend Francis (02) 4991 3038 28/6/2015 Unit 23/38 Hickory Street CESSNOCK 2325 Spouse: Grace APPLEBY The Right Reverend Richard (02) 4967 4628 05/09/2014 PO Box 112 WARATAH 2298 Spouse: Elizabeth ASHLEY-BROWN The Reverend Peter (02) 4946 1556 28/05/2015 12 Toonibal Street ELEEBANA 2282 0400 577 693 Spouse: Robyn BENSON The Reverend Stuart (02) 6558 1193 20/01/2013 ‘Victory Cottage’ 79 Barrington Street GLOUCESTER 2422 Spouse: Leonie BOONKONG- LEONG Brother Alfred (02) 4994 5372 06/03/2014 The Hermitage PO Box 46 STROUD 2425 BOURNE The Reverend Sheila (02) 4933 4696 12/07/2014 71 Porter Avenue EAST MAITLAND 2323 BOYCE The Reverend Noel (02) 6573 2684 17/02/2013 44 Wilmot Place SINGLETON HTS 2330 Spouse: Desley BROOKER The Reverend John (02) 4926 5535 16/11/2014 39/1 Queen Street NEWCASTLE 2300 Spouse: Beth BULLOCH The Reverend Warren (02) 4322 1349 12/08/2014 37 Wingello Crescent WYOMING 2250 Spouse: Lee BULLOCK The Reverend Chris (02) 4920 9787 17/09/2015 17a Roscoe Street KOTARA 2289 Spouse: Jeanette BUTTERSS The Right Reverend Bob (02) 6552 3507 Storm Village Hostel Room 34, 107 Cowper Street TAREE 2430 CADDIS The Reverend Patricia (02) 4389 3627 17/01/2013 2 Collaroy Close CHITTAWAY BAY 2261 0407 230 140 CARNABY The Reverend Ernie (02) 4322 1168 24/01/2015 61/24 Kincumber Street KINCUMBER 2251 Spouse: Jan CARNABY The Reverend Russell (02) 4369 4438 06/07/2015 57 Arakoon Street KINCUMBER 2251 Spouse: Helen CATT The Reverend Robert (02) 4955 5957 06/03/2016 10 Saint Andrews Way FLETCHER 2287 Spouse: Jennifer CLARKE The Reverend Greg (02) 4968 9748 28/5/2015 35a Church Street MAYFIELD 2304 Spouse: Marie CLIFT The Reverend Pirrial (02) 4994 5511 09/05/2016 PO Box 125 STROUD 2425 0407 453 306 COLE, The Reverend Dr David 0409 544 285 21/03/2015 50 Marmong Street MARMONG POINT 2284 COLEFAX The Reverend Stanford (02) 4968 0196 04/02/2013 5 Henson Avenue MAYFIELD 2304

Name Telephone No. Licence Mobile No. Valid to: DAVIES The Reverend Lawrence (02) 6559 6469 28/02/2015 5 Allenwood Street CAMDEN HEAD 2443 Spouse: Barbara DAVIES The Reverend Peter (02) 4973 3206 04/02/2013 15 Wilson Place BONNELLS BAY 2264 Spouse: Marjory DEAVES The Reverend Janise (02) 4950 1590 21/11/2014 60 Dangerfield Drive ELERMORE VALE 2287 0409 660 577 FAUCHON The Reverend Ian (02) 4358 2171 28/01/2015 170/51 Kamilaroo Avenue LAKE MUNMORAH 2259 Spouse: Kathlyn FELDMAN The Reverend Carl (02) 4358 8438 20/06/2013 165/2 Saliena Avenue LAKE MUNMORAH 2259 0414 224 577 Spouse: Lorraine FOWELL The Reverend Milton (02) 6555 6886 07/11/2014 44 Sunbakers Drive FORSTER 2428 0417 678 704 Spouse: Dot FREESTONE The Reverend Christopher (02) 4988 6771 22/01/2014 253 Winston Road EAGLETON 2324 Spouse: Margaret FRIEND The Reverend Peter (02) 4952 6536 03/03/2015 4 Bullecourt Circuit ADAMSTOWN 2289 0438 016 021 Spouse: Deborah FULLER The Reverend Audrey (02) 4975 5339 23/06/2015 2/103 Rosemary Row RATHMINES 2283 GALAGHER The Reverend Rod (02) 4934 6735 16/02/2014 19 Nathan Close METFORD 2323 Spouse: Coral GARNSEY The Reverend George (02) 4934 2658 23/06/2016 17 James Street MORPETH 2321 Spouse: Jan GILLHAM The Reverend Rosemary (02) 4342 1655 13/06/2015 1/13 Clifford Street UMINA BEACH 2257 Spouse: Ray GERARD The Reverend Clive (02) 4965 9686 31/07/2012 6 Cimarron Close ELEEBANA 2282 0408 880 228 Spouse: Sue GRABHAM The Reverend Pauline (02) 4928 4302 20/2/2015 PO Box 96 STOCKTON 2295 Spouse: Graham HAGAN The Reverend Kenneth (02) 4399 3523 02/01/2013 35b Narrunga Avenue BUFF POINT 2262 Spouse: Margaret HARMAN The Reverend Gary (02) 4950 9932 23/03/2015 6/71 Joslin Street KOTARA 2289 Spouse: Dorothy HARVEY The Reverend Richard (02) 4325 4568 27/3/2015 100 Lushington Street EAST GOSFORD 2251 Spouse: Elizabeth 0422 109 262 HENDERSON The Reverend John (02) 4381 2555 20/06/2013 Villa 9 Alloura Waters, Murna Road 0423 136 802 DAVISTOWN 2251 Spouse: Roberta HESKETH The Reverend David 0413 005 271 13/12/2014 27 Railway Crescent BELMONT NORTH 2280

Name Telephone No. Licence Mobile No. Valid to:

HESSEY The Reverend Stan (02) 4976 1373 17/02/2013 26 Nords Wharf Road NORDS WHARF 2281 0418 161 509 Spouse: Norma HILL The Reverend Thomas (02) 4341 8438 30/03/2014 148 Brickwharf Road WOY WOY 2256 Spouse: Elizabeth HOLLAND The Reverend Bruce (02) 4328 3148 04/02/2013 12 Greenoaks Road NARARA 2250 Spouse: Elaine HOWARD,The Reverend Barbara (02) 4975 3672 21/01/2013 42 Dobell Drive WANGI WANGI 2267 0414 551 751 HOWARTH The Reverend Bill (02) 6772 8421 29/04/2014 3 The Avenue ARMIDALE 2350 HUDSON The Reverend Jim (02) 4932 8626 01/01/2013 244 New England Highway RUTHERFORD 2320 0409 911 651 Spouse: Margaret HUGHES The Reverend Earl (02) 4997 5691 06/04/2013 5 William Street KARUAH 2324 0410 080 437 Spouse: Julie HUGHES The Reverend Lyle (02) 4390 3040 02/01/2013 149 Bevington Shores,186 Sunrise Avenue 0419 460 938 HALEKULANI 2262 Spouse: Lorraine HUNTER The Reverend Bruce (02) 4961 4492 01/05/2016 PO Box 419 HAMILTON 2303 0427 698 103 Spouse: Carol JOHNSTON The Reverend Lance (02) 4973 3920 17/01/2015 38 Yoorala Road YARRAWONGA PARK 2264 0409 663 277 Spouse: Jenny KEEN The Reverend Neville (02) 4341 3279 21/6/2015 2/18 Allfield Road WOY WOY 2256 Spouse: Irene LOMAS The Reverend Warwick (02) 4358 0285 02/08/2015 185/25 Mulloway Road CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259 Spouse: Edith LLOYD The Reverend David (02) 4326 1051 03/01/2013 11 Reynolds Road AVOCA BEACH 2251 0421 582 547 Spouse: Olive MAINPRIZE The Reverend George (02) 4988 6119 09/01/2015 433 Six Mile Road EAGLETON 2324 0410 586 119 Spouse: Pamela McDONALD The Reverend Val (02) 4322 3689 03/05/2015 44 Priestly Parade POINT CLARE 2250 0414 800 871 Spouse: Warren MCDOWELL The Reverend Ian (02) 4930 9051 14/11/2012 1516 New England Highway HARPERS HILL 2321 Spouse: Lynette MCELVENEY The Reverend John (02) 4972 0002 12/04/2014 3 Sapphire Close CAVES BEACH 2281 Spouse: Dorothy MUNNINGS The Reverend Craig (02) 4342 2403 19/11/2014 PO Box 693 WOY WOY 2256 Spouse: Kylie MUNNS The Reverend Ken (02) 4342 1202 17/11/2014

Name Telephone No. Licence Mobile No. Valid to: 10 Burdett Place UMINA BEACH 2257 NELSON The Reverend Mel (02) 4968 0375 24/07/2013 28 Mounter Street MAYFIELD 2304 0402 110 777 Spouse: Vivienne NEWBY The Reverend Lindsay (02) 6585 4490 05/08/2013 PO Box 31 BONNY HILLS 2445 0427 506 086 O'BRIEN The Reverend Neville (02) 4933 3049 07/09/2014 18 Celebes Street ASHTONFIELD 2323 Spouse: Barbara ONIONS The Reverend John (02) 4009 1234 03/02/2013 155 Bay Road BOLTON POINT 2283 Spouse: Evelyn OWENS The Reverend Stephen (02) 4964 1175 22/12/2013 9 Featherwood Place THORNTON 2322 Spouse: Lorraine PARKER The Reverend Gary (02) 4997 5109 13/05/2013 16 George Street KARUAH 2324 0412 872 027 Spouse: Benita PATE The Reverend Beatice (02) 4934 8336 6/8/2015 11 Chelmsford Drive METFORD 2323 Spouse: Denis PHILPOTT The Reverend Guy (02) 4950 1438 06/09/2015 10 George Street WALLSEND 2287 Spouse: Margaret PLATT The Reverend Reg (02) 4324 0277 20/2/2015 39 Wendy Drive POINT CLARE 2250 Spouse: Margaret PORRITT The Reverend Lyn (02) 4390 5137 27/04/2015 6 Elva Avenue BUDGEWOI 2262 RALSTON The Reverend Mervyn (02) 4959 3361 12/07/2014 7/78 Brighton Avenue TORONTO 2283 Spouse: Orriel REDDEN The Reverend Wilf (02) 4934 8130 02/07/2015 "Sursum Corda" 10 Dutton Street METFORD 2323 Spouse: Judith REECE The Reverend Lance (02) 4951 5363 20/07/2014 2/44 Marton Street SHORTLAND 2307 Spouse: Margarette REID The Right Reverend John (02) 4382 1447 35 Arden Avenue AVOCA BEACH 2251 Spouse: Alison ROACH The Reverend Brian (02) 4942 6128 8/11/2015 13 Fenwick Crescent WHITEBRIDGE 2290 0428 866 649 Spouse: Robyn ROBERTSON The Reverend Paul (02) 4957 2795 22/04/2015 40 Cromwell Street NEW LAMBTON 2305 Spouse: Noreen ROBINSON The Reverend Denis (02) 4957 8249 11/01/2013 77 Kingsway Avenue RANKIN PARK 2287 0428 969 801 Spouse: Brenda ROTHWELL The Reverend Robert (02) 4948 0468 6/07/2014 41 King Street WARNERS BAY 2282 0420 355 612 Spouse: Denise SAINSBURY The Reverend Max (02) 4341 7180 2/09/2015 38 Neera Road UMINA BEACH 2257 0419 239 589 36

Name Telephone No. Licence Mobile No. Valid to: Spouse: Annette SCHOFIELD The Reverend Dr Neville (02) 4995 6087 04/02/2013 184 Hilldale Road HILLDALE 2420 Spouse: Jane SEDDON The Reverend John (02) 4975 1367 26/03/2014 9 Brooks Street ARCADIA VALE 2283 0409 921 301 Spouse: Deborah SHARR The Reverend Roger (02) 4994 5372 31/1/2016 C/- PO Box 46 STROUD 2425 SHAW Brother Bruce Paul (02) 4994 5372 13/06/2013 PO Box 46 STROUD 2425 SIMPSON The Reverend David (02) 6556 1510 19/03/2014 275 Beach Street HARRINGTON 2427 0411 546 969 Spouse: Marilyn SMITH The Reverend Tony 0418 669 009 9/11/2015 2/17 Keswick Drive LAKE HAVEN 2263 Spouse: Judith SOUTHERDEN The Reverend John (02) 4920 8181 15/11/2015 54 Park Street CHARLESTOWN 2290 0416 292 902 Spouse: Robyn TALBOT The Reverend Robert (Ian) (02) 4938 3141 10/06/2015 9 Short Street NORTH ROTHBURY 2335 Spouse: Robyn THIRLWELL The Reverend Philip (02) 4963 4334 01/09/2015 9B Buchanan Crt, 49 Patrick Street MEREWETHER 2291 Spouse: Margaret TIBBEY The Reverend Val (02) 9449 1718 04/02/2013 23 Ravenhill Road TURRAMURRA 2074 TURVEY The Reverend Warwick (02) 4966 1599 27/11/2012 90 John Arthur Avenue THORNTON 2322 WATSON The Reverend Ann (02) 4365 1065 03/02/2015 403 The Entrance Road ERINA HEIGHTS 2260 Spouse: Keith WEARNE The Reverend Mervyn (02) 6747 1531 01/02/2014 55 Merriwa Road WILLOW TREE 2339 Spouse: Mary 0429 817 030 WEST The Reverend John (02) 4990 1819 26/06/2015 6 Ivanhoe Street NULKABA 2325 Spouse: Dorothy WHEELER The Reverend Robert (02) 4341 8510 16/01/2014 249 Woy Woy Road HORSFIELD BAY 2256 Spouse: Penelope 0466 525 726 WOTTON The Reverend Roy (02) 4332 7982 26/10/2012 4 Currawong Street BLUE BAY 2261 YAPP The Reverend Ken (02) 4367 5557 27/07/2013 68 Henzel Road GREEN POINT 2251 Spouse: Gay

Clergy List of the Diocese of Newcastle With Dates of Orders Date of Name Entering When Ordained Diocese Deacon Priest Robertson, P.S. BA.,BEd.Stud.,MA. 15 Dec 1973 24 Sept 1972 15 Dec 1973 Dean-Jones, K.M. BA.,Dip.Ed.,Th.L. 21 Feb 1976 21 Feb 1976 26 Feb 1977 Manuel, R.W. Th.Dip. 21 Feb 1976 21 Feb 1976 13 Feb 1977 Bird, C.C. ThDip. 16 May 1978 16 May 1978 1 Dec 1979 Forester, L.T. BA.,ThL.,GradDip. 7 Feb 1981 7 Feb 1981 28 Nov 1981 PastCncl. Butterworth, C. BA.,DipT.,Th.Dip., 4 Feb 1984 4 Feb 1984 24 Nov 1984 Dip.Min. Moore, R.V. DipTh.,DipSpir. 1 Feb 1986 1 Feb 1986 29 Nov 1986 Hunter, B.T. BBus.,BTh.,Dip.Ed., 7 Feb 1987 7 Feb 1987 28 Nov 1987 DipTech. Perry, J.F.H. 10 May 1987 10 May 1987 21 Dec 1992 BSc.,GradDipLibSci.,B.DD.Min. Pate, B. BA.,BD(Hons) 6 Feb 1988 6 Feb 1988 21 Dec 1992 Copeman, A.J.L. BE(Mech.Eng), 4 Feb 1989 4 Feb 1989 2 Dec 1989 BTh., MA. Harman, G.D. BA.,BD. 2 Feb 1991 2 Feb 1991 30 Nov 1991 Dring, J. AssocDipSocWel., Th.L. 17 May 1991 21 Dec 1981 2 Feb 1983 Armstrong, M.L. Th.Dip. 1 Feb 1992 1 Feb 1992 21 Dec 1992 Bower, R.S. Th.Dip. 1 Feb 1992 1 Feb 1992 21 Dec 1992 Carr, M.M. AdDipT.,BS.,BTh.,MA. 10 May 1992 10 May1992 21 Dec 1992 Nuthall, R. BA.,DipTeach.,BCouns. 10 May 1992 10 May1992 21 Dec 1992 Perry, B.H.E. BA.,BD.,GradDip.Ed.. 14 Feb 1993 1 Feb 1986 29 Nov 1986 Dornan, S.E. BSc.,BD. 21 Feb 1993 21 Feb 1993 5 Feb 1994 Pope, G.M. ThDip. 21 Feb 1993 21 Feb 1993 5 Feb 1994 Bright, H.N. BMusEd.,BD. 30 Nov 1993 30 Nov 1993 30 Nov 1994 Howarth, I.C. DipTeach.,DipTheol. 2 Feb 1995 2 Feb 1995 30 Nov 1995 Roulston, S.L. BAppSc.,BD., MMin. 2 Feb 1995 2 Feb 1995 30 Nov 1995 Sheean,W.F.B. 2 Feb 1996 2 Feb 1996 30 Nov 1996 Smith, D.J. DipTheol. 2 Feb 1996 2 Feb 1996 30 Nov 1996 Dodd, G. BSocSc.,BTh (Hons). 2 Feb 1998 2 Feb 1998 30 Nov 1998 Fraser, P.J. BA. 2 Feb 1998 2 Feb 1998 30 Nov 1998 Gillham, R.J., DipTheol. 2 Feb 1998 2 Feb 1998 30 Nov 1998 Sturt, G.L. Th.Dip., DipTchg. 27 Jan 2000 2 Feb 1977 30 Nov 1977 Davies, M.D.L BA.,BTh. 2 Feb 2000 2 Feb 2000 30 Nov 2000 Watson, A. BTh. 2 Feb 2000 2 Feb 2000 30 Nov 2000 Langham,D.GradDipABE.,AMusA.,Ass. 2 Feb 2000 2 Feb 2000 30 Nov 2000 Dip. (Visual Arts) Clift, P.M. BTh.,MTheol.,MinCert. 24 Feb 2001 24 Feb 2001 30 Nov 2001 Jones, P. MA.,BA Th., CertEd. 15 Mar 2001 1 Mar 1987 1 May 1994 Pullin, S.R. BA.,Th.L. 26 Aug 2001 7 Feb 1981 28 Nov 1981 Pullin, R. 26 Aug 2001 2 Dec 1995 Prinable, B.W. BE(Elec.Eng).,BTh. 30 Nov 2001 4 Feb 1989 30 Nov 2001 Bowyer, K.J. BA(Hons), BTh., 2 Feb 2002 2 Feb 2002 30 Nov 2002 Gero, S.B. BEd.,GradDipSpcl.Ed.,BTh 2 Feb 2002 2 Feb 2002 30 Nov 2002

Date of Name Entering When Ordained Diocese Deacon Priest Killen, J.B. BTh. 2 Feb 2002 2 Feb 2002 30 Nov 2002 Watson, E.M., M.A.,BTh.,LMus.A 2 Feb 2002 2 Feb 2002 30 Nov 2002 Williams, S.R ThDip 10 Oct 2002 25 Jan 1974 24 Aug 1975 Turnbull, J.A BTh 28 June 2003 28 June 2003 29 Nov 2003 McDonald, V.J. BTh 28 June 2003 28 June 2003 29 Nov 2003 Moore, S.D. MA, Bth, Assoc.DipJ 31 Jan 2004 31 Jan 2004 30 Nov 2004 Bate, A.N. BD (Hons), DipTheol. 8 Jan 2005 2 Feb 1996 29 Nov 1996 Wheatley, A.D. BTh 2 Feb 2005 2 Feb 2004 3 Dec 2005 Youman, K.V. BTh, BSc (Tech), 2 Feb 2005 2 Feb 2005 3 Dec 2005 MEngSc Friend, P.H. ThL, DipA 2005 16 Feb1986 14 Dec 1986 Craig, D.P. Th.Dip, DocDiv (Hon) 1 Mar 2005 Oct 1984 Oct 1985 Middleton, P.F. BTh, DipArts (Theol) 29 Apr 2005 16 Feb1986 14 Dec 1986 King, F.J. MA.,BD, DTh 1 July 2005 25 June1989 8 June 1990 Battrick, D.J. BTh, PGDipApp Th 29 Apr 2006 30 Nov 2003 15 Aug 2004 Akol, A.C.D. BTh 30 Apr 2006 14 Jan 2000 30 Nov 2006 Dyer, R.W. DipMin 1 June 2006 1992 2 Oct 1993 Tinney, P.D. BProfStudies, ThDip 9 June 2006 1 Mar 1984 1 Mar 1985 Dries, D.M. DCA, MMus, BTh, LMusA, 15 June 2006 15 June 2006 30 Nov 2006 LTCL ARCM, ARCO, DipEd Harrison, A.J. BTh,DipAppSci 15 June 2006 15 June 2006 30 Nov 2006 Shorten, M.G. BTh, BAppSc 15 June 2006 15 June 2006 30 Nov 2006 Gibbs, B.R. Dip Tchg, DipTh.L, 9 Aug 2006 2 Feb 1995 30 Nov 1995 CPEcert. Perry, S.R. B.Comm, CPA, BTh 24 Feb 2007 24 Feb 2007 30 Nov 2007 Kent, S.J.D.J. DipTh& Soc.Stud, BTh 24 Feb 2007 24 Feb 2007 30 Nov 2007 (Hons) Frewin, T.G. ThDip 7 June 2007 15 Dec 1973 22 Feb1975 Talbot, G.I. BTh 10 Jan 2008 29 Nov 1997 20 Dec1997 Macneil, C.T. BLibStud, BTh 25 Feb 2008 25 Feb 2008 1 Dec 2008 Bourquin, A.P, BA, BTh (Hons) 25 Feb 2008 25 Feb 2008 1 Dec 2008 Knox, A.J, BTh, GradDip CLM CSU 1 April 2008 30 Nov 1996 25 Oct 1997 Fox, T.M. BTheol, MCD/UFT 21 July 2008 6 Feb 2000 29 June 2001 Hughes, G.R. BMusic, GradDipTh 23 July 2008 17 Dec 2004 17 Aug 2005 Stuart, P.D.J BCom, M Mgmt, BD Ed 2 Feb 2009 9 Dec 1989 8 Dec 1990 Connor, D.M. BTh 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Goldsmith, T.C. BTh 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009

Name Date of Entering When Ordained Diocese Deacon Priest Mead, A.P. BTh 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Anderson, P.J. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Brand, R.G. DipTeach 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Duffy, F.C.G. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 Grabham, P. A. BTh 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Green, T.W.P. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Hulyer, S.E. BA, DipEd, BTh 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Jackson. W.S. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Jansson, K.A. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Lye, I.A. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Morgan, B.R. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Peattie, R.J AdvDipTh , BTh 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Rothnie, P.G. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 Thompson. L.M. BA, GradDipRE, 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 30 Nov 2009 DipCoun Tye, M.E. 20 Feb 2009 20 Feb 2009 Rigney, J.T.W BA EngLit, MA EngLit, 25 Mar 2009 2001 2002 GradDip Library, DPhil, BA Theol, MA, PhD Dubojski, W.F. BA, SocSci, BTh 4 Aug 2009 30 Nov 1999 30 Nov 2000 Dent, S.J. BTh, DipMin, GradDipEd, 17 Aug 2009 24 Feb 1985 1986 MEd, MTh Power, J.W. BA, DipEd, BTh 7 Sep 2009 1989 1989 Zohrab, R.L. ThL, DipMin, AssocDip 24 Nov 2009 25 Apr 1983 16 Apr 1984 Theol, BA, MA, MRED Bovis, J.W 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 1 May 2011 Grant, J.R.K. 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 30 Nov 2010 Bagley, B.J. DipThMin 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 30 Nov 2010 Bond, W.G.M. DipThMin 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 Grace, D. DipThMin 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 Holliday, H.L. DipThMin 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 30 Nov 2010 Jarvis, W.A. DipThMin 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 30 Nov 2010 Kerr, G.C. BTh 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 30 Nov 2011 Patrridge, J.E. DipThMin 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 1 May 2011 Shrubb, S. DipThMin 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 Vittali-Ross, E. DipThMin 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 Walker, C. DipThMin 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010

Name Date of Entering When Ordained Diocese Deacon Priest Wooden, A.C. DipThMin, DipTeach, 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 30 Nov 2010 BEd, Grad DipTheol Young, E. DipThMin 24 Feb 2010 24 Feb 2010 Murry, C.W. BMus, GradDipTh 27 Sept 2010 27 Nov 2004 17 Dec 2005 Yates, C.D. 5 Nov 2010 2010 1 May 2011 Bloor, S.J. BTh 18 Nov 2010 2008 2009 Morrison-Cleary, D.V. 21 Dec 2010 2006 2006 Hanlon., A.D. 17 Jan 2011 4 Dec 1993 29 Aug 1997 Joseph, K.R. 23 Jan2011 2005 2006 Firth, W.B. 24 Feb 2011 24 Feb 2011 30 Nov 2011 Hazel-Jawhary, M.A. 24 Feb 2011 24 Feb 2011 30 Nov 2011 Hopkins, L.M. 24 Feb 2011 24 Feb 2011 Killick, N. 4 Mar 2011 2000 2001 Fry, R.F. 1 May 2011 1989 1 May 2011 Marchant, B.L. 12 May 2011 1994 1995 Turnbull, D.E. 24 Jul 2011 24 July 2011 Lewis-Quinn, R.E.L. 10 Aug 2011 1991 1995 Woolnough,M.R. 24 Aug 2011 Cooper, J. 6 Nov 2011 1985 1986 Amner, A.B. 24 Feb 2011 24 Feb 2011 30 Nov 2011 Craven, R.A. 30 Nov 2011 Gilbert, J.L. 30 Nov 2011 Kirkby, P.A. 30 Nov 2011 Lanham, C.L. 30 Nov 2011 Wheatley, M.J. 24 Feb 2011 24 Feb 2011 30 Nov 2011 Atkinson, N. 14 Dec 2011 14 Dec 2011 Ballard, S. DipTh, SRN, BHA, MBA 14 Dec 2011 14 Dec 2011 Gilkison, H.J. 14 Dec 2011 14 Dec 2011 Gordon, G.B. 14 Dec 2011 14 Dec 2011 Niland, S.W. BComm 14 Dec 2011 14 Dec 2011 Orczy, C.D. BEd, BMus 14 Dec 2011 14 Dec 2011 Dulley, S.P. DipFLM; CPE; BTh BCT 20Jan 2012 27 Nov 2004 25 July 2006 Birch, M.P. DipTheol 3 Aug 2012 1976 29 Sept 1976

Membership of Diocesan Boards and Committees Date of Election/ Elected/Appointed Appointment Anglican Care Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio (President) Osbourne, Mr Colin Ex-Officio July 2012 (General Manager) Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith DC Apoointment August 2011 Fogg, Mrs Joy DC Appointment November 2011 Johnson, Mr Colin Diocesan Council October 2010 Kilpatrick, Mr John (Chair) +B Appointment December 2008 Korsman, Mrs Pat Diocesan Council October 2007 McDonald, Mr Malcolm Board Appointment October 2010 Taylor, Dr Allan Board Appointment October 2007

Anglican Savings and Development Fund Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio Diocesan Business Manager Secretary/Treasurer McDonald, Mr Malcolm (Chair) Elected October 2011 Perry, The Reverend Stewart DC Appointment November 2011 Stuart, The Right Reverend Dr Peter DC Appointment November 2011

Audit Committee Caddies, Mr Robert DC Appointment February 2011 Gilbertson, Mr Warwick DC Appointment April 2012 Green, Mr Alan DC Appointment February 2008 Johnston, Mr Colin (Chair) DC Appointment June 2009 McDonald, Mr Malcolm Diocesan Council June 2009

Bishop Nomination Board Allen, Mr Keith Elected October 2011 Birch, Ms Bev Elected October 2011 Bowyer, The Reverend Canon Katherine Elected October 2011 Bright, The Reverend Canon Hugh Elected October 2011 Brown, Mrs Denise Elected October 2011 Copeman, The Venerable Arthur Elected October 2011 Green, Mr Alan Elected October 2011 Harvey, Mrs Carole Elected October 2011 Pullin, The Venerable Stephen Elected October 2011 Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2011 Williams, The Reverend Canon Stephen Elected October 2011 Williams, Mrs Sue Elected October 2011

Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College Board Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio Birch, Ms Bev Diocesan Council November 2011 Brandon, Mrs Sue Diocesan Council November 2011 Cleary, Mr John Diocesan Council November 2011 Gilbertson, Mr Warwick Diocesan Council November 2011 McKensey, Mr Hugh 1January 2012 Pullin, The Venerable Stephen Diocesan Council November 2011 Rixon, Mr Bruce (Principal) Ex-Officio Schmidt, Mr Michael Diocesan Council November 2011

Board of Enquiry Allen, Mr Keith Elected October 2011 Caddies, Mr Robert Elected October 2011 Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith Elected October 2011 Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2011

CEY Ministries Board Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio Perry, The Reverend Stewart Board Appointed November 2011 Richardson, Mrs Samantha DC Appointment November 2011 Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia DC Appointment November 2011 Stuart, The Right Reverend Dr Peter +B Appointment February 2009 Turnbull, Mr Richard DC Appointment November 2011

Christ Church Cathedral Chapter Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio Armstrong, The Reverend Canon Maree December 2010 Battrick, The Reverend Canon David Elected November 2012 Benson, Mr Howard DC Appointment November 2011 Birch, Ms Bev (Chapter Elected October 2011 Clerk) Bright, The Reverend Canon Hugh Elected April 2010 Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith Elected August 2000 Gero, The Reverend Canon Sally Elected June 2008 Gibbs, The Reverend Canon Brian Elected June 2008 Hansen, Mr Gregory Elected November 2011 Rigney, The Very Reverend Dr James Ex-Officio March 2009 Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected September 2007 Thompson, Mr Michael Elected November 2011 Watson, The Reverend Mark Elected September 2010 Williams, The Reverend Canon Stephen Elected October 2008

Clergy Emoluments Advisory Board Battrick, The Reverend Canon David DC Appointment November 2011 Hann, Mr Robert +B Appointment November 2011 McDonald, Mr Malcolm Chair November 2011 Murry, The Reverend Charlie DC Appointment November 2011

Diocesan Council Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio Allen, Mr Keith Elected October 2011 Battrick, The Reverend Canon David Elected October 2011 Birch, Ms Bev Elected October 2011 Bowyer, The Reverend Canon Katherine Elected October 2011 Bright, The Reverend Canon Hugh Elected October 2011 Copeman, The Venerable Arthur Ex-Officio October 2011 Diocesan Business Manager Ex-Officio Dries, The Reverend Dr Daniel Elected October 2011 Dubojski, The Reverend Wendy +B Appointment October 2011 Gilbertson, Mr Warwick +B Appointment October 2011 Green, Mr Alan +B Appointment October 2011 Murry, The Reverend Charlie +B Appointment October 2011 Price AM, Mr John Elected October 2011 Pullin, The Venerable Stephen Ex-Officio October 2011 Rigney, The Very Reverend Dr James Ex Officio October 2011 Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2011 Shevels, Mr Cec Elected October 2011 Stuart, The Right Reverend Dr Peter Ex Officio Turnbull, Mr Richard Elected October 2011 Walsh, Mrs Judith +B Appointment October 2011 Williams, The Reverend Canon Stephen Elected October 2011 Williams, Mrs Sue Elected October 2011 Young AO, The Hon Justice Peter (Chancellor) Ex-Officio

Diocesan Missions Committee Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio Benson, Mr Howard Elected October 2011 Bowyer, Mr David Elected October 2011 Bowyer, The Reverend Canon Katherine (Chair) Elected October 2008 Dries, The Reverend Dr Daniel Elected October 2011 Goldsmith, The Reverend Tim Elected October 2011 Johnston, Mrs Jeanette Elected October 2011 Joseph, The Reverend Dr Keith Elected October 2011 Mercier, Mrs Gaye Elected October 2011

General Synod Representatives Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio Allen, Mr Keith Elected October 2011 Benson, Mr Howard Elected October 2011 Birch, Ms Bev Elected October 2011 Bowyer, The Reverend Canon Katherine Elected October 2011 Bright, The Reverend Canon Hugh Elected October 2011 Copeman, The Venerable Arthur Elected October 2011 Price AM , Mr John Elected October 2011 Stuart, The Right Reverend Dr Peter Elected October 2011 Williams, The Reverend Canon Stephen Elected October 2011 Williams, Mrs Sue Elected October 2011

Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School Bishop of Newcastle President Bolton, Mr Paul Board Appointment February 2010 Bright, The Reverend Canon Hugh Board Appointment February 2009 Evans, Mrs Jennifer Secretary Gray, Mrs Rosemary Board Appointment May 2011 Hannah, Mr Michael Ex Officio January 2007 (Principal) Hopper, Mr Ellis Diocesan Council August 2009 Stuart, The Right Reverend Dr Peter +B Appointment February 2009 Wooden, Mr Geoffrey Diocesan Council January 2010

Manning Valley Anglican College Bishop of Newcastle President Clark, Mr John Secretary January 2011 Copeman, The Verenerable Arthur +B Appointment July 2011 Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith Diocesan Council January 2011 Evans, Mrs Amanda Diocesan Council February 2012 Futterleib, Mrs Rhonda Diocesan Council April 2010 Phillips, Mr Donald Council College May 2009 Sharpe, Mr Adam Diocesan Council April 2010 Turnbull, Mr Richard Diocesan Council July 2012 Turner, Mr Glenn Ex-Officio (Principal)

Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation Bishop of Newcastle President November 2007 Birch, Ms Beverly Board Appointment July 2011 Deasey, Mr John DC Appt May 2010 Diocesan Business Manager Secretary November 2007 Gibbs, Mrs Margaret Executive Officer January 2010 Hannah, Mr Michael +B Appointment October 2011 Johnston, Mr Colin November 2010 Livingstone, Ms Lorin Business Manager January 2012 Lovat, Dr Terry McDonald, Mr Malcolm TCP November 2010 Stuart, The Right Reverend Dr Peter Ex-Officio Taylor, Dr Allan DC Appointment February 2011

Panel of Triers Allen, Mr Keith Elected October 2011 Bird, The Reverend Christopher Elected October 2011 Bowyer, The Reverend Canon Katherine Elected October 2011 Gilbertson, Mr Warwick Elected October 2011 Williams, The Reverend Canon Stephen Elected October 2011

Incumbency Board Armstrong, Mrs Glenyce Elected October 2011 Battrick, The Reverend Canon David Elected October 2011 Bowyer, The Reverend Canon Katherine Elected October 2011 Bright, The Reverend Canon Hugh Elected October 2011 Brown, Mrs Denise Elected October 2011 Dries, The Reverend Dr Daniel Elected October 2011 Harvey, Mrs Carole Elected October 2011 Pullin, The Venerable Stephen Elected October 2011 Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2011 Short, Mr Kevin Elected October 2011 Thompson, Mr Michael Elected October 2011 Williams, Mrs Sue Elected October 2011

Professional Standards Committee Elliott, Mr Michael Director February 2009 Graham, Mrs Lynne Diocesan Council June 2009 Payne, Mrs Margaret Appointed October 2008 Peterson, Ms Dymphna Appointed July 2008 Pope, The Reverend Glen Diocesan Council June 2009 Spring, Mr Geoff Diocesan Council November 2005 (Chair)

Property Approvals Board Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio Ardlie, Mr Bill Board Appointment October 2011 Bird, The Reverend Chris Elected October 2011 Butterworth, The Reverend Chris Elected October 2011 Cleaves, Mrs Robyne Elected October 2011 Copeman, The Venerable Arthur Ex-Officio October 2008 Pullin, The Venerable Stephen Ex-Officio October 2008 (Chair) Stuart, The Right Reverend Dr Peter Ex-Officio February 2009 Weston, Mr Phillip Elected October 2011

Provincial Synod Representitives Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio Allen, Mr Keith Elected October 2011 Armstrong, Mrs Glenice Elected October 2011 Birch, Ms Bev Elected October 2011 Bowyer, The Reverend Canon Katherine Elected October 2011 Bright, The Reverend Canon Hugh Elected October 2011 Copeman, The Venerable Arthur Elected October 2011 Roulston, The Reverend Canon Sonia Elected October 2011 Stuart, The Right Reverend Dr Peter Elected October 2011 Thompson, Mr Michael Elected October 2011 Walsh, Mrs Judith Elected October 2011

Samaritans Foundation Bishop of Newcastle President Ainsworth, Ms Julie DC Appointment November 2011 Brand, The Reverend Ruth Elected October 2011 Dunn, Mr Bryan DC Appointed December 2011 Hamilton, Mr John DC Appointed December 2011 Kilpatrick, Mr John DC Appointment November 2011 Shevels, Mr Cec Ex - Officio (Director) Stuart, The Right Reverend Dr Peter Ex-Officio February 2009 (Chair) Thompson, The Reverend Loy Elected October 2011 Waring, Professor Trevor DC Appointment November 2011

Scone Grammar School Bishop of Newcastle President Chappel, Mr Chris Business Manager Gorman, Ms Jane Board Appointment February 2010 Heanly, Mr Mark (Chair) +B Appointment November 2011 Hughes, The Reverend Glen +B Appointment January 2012 Moore-Sam, Mrs Lee Council Rep April 2009 Parry-Okeden, Mr Blair Board Appointment August 2009 Patterson, Mr Angus DC Appointment September 2011 Smart, Mr Paul Ex-Officio (Principal) Sylvester, Mr Steve Diocesan Council April 2012

Social Responsibilities Committee Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio Ashley-Brown, The Reverend Peter Elected October 2011 Dubojski, The Reverend Wendy Elected October 2011 Giles, Ms Zeny DC Appointed December 2011 Hanlon, The Reverend Dr Drew Elected October 2011 Lye, The Reverend Ann Elected October 2011 Mead, The Reverend Andrew DC Appointed December 2011 Shevels, Mr Cec Elected October 2011 Shevels, Mrs Valerie Elected October 2011 Thompson, The Reverend Loy Elected October 2011 Thompson, Mr Michael Elected October 2011 Thomson, Mr Rodney Elected October 2011 Williams, Mrs Sue Elected October 2011

Storm Retirement Village Bishop of Newcastle Ex-Officio Adam, Mr Dan Board Appointment June 2011 Dawson, Mr Cam Board Appointment June 2011 Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon Keith Ex-Officio September 2011 Freeman, Mrs Merle Board Appointment June 2011 Rose, Dr Colin DC Appointment September 2011 Sharp, Mr Kevin DC Appointment September 2011 Spicer, Mr Merrick Board Appointment June 2011

Charge to Synod

The Call to Efficiency

Presidential Address to the First Session of the Fiftieth Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle

Together with the Bishop’s Sermon at the Synod Eucharist, and the Record of Visitors to the Diocese, and the Record of Appointments, Ordinations, Resignations and Retirements

The Right Reverend Dr Brian Farran Twelfth Bishop of Newcastle

Saturday 22nd October 2011 Maitland Town Hall

My dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

We acknowledge and respect the traditional owners of the land, the Wonnarua people, and elders both past and present.

Welcome to Synod

I welcome you to this first session of the Fiftieth Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

I greet you in the name of the Triune God whose Spirit we invoke to guide us and to create our solidarity and partnership as we seek to be faithful to our Baptismal calling that has immersed us into the life of Christ and drawn us into membership of the Church.

Welcome to New Members of Synod

My welcome particularly embraces those for whom this is their first Synod in this Diocese either as lay representatives or as a member of the clergy.

We have been blessed in receiving into the Diocese a substantial number of clergy who have positively responded to my invitation to join us in our deliberate practice of being a missional church. We welcome in particular the Reverends Bryce Amner, Stephen Bloor, Walter Firth, Dr Drew Hanlon, Michelle Hazel-Jawhary, Luke Hopkins, Dr Keith Joseph, Nathan Killick, Robin Lewis-Quinn, Bronwyn Marchant, Doug Morrison-Cleary, Murray Woolnough and Chris Yates.

Welcome to the Chancellor

I particularly welcome the Chancellor, Mr Justice Young. It is very comforting as the Bishop to have such an eminent Jurist as Chancellor. Justice Young has played a very significant role in the life of the Anglican Church of Australia both at the General Synod, the Standing Committee of General Synod and in the Church Law Commission of the General Synod. Justice Young has been assiduous in attending Diocesan Council meetings since his appointment.

Absence of Deputy Chancellor

Sadly, I have granted leave of absence from this session of Synod to the Deputy Chancellor, Judge Chris Armitage. Judge Armitage’s wife is undergoing medical treatment that precludes the Judge’s attendance. Again, an appointment of Judge Armitage’s stature as the Deputy Chancellor is a great gift to the Diocese.

Fiftieth Synod of the Diocese

The commencement of a Fiftieth Synod is significant. We have already noted this significance with the Symposium on Synodical Government that was held on 15th August and that was graced by studious papers that made those present more aware of both the value of Synods and the impressive leadership of Bishop William Tyrrell, the first Bishop of this Diocese.

The Legacy of Bishop Tyrrell

I am deeply conscious of being his successor and being the President of this first session of the Fiftieth Synod of the Diocese. Bishop Tyrrell was a strong advocate of synodical government and we still owe so much to him for his resolute and judicious leadership of the young Diocese and for his extraordinary generous provision for the Diocese after his death. The Tyrrell Trusts still undergird the Diocese.

Bishop Tyrrell began his Presidential Address to that first session of the First Synod with these words,

My Brethren of the Clergy and Laity:-

The feeling which, I doubt not, is now uppermost in many of our hearts, is one of deep thankfulness to the Lord, for His goodness in allowing us to assemble in this our first regular Diocesan Synod. And with the expression of this feeling of thankfulness, I would desire to unite a fervent prayer, that our consultations may tend to render our beloved Church more and more efficient in winning souls to Christ; and an earnest hope that our consultations may ever be conducted in the spirit of that holy service in which we have been engaged, the spirit of mutual forbearance, and Christian courtesy and brotherly love.

In this spirit I desire now to address you: and if my remarks tax your patience severely from their length, as I have much to lay before you, I would encourage you to give me your attention, by suggesting that the Synod should adjourn at the close of my address, to any hour you may deem best.1

1 Report of the Proceedings of the First Session of the First Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle. West Maitland: Henry Thomas, 1866, p. 2.

Like my predecessor, I hope that this address will not be overly taxing! However, you do have an agenda that details the Morning Tea adjournment, so take heart! Efficiency for Mission

As I pondered Bishop Tyrrell’s opening, I was seized by his phrase ‘I would desire to unite a fervent prayer, that our consultations may tend to render our beloved Church more and more efficient in winning souls to Christ’. Tyrrell’s desire that ‘our beloved Church be more and more efficient’ in its mission strongly resonated with me and has provided the underlying theme for this address.

I thought it rather contemporary that a Bishop in 1865 might want the Church to be increasingly efficient. Of course, as The Reverend Paul Robertson has noted in his history, Bishop Tyrrell was by nature and practice efficient.

There is a sharp reference about Tyrrell attributed to both Bishop Barker, the then Bishop of Sydney, and corroborated by Mrs Barker who diarized that Bishop Tyrrell was like a businessman.2 I think the Barkers simply detected William Tyrrell’s organizational skills and his forward thinking. His story details his careful organization for his continuous and strenuous travels on horseback throughout the Diocese that in his time extended north to Rockhampton.

Efficiency: Producing the Desired Effect

I checked on the historical use of the word ‘efficient’ to ensure the meaning intended by Tyrrell. My understanding is that ‘efficient’ would then have meant: ‘capable of producing the desired effect’. Tyrrell’s desired effect was ‘winning souls to Christ’ –the great missional imperative of the Church.

The winning of souls to Christ is still unashamedly the prime purpose of this Diocese, or at least that is my understanding of mission.

I fervently hope that it is your understanding too. Given the sensitive nature of secular society, such a purpose might seem stridently imperialistic, even militaristic. But it is the purpose laid upon the Church by the Ascended Christ.3

2 Paul Robertson.1996. Proclaiming Unsearchable Riches. Sydney: SSAC& Gracewing, pp. 102, 103. ‘Barker’s first recorded assessment of Tyrrell was: ‘essentially a business man…’ and ‘[Mrs Barker] agreed with her husband that Tyrrell was ‘all business as far as I have yet seen.’’ 3 See Matthew 28:18-20: ‘Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,20and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with

Of course, it is the practice of such mission endeavours that will corroborate the attractiveness of God in Christ. If we do not imitate the Lord Jesus in how we undertake mission, the winning of souls for Christ, then we simply create conundrums for people that leave them perplexed and disenchanted as well as besmirching the integrity of the Anglican Church.

I want in this address to develop Bishop Tyrrell’s notion of an efficient church.

I believe that William Tyrrell identified in that first session of the first synod a vital characteristic of the Church that we must embrace, explore and exemplify.

Understanding our Identity as the Church

First, we need to be efficient in understanding our identity as the Church.

Such understanding is essential if we are to be confident about our role within Australian society. Such understanding is not a matter of arrogance that seeks to overwhelm others by its self-asserting assurance. Rather, given that a foundational assertion of identity by Jesus was that ‘he came not to be served but to serve’4, such identity will continue Jesus’ servant hood and so be a means of empowering people’s lives to reach their God-desired potential.

I am concerned that our appreciation of who we are as the Church is not as substantial as it needs to be, given the enormity of the mission facing the contemporary Church. There are historic factors that have diminished our self-understanding as the Church. These factors include the low level of theological literacy in our Church. This is particularly the case with the still substantial need for intelligent and systematic reading of the Bible.

I remain dumbfounded that in so many places so few Anglicans are engaged in any serious study of and reflection upon the Scriptures.

I am troubled that even with confirmees, generally there seems to be no systematic intentional provision for Bible Reading notes that can encourage young Christians to grow in understanding of the Scriptures and to recognize and value Scriptural authority. It is almost as if we have set out to create a

you always, to the end of the age.’ 4 See Mark 10:45.

system of theological kindergartens rather than work as the Apostle exhorts towards leading Anglicans to maturity in Christ.5 Our own lethargy has contributed to diminished self-awareness and self- assurance as the Church. Further, the minimalism that characterizes our practice of Baptism erodes a distinguishing identity as the Church. In many churches the font is obscure and not at all a symbol of drowning, of dying and being raised to new life in Christ. The drama of Baptism is curtailed by the deficiency of the font itself, as much as by the water restrictions that are so carefully liturgically observed.

I do appreciate that helping those who seek Baptism for their babies to understand the ontology of Baptism is difficult. Yet, if our celebration of the sacrament is liturgical minimalism, then it is difficult for such parents and families to be impacted by the theological drama of Baptism and by its core theological assertion that the baby is moving from death to life and is bonded to Christ by the wrapping around of the Holy Spirit.

People will emotionally respond to an experienced drama. And the sacraments are all dramatic as they celebrate and enable deep change that opens up vitalizing relationship with God as Heavenly Father. If conversion is to happen, there must be a flow of emotion that glues the experience into the continuing meaning system of the converted person.6

Further, an anaemic understanding of Baptism impugns our capacity to be a missional Church. Baptism makes us ‘one with Christ in his death and resurrection’.7 The prayer of thanksgiving that blesses the water for Baptism beseechs God that those baptized will ‘continue for ever in Jesus Christ’. This means that as they live the Baptismal life they will be ‘where Jesus is’. That is a phrase developed by Archbishop Rowan Williams.8

The Archbishop developed this notion of ‘being where Jesus is’ in this way,

Our baptismal solidarity with Jesus Christ means that we are in solidarity with all the fellow Christians we never chose to be in fellowship with (always one of the most difficult bits of Christian identity) but it also means that we're in solidarity with an unlimited variety of human experience that relates to the darkness and the chaos into which Jesus descends in his incarnation. We are in

5 See Ephesians 4:13 –‘until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.’ 6 See Martin a. Lang. 1983. Acquiring our Image of God. 7 A Prayer Book for Australia. p.58. 8 Rowan Williams. 2010. Found at http://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/articles.php/583/the-fellowship-of- the-baptized-the-john-coventry-memorial-address.

the neighbourhood of a darkness inside and outside the Church, inside and outside our own hearts.9

The imperative that lies within that description is that being a baptized person is to live aligned with the ministry of Jesus. This means that we live as baptized persons not for our own spiritual insulation and insurance but imitating the self-giving, self-offering of Jesus within the darkness of the world.

Inextricably, Baptism propels the baptized outside into the normal scattered and immersed context of the Church, with people in all their complexities and predicaments. God does adopt us as God’s own in Baptism yet with a purpose beyond our own satisfaction. That purpose is vivid in the ministry and mission of Jesus.

Until we get a right understanding of and a more liturgically dramatic Baptism we will suffer from a defective understanding of the church and thus an undeveloped practice of mission. Baptism provides us with an efficient understanding of our identity as the Church, that is, the efficacious celebration of Baptism is capable of producing the desired effect, i.e., being a missional Christian.

Understanding our Context

Second, we need to be efficient in understanding our context.

I appreciate that many Anglicans seek to understand the context of their mission. This is very deliberately so in those parishes that have developed Ministry Teams and have worked with the portfolios developed in the training required in the Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry programmes.

The present consumer culture that is highly individualized and captive to economic determinism is a difficult culture to engage with the reality of the Gospel. I alluded in my sermon last night to the temptation to play down the note of suffering that is implicit in discipleship. There are populist theologies that are too closely identified with consumerism and economic aspiration and that have compromised with essential features of the teaching of Jesus. This has happened because the present culture has appeared impervious to religious awareness. This situation has to be questioned and carefully examined.

9 Rowan Williams. 2010. op.cit.

My own thinking in this regard has developed from insights from Alan Billings, an English priest who has been very committed to the public interface of the Church with British society. I have sought to lay this thinking before congregations at services of commissioning new ministries.

Alan Billings suggests that sociologically there are two types of Christianity in Britain. He writes, On the one hand there are those who do attend churches –there is ‘church Christianity’; on the other hand, there are those who live by Christian values and believe in God but who do not see the need to be in church every week or even at all – there is ‘cultural Christianity’, the legacy of church Christianity.10

Billings indicates that there is a strong legacy of Christianity embedded within British culture (the same is true here I think) and that this residual influence affects the behaviour of people, especially their civic awareness and commitment. However, if there is no substantial connection between the Church and cultural Christianity, over time cultural Christianity will lose its Christian ethos and adapt to whatever other prominent cultural values are being spawned.

Billings advocates that the Church must not contract out of civic or cultural expressions of Christianity. Hence, the importance of the community services that we host. Such services are a prominent piece of the Cathedral’s contribution to cultural Christianity within the city of Newcastle.

Billings further suggests that dilution of cultural Christianity will inevitably lead to the ghettoizing of Church Christianity. This is an important warning that needs to be heeded. This applies to our reception of those seeking Baptism, weddings and funerals. I have been concerned that rather than practising the inclusive hospitality so visible in Jesus’ own ministry (especially as detailed in the Gospel of Luke), I have learned of those approaching for Baptism being interrogated before being welcomed. It is the equivalent of entering a café and being cross-examined by the barista as to why you want a coffee!

Although the number of declared Christians in Australia is decreasing (65% in the last census and most likely lower in this year’s census), this large percentage of the population still thinks of themselves broadly as Christian, even though they do not attend church services. These people think of Christianity as a way of life rather than as a set of beliefs. They understand

10 Alan Billings. 2004. Secular Lives, Sacred Hearts. London: SPCK, p.13.

that they live Christian lives because their lives reflect the values of Jesus. And demonstrably, that is the case in many instances. They are pleased that the Church is present in their communities, but they do not wish to belong to the Church.

Billings reflects about such people –the vast majority of Australians – in this memorable phrase, ‘people may live more secular lives, but they retain sacred hearts.’11 Whilst this remains true, we have to learn ways of relating and responding that builds up the religious capital that such people draw upon. If we fail to do this, we will contribute to the diminishment of that religious capital and to our own further marginalization. We will also forfeit many of the soft supports that our society still affords to the Church.

Now this practice of mission is very long-term and incremental. It will not yield immediate spectacular results. But it will be a kind of porous membrane through which God can influence lives and so with divine patience draw people to recognition of Jesus. What I am raising with you is a request not to dismiss as irrelevant or indeed as insignificant this mission and ministry to cultural Christianity. The past decades from the 1980s onwards have witnessed a contraction by the Church from community involvement to concentration on the congregation. The emphasis has been on the gathered church, on the congregation, and much priestly ministry has been overly oriented to the congregation at the expense of ministry in the parish where cultural Christianity is still significant.

I have been encouraged by some imaginative engagements with cultural Christianity, especially, for example, by the ministry of the Parish of Wyoming to its adjacent caravan park. At the commissioning of The Reverend Bronwyn Marchant as the new parish priest for that parish I said,

A task before the Church is to assist cultural Christians to live Christianity and also to make real for people the grace of God at particular moments in their (increasingly secular) lives, especially times of significant change and turmoil.12 Our focus towards our community is to people who lead secular lives but who have sacred hearts.

I suspect that wherever parishes make their ministry towards cultural Christians a priority there may be some internal conflict and disagreement. But this is the way forward at this time. We have to overcome our natural

11 Alan Billings. 2004. p.37. 12 See Alan Billings. 2004. Secular Lives, Sacred Hearts. London: SPCK, p. 27.

inclination towards introversion as a Church and be more extroverted in connecting with our local communities in imaginative and sustaining ways.13

Developing Viable Structures

Third, we need to be efficient in developing viable structures for mission and ministry within the Diocese.

Other Australian Dioceses

We should note that the Dioceses of Canberra-Goulburn, Bathurst and Riverina are negotiating to merge their administrative structures for their Diocesan administration, the administration of their schools and Anglicare. This merger that will concentrate the administration in Canberra is a progression of their Tri-Diocesan Covenant that was signed years ago. It is also a direct consequence of the tight financial situations that have engulfed the dioceses of Bathurst and Riverina.

The Diocese of Grafton has experienced significant financial pressures from their lending to one of their schools from their Development Fund. This has required that Diocese to sell off various assets and to seek liquidity from generous gifting from both parishes and parishioners.

Planning for Our Future

I raise these situations to emphasize again the need to ensure that we plan for a sustainable and lively future whilst we are strong enough to make the substantial changes required to establish that kind of future. The future will not be a rolling out of the past. The conditions that sustained the institutional form of the Church that we have known are not with us now nor will they be in the foreseeable future.

The maintenance of professional clergy whilst necessary in my view is also problematical given the financial costs, given the sources of income upon which parishes rely and given the age profiles of most of our congregations. There is great urgency in addressing these interrelated issues, especially the age profile of congregations.

Let me indicate what is being undertaken.

13 Sermon preached at the Commissionings of Bronwyn Marchant on May12th 2011and Robin Lewis-Quinn on August 10th 2011.

Strategic Deployment of Younger Clergy

At the recent Diocesan Convention most of the clergy new to the Diocese were publicly introduced. It was apparent that the age profile of the clergy has been significantly lowered by these clergy as well as by recent ordinands. This is very helpful provided that these clergy are able to attract their own age cohorts into faithful discipleship within our parishes. If such attraction is to occur, these clergy must be released by the parishes for this intentional outreach. Simply to require younger clergy to minister to parishioners thirty-forty-fifty years older than they are is to misuse these younger clergy as vital missional agents.

Yet I fear this is what is happening even though there is general lamenting that we need younger disciples of Jesus worshipping in our parishes.

Freeing Stipendiary Clergy to be Missional Leaders

I advocate that the stipendiary clergy have to be the missional leaders in our parishes. The Diocese has been both assiduous and intentional in providing sustained professional development for the stipendiary clergy to develop aspects of missional leadership. Further, the very purpose of Ministering Communities in Mission is to assist cultural change within congregations so that congregations are not religious consumers but equipped disciples. The Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry has offered training in a variety of ministries to ensure that as far as possible every congregation within the Diocese is equipped in mission and ministry.

The development of Ministry Teams that in many instances include deacons and priests in local mission provide the parishes that have undertaken this ministry development with human resource to attend to daily ministry requirements in a sustainable form whilst enabling missional outreach headed up by the stipendiary clergy. Without such Ministry Teams it will be inevitable that stipendiary clergy will be engulfed by the internal demands of congregations and have little time for the missional outreach that is now so urgent for our Church.

I want to celebrate those parishes that have outreached to younger age groups. This has been achieved through intentional and persevering ministry, often with the vital support and encouragement of older members of those congregations. However, most congregations within the Diocese do not presently attract younger disciples. This has one particular future consequence. Prospective ordinands for stipendiary ministry will increasingly be drawn from those parishes that have younger adults worshipping within them.

New University Student Ministry

My Ministry Team is working with the University Chaplain to undertake outreach amongst university students in Newcastle. Our Diocese wants to continue to invest in the Church’s future leadership. In order to achieve this, we have set a goal for the establishment of a new university student ministry in 2012.

With the assistance of our Emerging Communities Networker, the Reverend John Power, the University Chaplain, the Reverend Bruce Perry and the Reverend Stewart Perry our aim will be the formation of a student-led Christian group at the Callaghan campus of Newcastle University. With significant numbers of year 12 students graduating from our Diocesan schools each year, this ministry will co-ordinate with school chaplains to help students make the transition into university life and continue a journey of faith.

Throughout Australia student Christian groups have been instrumental in providing future Christian leadership, and by developing community, discipleship and a sense of mission our hope is that we will set young adults on a path of developing faith and ministry. This will primarily be a Diocesan initiative with the goal of drawing students from parishes and schools so that they in turn will be able to take what they have learnt back into local churches.

We are currently gathering a core of students who will be the founding missional community from theological students, local parish young people and schools, so if you know of any who may be interested then please pass their names onto the Reverend Bruce Perry. The hope is that we will also be able to replicate this ministry on the Ourimbah campus of the University of Newcastle.

Newcastle City Church Plant

In addition, Archdeacon Copeman is establishing a church plant in Newcastle that will reach out to younger families. This church will have two focuses. The first is to be easily accessible for those who have not been in church before. This means that the church will use simple liturgical forms.

The second is that this church will regularly present those who attend with the core truths of the Christian gospel from an Anglican Evangelical perspective. Given the broad sweep of Anglicanism, it is appropriate that there be an Anglican Church in Newcastle City that is of the Anglican Evangelical tradition.

The first stage in establishing this new church has been one of taking every opportunity to share the vision for the church with as many people as possible. Then there was a need for prayer. The prayer has been that God would be calling a core group of people to establish this church. As that prayer is answered a core group for the church is established.

Finally, the church will commence outreach activities in the community. These outreach activities will all involve a clear presentation of the Christian gospel. The prayer would then be that those so presented with the gospel would come to put their faith in Jesus and join the new church.

From March this year Arthur Copeman, Anabelle Copeman and Luke Hopkins began having conversations with people around Newcastle about this new Church. A prayer meeting was established on 19th June on a Sunday at 5pm in St Matthew’s Georgetown, a branch of Waratah Parish.

Waratah Parish have been very generous and supportive of this new Church. A number of people have come and prayed, including children. This group is slowly being refined into the core group which is needed to establish the church.

Two midweek Bible studies have now been established to support those coming to the meetings on Sunday night. The plan is that the group will have their first Eucharist together on Sunday night 6th November. Planning for outreach activities has also begun.

In December the new church will be hosting two gingerbread house making nights and a family Carols night. Further outreach events are being planned for February next year. The church has recently chosen a name: “Anew” short for ‘Anglican – Newcastle – Evangelical – Worship”.

I pay tribute to Arthur and Annabelle Copeman for the vision they have embraced and their personal commitment to this church plant that includes Arthur undertaking this mission on a 0.5 stipendiary appointment as Archdeacon for Ministry Support.

Ongoing Review of Missional Strategies

Any review of the early years of the Diocese indicates that Bishop Tyrrell together with the clergy and people had a pioneering spirit which impelled them to establish new congregations as the population expanded. Our founding ‘DNA’ is that of a pioneering church. Anglican Christians of tractarian, evangelical and broad church persuasion made immense personal

commitment to ensure the proclamation of the Christian faith in word and deed.

I have been keen that we would reclaim this missional or pioneering spirit for church planting in this Diocese. To this end, last year, on the basis of the advice I had received and on the conversations I had been part of, I announced a church planting initiative in Lake Munmorah. It is with regret that I must advise the Synod that a few weeks ago I authorised the ending of that initiative. I place on record my appreciation to a number of people who committed much to this endeavour. In particular, the Reverend Bryce and Ms Sally Amner, who moved from Melbourne to lead this church plant.

Learning Tough Lessons

I am told that in church planting there will be many mistakes as well as successes. We have learnt a lot from this experience. We have learnt that we must do much more local consultation, planning and training before we embark on such initiatives. We need to build a leadership team from a founding community and ensure sustainable funding.

The work that Bryce, Sally, their small team together with the support of Canon Hugh Bright and the Parish of Lakes did provides a healthy reminder that people in the wider community are open to spiritual conversations and to engaging with the Anglican Church.

We have examined this attempt at Lake Munmorah and learned valuable lessons. Yet the missional imperative lies before us. We have to ensure that what we do undertake is carefully planned as far as possible and that those to be involved are committed for the long haul.

I recognize that not everyone is convinced that we need to vary our approach to being the Church. However, throughout the Anglican Communion there are various initiatives growing in number that are faithful attempts to be missional in a greatly changed context, especially within Western culture.

Parish of the Wollombi Valley

On 25th September 2011 I was delighted to recognise the new Parish of the Wollombi Valley, consisting of the churches of Wollombi and Laguna and their local communities. These centres previously formed a part of the Parish of Cessnock-Wollombi.

With the Diocesan Ministry Development Officer, I initiated a conversation with the parish in late 2010 to ascertain how these congregations might best be resourced for mission and ministry in their distinctive local context.

The Reverend Graham Jackson and members of the congregations in the Wollombi Valley developed a detailed feasibility study with the support of the Diocesan Ministry Development Officer.

The feasibility study was presented to the Diocesan Council on 28th July 2011, together with a letter of support for the proposal from the Cessnock- Wollombi Parish Council and an application for the creation of the new parish from the Archdeacon of Newcastle.

The new parish will be co-ordinated by the Reverend Graham Jackson as Intentional Interim Priest whilst a Parish Ministry Team is discerned and trained.

The opportunity for local congregations that had previously been compelled to be amalgamated into a larger ministry structure in order to fund the payment of a stipend, to now exist as a unit focused on local mission, illustrates the flexibility that has been built into the Administration of Parishes Ordinance 2010.

Remaining Present

The Archbishop of Canterbury in his Presidential address to the General Synod of the Church of England held in July in York made this statement,

We are never likely to return to the mythological past beloved of some critics when every small parish had its resident full-time pastor. But – to pick up ideas and experiments that are being explored at the moment – sometimes what matters is having a person (literally a ‘parson’) in each small community who is genuinely recognisable as the focus of the Church’s presence, ordained or not; so that the ordained minister is there as friend and support for a number of such ‘presences’, and trained to recognise their giftings.14

What Archbishop Rowan Williams is indicating seems very like our own Diocesan ministry development through the vision of Becoming Ministering Communities in Mission. In particular, our practice has differed significantly

14 The Archbishop of Canterbury. Presidential Address to the General Synod on Saturday, 9th July 2011 found at http://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/articles.php/2122/archbishop-of-catherburtys-pres... 11/07/2011

from other places for we have constantly emphasized and enabled as far as possible the partnership of stipendiary clergy with the development of Parish Ministry Teams. Our practice has sought to fulfil the Archbishop of Canterbury’s admonition.

Ministry to and with Children and Young People

As a Diocese, on most weeks of the year, we have contact with many thousand young people and their families. There are three areas of significant work.

The first of these is through schools. Each week of term Lakes Grammar, Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Manning Valley Anglican College and Scone Grammar together with Newcastle Grammar, with its strong links to the Diocese, make contact with over 3,000 young people. These students are introduced in a systematic way to the Christian faith and the ministry and mission of the Anglican Church.

The second is through Samaritans. Samaritans run a number of programs for young people promoting resilience and well-being, they offer a range of early intervention programs and they work with vulnerable young people both in refuges and prison.

The third is through the network of Special Religious Education teachers who go into state schools week by week to introduce primary school and more recently high school students to Christianity. At one level, as a Diocese, we have had more direct engagement with young people in the last decade than in a number of preceding decades.

Where we have grown weaker is in our parish based ministries. Many current church members grew up and found a lively faith in a church which had Sunday Schools, Youth Fellowships and uniformed groups. These church members expected to see young people involved in the life of the parish and lament their absence. There is a real sense that parish life is incomplete when there are generations missing. While there are some bright spots of creative and committed engagement the level of ministry in this area has continued to decline. Over the last decade, the primary means of Diocesan support for this work has been through CEY Ministries. Funded from a trust which honours a historic commitment to these ministries in the Diocese often known as the Yondaio Trust, CEY has provided people to resource the vision and plans of parishes. I honour the hard work that has been done by many members of staff. However, when the Youth Synod needed to be cancelled this year it was the final straw suggesting that a different approach is needed.

If we think of appointing resource people as an experiment in Diocesan support for children, youth and family ministry then it was time for another experiment. The CEY Ministries Board have advised me of a change in their approach. Over the next few years they will fund increased direct youth and children’s work rather than focus on appointing resourcing staff. In making its decision it looked at places where there was an existing ministry in place, it prioritised these ministries around population impact and it identified clergy and parishes which would be able to mentor other communities as they developed these ministries.

In the next few years, CEY Ministries will support the deployment of a worker in Newcastle based around the parishes of Merewether and Cooks Hill and in the northern area of the Central Coast. It will report to both the Synod and the Diocesan Council on this work. Alongside this CEY Ministries will continue to support SRE and will provide some support to parishes exploring all-age worship through approaches such as ‘Messy Church’.

I need to make two very specific requests of parish clergy, ministry teams and parish councils. A review of successful and sustained ministry with children, youth and their families indicates that where the successive incumbents and key lay leaders have had a vision for and personal commitment to leading areas of this ministry it has grown. They have seen young people in their church and in their community and found ways of ministering to them and with them.

My first request is that the leadership of parishes ask “What will each of us do in a sustained way to minister to and make welcome children, young people and their families?”

My second challenge is to younger clergy – make a specific commitment of time and energy to work with people of your own age with the specific intention of drawing them and their families into the life of the kingdom.

I think in his foundational wisdom Bishop Tyrrell provided us with an evaluative tool for all our ministry structures that we ought not to be fearful of employing, namely, whether or not these structures are efficient in winning souls for Christ.

Strong Missional Resourcing Centre

Fourth, we need to ensure that the Diocese has a strong centre to develop missional efficiency.

The challenges that face us in becoming a missional church cannot be effectively responded to just at the parish level. The challenges require

coordination as much as strong decision-making. The requirement is for integration to ensure that initiatives that cannot simply be developed in a piece-meal fashion can become effective for the benefit of the whole, that is, for all the constituent parts of the Diocese. For instance, the Upper Hunter Deanery parishes provide a striking illustration of this requirement for a strong centre.

Upper Hunter Deanery Ministry Development Officer

All of the parishes in the Upper Hunter Deanery are committed to the practice of the vision of Becoming Ministering Communities in Mission. This is the attraction for Reverend Scott Dulley who will be commissioned in January as the next Rector of Muswellbrook. Scott experienced a foretaste of this vision when together with the Reverend Charlie Murry they attended a Living Stones Conference hosted by this Diocese in 2009.

Together with the Diocesan Ministry Development Officer I negotiated with these parishes the position of a 0.5 Deanery Ministry Development Officer with its financial resourcing by these parishes to ensure concentrated support for the Ministry Teams and the stipendiary clergy leading the Ministry Teams.

The Reverend Mandy Wheatley with the agreement of the Parish of Merriwa is undertaking this role. This role contributes to the development of mission and ministry from these parishes as well as ensuring appropriate continuing formation for those in leadership positions. Hopefully, this supportive position can be duplicated in other regions of the Diocese.

Diocesan Ministry Development Officer

The Diocesan Ministry Development Officer acts as the prime support person, yet without becoming a bottle-neck as the number of parishes practicing the vision of Becoming Ministering Communities in Mission grows. This structure initiated from the centre gives coherence to the local and the centre.

Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation

Similarly, the evolutionary development of the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation is effecting cohesion and security for both the schools themselves and also for the Diocese. Successful outcomes in this arena include the development of chaplaincy with all four diocesan schools having stipended chaplains in situ for 2012, the gradual development and implementation of an appropriate Religious Education curriculum, the development of worshipping congregations from within the school

communities and intentionally focused youth ministry that celebrates being Christian within the Anglican Tradition.

Financial stability has been achieved through the oversighting of the NASC of the schools’ borrowings as well as the close monitoring of the schools’ budgets that is a policy requirement. With the further central developments envisaged for the financial management of the schools, there will be increased capacity to seed-fund any new schools that may be developed as an integral feature of the mission of the Diocese.

It is important that Synod appreciates that these developments, essential as they are, have been achieved through a strong centre (the Diocesan instrumentality) working to bring these requirements to fruition. The previous localized model had the potential to imperil individual schools as much as the Diocese itself. The issues that the Diocese of Grafton has had to confront not to mention Bathurst and Wangaratta are evidence enough that a strong centre of governance, oversight and resourcing is vital in operating schools.

Of course, the operation of the NASC is wider than administrative oversight and coordination. The NASC offers support to the Principals, the School Councils, the Chaplains and new members of staffs in the schools. The NASC has initiated a Schools Celebration Day for senior students held at the Cathedral and organized a Seniors Day with Father Nicholas King SJ, an outstanding New Testament scholar who recently visited the Diocese.

I anticipate that in whatever forms we have to deal with Governments, especially in receiving finance as in education or aged care or welfare we will need to be in a strong coalition in order to negotiate. The relentless pursuit of efficiency by governments means that they wish to negotiate with fewer and fewer bodies. We need to ensure that, whatever our field that operates with government financial support, it is sufficiently strong and well-coordinated to be able to effectively negotiate and manage government requirements.

Anglican Savings and Development Fund

Most of the mainline churches have development funds which enable parishioners to invest knowing that their funds not only generate them a return but also contribute to ministry and mission in their parish and the wider church. These funds are quite different to the retail operations of a bank, building society or credit union in that they are directed towards church members and do not offer the range of facilities that a bank offers such as access to EFTPOS. In this Diocese, we operate the Anglican Savings

and Development Fund which at the end of September had over $10 million in deposits.

In a number of Australian dioceses the development funds are strongly supported by the diocesan entities such as the schools and agencies. Those dioceses receive a spin-off effect of financial support for the diocesan infrastructure and mission which are often critical ingredients in the public perception of many of those entities. Sometimes this is as a result of diocesan legislation and sometimes it is simply part of the diocesan culture. I have been disappointed that we do not get the level of support in this Diocese from the entities.

I am contemplating asking for legislation to be drafted that would require the first point of investment by these entities to be the ASDF with provisions that allow for this to be varied to recognise legal obligations the entity may face. It is often presented to me that the entities can generate higher returns outside the ASDF. This argument does not recognise the fact that the entities receive the considerable support of the Diocesan infrastructure at a cost well below commercial rates. Last year this Synod asked the entities to do more with little avail. On behalf of the Synod I reiterate this request.

Every group responsible for managing investments has experienced turbulent times with the global financial crisis and its continued echoes through the share markets. Not so long ago it was standard advice to have a portion of an investment portfolio in shares. That advice has changed with a great deal of uncertainty about what the exposure to what are called ‘market-linked’ securities. The ASDF Board is working with Ord Minnett as the new investment advisors to ensure that the ASDF has the most prudent portfolio. I am grateful for the work of the Board under the chairmanship of Mr Malcolm MacDonald.

In a number of churches and dioceses the development funds have been a major way of renewing church infrastructure through partnered loan schemes where the parish and parishioners deposit with the fund which then lends to the parish for capital projects. These partnerships have enabled collective action which has preserved the parish endowments, enabled new work to be completed and allowed great support for worthwhile projects. I am asking the ASDF Board in the next three years look at these schemes in other places and to see how they might be both piloted and implemented in this Diocese.

I know that the ASDF Board is looking at an online platform recognising the increased use of internet banking by many people. This is a great initiative and is likely to enable us to draw on the experience and expertise of Anglican development funds in Adelaide and Melbourne.

I commend the ASDF to all members of the Diocese – parishes, entities and individuals.

Central Coast Strategic Plan

One further instance of this proposition that we need a strong centre in order to be efficient as a Diocese, remembering that ‘efficient’ means the capacity to effect what is desired.

The Strategic Plan that was negotiated for the Central Coast Region and for which Bishop Peter has oversight does depend upon wide recognition that the stability and growth of the Anglican Church in that burgeoning region requires numerically large churches. Such churches require a culture within the congregations that is committed to becoming a large church with 400 or more attending on Sundays, leadership that can enable, manage and sustain such growth and programmes that develop missional communities that connect meaningfully with local contexts.

The Diocese has taken the lead in raising this vision, introducing advocates for this vision, such as Alice Mann from the Alban Institute, and providing for skill acquisition. The Reverend Rod Bower has undertaken study of some large churches in Melbourne and immediately after the conclusion of Synod Archdeacon Stephen Pullin and Canon Hugh Bright will be travelling to Atlanta to attend a symposium by the Alban Institute on leading such large churches as well visiting various large churches in the U.S. These priests will offer their insights at a workshop in November to parishes identified as potential large churches.

Diocesan Law Book and Handbook

I am very grateful to Ms Bev Birch from the Parish of Merewether who on entering retirement from the Newcastle City Council agreed to work two days a week in the Diocesan Office on developing a Diocesan Handbook. Her knowledge of parishes together with her extensive experience of working with clear policies and procedures made her the ideal candidate to draw together a plethora of material in a consistent and readable format. Parishes are receiving a hard copy of the handbook during Synod and it is being placed on the website. There has been a team of people developing the written material which will be of great assistance across the Diocese.

A handbook such as this is a living document. Through the Diocesan website there will be regular updates and new sections. I imagine that in the next few months there will be quite a number of changes as the handbook is used, questions are asked and suggestions are made. It is important that we see these changes as a success! A good resource will be getting better.

The Assistant Bishop and the Chancellor have both contributed to a major review of the Diocesan Law Book. Already the structure of the book has been changed and an index created. The ordinances and Canons effecting ministry in the Diocese have been collated and the Law Book can be found on the Diocesan Website. We have introduced some helpful changes with the Administration of Parishes Ordinance 2010 and the Clerical Ministry Ordinance 2009.

However, a number of our ordinances were drafted in a different era and do not reflect the helpful developments in church law in other dioceses nor changes in the wider community. One example is the Church Trust Property Ordinance 1929 in which the procedures were largely crafted in that period. Members of the new Diocesan Council will be asked to work through a number of ordinances during their term.

Our Worldwide Anglican Communion

Fifth, we need to be efficient as an Anglican Communion.

Bishop Tyrrell was well aware of the wider Anglican Church as he addressed the first session of the First Synod of this Diocese. He drew upon references to the governance of the Diocese of Wellington and expounded the situation of colonial bishoprics. A major portion of his address centred on negotiations with his Metropolitan, Bishop Barker, of the Diocese of Sydney. Although Tyrrell’s appreciation of the Anglican Communion is not as vast or as complex as is ours, nevertheless Bishop Tyrrell was well aware of living not in Diocesan isolationism but as a member of a wide Church.

Proposed Anglican Communion Covenant

We face a decision about the proposed Covenant for the Anglican Communion. Hopefully, you have studied and discussed this proposal in your parishes and later in this Synod after an educative introduction by the Dean we will have an open session of discussion and eventual decision.

The Covenant is a direct consequence of recent turbulence within the Anglican Communion. We need to appreciate that the Anglican Communion is a communion of some 44 Provinces of Churches in 160 countries that have Anglican polity, order and doctrine and are held together in what have historically been termed ‘bonds of affection’. These ‘bonds of affection’ are relationships.

Archbishop of Canterbury

First, there is the recognition of the Archbishop of Canterbury as the primus inter pares (the first amongst equals of Diocesan Bishops). This mutual recognition honours the historic significance of the See of Canterbury within the Church of England and thus by extension within all Churches that are part of the Anglican Communion of Churches.

Lambeth Conference

Second, there is the Lambeth Conference of Bishops that has basically met every decade since 1867. The first such conference met at the request of the Canadian Bishops to consult about the Colenso affair in South Africa. This dissension between the Bishop of Natal and the Archbishop of Cape town had international ramifications and perplexed the Canadian Bishops as to how such controversies might be adequately dealt with in a growing communion of international churches that were the seed of English colonialism.

The Lambeth Conferences have had the capacity to inspire the Anglican Communion through their Reports as much as to keep the ‘bonds of affection’ intact even in 2008, although several African Provinces boycotted that Conference.

I have had the privilege of attending two Lambeth Conferences and experiencing powerfully at first-hand the residence and importance of ‘the bonds of affection’. Nothing can be a substituted for face-to-face discussion, especially about complex and vital issues. The 2008 Lambeth Conference struggled with the pain, frustration, indignity and at times outrage of bishops on both sides of acute moral questions.

Increasingly, it became obvious to me that differing cultures were influential in approaches to authority, to interpreting the Scriptures, to decision-making, to mission, to issues of morality, especially in regard to sexual expression, to understanding human personality development and to inclusiveness as the Church.

At times I was affronted by the behaviour of some American bishops as much as by some African bishops. I understood this as part of the cost of belonging to something far greater than my own little piece of church. What I hoped for was mutual respect that the decisions being taken (at opposite ends of the spectrum) were taken in real conscience and with a legitimate missional

perspective. I recognized there and then that if ‘God bears us as his burden’15, we must as God’s Church learn to bear each other as burdens.

I returned from the Lambeth Conference much more appreciative of the complexities of the cultures so different from egalitarian Australia in which other bishops had to lead the mission of their dioceses.

Anglican Consultative Council

Third, there is the bond of the Anglican Consultative Council that comprises elected representatives of bishop, priest and layperson to represent each province of the Anglican Communion. The ACC meets every three years and is, as its name indicates, a consultative body that mirrors the composition of our synod with the Archbishop of Canterbury as the President. Again, its reports and resolutions have provided guidance for the Churches of the Anglican Communion in their inter-relationships and their approaches to mission.

Primates Meeting

Fourth, there is the bi-yearly meeting of the Primates of the Anglican Communion. Again, this is another face-to-face meeting of the leaders of national churches.

However, we need to understand that the role and authority of Primate differs markedly within the various Provinces of the Anglican Communion. For instance, the position of Primate in the Anglican Church of Australia is minimalist. The Primate chairs the General Synod, the meetings of the Standing Committee of General Synod and the annual meetings of Australian Bishops. The Primate has no authority greater than any Diocesan Bishop in the Constitution of the Anglican Church of Australia. The Australian Primate has very different authority from the Primate of Nigeria who is almost totalitarian in the degree of authority given to him by the constitution of that province.

Such then are the relational ‘bonds of affection’ that have united the Anglican Communion.

The Question of a Covenant

There is a view that these bonds are now insufficient and require a covenant, an agreement that stipulates how these Churches are to belong together. Critics of the proposed Covenant view this as a huge change of

15 See Psalm 68:19.

polity within the Anglican Communion moving the Communion towards a confessional polity. Some denominations are confessional: that is, they have specific doctrines which they expect their members to believe and subscription to these doctrines defines membership of those denominations.

Anglicanism has not thus far been confessional and the Covenant does not propose to make it such; but every time the Standing Committee made a recommendation, that recommendation would in effect become the Anglican position on the matter. Over time the number of these declarations would increase and Anglicanism would become more of a confessional sect with its own dogmas.

The text of the Anglican Covenant offers much to appreciate about the nature of ‘communion’, that is, of koinonia. What is required of the Church in its expression of koinonia is an imitation of the koinonia of the Godhead.

The Divine koinonia is not prescriptive in any sense at all; it is totally self- giving and mutually other-regarding. Imitation of this version of koinonia is really the Church’s charter. Rather than proceed to declarations that must be subscribed to and thus then enforced, I understand this koinonia to deal with difference differently, requiring self-limiting and very deep and gracious other-regarding. Koinonia in order to be koinonia has to be freely offered and received; it cannot be prescribed in any form. Prescription alters the nature of koinonia in its imitation of the Divine life.

I look forward to the Synod discussion on the proposed Covenant for the Anglican Communion.

Voice of Social Justice

Sixth we need to be efficient as a voice for social justice.

Social Justice Issues in Our Region

New South Wales needs a more efficient (effective) approach to imprisonment.

In the Synod of 2009, I spoke about homelessness across our Diocese and the unacceptably high numbers of families in our region struggling to find somewhere to live at a rent they can afford to pay. Last year I expressed my concerns about the problem of mental illness and the difficulties families have in accessing appropriate support services.

There has been some improvement in both areas in recent months and I congratulate both the Federal and State governments in their efforts to

begin addressing these social justice issues more comprehensively. However there remains much to be done.

Our Prison System

One way to monitor our response to the most disadvantaged people in the community is to take a look at what is happening in our prison system. In NSW, this is not a pretty picture.

There are over 10,000 people in NSW prisons on any given day. Prison inmates are predominately young, male (although the rate of female imprisonment is increasing), most have an intellectual disability or serious mental illness, most were unemployed at the time of their arrest and most have an addiction problem. 22% are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. 80% of the 765 female prisoners have been subjected to domestic violence, sexual abuse or addiction.

In Juvenile Justice Centres, Aboriginal young people make up 51% of the population. Too often in NSW young people are remanded in custody before a court has determined their guilt or innocence merely because they are homeless or have troubled home backgrounds. This is not an appropriate use of incarceration. Crime is a serious social problem and people who have been the victim of crime suffer greatly. We do need to live in communities where people feel safe, but is imprisonment the most effective response to crime?

According to criminologists, the reason we have prisons is to (a) punish wrongdoers, (b) to deter potential law-breakers and (c) for rehabilitation. As a system, prison appears to be successful in only the first of these 3 goals; viz punishment. Punishing people by locking them up does stop reoffending whilst they remain in prison. However there is little evidence that imprisonment acts as a deterrent, nor that prisons are centres of rehabilitation.

For example, the imprisonment rate in NSW is 87% higher than in Victoria, yet crime rates are about the same, the high numbers of prisoners cannot be justified.

With regard to recidivism (which is defined as reoffending within 2 years of leaving prison), our reoffending rate is 42.4% compared with 28.7% in Qld, so rehabilitation in also not working in NSW.

Prisons can be bleak and lonely places. Our chaplains and Kairos volunteers are often the only people within the prison system where inmates can sense unconditional support, where they are encouraged to reflect on their lives and their futures.

The NSW Corrective Services system needs to be reformed so that we can have a more effective response to people who break the law. Why lock up so many people when community supervision of offenders appears to be more effective and cheaper? It costs approximately $180 per day to keep a person in prison, six times more than community supervision.

Money saved by reducing our prison population could be used to provide more support to people leaving prison to help them find work and accommodation. This would reduce that 42.4% recidivism rate.

I commend the work of Samaritans Friendship House and Home for Good in the lead they have taken in helping former prisoners find accommodation, addiction support and employment after leaving prison. These people are much less likely to reoffend and I am hoping our new State Government will take a look at what Samaritans is achieving and provide funding so that this important work can continue. My Gratitude

As I reflect on the year past although it has had its taxing moments I feel very much the thinking of Saint Paul as he began his letter to the Church in Philippi,

I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.16

Bishop’s Ministry Team

There is much for which thankfulness to God is the most apposite response. I particularly thank the members of the Bishop’s Ministry Team: Bishop Peter Stuart, Archdeacons Stephen Pullin and Arthur Copeman, The Reverends David Battrick and John Power and the Diocesan Business Manager, Mr John Cleary.

This is a very creative and productive team that has given substantial efficient leadership in the Diocese. We congratulate Bishop Peter upon his award in August of a Doctorate in Education from Flinders University.

16 Philippians 1: 3-6.

Diocesan Office Staff

As well, the staff of the Diocesan Office deserves our thanks too. Those who have left the staff in the past year to further their careers have been unanimous in their esteem for their colleagues and the atmosphere of the Diocesan Office. This, I think, is helped by the staff gathering for prayer on Monday mornings and thus commending the working week to God’s direction. Mrs Robin Farran

My deep personal gratitude goes to my lovely wife Robin for her gracious constant support and companionship in the Gospel. I recognize how valued Robin is by parishioners as we travel around the Diocese Sunday by Sunday. Clergy spouses are by character sacrificial and self-giving.

Following in Bishop Tyrrell’s Footsteps

Like my illustrious predecessor, Bishop William Tyrrell, I hope that my remarks have not taxed your patience severely from their length, as I have had much to lay before you.

I also hope that ‘our consultations may tend to render our beloved Church more and more efficient in winning souls to Christ; and an earnest hope that our consultations may ever be conducted in the spirit of that holy service in which we have been engaged, the spirit of mutual forbearance, and Christian courtesy and brotherly [and sisterly] love’.

Synod Eucharist Sermon

The sermon preached by Bishop Brian Farran at the Synod Eucharist of the First Session of the Fiftieth Synod on Friday 21st October 2011 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Maitland.

Philippians 1: 27-30: ‘For [God] has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well…’

Mark 10: 23-31: ‘Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, 30who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions…’

There are religious threshold moments. These moments are moments of deep realization about God. They mostly produce change. The change can be of commitment, saying for a first time ‘Jesus is Lord’. The change can be a sense of calling, recognizing what the Lord’s will is for you. The change can be an encouragement – the impact of the faithful witness of another Christian.

All these changes move us over thresholds. We are never the same thereafter. We move into new behaviours, new attitudes and new visions. Both the lessons for this Eucharist are such threshold moments. The prospect of suffering as a fact of faithful discipleship becomes clear and stark. Robin and I shared such a threshold recognition about the reality of suffering in faithful discipleship on August 6th 1998.

We were at the University of Kent in Canterbury in a large marquee that held over a thousand people at the Lambeth Conference of Anglican Bishops. The Eucharist was being celebrated. We emerged from that Eucharist with deeply changed and charged perspectives about what being Christians entailed. We had crossed a threshold in religious awareness. And as in such crossings, we both had had a powerful emotional religious experience.

We were changed because we heard first-hand how one man had endured incredible physically inflicted suffering (torture) and had stayed magnificently faithful to Christ throughout his ordeal.

On August 6th 1998 the then Lambeth Conference was led in Eucharistic worship by the Bishops of the Anglican Church in Japan. August 6th is the Feast of the Transfiguration; it is also the date of the dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. That Eucharist led by the Japanese Bishops was thus always going to be a very moving experience.

The Service was doubly moving because the preacher invited by the Japanese Bishops was a woman priest of the Church of England, Susan Cole- King. She was the daughter of Bishop Leonard Wilson who had been the Bishop of Singapore when Singapore fell to the invading Japanese army in February 1942.

Bishop Wilson was interred in Changi Prison and tortured by soldiers of that invading army. He suffered greatly. But he remained steadfast in his Christian devotion and practice. The Bishop spoke of his experience in a BBC Broadcast Talk in 1946. This is part of his recollection:

I remember Archbishop Temple in one of his books writing that if we pray for any particular virtue, whether it be patience or courage or love, one of the answers that God gives to us is an opportunity for expressing that

virtue. After my first beating I was almost afraid to pray for courage lest I should have another opportunity of exercising it, but my unspoken prayer was there, and without God's help I doubt whether I should have come through. Long hours of ignoble pain were a severe test. In the middle of that torture they asked me if I still believed in God. When by God's help I said 'I do', they asked me why God did not save me, and by the help of His Holy Spirit I said, 'God does save me. He does not save me by freeing me from pain or punishment, but He saves me by giving me the spirit to bear it,' and when they asked me why I did not curse them I told them that it was because I was a follower of Jesus Christ, who taught us that we were all brethren.

I did not like to use the words 'Father forgive them'. It seemed too blasphemous to use our Lord's words, but I felt them, and I said, 'Father, I know these men are doing their duty. Help them to see I am innocent'. And when I muttered 'forgive them', I wondered how far I was being dramatic and if I really meant it, because I looked at their faces as they stood around and took it in turn to flog, and their faces were hard and cruel and some of them were evidently enjoying their cruelty. But by the Grace of God I saw those men not as they were, but as they had been. Once they were little children playing with their brothers and sisters and happy in their parents' love, in those far-off days before they had been conditioned by their false nationalistic ideals and it is hard to hate little children. But even that was not enough. There came to my mind as I lay on the table the words of that Communion hymn:

Look, Father, look on His anointed face, And only look on us as found in Him.

And so I saw them, not as they were, not only as they had been, but as they were capable of becoming, redeemed by the power of Christ and I knew that it was only common sense to say 'forgive'.17

17 A broadcast sermon by the Right. Reverend J. L. Wilson, Bishop of Singapore. London: The Listener. October 24th, 1946.

Upon the ending of the war and after recuperation, Bishop Wilson resumed his ministry as the Bishop of Singapore. When celebrating one Confirmation, he encountered as a candidate kneeling before him one of the Japanese soldiers who had been one of his torturers in Changi prison. It was an extraordinary moment for the Bishop to confirm as a committed Christian a person who had so physically violated him in prison.

As Susan Cole-King recounted her father’s glad reflection of this extraordinary Confirmation Service there was not a dry eye amongst all the bishops and their spouses gathered in Eucharist at that Lambeth Conference. The Japanese bishops were especially tearful. The story of Bishop Wilson was not recounted by his daughter in remonstration but as evidence of the power of Christ to transform suffering so that it did not defeat and destroy.

And of course her sermon was preached in the context of the Eucharist where The Great Thanksgiving Prayer reminds us that Jesus ‘on the night that he was betrayed…’ instituted the sacrament that gives us our identity and socializes us into that identity. Part of Christian identity is a coming to terms with suffering, even –dare I say it- an expectation of suffering?

Certainly the Gospels make it clear that suffering is part of being a disciple of Jesus, although that is not very publicly made known by the Church. We too have been seduced by our culture’s reluctance to face suffering as a norm of Christian experience. It is as if we seek for a perpetual anaesthetic to keep us happily numb. And as the Church, our facing the fact that suffering can be a corollary of faithful discipleship is not readily recognized or accepted.

There is in the Gospel of Mark with its sharp crisp delineation of discipleship an unexpected twist to the rewards of being a faithful disciple. Jesus, in responding to Peter’s self-congratulation in having left all to follow him, says dead-pan

Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, 30who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age— houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions… Persecutions –suffering. People suffer for the Church and within the Church. The suffering we face as the Church in Australia and in this Diocese is not the traumatic physical suffering such as Bishop Leonard Wilson endured so faithfully and so edifyingly. Our suffering will be the pain of change and of letting go our past revered and cherished practices and ways of being the church that have so contributed to our development as Christians and as Anglicans.

In speaking in this way, I am not in the least minimizing the reality of this emotional suffering. Letting go can be painfully disturbing. Yet the entire history of the Church from its initial decisions at the Council of Jerusalem in Acts chapter 15 is this kind of adaptation to the energetic leading of the Holy Spirit. The story of the early church is the story of letting go in order to move on and to keep pace with the mission generated by the Holy Spirit.

Those Jews who first became believers in Jesus and yet kept their Jewish practices as we observe from Acts18 must have seriously wondered if the Holy Spirit was trashing their religious heritage. I imagine that their thinking wrestled with anxious questions like, ‘where will these changes end?’19

We do need to read deeply and carefully the Book of the Acts of the Apostles to understand the dilemmas of change that faced the first leaders of the fledgling Church. Those first Jews who became believers in Jesus Christ were people of a very conservative religion. Theirs was a religion that had defined its identity by conservation.

Change was extraordinarily difficult for them as we can detect by the sharp opposition of the pious to Jesus’ healings on the Sabbaths. Conservation had engulfed the religious sensitivities of the Scribes and the Pharisees. They were not able to recognize that Jesus was doing what the Father was always doing, as the Gospel of John succinctly noted.20

The full recognition by those first believers that Jesus was the Son of God was gradual and most likely somewhat painful as they accommodated their experience of Jesus to their inherited tight monotheism. It might have at first seemed to them that they were becoming polytheists in concluding that Jesus was the Son of God.

Declaring Jesus as Lord would not have been an easy spontaneous declaration. It would have involved real mental struggle. It was a theological shift for them of massive proportion. It was a deep change. Theirs would have been a mix of suffering and joy as they understood their commitment to Jesus as Lord. There is real suffering within the Church at the moment and it is here too in this Diocese. There are people who want deep change in the Church because they sense the Church is failing in its mission. There are others who resist change because they love the Church as it is. Those who advocate deep change must realize that the Church can only change if there is deep change in them. And that personal change can involve pain.

18 See Acts 21: 17-26. 19 See for instance Peter’s dialogue in Acts 10. 20 See John 5:19.

The deep change required of each of us is the first word on the lips of Jesus in his public preaching: metanoia21. It is translated repentance in most English Bibles.

The brilliantly faithful English priest who so heroically worked in the East End of London for over thirty years, Kenneth Leech, says of metanoia

It refers to a complete change in values and in consciousness. Its closest Greek word is paranoia which means to be out of one’s mind. Metanoia means a revolution of the mind, the personality, so that we see things utterly differently. This calls for not only personal but structural change, for a new form of community.22

‘Seeing things utterly differently’ requires deep change. And although the provocation to such deep change can be sheer joy, there is the inevitable pain of wrench as we learn new behaviours and leave old patterns behind.

We cannot underestimate the painful wrenching that those first deeply Jewish disciples experienced as they followed the leading of the Holy Spirit. In our accustomed state of religious settlement we may be resisting the pain threshold of necessary change (metanoia) and so be in danger of forfeiting a new form of community that the Holy Spirit is birthing as a sign of God’s mission now.

As a man I have watched birth; I have not given birth. But despite all the pain involved in birth there is normally final incredible joy. The Holy Spirit is birthing new structures for the Church and there is pain. But birthing does lead to joy. So despite whatever suffering each of us experiences, and experiences differently, there is the prospect of joy at the hands of God.

Deep change and the prospect of joy is the trajectory of this Eucharist.

That was the ultimate experience of Bishop Leonard Wilson. From his faithful witness retold by his daughter in her sermon to the Lambeth Conference of 1998 Robin and I both experienced the truth of what Saint Paul wrote to the young church at Philippi,

‘God] has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well.’

21 See Mark 1: 15 – ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.’ 22 David Bunch and Angus Ritchie [Eds]. 2009. Prayer and Prophecy –the Essential Kenneth Leech. London: Darton, Longman & Todd, p. 94.

This realization changed our lives. It was a moment of deep change. This is the deep change ahead of this Diocese, ‘the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well.’

Visitors to the Diocese

National Bishops’ Conference: 27 February 2011 to 4 March 2011 Bishop’s from Australia Church: 37 Bishops in Attendance

Dean’s Conference: 8 & 9 August 2011 Dean’s from Australia Church: 11 Deans in Attendance

The Reverend Brendan Byrne SJ The Reverend Mark McCracken The Reverend David Moore Professor Roger Collins AM The Reverend Dr Bruce Kaye Mr Robert Fitzgerald Dr Lyn Arnold Bishop Greg Thompson The Most Reverend Dr Philip Freier The Reverend Nicholas King SJ

Appointments, Ordinations, Resignations and Retirements

The Anglican Church of Australia

The Reverend Canon Anne Wentzel was appointed Rector of Bathurst and Dean of All Saints’ Cathedral on 1 December 2010. Bishop James Leftwich, National Aboriginal Bishop retired on 13 December 2010. Bishop Michael Hough resigned as Bishop of Ballarat on 20 December 2010. Mr Edwin Porter was appointed ABM Executive Officer on 11 July 2011.

Diocesan Appointments and Moves

Mr Malcolm McDonald was re-appointed for a further 3 years as an Anglican Care endorsed Director on the Anglican Care Board at the 5 October 2010 Anglican Care Board meeting. Mr Colin Johnston was appointed as a Director on the Anglican Care Board on 9 November 2010. The Reverend Clive Gerard was appointed as Intentional Interim Priest in the Parish of Swansea on 11 October 2010. The Reverend Wendy Dubojski accepted appointment as an Examining Chaplain on 12 October 2010. Mr Michael Thompson accepted appointment as a member of the Diocesan Ecumenical Committee on 18 October 2010. The Reverend Christopher Yates was appointed Deacon Assistant in the Parish of Williamtown/Medowie/Mallabula on 1 November 2010. The Reverend Lyle Hughes was appointed Intentional Interim Priest in the Parish of Toukley-Budgewoi on 14 November 2010. The Reverend Stephen Bloor was commissioned as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Bateau Bay on Thursday 18 November 2010. The Reverend William Howarth was appointed Locum Tenens in the Parish of Muswellbrook on 22 November 2010. The Reverend Jessica Grant was appointed Assistant Priest in the Parish of Forster Tuncurry on 30 November 2010. The Reverend Helen Holliday was appointed Priest in Local Mission in the Parish of Taree on 30 November 2010. The Reverend Walter Jarvis was appointed Priest in Local Mission in the Parish of Taree on 30 November 2010. The Reverend Alison Wooden was appointed Priest in Local Mission in the Parish of Southlakes on 30 November 2010. The Reverend Barbara Bagley was appointed Priest in Local Mission in the Parish of Lakes Anglican on 30 November 2010. The Reverend Canon Sonia Roulston was commissioned Rector of the Parish of Morpeth on 2 December 2010. The Reverend Canon Maree Armstrong was installed as an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral, Tyrrell Canonry on 5 December 2010. The Reverend David Hesketh was appointed Locum Tenens to the Parish of Cockle Bay on the 5 December 2010.

The Reverend Melbourne Nelson was appointed Locum Tenens in the Parish of Cessnock/Wollombi on 5 December 2010. The Honourable Mr Justice Peter Young AO was appointed Acting Chancellor for the Diocese of Newcastle on 6 December 2010. The Reverend Terry Frewin commenced as Chaplain to Anglican Care and Associated Care Facilities on 7 December 2010. The Reverend Robert Wheeler was appointed Locum Tenens in the Parish of Woy Woy on the 13 December 2010. The Reverend Julia Perry was appointed Locum Tenens in the Parish of Wallsend on the 14 December 2010. The Honourable Judge Christopher Armitage was appointed Acting Deputy Chancellor for the Diocese of Newcastle on 16 December 2010. The Reverend Doug Morrison-Cleary was commissioned as Priest-in- Charge of the Parish of New Lambton on 21 December 2010. The Reverend Gary Harman was appointed Locum Tenens to the Parish of Cardiff on 1 January 2011. The Reverend Matthew Shorten was appointed Chaplain to Lakes Grammar, An Anglican School on 1 January 2011. The Reverend Patricia Caddis was appointed Locum Tenens to the Parish of Wyoming on 1 January 2011. The Reverend Bill Green had his licence as Priest in Local Mission cancelled on 10 January 2011. The Reverend Donald Grace was appointed Deacon in Local Mission assisting in the Parish of The Entrance on 18 January 2011. The Reverend Dr Keith Joseph was commissioned Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Mount Vincent &Weston on 23 January 2011. The Reverend Lawrence Davies was appointed Locum Tenens to the Parish of Camden Haven on the 23 January 2011. The Reverend Charlie Murry was appointed Area Dean of the Upper Hunter Deanery on 24 January 2011. Ms Anne Maree Hodgson was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Anglican Care on 31 January 2011. The Reverend Michael Hill was appointed Locum Tenens to the Parish of Kincumber on the 1 February 2011. The Reverend Neville Schofield was appointed Locum Tenens in the Parish of Dungog on the 7 February 2011.

The Reverend Stuart Benson was appointed Locum Tenens in the Parish of Terrigal on the 14 February 2011. The Venerable Arthur Copeman was appointed as 0.5 Archdeacon for Ministry Support, based at the Diocesan Office on 21 February 2011. The Reverend John Gilbert was appointed Deacon in Local Mission in the Parish of Singleton on 24 February 2011. The Reverend Penelope MacDonald was appointed Deacon in Local Mission in the Parish of Toukley-Budgewoi on the 24 February 2011. The Reverend Gregory Bowen was appointed Deacon in Local Mission in the Parish of Toronto on the 24 February 2011. The Reverend Michael Wheatley was appointed Deacon in Local Mission in the Parish of Merriwa on the 24 February 2011. The Reverend Ross Craven was appointed Deacon in Local Mission in the Parish of Merriwa on the 24 February 2011. The Reverend Patricia Kirkby was appointed Deacon in Local Mission in the Parish of Merriwa on the 24 February 2011. The Reverend Carl Lanham was appointed Deacon in Local Mission in the Parish of Mount Vincent and Weston on the 24 February 2011. The Reverend Michelle Ann Hazel-Jawhary was appointed Deacon Assistant in the Parish of Belmont North-Redhead on the 24 February 2011. The Reverend Bryce Amner was appointed Deacon Assistant and Church Planter in the Parish of Lakes Anglican on the 24 February 2011. The Reverend Luke Hopkins was appointed Deacon Assistant to the Archdeacon for Ministry Support on the 24 February 2011. The Reverend Walter Bayliss Firth was appointed Deacon Assistant in the Parish of Cessnock/Wollombi on the 24 February 2011. The Reverend Canon Sally Gero was commissioned Rector of the Parish of Wallsend on 25 February 2011. The Reverend Paul Robertson was appointed Locum Tenens in the Parish of Cessnock/Wollombi on the 28 February 2011. The Venerable Arthur Copeman was appointed Archdeacon for Ministry Support on 28 February 2011. The Reverend Nathan Killick was commissioned Rector to the Parish of The Camden Haven on 4 March 2011.

The Reverend Pirrial Clift was positioned in the Stroud Monastery on 6 March 2011. The Reverend Andrew Harrison was commissioned as Rector to the Parish of Windale on the 10 March 2011. The Reverend Andrew Hanlon was commissioned Chaplain to Samaritans Foundation on 13 March 2011. The Reverend Roger Sharr was appointed Intentional Interim Priest to the Parish of Gloucester on the 16 March 2011. The Reverend Glen Hughes was appointed Rector to the Parish of Scone on the 16 March 2011. The Reverend Stephen Powter was commissioned as Priest-in-Charge to the Parish of The Entrance on the 31 March 2011. The Reverend Robyn Fry was appointed Deacon in Local Mission in the Parish of Belmont North-Redhead on the 3 April 2011. The Reverend Bronwyn Marchant was commissioned as Priest-in- Charge to the Parish of Wyoming on 12 May 2011. The Reverend Canon Brian Gibbs was commissioned as Rector to the Parish of Terrigal on the 15 May 2011. The Reverend Robert Ian Talbot was appointed Locum Tenens to the Parish of Dungog on the 1 June 2011. The Reverend Andrew Mead was commissioned as Priest-in-Charge to the Parish of Raymond Terrace on 29 June 2011. The Reverend Melbourne William Nelson was appointed Locum Tenens to the Parish of Branxton Greta Lochinvar on the 2 July 2011. The Reverend Roger Zohrab was commissioned as Chaplain to Bishop Tyrell Anglican College on Tuesday 19 July 2011. The Reverend Canon Julia Perry has accepted the ministry of Locum Tenens in the Parish of Cessnock Wollombi from 1 August 2011 to 30 September 2011. The Reverend Robin Lewis-Quinn was commissioned as Priest in Charge of Dungog Parish on Wednesday 10 August 2011. The Reverend Murray Woolnough was commissioned as Priest-in- Charge to the Parish of Woy Woy on 1 September 2011. The Reverend Graham Jackson was appointed as Intentional Interim Priest to the Parish of Wollombi Valley on 25 September 2011.

Ordinations

The Reverend Barbara Bagley was ordained Priest in Local Mission in the Church of God on 30 November 2010. The Reverend Jessica Grant was ordained Priest in the Church of God on 30 November 2010. The Reverend Helen Holliday was ordained Priest in Local Mission in the Church of God on 30 November 2010. The Reverend Walter Jarvis was ordained Priest in Local Mission in the Church of God on 30 November 2010. The Reverend Alison Wooden was ordained Priest in Local Mission in the Church of God on 30 November 2010. The Reverend Gregory Bowen was ordained Deacon in Local Mission in the Church of God on 24 February 2011. The Reverend Walter Bayliss Firth was ordained Deacon in the Church of God on 24 February 2011. The Reverend Michelle Hazel-Jawhray was ordained Deacon in the Church of God on 24 February 2011. The Reverend Carlile Lanham was ordained Deacon in Local Mission in the Church of God on 24 February 2011. The Reverend Penelope MacDonald was ordained Deacon in Local Mission in the Church of God on 24 February 2011. The Reverend Bryce Amner was ordained Deacon in the Church of God on 24 February 2011. The Reverend Ross Craven was ordained Deacon in Local Mission in the Church of God on 24 February 2011. The Reverend John Gilbert was ordained Deacon in Local Mission in the Church of God on 24 February 2011. The Reverend Luke Hopkins was ordained Deacon in the Church of God on 24 February 2011. The Reverend Patricia Kirkby was ordained Deacon in Local Mission in the Church of God on 24 February 2011. The Reverend Michael Wheatley was ordained Deacon in Local Mission in the Church of God on 24 February 2011. The Reverend Joshua Bovis was ordained Priest in the Church of God on the 1 May 2011.

The Reverend Robyn Fry was ordained Priest in Local Mission in the Church of God on the 1 May 2011. The Reverend Christopher Yates was ordained Priest in the Church of God on the 1 May 2011. The Reverend Juleen Partridge was ordained Priest in Local Mission in the Church of God on the 1 May 2011. The Reverend Daphne Turnbull was ordained Deacon in Local Mission in the Church of God on 24 July 2011.

Parish Ministry Teams

Nelson Bay Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on the 20 February 2011. Belmont Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on the 27 March 2011. Belmont North/Redhead Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on the 3 April 2011. Mt Vincent and Weston Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on the 10 April 2011. Lambton Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on the 17 April 2011. Denman Parish Ministry Team was commissioned on the 19 June 2011. Additional members of the Toronto Parish Ministry Team were commissioned on the 9 October 2011.

Retirements

The Reverend Laurie Davies concluded his Locum Tenens period at The Camden Haven on 30 September 2010. Mr John Hayes retired as Director of the Anglican Care Board on 5 October 2010.

Resignations and/or Departures from the Diocese

The Reverend Sonia Roulston resigned as Rector from the Parish of Cessnock-Wollombi on 1 December 2010.

The Reverend Penny Jones resigned as Rector from the Parish of Woy Woy on 12 December 2010. The Reverend Roger Dyer resigned as rector of the Parish of Wallsend on 12 December 2010. The Reverend Dr Jonathan Inkpin, who held a PTO in the Diocese of Newcastle, became Rector of the Parish of St Luke’s, Toowoomba, in the Diocese of Brisbane on 13 December 2010. Mr Paul Rosser resigned as Chancellor on 26 November 2010. The Reverend Wayne Sheehan resigned from the Parishes of Mount Vincent-Weston on 17 January 2011. Mrs Ruth Carson resigned as Administrative Assistant assisting the Archdeacon of Newcastle and Parish Services on 28 January 2011. The Reverend Julian Kent resigned as Assistant Priest in the Parish of Cessnock-Wollombi on 31 January 2011. The Reverend Julian Kent resigned from the Diocesan Missions Committee on 31 January 2011. Mrs Amanda Zaicos resigned from the position of Bishop’s Secretary on 31 January 2011. The Venerable Arthur Copeman resigned as Rector of Kincumber and Archdeacon of the Central Coast on 28 February 2011. The Reverend Stephen Dent resigned from his position in The Entrance Parish on 31 March 2011. The Reverend Stephen Dent resigned from his position on the Board of the Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry on 31 March 2011. The Reverend Stephen Dent resigned from his position on the Board of the Anglican Schools Corporation on 31 March 2011. The Reverend Stephen Dent resigned from his position on the Professional Standards Panel of the Diocese of Newcastle on 31 March 2011. The Reverend Pirrial Clift resigned as Rector in the Parish of Dungog on 9 May 2011. Mrs Belinda Archer resigned from Parish Services on 23 May 2011. Mrs Nichola McCarthy resigned from the position of Bishop’s Secretary on 23 June 2011. The Reverend Kate Heath resigned as Assistant Priest from the Parish of Taree on 7 August 2011.

Mrs Lyn Healey resigned as Minutes Secretary on 2 September 2011. The Reverend Pam Fraser resigned from the Parish of Clarence Town/Stroud on 20 September 2011. Ms Bonny Sinclair resigned as Administration Assistant to the Assistant Bishop and the Diocesan Business Manager on 20 October 2011.

Arrivals

Ms Bev Birch commenced as a consultant to the Diocesan Office on 6 December 2010. Ms Nichola McCarthy commenced in the position of Bishop’s Secretary on 24 January 2011. Mrs Amanda Zaicos commenced as Administrative Assistant assisting the Archdeacon of Newcastle and Parish Services on 1 February 2011. The Venerable Arthur Copeman was appointed as 0.5 Archdeacon for Ministry Support, based at the Diocesan Office, on 21 February 2011. The Reverend Bronwyn Marchant arrived from New Zealand and was appointed Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Wyoming on 12 May 2011. Ms Christine Aisbett commenced as a member of the Parish Services Team in Administration and Records Management on 18 May 2011. Mrs Alison Dalmazzone commenced in the position of Bishop’s Secretary on 27 June 2011. The Reverend Murray Woolnough arrived from England and was appointed Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Woy Woy on 1 September 2011. Ms Danielle Veronesi commenced in the position of Administration Assistant to the Assistant Bishop and Diocesan Business Manager on 5 September 2011.

Deconsecrations, Consecrations and Blessings

St Augustine’s Church, Bolwarra was deconsecrated on 14 May 2011. St Stephen’s Church, Adamstown - the Foundation Stone was blessed on 12 August 2011.

Special Anniversaries

The Reverend Peter Ashley-Brown celebrated 50 years of Priesting on 17 December 2010. The Reverend Milton Fowell celebrated 50 years of Priesting on 17 December 2010. The Reverend Neville O’Brien celebrated 50 years of Priesting on 17 December 2010. The Reverend John West celebrated 50 years of Deaconing on 17 December 2010. The Reverend Desmond Eagan celebrated 50 years of Deaconing on 17 December 2010. The Reverend Ralph (Carl) Feldman celebrated 50 years of Priesting on 18 December 2010. The Reverend David Simpson celebrated 40 years of Priesting on 19 December 2010. The Reverend George Garnsey celebrated 50 years of Priesting on 21 December 2010. The Reverend John Southerden celebrated 50 years of Deaconing on 21 December 2010. The Reverend Rod Moore celebrated 25 years of Deaconing on 1 February 2011. The Reverend Bruce Perry celebrated 25 years of Deaconing on 1 February 2011. The Reverend Gary Harman celebrated 20 years of Deaconing on 2 February 2011. The Reverend Val Tibbey celebrated 20 years of Deaconing on 2 February 2011. The Reverend Stephen Powter celebrated 25 years of Deaconing on 16 February 2011. The Venerable Stephen Pullin celebrated 30 years of Deaconing on 7 February 2011. The Reverend Les Forester celebrated 30 years of Deaconing on 7 February 2011. The Reverend Neil Sauber celebrated 30 years of Deaconing on 7 February 2011.

The Reverend Peter Friend celebrated 25 years of Deaconing on 16 February 2011. The Reverend Peter Middleton celebrated 25 years of Deaconing on 16 February 2011. The Reverend Ian McDowell celebrated 50 years of Deaconing on 24 February 2011. The Reverend Noel Spohr celebrated 25 years of Deaconing on 24 February 2011. The Reverend John Seddon celebrated 50 years of Deaconing on 26 February 2011. The Reverend Lyle Hughes celebrated 20 years of Deaconing on 16 March 2011. The Reverend Max Sainsbury celebrated 50 years of Priesting on 21 May 2011. The Reverend Merv Ralston celebrated 20 years of Deaconing on 21 September 2011. Awards Professor Ken Dutton AM was recognised with Australia Day Honours on 26 January 2011. Anglican Care was awarded the winner of the Media Award in the 2011 Aged & Community Services (ACS) Awards for Excellence. In Memoriam Among the faithful departed, we make special mention of:

Mr Richard Weet father of Mrs Sue Williams and father-in-law of Canon Stephen Williams died on 31 October 2010. The Right Reverend Dr John Warwick Wilson from the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne’s Southern Region died on 22 January 2011. Mrs Shirley McTaggart mother of Mrs Lee Moore and mother-in-law of Reverend Rod Moore died on 4 February 2011. The Reverend John Booth, retired priest who served in the Dioceses of Sydney and North Queensland died on Saturday 12 February 2011. The Reverend Ken Foley assistant priest of the parish of Muswellbrook died on 4 March 2011.

The Reverend Des Eagan retired clergy with PTO licence died on 10 May 2011. The Reverend Allan McFarland, previously from the Diocese of Newcastle died on 15 May 2011. Mrs Rita Wilson mother of the Reverend Peter Middleton and mother- in-law of Mrs Jill Middleton died on 15 July 2011. Mrs Eva Williams widow of Canon Milton Williams died on 27 July 2011. Mrs Margaret Field sister of Judy Manual and sister in law of the Reverend Ray Manual died on 10 August 2011. The Right Reverend Neville Chynoweth died on 11 August 2011. Mother Wasita Kopapa (wife of Archbishop Joseph Kopapa) died on Sunday 2 October 2011.

2011 Synod Resolutions

2011.01 Presidential Address “The Synod thanks the Bishop for his Pastoral Report to the Synod, and asks that the Report be printed and distributed to its members.”

2011.02 Anglican Communion Covenant ”That this Synod noting the proposal of the Fifteenth General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia that the Sixteenth General Synod be asked to adopt the Anglican Covenant by resolution advises the Standing Committee of General Synod that this Synod does not support the adoption of the Anglican Covenant”

2011.03 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples – recognition in the Australian Constitution “That this Synod • commends the Commonwealth Government on both their commitment to pursue recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution and the consultation process in facilitating public discussion and debate about the proposed changes. • endorses the move for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution. • declares that the year 2011/2012 will be a Year of Listening for the diocese when each parish, diocesan agency, and school will be encouraged to consult with a local Aboriginal elder, land council, agency or family to hear suggestions for what might be included in the constitutional change. • resolves that Aboriginal recognition in the Australian constitution be the subject of a Synod debate in 2012, with the resulting recommendations to be forwarded to the federal government.”

2011.04 Samaritans Foundation – Friendship House “That this Synod • recognises the excellent work of the staff and the volunteers of the Samaritans Friendship House post prison release ministry and the Samaritans Home for Good Programs & Services Hub for ex-prisoners in the Hunter. • resolves to write to The Hon. Greg Smith MP, NSW Attorney General and Minister for Justice, commending the Samaritans Home for Good Programs and Services Hub for ex-prisoners in the Hunter as world’s best practice and calling for more funding to be made available by the NSW State Government for prisoner re-entry programs within the community and in partnership with NGO’s. • forwards a copy of this resolution to all State Government members of parliament in the Hunter region.”

2011.05 Asylum Seekers “That this Synod

• recognises the enormous difficulties that the current Australian Government and the former Coalition Government have had in responding to community concerns about the numbers of asylum seekers arriving in recent years on Australian shores. • recognises that movement of asylum seekers around the world is an increasing global problem facing many nations. • requests the Federal Government to urgently review its asylum seeker processing policy, preferably in a bipartisan way together with the Coalition Opposition. • calls on both major parties as part of their asylum seeker policy to immediately cease the processing of asylum seekers in offshore islands or in other countries. • calls on the Federal Government to ensure that asylum seeker applications in future are processed within Australia and without the incarceration of children and their parents in detention centres.” • That the terms of this motion be forwarded to the Prime Minister and members of the Federal Parliament.”

2011.06 Welcoming and including people in the life of the Church “That this Synod, noting the encouragement of the General Synod to call upon “parishes, schools and agencies to reaffirm their commitment to welcoming and including people in the life of the Church by investigating factors which may prevent people from participating fully, especially people with lived experience of disability, and initiating improvements which enhance accessibility and participation” affirms that all people are created in the image of God and have the potential to offer as well receive ministry and resolves to a. Request the Property Approvals Board to develop guidelines to assist parishes identify physical barriers to inclusion, b. Commend the Luke 14 initiative of the Christian Blind Mission International to parishes as a means of considering better inclusion of people living with a disability and c. Encourage parishes, Samaritans, Anglican Care, Storm Village and Diocesan schools, to explore creative partnerships which lead to the increased participation of people living with a disability in the church and the community.” d. That each parish looks carefully at its present facilities and actively looks to improvement in line with the above points where necessary.” 2011.07 Strategic Directions “That this Diocese 1. Notes that the Strategic Directions adopted at the Seconded Session of the 49th Synod of the Diocese are now 2 years into operation, and gives thanks to God for those things already addressed and accomplished through the implementation of these processes and priorities. 2. Affirms that the parishes, entities and organisational bodies of the Diocese continue to implement the strategies of Engaging, Equipping, Enabling, Empowering, Emerging and Energising in the life, witness and work of ministries at every level of Diocesan life and ministry. 3. Encourages the Diocesan Council to consult with parishes and entities regarding the stewardship of property resources across the Diocese with a view to providing funding and resources for (i) the establishment of new parish based outreach ministries in growing areas, and

(ii) the establishment of a practice of land banking of new sites for future development, and (iii) the support of other parishes across the Diocese in establishing new ministry and growth initiatives, and 4. Asks that a report of this assessment be brought to the next session of this Synod, with recommendations for implementation of these initiatives.”

2011.08 Professional Standards Ordinance “That this Synod: 1. Continues to recognize the need to protect the young and the vulnerable in the life of our parish communities sector ministries and wider community; that they be protected against any form of mistreatment and abuse. 2. Recognise the need for the on-going processes of dealing with complaints of such mistreatment and abuse as set down in the Professional Standards legislation, yet realizing that such processes are in need, from time to time, of evaluation and change where necessary to produce just and fair outcomes. 3. Directs the Diocesan Council to fully review the current Professional Standards Ordinance, protocols and processes and report back to the next session of Synod on the review and any recommendations for amendments to the Professional Standards Ordinance.”

2011.09 Coal Mining and Coal Seam Gas Exploration “That this Synod: Recognises the enormous impact that coal mining and coal seam gas exploration is having on our parish communities in this region, especially in the Upper Hunter; and In recognition of this impact which includes the physical, social and spiritual effects on the environment, our communities and personal lives, this Synod calls on the Bishop, Diocesan Council and the Diocesan Environment Commission to provide spiritual support by: 1. Providing opportunities for discussion and awareness raising and; 2. Help to form guidelines for pastoral care addressing the effects on the physical and mental health of both the communities supporting mining employees and their families and on those who are losing their agricultural land and traditional rural lifestyles to the industries.

2011.10 Congratulations “That this Synod: Recognises and gives grateful thanks to God as The Most Reverend Roger Herft (Archbishop of Perth) celebrates his Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of his consecration as Bishop in the Church of God on the Feast of St Simon and St Jude (28th October) and extends congratulations, best wishes and prayers to him for his continuing episcopal ministry.

2011.11 Motions of Appreciation

President “That this Synod expresses its thanks to the President for the patient and understanding manner in which he has chaired this First Session of the Fiftieth

Synod of the Diocese.”

Parish of Maitland “That this Synod thanks the Parish of Maitland for their preparation work for this Synod Eucharist and for assisting with the handing out of name tags, meal tickets and ballot papers.”

Synod Running & Reporting “That this Synod expresses its thanks and appreciation to The Chancellor, Mr Justice Peter Young The Chairman of Committees, Mr Keith Allen The Diocesan Business Manager, Mr John Cleary The Assistant Bishop, The Right Reverend Dr Peter Stuart The Synod Secretaries, The Reverend Ruth Brand and Mr Kevin Short The Chaplain - The Reverend Luke Hopkins Elizabeth Baker The Diocesan staff and Fordtronic for their care and attention to detail in and about the running and reporting of this Synod.”

This Synod notes an undertaking by the Bishop: “That the ordinances as enacted by the Diocesan Council during the preceding year, be included in future Synod papers.”

An Ordinance to assent to the Constitution Amendment (Diocesan Council) Canon 2010.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No 1, of 2010 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED AND RULED by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle as follows:

1. This Ordinance shall be cited as the Constitution Amendment (Diocesan Council) Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011.

2. The Constitution Amendment (Diocesan Council) Canon 2010, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 18 September 2010, as set out in the schedule is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Schedule

CANON NO 1, OF 2010

CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT (DIOCESAN COUNCIL) CANON 2010

The General Synod prescribes as follows –

Title 1. This Canon is the Constitution Amendment (Diocesan Council) Canon 2010

Amendment of Section 74 2. The definition of “Diocesan council” in subsection 74(1) of the Constitution is deleted and the following definition is inserted instead –

““Diocesan council” in a diocese where there is a synod means –

(a) the body exercising powers and functions of the synod on its behalf when it is not in session, or

(b) where there is no such body, the body constituted or determined by the relevant synod to be the diocesan council.”

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr WK (Keith) Allen Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Twenty-Second day of October 2011.

The Reverend Ruth Brand Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mr Kevin Short Lay Secretary of Synod THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Twenty-Second day of October 2011 in the Twentieth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this this See the Seventh.

PRESIDENT

An Ordinance to assent to the Constitution Amendment (Diocesan Council) Repeal Canon 2010.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No 2, of 2010 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED AND RULED by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle as follows:

1. This Ordinance shall be cited as the Constitution Amendment (Diocesan Council) Repeal Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011.

2. The Constitution Amendment (Diocesan Council) Repeal Canon 2010, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 18 September 2010, as set out in the schedule is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Schedule

CANON NO 2, OF 2010

CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT (DIOCESAN COUNCIL) REPEAL CANON 2010

The General Synod prescribes as follows -

Title This Canon is the Constitution Amendment (Diocesan Council) Repeal Canon 2010.

Repeal The Constitution Amendment (Diocesan Council) Canon 2007 is repealed. I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr WK (Keith) Allen Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Twenty-Second day of October 2011.

The Reverend Ruth Brand Clerical Secretary of Synod

PRESIDENT

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An Ordinance to assent to the Constitution Amendment (Appellate Tribunal Part Heard Matters) Canon 2010.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No 3, of 2010 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED AND RULED by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle as follows:

1. This Ordinance shall be cited as the Constitution Amendment (Appellate Tribunal Part Heard Matters) Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011.

2. The Constitution Amendment (Appellate Tribunal Part Heard Matters) Canon 2010, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 19 September 2010, as set out in the schedule is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Schedule

CANON NO 3, OF 2010

CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT (APPELLATE TRIBUNAL PART HEARD MATTERS) CANON 2010

The General Synod prescribes:

1. Insert after Section 57(1) of the Constitution:

(1A) Despite the restrictions in Section 57(1) on the composition of the Appellate Tribunal, the General Synod may by canon provide for –

(a) the continuation in office of a member of the tribunal whose office is to be vacated, but who is participating in the disposition of an appeal, question or matter made or referred to the tribunal that will not be concluded by the date on which the member’s office is to be vacated, for the purposes only of participating in and concluding that unfinished appeal, question or matter; and

(b) the appointment of a person to fill the office of such member –

and the person so appointed must not participate in that unfinished appeal, question or matter, but is the member of the tribunal for all other appeals, questions or matters. I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr WK (Keith) Allen Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Twenty-Second day of October 2011.

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The Reverend Ruth Brand Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mr Kevin Short Lay Secretary of Synod

THE ASSENT of the Lord Bishop of the Diocese was given to the above Ordinance on the Twenty-Second day of October 2011 in the Twentieth year of our Consecration and of our Translation to this See the Seventh.

PRESIDENT

An Ordinance to assent to the Appellate Tribunal Amendment (Part Heard Matters) Canon 2010.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No 5, of 2010 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED AND RULED by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle as follows:

1. This Ordinance shall be cited as the Appellate Tribunal Amendment (Part Heard Matters) Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011.

2. The Appellate Tribunal Amendment (Part Heard Matters) Canon 2010, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 19 September 2010, as set out in the schedule is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Schedule

CANON NO 5, OF 2010

APPELLATE TRIBUNAL AMENDMENT (PART HEARD MATTERS) CANON 2010

The General Synod prescribes: Commencement

1. This Canon comes into force on the day following the date on which the Constitution Amendment (Appellate Tribunal – Part Heard Matters) Canon 2010 commences.

Amendment of the Appellate Tribunal Canon 1981

2. The Appellate Tribunal Canon 1981 is amended by adding after section 4A—

4AB. (1) Despite sections 4 and 4A, if—

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(a) the seat of a member (the retiring member) of the Appellate Tribunal is to be vacated under section 4 because the retiring member—

(i) attains the age of 69 years before the commencement of the next ordinary session of Synod; or

(ii) being a bishop, ceases to be a diocesan bishop when section 6 does not apply; and

(b) that retiring member is not otherwise disqualified from membership of the Appellate Tribunal; and

(c) the retiring member is participating in the disposition of an appeal, question or matter (to an extent greater than participating in directions hearings or other procedural steps) made or referred to the Appellate Tribunal (the continuing matter); and

(d) the continuing matter has not been finally concluded before the seat of the retiring member is to be vacated—

the retiring member remains a member of the Appellate Tribunal for the purposes only of participating in and concluding the continuing matter.

(2) Despite sub-section (1), if a retiring member remains a member of the Appellate Tribunal for the purposes of participating in and concluding a continuing matter, the seat of the retiring member is deemed to be vacated on the date provided under section 4 for the purpose of filling the retiring member’s seat as a member of the Appellate Tribunal.

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr WK (Keith) Allen Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Twenty-Second day of October 2011.

The Reverend Ruth Brand Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mr Kevin Short Lay Secretary of Synod

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An Ordinance to assent to the Long Service Leave Canon 2010.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No 7, of 2010 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED AND RULED by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle as follows:

1. This Ordinance shall be cited as the Long Service Leave Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011.

2. The Long Service Leave Canon 2010, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 20 September 2010, as set out in the schedule is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Schedule

CANON NO 7, OF 2010

LONG SERVICE LEAVE CANON 2010

The General Synod prescribes as follows:

Title 1. This canon may be called the “Long Service Leave Canon 2010”.

Commencement 2. (1) This Canon comes into operation on the first day of January next following the receipt by the General Secretary of General Synod of notices that it has been assented to by Ordinance of each of the dioceses that are participating dioceses under the Long Service Leave Canon 1992-1995 (the "Former Canon") (in this Canon called “the date of commencement”).

(2) When the General Secretary of General Synod has received the necessary notices of assent for the purpose of sub-section (1), the General Secretary of General Synod shall notify as soon as possible each diocese of the date of commencement.

The Board 3. The Long Service Leave Board established by the Former Canon continues in existence under and subject to this Canon and the Schedule to this Canon.

The Fund 4. The Long Service Leave Fund maintained under the Former Canon continues in existence under and subject to this Canon and is in this Canon called “the Fund”.

Repeal 5. The Former Canon, the Long Service Leave (Amendment) Canon 2001 and the Long Service Leave Canon 2007 are repealed except that (save as provided in this Canon

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expressly or by necessary implication) all persons things and circumstances appointed or created by or under the Long Service Leave Canon 1966-1987 (“the Initial Canon”) or the Former Canon or existing or continuing under them immediately before the date of commencement under and subject to this Canon and the Schedule continue to have the same status operation and effect as they respectively would have had if the Initial Canon and the Former Canon had not been so repealed.

Entitlements 6. The provisions of the Long Service Leave scheme are prescribed in the Schedule.

Amendments to Schedule 7. (1) The Standing Committee of General Synod

(a) may make regulations relating to the general operation of this Canon;

(b) may, with the written consent of each Metropolitan, make such regulations amending the Schedule as the Standing Committee considers necessary for the purpose of ensuring that its provisions are consistent with legislation enacted by the Commonwealth, a State or Territory and applicable to the subject matter of this Canon.

(2) A regulation made under sub-section (1)(b) ceases to have effect on 31 December after the close of the next following ordinary session of General Synod.

8. Any amendments to the Schedule shall be advised to the participating dioceses and organisations within 60 days of the agreement in clause 8.

Financial Protection Canon 9. The Corporation referred to in the Schedule is declared to be an Organisation to which the Financial Protection Canon 1995 applies.

SCHEDULE

PART I: INTRODUCTORY

Definitions 1. (1) Under this Schedule or in any regulation made pursuant to the provisions of this Schedule except in so far as the context or subject matter otherwise requires or indicates-

“Board” means the Long Service Leave Board constituted under Part II of this Schedule; “Church” means the Anglican Church of Australia;

“Commencement Date” means the date of commencement of the Long Service Leave Canon 2010;

“Corporation” means the company limited by guarantee incorporated under the law of Victoria under the name Anglican Long Service Leave Fund Limited;

“Eligible Charity” means an institution, fund or trust established and maintained for the advancement of religion or other public charitable purposes the income of which is exempt from income tax in Australia ;

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“Former Canon” means the Long Service Leave Canon 1992 -1995;

“Fund Year” means a period of 12 months ending on the 31st day of December, or on such other date as the Board may determine, and includes, if the Board determines another date, such period more or less than 12 months as the Board determines;

“Initial Canon” means the Long Service Leave Canon 1966-1987;

“Member of the Clergy” means –

(i) a bishop of a diocese;

(ii) a person in holy orders collated instituted or licensed by the bishop of a diocese to the cure of souls in a parish or to any other appointment in a parish; (iii) a bishop, dean, archdeacon, canon, principal, vice principal or tutor in holy orders of a university or theological college, a principal of a school or a chaplain, or other person in holy orders licensed to a distinct official position in the diocese or holding some other licence of the bishop of the diocese;

(iv) a person in holy orders on missionary service;

(v) for the purposes of this Schedule, in relation to a diocese the synod of which so resolves, a person licensed by the bishop of the diocese to exercise the office of deaconess in that diocese; or

(vi) the Bishop to the Defence Force and Defence Force chaplains in holy orders;

“Notional Stipend” means notional annual stipend within the meaning of section 41;

“Ordinary Stipend” in relation to a participant means stipend or salary at the rate paid to the participant immediately preceding the date on which the participant enters or is deemed to enter upon long service leave;

“Parish” includes any parochial district, or similar pastoral division constituted by or under ordinance of the synod of a diocese;

“Participant” means-

(i) a member of the clergy in receipt of an ordinary stipend; or

(ii) a person employed by a participating diocese or participating organisation who:

(a) with the consent of the Board is nominated as a participant by the participating diocese or participating organisation; or

(b) is a member of a class of people defined with the consent of the Board as a participant by the participating diocese or participating organisation;

for the purposes of this Schedule;

“Participating Diocese” means –

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(i) a diocese of the Church which was a participating diocese for the purposes of the Initial Canon or the Former Canon; and

(ii) a diocese of the Church admitted under Part V of this Schedule to be a participating diocese;

“Participating Organisation” means –

(i) an organisation which was a participating organisation for the purposes of the Initial Canon or the Former Canon; and

(ii) an organisation admitted under Part V of this Schedule to be a participating organisation;

“Proper Officer” in relation to a participating organisation, means the person particulars of whose office, name and address are furnished to the Board by the participating organisation as those of the proper officer for the time being of the organisation for the purposes of this Schedule;

“Qualifying Service” means qualifying service within the meaning of section 34;

“Sabbatical Allowance” means an allowance paid to a participant to assist with the cost of taking leave;

“Service” means paid service in a full time or part time capacity as a participant;

(i) in a diocese of the Church or in a diocese which was formerly part of the Church;

(ii) as a missionary being service which the Board with the approval of the Standing Committee prescribes either generally or in a particular case to be or to have been missionary service; or

(iii) as an employee of a participating organization and includes any period during such service of annual holiday leave or of furlough and any period of long service leave under the Initial Canon and/or Former Canon or this Schedule, and “serve” and “serving” have corresponding meanings; and

“Standing Committee” means the Standing Committee of General Synod.

(2) Except in so far as the context or subject matter otherwise requires or indicates, words importing the singular number include the plural number and vice versa and words importing the masculine gender import the feminine and except for the word “deaconess”, words importing the feminine gender import the masculine.

(3) Headings of parts of this Schedule are deemed to be part of this Schedule but the headings to sections and any footnotes are not.

PART II: THE BOARD

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2. For the purposes of this Schedule there is a Board called the Long Service Leave Board.

Membership 3. (1) A person may not be elected a member of the Board who has been declared by any competent court incapable of managing his or her affairs;

(2) Subject to section 4, the Board consists of 9 persons namely –

(a) 1 member of the House of Bishops;

(b) 2 members of the House of Clergy;

(c) 4 lay members of this Church; each of them elected at an Ordinary Session of General Synod by the House of which that person is a member, or in the case of lay members, by the House of Laity and

(d) 2 members appointed by the Board for such term (not exceeding 3 years) as the Board may determine.

(3) Upon the date of commencement, the persons who held office as members of the Board established by the Former Canon hold office as members of the Board established by this Schedule as if duly elected by the respective House of General Synod of which they are members, or in the case of lay members by the House of Laity.

(4) A member of the Board to whom sub -section (3) applies holds office, subject to this Schedule, until:

(a) in the case of the member who is elected by the House of Bishops, or of the member who is elected by the House of Clergy and the 2 members who are elected by the House of Laity to whom this paragraph applies, the first ordinary session of General Synod next following the date of commencement; or

(b) in the case of any other of those members - until the second ordinary session of General Synod next following the date of commencement.

(5) The members elected by the House of Clergy, and the members elected by the House of Laity, respectively, shall determine among themselves which member elected by the House of Clergy and which 2 members elected by the House of Laity paragraph 3(4)(a) shall apply to and, failing determination within 1 month after the date of commencement, the General Secretary of General Synod shall make the determination by lot.

(6) Subject to sub-section 3(4):

(a) a member of the Board elected by the House of Bishops holds office until the ordinary meeting of General Synod next following the election of the member; and

(b) a member of the Board elected by the House of Clergy or House of Laity holds office until the second ordinary session of General Synod next following the election of the member.

(7) A member of the Board is eligible for re-election.

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Vacancies 4. (1) A member of the Board ceases to hold office if the member –

(a) resigns;

(b) dies;

(d) fails to attend three successive meetings of the Board without leave of the Board; or

(e) is removed by resolution of the Standing Committee.

(2) The Standing Committee by resolution may at any time –

(a) remove a member of the Board from office; or

(b) fill a vacancy which occurs in an office of member of the Board.

(3) If a vacancy is filled by the Standing Committee under sub -section (2) the office of a member of the House of Bishops must be filled by a member of the House of Bishops, the office of a member of the House of Clergy must be filled by a member of the House of Clergy and the office of a lay member must be filled by a lay member of this Church.

(4) A vacancy or the omission to fill a vacancy does not affect the acts or authority of the Board.

(5) A person appointed to fill a vacancy holds office for the balance of the term of the person being replaced.

Chair 5. (1) The Board at its first meeting after each General Synod must elect from among its members a person to occupy the chair.

(2) In the absence of that person from a meeting of the Board the members present must elect from among themselves some other person to occupy the chair.

Quorum 6. The quorum for a meeting of the Board is 5 members.

Functions 7. The functions of the Board are the management and control of the Fund and any other functions which this Canon or the regulations require to be performed, and does not vest in some other body or person.

Powers 8. (1) The Board in performance of the functions vested in it by this Schedule has such powers as –

(a) are necessarily incidental to or convenient for the due performance of those duties; or

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(b) are expressly vested in the Board by this Schedule.

(2) The Board may employ as agents and pay –

(a) any accountant, actuary, banker, barrister, solicitor, estate agent, fund manager, insurance broker, stock broker or other professional person; or

(b) any suitably qualified organisation;

to perform any function of the Board under the Long Service Leave Canon 2010 and this Schedule.

Rules and Regulations 9. (1) Subject to Part IV of this Schedule the powers of the Board include the power by resolution of the Board to make rules and regulations not inconsistent with this Schedule and necessary or convenient to be made for giving effect to this Schedule including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, with respect to –

(a) the Board’s own proceedings records and reports including the procedure for the making of rules and regulations and, without divesting itself of its responsibilities under this Schedule, the appointment of committees of its members and co-option to membership of any such committee;

(b) the contracting out to a suitably qualified organisation of the day to day administration of the Fund in accordance with the directions of the Board;

(d) money property investments and audit;

(e) actuarial investigations consultation approval and advice;

(f) contributors;

(g) benefits; and

(h) any matters in which under this Schedule the Board has a discretion power or duty.

(2) Upon making a rule or regulation the Boa rd must cause notice of its terms to be given to the Standing Committee, to the Registrar of every participating diocese and to the proper officer of every participating organisation.

(3) On the first day of the first Ordinary Session of General Synod after the making of a rule or regulation a copy of the rule or regulation must be laid before the Synod and it is lawful for the Synod at that session to disallow it, but disallowance by Synod does not invalidate or affect anything done or contracted to be done under a rule or regulation before its disallowance.

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but the disallowance does not in validate or affect anything done or contracted to be done under a rule or regulation before its disallowance.

(5) Upon disallowance by General Synod or the Standing Committee of a rule or regulation made under this Schedule the Standing Committee must cause notice of the disallowance to be given to the Board, to the Registrar of every participating diocese and to the proper officer of every participating organisation.

(6) Where a rule or resolution is disallowed, any other rules or resolutions made by the Board have effect as if the disallowed rule or resolution had never been made.

Actuarial Advice 10. No power or duty of the Board which entails actuarial knowledge, calculation or judgment may be exercised without obtaining and considering the advice of the Actuary.

Discretions 11. Subject only to this Schedule, the Board in exercise of the authorities, powers and discretions vested in it under this Schedule has an absolute discretion and –

(a) may exercise all or any of its powers, authorities and discretions from time to time; or

(b) (except so far as it may be necessary to give effect to any legal or enforceable rights of any person) may refrain from exercising all or any of its authorities, powers and discretions from time to time or at all.

Declaration of Interest 12. (1) Every member of the Board who –

(a) is or becomes in any way, whether directly or indirectly, interested in a contract or proposed contract with the Corporation; or

(b) holds an office or possesses property whereby whether directly or indirectly duties or interests might be created in conflict with that member’s duties as a member of the Board; must as soon as practicable after the relevant facts have come to that member’s knowledge declare the facts nature and extent of the interest or conflict at a meeting of the Board.

(2) That member must not for so long as the interest exists or the conflict is possible vote on any resolution of the Board touching that contract or property or office without the consent of all of the other members of the Board present.

(3) The requirements of the preceding paragraphs or sub -sections of this section do not apply in any case where the interest consists only of –

(a) an interest in a contract or proposed contract with the Corporation if the interest of the member of the Board may properly be regarded as not being a material interest;

(b) that member's interest as a participant; or

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Indemnity 13. (1) A person is entitled to be indemnified out of the Fund for any personal liability incurred by that person while acting within the authority conferred by this Schedule upon him or her as a member of the Board or officer or other appointee of the Board unless the personal liability is occasioned by that person’s own dishonesty or by his or her wilfully and knowingly being a party to an act resulting in the personal liability.

(2) In relation to a person mentioned in sub -section 13 (1) the expression “personal liability” means liability for –

(a) any of his or her acts, receipts, neglect or default or those of any other Board member, officer or other appointee of the Board;

(b) involuntary loss or misapplication of the Fund or of any entitlement payable from the Fund;

(c) any loss which results from the insufficiency of any security or from any investment made by the Board in good faith; or

(d) any loss brought about by a person or organisation employed under section 8 to perform a function of the Board in performing that function.

Money 14. (1) The Board must collect, and pay promptly into a bank, in the name of the Fund, all money paid to the Fund.

(2) The Fund must be applied by the Board to the purposes of this Schedule but the expenses of the Board and of the management of the Fund are a first charge on the Fund.

(3) A member of the Board or officer or other person appointed by the Board is entitled to be reimbursed or to have paid or discharged out of the Fund all expenses properly incurred in the performance of the duties of his or her office.

Financial Statements and Audit 15. The Board must –

(a) keep account of all money received by and disbursed from the Fund and all dealings in connection with that money;

(b) keep appropriate records and accounts in proper order, and make suitable arrangements for their custody and for custody of documents relating to the investments;

(c) prepare or have prepared as soon as practicable after the end of each Fund Year financial statements consisting of a balance sheet as at the end of the Fund Year and a statement of income and expenditure for that Fund Year;

(d) have the financial statements of the Fund audited by an auditor appointed by the Board; and

(e) require a report to be given to the Board by the auditor in respect of each such audit.

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16. (1) The Board must once at least in every year have copies of the audited financial statements together with a short report of the Fund’s operations for the year provided to –

(a) the Standing Committee;

(b) the Bishop and Registrar of every participating diocese; and

(2) A report of the proceedings of the Board since the previous Ordinary Session of General Synod together with a copy of all financial statements and reports under sub- section 16(1) made since that Session must be laid before each Ordinary Session of General Synod.

Limit of Payment 17. Notwithstanding anything in this Schedule the Board is not bound to make any payment except out of funds held by it for the purposes of this Schedule.

Insufficient Funds 18. In the event of the funds held by the Board at any time being insufficient to make all the payments at that time payable by it under this Schedule the Board, subject to any direction of the Standing Committee, must make such payments as in its opinion are fair and equitable in the circumstances.

PART III: THE CORPORATION

Appointment 19. So far as the Corporations Act 2001 permits, the Board of the Fund must procure at all times that under the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Corporation –

(a) there must be not less than 5 members of the Corporation;

(b) except as provided in paragraph 19(a) the number of members of the Corporation always equals the number of members of the Board of the Fund;

(c) the members of the Corporation are those persons who from time to time are the members of the Board of the Fund and have consented to be members of the Corporation;

(d) only persons who are members of the Corporation are eligible to be directors of the Corporation and all members of the Corporation are directors of the Corporation; and

(e) a person who ceases to be a member of the Board of the Fund ceases to be a member of the Corporation.

Removal of Members 20. So far as the Corporations Act 2001 permits, the Board of the Fund must procure at all times that under the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Corporation a member of the Corporation who –

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(a) is continuously absent from the Commonwealth of Australia for more than 3 months without the consent of the remaining members of the Corporation;

(b) resigns;

(c) fails to attend 3 successive meetings of the Directors of the Corporation without leave of the Board of the Corporation;

(d) becomes bankrupt; or

(e) in the opinion of the remaining members of the Corporation or a majority of them otherwise becomes incapable or unworthy of acting; may be removed from office by the remaining members of the Corporation at a meeting of which 14 days notice has been given to that member wherever resident and to all other members of the Corporation for the time being in the Commonwealth of Australia.

Powers of Investment and Borrowing 21. (1) The Corporation acting upon the direction of the Board of the Fund has power –

(a) to invest the assets of the Fund;

(b) to vary or realise those investments; and

(2) The Corporation acting upon the direction of the Board of the Fund has power from time to time to borrow, or maintain an existing borrowing of money, whether by way of a secured or unsecured loan with a bank or other institution.

Duty of Investment 22. Subject to –

(a) the direction of the Board of the Fund; or

(b) the direction (if any) of –

(i) General Synod; or

(ii) the Standing Committee;

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the Corporation must invest such part or the whole of the Fund in such names in such manner and subject to such conditions as the Board of the Fund in its sole discretion determines.

PART IV: THE ACTUARY Appointment 23. The Board must appoint an Actuary with appropriate qualifications and experience.

24. The Actuary holds office for a term of 3 years or such lesser period as is specified by the Board but is eligible for re-appointment for a further term. Actuarial Responsibilities

25. (1) The Board must cause actuarial investigations of the affairs of the Fund to be made at such intervals not exceeding 3 years as may be decided by the Board.

(2) An actuarial report must be given to the Board in relation to each investigation referred to in sub-section 25(1).

(3) Arising from an actuarial investigation the Board may make, alter or rescind rules or regulations under section 9 relating to benefits payable to participants.

(4) The Actuary must give advice to the Board upon the request of the Board and may give advice at other times.

PART V: CONTRIBUTIONS

Additional Participating Dioceses 26. Where the synod of a diocese which is not then a participating diocese adopts this Schedule, the Board may admit the diocese to be a participating diocese upon such terms and conditions (including terms as to retrospectivity) as the Board with the advice of the Actuary may determine.

Participating Organisation 27. (1) An organisation which engages 1 or more members of the clergy and agrees to the terms and conditions of participation in the scheme of this Schedule, upon application to and approval by the Board, becomes a participating organisation.

(2) A participating organisation may make contributions to the Fund on the account of any participant. Contributions must be of the amount and made at the times which would be appropriate if that participant were rendering qualifying service in a participating diocese.

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Amount of Contributions 28. Subject to any direction of the General Synod or of the Standing Committee the rate of annual contribution for the purpose of this Schedule –

(a) must be set by the Board; and

(b) applies from the following first day of January.

Responsibility for Contributions 29. (1) This section applies to a parish institution or organisation (not being a participating organisation) in a participating diocese which is responsible for the payment of the stipend or salary of any participant rendering qualifying service in that diocese, unless the diocese determines to the contrary.

(2) Where this section applies the parish institution or organisation must pay to the proper officer of the diocese in respect of each day during which it is responsible for the payment of the stipend or salary of the participant an amount equal to a 365th part of the annual contribution fixed under section 28.

Payment of Contributions to Diocese 30. Each amount payable to a diocese under section 29 is payable at such times and in such manner as the diocese prescribes.

Payment of Contributions to the Fund 31. (1) Each participating diocese or participating organisation must pay a contribution to the Fund within 14 days of the last day of the months of March, June, September and December in each year in respect of each participant receiving stipend or salary as a member of that diocese or organisation who has rendered qualifying service in that diocese or organisation during the whole or any part of the quarter ending on that day. The contribution must be so much of the annual contribution fixed under section 28 of this Schedule as is apportionable to the number of completed days of the member's qualifying service so rendered during the quarter.

(2) In the event of payments not being made within the time limit in sub –section 31(1) interest on the late payment calculated on a daily basis at a rate set by the Board from time to time may be charged at the discretion of the Board.

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PART VI ENTITLEMENTS

General 32. Subject to this scheme every participant serving in a participating diocese or with a participating organisation is entitled to long service leave on his or her ordinary stipend or salary.

Amount of Long Service Leave 33. (1) The amount of Long Service leave entitlement for a participant is:

(a) on completion of 10 years of qualifying service a n amount of long service leave calculated:

(i) at the rate of 10 weeks for 10 years qualifying service in respect of each year of qualifying service prior to the Commencement Date; and

(ii) at the rate of 13 weeks for 10 years qualifying service in respect of each year of qualifying service from and after the Commencement Date.

(b) subject to sub-clause 35(2), on completion of each subsequent year of qualifying service an amount of long service leave calculated;

(i) at the rate of 1 week for each year of qualifying service in respect of each year of qualifying service prior to the Commencement Date; and

(ii) at the rate of 1.3 weeks for each year of qualifying service in respect to qualifying service from and after the Commencement Date.

(c) on completion of a period of qualifying service fixed by the Board under sub- section (3), a period of leave fixed by the Board under sub –section (3).

(2) Sub-section (3) applies where in the opinion of the Board –

(a) the relevant circumstances of a participant are abnormal; and

(b) it would be to the disadvantage of the participant for sub-section (3) not to apply.

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(3) Where this sub-section applies the Board may fix –

(a) (i) a period of qualifying service of less than 10 years where the participant has not completed 10 years qualifying service; or

(ii) a period of less than 5 years further qualifying service where the participant has completed 10 years qualifying service and part only of any subsequent period of 5 years qualifying service; and

(b) a period of long service leave to which the participant is entitled upon completion of the period fixed under paragraph 33(3)(a).

(4) Where long service leave has been taken by a participant the participant's long service leave entitlement is reduced accordingly.

(5) An entitlement under this section only arises in respect of completed years of qualifying service.

Qualifying Service 34. (1) Qualifying service means –

(a) service at any time whether before or after Parts II and III of the Initial Canon came into force –

(i) in a diocese the synod of which resolved before or within 12 months after the coming into force of those Parts that the diocese participate in the scheme of the Initial Canon; and

(ii) in that part of the Diocese of Carpentaria which became the Diocese of the Northern Territory by virtue of the Diocese of the Northern Territory Formation Canon of 1966;

(b) service at any time after Parts II and III of the Initial Canon came into force-

(i) in any other diocese after that diocese has become a participating diocese; or

(ii) in a participating organisation after that organisation has become a participating organisation.

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(2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Schedule, in calculating the length of qualifying service of any participant the following must not be taken into account –

(a) any excess over 15 years service rendered before Parts II and III of the Initial Canon came into force;

(b) any service rendered after Parts II and III of the Initial Canon and the Former Canon came into force in respect of which –

(i) the contributions mentioned in Part V have not been paid; or

(ii) where that service is missionary service, in respect of which there has not been paid to the Fund a sum which corresponds to the aggregate of the contributions which would have been payable in respect of a like period of service in a participating diocese;

(c) any period of service in respect of which leave has been taken or payment made under the provisions of the Initial Canon, the Former Canon, this Schedule or of any other long service leave scheme,

(d) any period of service which is taken into account under any Act of any Parliament award or industrial agreement in calculating an entitlement to leave in the nature of long service leave or payment in lieu of such leave whether the Act award or industrial agreement is made before or after any part of this Schedule came into force. This paragraph does not apply however in calculating the length of qualifying service of any participant who has made application under sub -section 34(3).

(3) (a) When on a particular date a participant has –

(i) begun to render qualifying service; or

(ii) resumed rendering qualifying service;

the participant may make application to the Board to be deemed to have begun or resumed rendering that service on an earlier date.

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payment of contributions in respect of the period between the last mentioned date in paragraph 34(3)(a) and the first mentioned date) subject to which the applicant under paragraph 34(3)(a) is deemed to have begun or resumed rendering qualifying service as the case may be.

(i) must take into account without further contribution any period of less than 10 years qualifying service which ended less than 5 years before the date of the determination; and

(ii) may take into account any period of less than 10 years qualifying service which ended 5 or more years before the date of the determination;

in respect of which the participant has not under the Initial Canon, the Former Canon or this Schedule taken leave or received payment.

(d) The Board is not required to maintain a record of qualifying service for more than five years after the qualifying service ceases to be rendered by reason only of –

(i) anything in this sub-section; or

(ii) the qualifying service having been rendered (wholly or partly) before the commencement of this Schedule.

Where any such record has existed, but no longer exists, the Board –

(iii) may still determine a date under paragraph (b); and

(iv) if it sees fit may at any time reconstruct the record to its satisfaction and rely on the reconstructed record.

Periods of Leave 35. (1) Leave may be granted and taken in 1 continuous period or if the participant and the diocese or participating organisation so agree in separate periods as follows –

(a) where the amount of the leave exceeds 5 weeks but does not exceed 13 weeks, in 2 separate periods; or

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(b) where the amount of the leave exceeds 13 weeks, in 2 or 3 separate periods.

(2) Any period of leave granted pursuant to sub-section (1) must be comprised of complete weeks each comprised of 7 days.

Annual Holidays Excluded 36. Long service leave taken under this Schedule is exclusive of annual holidays but is inclusive of all other days off occurring during the leave.

When Leave to be Taken 37. Where a participant has become entitled to long service leave under this Schedule the leave must be given and the participant must take the leave –

(a) where the participant is serving in a participating diocese, as soon as practicable having regard to the needs of the diocese in which the participant is serving except that after an entitlement to leave has accrued the diocese and the participant may agree that the taking of the leave be postponed until an agreed date; or

(b) where the participant is not serving in a participating diocese or is serving in a participating organisation, as soon as practicable having regard to the needs of the Church or the participating organisation.

Priority as Between Participants 38. Participating dioceses and participating organisations determine the order in which participants entitled to long service leave take that leave but, in determining that order, ordinarily must give priority to those who have rendered the longest qualifying service.

Notice of Leave 39. Every participating diocese or participating organisation must give to each participant, unless that participant otherwise agrees, at least 3 months’ notice of the date from which it is proposed that the participant’s long service leave shall be given and taken.

PART VII: NATURE OF SERVICE

40. (1) Every participating diocese or participating organisation must advise the Board if a participant begins or concludes part-time service.

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(2) Where a participating diocese or participating organisation advises the Board in accordance with sub-section 40 (1) they shall advise the Board of the equivalence of that service to full -time service in that participating diocese or participating organisation.

(3) Any payment or apportioned payment made by the Board in relation to a participant on part-time service shall be pro-rated in accordance with the advice given by the participating diocese or participating organisation in accordance with sub-section 40 (2).

PART VIII: PAYMENT

Notional Stipend 41. (1) The Standing Committee acting upon the advice of the Board may from time to time determine –

(a) a notional annual stipend in respect of all participants expressed as a sum per annum; or

(b) a notional annual stipend as so expressed in respect of each of two or more categories of participants determined by the Standing Committee on the advice of the Board; effective from the next first day of January.

Sabbatical Allowance 42. (1) In respect of each day of long service leave actually taken the rate at which sabbatical allowance is payable is:

(a) subject to paragraph 42(1)(b) a rate per day equal to 35.5% of a 365th part of the notional stipend pro-rated for the nature of service; or

(b) if the Standing Committee, acting on the advice of the Board, fixes another rate per day, the rate so fixed for the time being.

Normal Payment 43. (1) Where a participant whose salary or ordinary stipend is paid by a participating diocese, by a parish, institution or organisation in a participating diocese or by a participating organisation, enters upon a period of long service leave –

(a) the participant must be paid his or her salary or ordinary stipend in respect of that period of leave either –

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(i) in a single payment when the participant enters upon the period of leave; or

(ii) at the time or times at which the participant’s salary or stipend would have been paid if he or she had not taken leave.

(b) (i) the Board must pay to the diocese in which the participant was serving or the participating organisation by which the participant was employed immediately before he or she entered upon the leave a sum equal to so much of the notional annual stipend as is apportionable to that period of leave and pro-rated for the nature of service.

(ii) where the salary or ordinary stipend of the participant is not paid by the diocese itself the diocese must remit that sum to the parish institution or organisation by which such salary or stipend is paid; and

(c) the Board in addition must pay to the diocese or participating organisation a sabbatical allowance in respect of that period of leave and pro-rated for the nature of service and that sabbatical allowance must be paid in full to the participant.

(2) Upon a payment being made by the Board under this section the liability of the Fund in respect of the participant for whose benefit it is paid is discharged to the extent of that payment.

Payment Direct to Participant 44. (1) Where a participant whose ordinary salary or stipend is not paid by a participating diocese, by a parish institution or organisation in a participating diocese or by a participating organisation enters upon a period of long service leave the Board must pay directly to the participant so much of the notional annual stipend as is apportionable to the period of that leave and pro-rated for the nature of service and a corresponding sabbatical allowance.

(2) The Board may make the payment under sub -section 44(1) conditional upon the participant entering into such an agreement with it relating to the acceptance by the participant of other payments in the nature of stipend salary or wages or the like as the Board deems proper.

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Payment in lieu on Death 45. (1) When the qualifying service of a participant terminates by reason of the participant’s death then an amount for each completed year of service is to be paid, equal to 1 week for each year of qualifying service performed prior to the Commencement Date and 1.3 weeks for each year of qualifying service performed on or after the Commencement Date of the notional stipend current at the date of the participant’s death together with a proportionate payment for any incomplete year of qualifying service rendered.

(2) The amount payable under sub-section 45(1) –

(a) is not to include the sabbatical allowance; and

(b) is payable to such person or persons as the Board determines.

Payment in Lieu on Resignation or Retirement 46. (1) When the qualifying service of a participant terminates other than by reason of the participant’s death, and –

(a) the participant has completed at least 5 years qualifying service; and

(b) sub-section 33(3) does not apply; then the participant is to be paid an amount equal to one week for each year of qualifying service performed prior to the Commencement Date and 1.3 weeks for each year of qualifying service on or after the Commencement Date of the then current notional stipend and pro -rated for the nature of service together with a proportionate payment for any incomplete year of qualifying service rendered and pro-rated for the nature of service.

(2) The amount payable under sub-section 46(1) is not to include a sabbatical allowance.

Payment to Another Fund 47. (1) Where the participating diocese or organisation which contributes in respect of a participant gives notice to the Board under this section then at the expiration of three months from the date of giving notice the Board is empowered to exercise its discretion under sub -section 47(2) as if the participant had resigned at the expiration of the period of three months.

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(2) Where a participant resigns and the Board satisfies itself –

(a) that the participant intends to continue or resume employment under conditions of employment where contributions are to be made to another fund or organisation whose constitution and rules for the payment of benefits are similar to those of the Fund (“the other Fund”); and

(b) that employment is, or will become, available to the participant to take up; the Board in its discretion, exercisable at any time before payment is made under this Part, may decide that this section applies, whether or not the participant has completed 10 years of qualifying service.

(3) If the Board decides that this section applies section 46 does not.

(4) Where this section applies and –

(a) the participant has completed 10 years or more of qualifying service; or

(b) the participant had not completed 10 years of qualifying service but has completed a period of less than 10 years qualifying service fixed under sub-section 33 (3); the Board must pay the amount payable under this section either to the other fund or to the participant, as the Board sees fit.

(5) Where this section applies but the participant has not completed 10 years or more of qualifying service or a period of less than 10 years qualifying service fixed under sub- section 33 (3), the Board at its sole discretion may fix the participant's completed service as qualifying service under sub -section 33 (3), and must pay the amount payable under this section to the other fund.

(6) The amount payable under this section is an amount equal to one week for each year of qualifying service performed prior to the Commencement Date and 1.3 weeks for each year of qualifying service on or after the Commencement D ate of the then current notional stipend and pro -rated for the nature of service together with a proportionate payment for any incomplete year of qualifying service rendered and pro-rated for the nature of service.

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(7) The Board may at any time before payment is made under this section revoke its decision, in which case this section no longer applies and section 46 once again applies.

PART IX: GENERAL

Winding Up 48. (1) In this section –

“End Date” is the date on which the Fund is wound up or dissolved.

“Liability of the Fund for long service leave benefits” means the liability of the Fund for long service leave benefits payable under the Canon determined in accordance with applicable Australian Accounting Standards or similar standards applicable from time to time.

“Successor Fund” means an entity, fund, authority or institution of similar purpose to the Fund and whose constitution or trust deed and rules for the payment of benefits are as nearly as possible similar to those of the Fund, and which is an Eligible Charity.

“Surplus Assets” means, in respect of the Fund as at the End Date, the assets, property or money of the Fund, remaining after satisfaction of, or provision for, the debts and liabilities of the Fund, other than the liability of the Fund for long service leave benefits.

(2) If – (a) the Fund is wound up or dissolved for any reason, and (b) on the End Date there are Surplus Assets of the Fund,

the Surplus Assets are to be paid or transferred in accordance with this section.

(3) The Surplus Assets are to be paid or transferred in accordance with the following provisions –

(a) Each Participating Diocese and Participating Organisation as at the End Date is to nominate to the Board a Successor Fund for that Participating Diocese or Participating Organisation.

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months after request made by the Board, the Successor Fund for that Participating Diocese or Participating Organisation will be determined by the Board with the approval of the Standing Committee.

(c) The Board will pay from the Surplus Assets to the Successor Fund nominated by a Participating Diocese or Participating Organisation an amount (“A”) calculated in accordance with the following formula –

A = B/C x D

where –

B is the liability of the Fund for long service leave benefits, which relate to Participants for whom that Participating Diocese or Participating Organisation made or was liable to make contributions to the Fund under section 31(1) for or in respect of the last complete quarter ending on or before the End Date.

C is the liability of the Fund for long service leave benefits, which relate to all Participants for whom Participating Dioceses or Organisations made or were liable to make contributions to the Fund under section 31(1) for or in respect of the last complete quarter ending on or before the End Date.

D is the total value of the Surplus Assets.

(d) If on the End Date a Participating Diocese or Participating Organisation has not paid any contribution for which it is liable under section 31(1), A must be reduced by the amount of any such unpaid contribution.

(4) Each Successor Fund must assume the liability of the Fund for long service leave benefits in respect of the Participants for whom the relevant Participating Diocese or Participating Organisation made or was liable to make contributions to the Fund under section 31(1) for or in respect of the last complete quarter ending on or before the End Date.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr WK (Keith) Allen Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Twenty-Second day of October 2011.

The Reverend Ruth Brand Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mr Kevin Short Lay Secretary of Synod

PRESIDENT

An Ordinance to assent to the Constitution Amendment (Section 30) Canon 2010.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No 8, of 2010 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED AND RULED by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle as follows:

1. This Ordinance shall be cited as the Constitution Amendment (Section 30) Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011.

2. The Constitution Amendment (Section 30) Canon 2010, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 19 September 2010, as set out in the schedule is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

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Schedule CANON NO 8, OF 2010

CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT (SECTION 30) CANON 2010

A canon to amend Section 30 of the Constitution.

The General Synod prescribes as follows:-

1. This Canon is the Constitution Amendment (Section 30) Canon, 2010

2. Section 30 of the Constitution is amended by adding immediately after the word “thereafter” in proviso (c) the words ‘of its opinion and its reasons therefor’.

3. Section 30 of the Constitution is further amended by adding immediately after the word ‘opinion’ where first occurring in proviso (c)(ii) the words ‘as aforesaid’

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr WK (Keith) Allen Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Twenty-Second day of October 2011.

The Reverend Ruth Brand Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mr Kevin Short Lay Secretary of Synod

PRESIDENT

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An Ordinance to assent to the Constitution Amendment (Sentences of Tribunals) Canon 2010.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No 9, of 2010 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED AND RULED by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle as follows:

1. This Ordinance shall be cited as the Constitution Amendment (Sentences of Tribunals) Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011.

2. The Constitution Amendment (Sentences of Tribunals) Canon 2010, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 19 September 2010, as set out in the schedule is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

Schedule

CANON NO 9, OF 2010

CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT (SENTENCES OF TRIBUNALS) CANON 2010

The General Synod prescribes as follows:

Title 1. This Canon may be cited as the Constitution Amendment (Sentences of Tribunals) Canon 2010.

Commencement 2. This Canon comes into effect on a date appointed by the President in accordance with section 67(2) of the Constitution.

Sentences of Tribunals 3. In section 60(1) of the Constitution:

(a) in paragraph (b) delete the word “functioning” and insert the words “performing any function without limit of time or for a specific period of time”;

(b) after paragraph (c) insert the following new paragraphs:

“(d) revocation of any licence;” (e) an order that the holding of an office or a licence or the performance of a function be subject to a condition or restriction without limit of time or for a specific period of time;

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(f) an order without limit of time or for a specific period of time to do a specified act, or to refrain from engaging in specified conduct or from doing a specified act;”

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported.

Mr WK (Keith) Allen Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Twenty-Second day of October 2011.

The Reverend Ruth Brand Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mr Kevin Short Lay Secretary of Synod

PRESIDENT

An Ordinance to assent to the Constitution Amendment (Chapter V) Canon 2010.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to Canon No 12, of 2010 passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia.

BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED AND RULED by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle as follows:

1. This Ordinance shall be cited as the Constitution Amendment (Chapter V) Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011.

2. The Constitution Amendment (Chapter) Canon 2010, passed by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia on 22 September 2010, as set out in the schedule is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

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Schedule

CANON NO 12, OF 2010

CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT (CHAPTER V) CANON 2010

The General Synod prescribes as follows:

1. This Canon is the ‘Constitution Amendment (Chapter V) Canon 2010.

2. In Chapter V of the Constitution, after Section 28 insert:

“28A (1) In this section “bill” does not include a bill for a canon to alter this Constitution or a bill which deals with or concerns the ritual ceremonial or discipline of this Church.

(2) Subject to subsection (3) in addition to the procedure in section 27 (1), a canon may be made by a bill sent by the Standing Committee to each diocesan synod and if at least ¾ of the diocesan synods of this Church including all Metropolitan Sees assent to it by ordinance and if all such assents be in force at the same time, the General Secretary shall certify that fact to the Primate in writing, and on that date the canon shall come into force.

(3) A bill for a canon which would impose a financial liability on a diocese may be made in the manner provided by subsection (2) only if all diocesan synods of this Church assent to it by ordinance and such assents are in force at the same time.

(4) A diocesan synod of a diocese may, by ordinance:

(a) delegate its power to assent to a bill under subsection (2) and (3) to the diocesan council of the diocese, and

(b) permit the diocesan council to assent to the bill in exercise of such delegated authority by ordinance or resolution.

(5) An assent to a bill given by a diocesan council by ordinance or resolution pursuant to a delegated authority given under subsection (4) shall be as effectual as if the synod of the diocese had assented to the bill by ordinance.

3. In Chapter V of the Constitution, in Section 30, delete the opening words “Subject to the preceding section” and insert instead the words “Subject to sections 28A and 29”.

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported. Mr WK (Keith) Allen Chairman of Committees

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Passed by Synod on the Twenty-Second day of October 2011. The Reverend Ruth Brand Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mr Kevin Short Lay Secretary of Synod

PRESIDENT

An Ordinance to assent to the Provincial Synod Constitution Amendment Ordinance 2011.

WHEREAS it is expedient that the Diocese of Newcastle should assent to an Ordinance to amend the Schedule to the Provincial Synod Constitution Ordinance 1907-1970 passed by the Provincial Synod of New South Wales.

BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED AND RULED by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle as follows:

1. This Ordinance shall be cited as the Provincial Synod Constitution Amendment Ordinance 2011 Assenting Ordinance 2011.

2. The Provincial Synod Constitution Amendment Ordinance 2011, passed by the Provincial Synod of New South Wales on 11 May 2011, as set out in the schedule is hereby assented to by the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle.

[SCHEDULE ATTACHED]

I HEREBY CERTIFY the Ordinance as printed is in accordance with the Ordinance as reported. Mr WK (Keith) Allen Chairman of Committees

Passed by Synod on the Twenty-Second day of October 2011.

The Reverend Ruth Brand Clerical Secretary of Synod

Mr Kevin Short Lay Secretary of Synod

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DIOCESAN COUNCIL

This report covers the life of the Council from the August 2010 meeting up to and including the July 2011 meeting.

Name Number of possible Number meetings to attend of (August 2010 – July meetings 2011) attended Allen, Mr Keith 9 8 Armitage, His Honour Judge 1 1 Christopher (Deputy Chancellor) Armstrong, Mrs Glenyce 9 9 Battrick, The Reverend David 9 9 Birch, Ms Bev 9 9 Bright, The Reverend Canon Hugh 9 8 Cleary, Mr John 9 7 Copeman, The Venerable Arthur 9 9 Dean-Jones, The Reverend Canon 9 7 Keith Farran, The Right Reverend Dr 9 9 Brian Flannery, Mrs Margaret 9 7 Gibbs, The Reverend Canon Brian 9 6 Green, Mr Alan 9 5 Perry, The Reverend Canon Dr 9 6 Julia Pullin, The Venerable Stephen 9 7 Rigney, The Very Reverend Dr 9 9 James Rosser, Mr Paul 3 3 Roulston, The Reverend Canon 9 8 Sonia Shevels, Mr Cec 5 4 Short, Mr Kevin 5 5 Stuart, The Right Reverend Peter 9 8 Williams, The Reverend Canon 9 9 Stephen Williams, Mrs Sue 9 9 Wheatley, The Reverend Mandy 9 9 Young, The Honorable Mr Justice 6 4 Peter (Chancellor)

Ordinances passed by Diocesan Council under the Synod (Delegation of Powers) Ordinance 2009 The following Ordinances were passed on the dates shown:

26 August 2010

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• Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation (Quorum)(Amendment) Ordinance 2010

30 September 2010 • Professional Standards Ordinance (Amendment) Ordinance 2010

25 November 2010 • Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School (Amendment) Ordinance 2010 • The Parish of Morpeth Trust (for Graves, Vaults and Columbarium Walls) Ordinance 2010 • Morpeth Ministry Trust Ordinance 2010

16 December 2010 • Clerical Ministry Ordinance Amendment Ordinance No2 2010

23 February 2011 • The Trustees of Church Property (Mangrove Property) Land Sale Ordinance 2011 • CEY Ministries Ordinance 2011 [The Bishop Assented to this Ordinance on 10 March 2011] • Ordinances Interpretation and Publication Ordinance 2011

26 May 2011 • The Clerical Ministry Ordinance Amendment Ordinance 2011 • Diocesan Business Manager Responsibilities Ordinance 2011 • Maitland (St Augustine’s Hall, Bolwarra) Land Sale Ordinance 2011 • St John’s Hinton and All Saints Woodville Permanent Trust Ordinance 2011

28 July 2011 • Muswellbrook (49 Woollybutt Way, Muswellbrook) Land Sale Ordinance 2011

Ordinances passed by Diocesan Council in accordance with the Anglican Church of Australia (Bodies Corporate) Constitutions and Administration Ordinance 1994. The following Ordinances were passed on the date shown: 23 June 2011 • Lakes Anglican Grammar School Ordinance Amendment Ordinance 2011 • Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School Ordinance 2011

Episcopal Certificates During the period of review the Diocesan Council recommended to the Bishop the issuing of the following Episcopal Certificates: • Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School: $2,550,000 for the purpose of Stage 5 Buildings • Anglican Parish of Wyoming: $150,000 for the purpose of assisting with the purchase of a new Rectory • Anglican Parish of Denman: $44,000 for the installation of solar energy panels on the parish hall • • Legal Action against the Diocese

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The Council was advised in February that the Diocesan Insurer had agreed to indemnify the Diocese in relation to the Supreme Court Case in both costs and damages. The conduct of the matter is in the hands of the insurers. The insurer has made requests to the Diocese from time to time. These have included limiting the circulation of information about the handling of the case and not undertaking any review of the Professional Standards processes until a judgement is delivered. The Diocesan Council has complied with all requests from the insurer. The Chancellor will address the Synod on the issues.

Faithfulness in Service At the May meeting, the Council resolved, “noting that the Standing Committee of General Synod has adopted amendments to the Faithfulness in Service Code, adopts the amendments to Faithfulness in Service as part of the Code of Conduct in this Diocese in accordance with the Professional Standards Ordinance 2005.”

Bachelor of Theology – University of Newcastle The Diocesan Council continues to fund the Chair in Theology and Senior Lecturer in Theology in accordance with the agreement with the University of Newcastle.

Mission Giving Record amounts continue to be received for mission giving and Newcastle continues to be one of the highest contributors to A.B.M.

Congratulations and Appreciation On 28th May, 2011 the Right Reverend Dr Brian Farran celebrated the 19th anniversary of his consecration as a Bishop in the Church of God thus beginning his twentieth year as a Bishop. This Diocesan Council gives thanks to God for his ministry as a Bishop especially in his ministry as Bishop of Newcastle and prays for God’s continued blessing on him and in doing so, this Council gives thanks for the ministry and support of Mrs Robin Farran.

Ordinances for consideration by Synod The Diocesan Council has no Ordinances to refer to this session of the fiftieth Synod.

Decisions made in accordance with Section 91 of the Administration of Parishes Ordinance 2010 In accordance with Section 91 of the Administration of Parishes Ordinance, a summary of decisions made by the Diocesan council will be included in the Supplementary list and will form an appendix to this report.

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Lay Synod Representatives The Diocesan council expresses its concern at the inability of some Parishes to elect their full entitlement of Synod representatives.

Thanks The Council thanks the Diocesan Business Manager and the Diocesan Office staff for their assistance throughout the year.

PARISH DECISION MADE SECTION OF DATE OF ORDINANCE DIOCESAN COUNCIL MEETING

ALL PARISHES The Following three Exemption items for 91 23 February parishes be included in the 2011 budget (see 2011 page 136): 1. Item (4) Commission earned on ASDF accounts ; 2. Item (6) Monies raised for Mission to include monies raised for the Samaritans Foundation; 3. Item (17) Contributions/Grants to funding the Upper Hunter Ministry Development Officer; Further, any additional exemption that might be granted to a parish commence in the 2012 budget.

BELMONT, BELMONT Change of classification from a 6(b) to a 6(a) 9 23 February NORTH/REDHEAD & parish. 2011 LAMBTON Exemption from the requirement that recognition should occur following the licensing of a ministry team until 1 may 2011. Be subject to the requirement following the Bishop’s advice that he has approved the membership of the Ministry Team and that the Teams will be licenced on or before 1 May 2011

MURRURUNDI At the Parish AGM, the following be elected 91 23 February for a period of three years. 2011 1. Two Church wardens serving the whole parish, one elected by the people and the other appointed by the Incumbent. 2. Two Parish Councillors serving the whole parish, one elected by the people and the other appointed by the Incumbent.

WOY WOY 2 additional Wardens until the Parish AGM in 91 24 March 2012. 2011

HARRINGTON Parish Council to consist of: 91 24 March COOPERNOOK 1. A Church Warden appointed by the 2011 Incumbent; 2. 5 Church Wardens elected by the Parish; 3. The Ministry Team being those clergy and laity licensed by the Bishop to be

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PARISH DECISION MADE SECTION OF DATE OF ORDINANCE DIOCESAN COUNCIL MEETING members of the Ministry Team; 4. No more than 5 people elected by the Parish Annual Meeting and no more than 2 people appointed by the Incumbent within 21 days of the annual meeting; 5. The Mission Secretary. Parish Council structure applies to the Parish until the 2012 Parish Annual General Meeting.

MAYFIELD Parish Council to consist of: 91 24 March ISLINGTON 1. The Rector and the Sudanese Chaplain 2011 CARRINGTON 2. A Rector’s Warden and one Warden for each of the three Churches in the Parish 3. Three Parish Council members elected by the Parish and two appointed by the Rector until the 2012 Parish AGM. Blue Gum Hills the Parish to contribute 10% of its current 86(b) 26 May 2011 income which in the past equated to $600 per annum, however if the annual income of the Parish exceeds $6,000 the parish will make further payment of 10% of the excess above $6,000 as a single payment at the end of the financial period

Mount Vincent and That this Diocesan Council agrees to ‘write 86(b) 28 July 2011 Weston off’ the shortfall in parish contribution in the amount of $2,000 ($750 Weston, $1250 Mount Weston)

Cessnock (change of boundaries) Parish of Wollombi 28 July 2011

Valley (Recognition, Boundaries, Parish Council Variation and Arrangements) 8 a. having received an application from the Archdeacon of Newcastle in accordance with section 8 of the Administration of Parishes Ordinance 2010 to create the Parish of Wollombi Valley and to vary the boundaries of the Parish of Cessnock – Wollombi; and 6(d) b. having received a letter of support for the application from the Parish Council of the Parish of Cessnock – Wollombi. 91 resolves that from a date to be determined by the Bishop: c. the area of land described in annexure 1 shall be removed from the Parish of 6(b) Cessnock – Wollombi and recognised in accordance with section 6(d) of the Administration of Parishes Ordinance 2010 as the Parish of Wollombi Valley; 86(b) d. the Parish Council of the Parish of Wollombi Valley shall, until such time as a

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PARISH DECISION MADE SECTION OF DATE OF ORDINANCE DIOCESAN COUNCIL MEETING Ministry Team and a Resourcing Team are appointed, comprise the Incumbent and 4 people appointed by the Bishop on the nomination of the Archdeacon of Newcastle; e. that existing Parish of Cessnock – Wollombi be varied by removing the land in described in annexure 1 and renamed as the Parish of Cessnock which continues to be recognised in accordance with section 6(b) of the Administration of Parishes Ordinance 2010; and f. that in accordance with section 86(b) of the Administration of Parishes Ordinance 2010 the Diocesan Contribution be set at $250 in 2012, $500 in 2013, $750 in 2014, $1000 in 2015 and $1250 in 2016 (for the Parish of Wollombi Valley).

Blue Gum Hills (change of name) Bishop Tyrrell Anglican 28 July 2011

College Community (Recognition, Parish 8 Council Variation and Arrangements)

1. “That this Diocesan

Council notes that:

a. it has received an application from the Archdeacon of Ministry Support 10 in accordance with section 8 of the Administration of Parishes Ordinance 2010 to vary the 8 description of the Parish of Blue Gum Hills; and b. the Parish Council of the Parish of Blue Gum Hills were 91 invited to make a written submission to vary the description of the Parish in accordance with section 10 of that Ordinance; and

resolves in accordance with section 86(b) 8 of the Administration of Parishes Ordinance 2010 that the name of the Parish of Blue Gum Hills be changed to the ‘Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College Community’ (BTAC Community) effective from August 1st 2011. 2. That this Diocesan Council exercising the powers conferred by section 91 of the Administration of Parishes Ordinance 2010 resolves that: a. The Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College Community be exempted from the requirements to form a Parish Council and hold

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PARISH DECISION MADE SECTION OF DATE OF ORDINANCE DIOCESAN COUNCIL MEETING Parish Meetings; b. The Board of Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College shall be responsible for the financial management of the Parish. 3. That the Diocesan Council in accordance with section 86(b) of the Administration of Parishes Ordinance 2010 resolves that the Bishop Tyrrell Anglican Community be exempted from the requirement to pay a Parish Contribution. 4. This Diocesan Council resolves to review its determinations in resolution 2 and 3 at the meeting of the Diocesan Council in July 2014.

Note: Some decisions are not exemptions but under other powers in accordance with the Ordinance (e.g. those relating to Section 9).

31 August 2011

Ordinances passed by Synod

General Synod: Canons for Assent: • Constitution Amendment (Diocesan Council) Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011 • Constitution Amendment (Diocesan Council) Repeal Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011 • Constitution Amendment (Appellate Tribunal Part Heard Matters) Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011 • Appellate Tribunal Amendment (Part Heard Matters) Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011 • Long Service Leave Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011 • Constitution Amendment (Section 30) Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011 • Constitution Amendment (Sentences of Tribunals) Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011 • Constitution Amendment (Chapter V) Canon 2010 Assenting Ordinance 2011

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Provincial Synod: Ordinance for Assent: • Provincial Synod Constitution Amendment Ordinance 2011 Assenting Ordinance 2011 Diocesan: No Diocesan Ordinances were presented to 2011 Synod

Ordinances passed by the Diocesan Council

Ordinances passed by Diocesan Council under the Synod (Delegation of Powers) Ordinance 2009 The following Ordinances were passed on the dates shown:

26 August 2010 • Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation (Quorum)(Amendment) Ordinance 2010

30 September 2010 • Professional Standards Ordinance (Amendment) Ordinance 2010

16 December 2010 • Clerical Ministry Ordinance Amendment Ordinance No2 2010

28 July 2011 • Muswellbrook (49 Woollybutt Way, Muswellbrook) Land Sale Ordinance 2011

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• Lakes Anglican Grammar School Ordinance Amendment Ordinance 2011 • Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School Ordinance 2011

TRUSTEES OF CHURCH PROPERTY REPORT TO SYNOD 2011

Report of the Trustees of Church Property as at 31st August 2011. The Trustees of Church Property as at 31st December 2010 were: The Right Reverend Dr Brian Farran Mr Keith Allen Mr John Kilpatrick Mr Malcolm McDonald Mr John Price Mr Michael Tyler

Mr Michael Tyler resigned as a Trustee on 12/4/11, Mrs Jayne Drinkwater was appointed as a Trustee on 26/5/11 and Mr John Price’s term as a Trustee was extended for a further term of 12 months on 26/5/11. The Trustees hold the real estate, bequests, trust monies and Tyrrell Trusts on behalf of the parishes and organisations of the Diocese. The Trustees implement their responsibilities under the Church Trust Property Act 1917 as amended and the Bishop Tyrrell Trust Act.

1. Tyrrell Trusts – comprise the capital of the Bishop Tyrrell Trusts either established during his life time or established through his Will. 2. General Trusts – comprise the capital and in some cases the accumulated interest, of bequests and other trust monies belonging to the parishes and diocesan organisations and for various diocesan purposes as defined under ordinance. (a) Permanent Trusts consist of the capital of bequests received on behalf of parishes, organisations or other areas of ministry in the Diocese. The income generated by the Trusts is available to the beneficiary but the capital is not available. The proceeds of land sales are often held in Permanent Trusts as is the capital of a number of endowments created by the Synod, the Trustees and the Diocesan Council. The 2010 financial statements disclose the following capital is held on Permanent Trust: 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Diocesan 7,586,965 8,095,853 8,617,010 7,090,257 6,985,472 Endowments

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Parish 14,218,238 13,806,757 13,714,857 13,232,843 12,729,003 Endowments

Sundry 140,996 140,901 140,507 149,874 148,644 Endowments

21,946,199 22,043,511 22,472,374 20,472,974 19,863,119

(b) Temporary Trusts comprise funds held on behalf of parishes, organizations and on trust for a specific purpose. These funds are available at call and both capital and income can be applied towards the purposes of the individual trusts.

Financial Statements The Pooled Investment was created by ordinance in 1987 under the authority of the Church Trust Property Act 1917 to consolidate the assets of the Tyrrell Trusts and General Trusts. The Pooled Investment managed all investments, real estate, developments and other assets and then distributes the net income arising from its investments back to the Tyrrell and General Trusts. The financial statements of the Pooled Investment, General Trusts and Tyrrell Trusts have been consolidated from 1 January 2000. The Trustees now present a consolidated set of financial statements under the name of the Trustees of Church Property for the Diocese of Newcastle. The total amount available for distribution is made to the beneficiaries of the Tyrrell Trusts and the General Trusts at the rate declared by the Trustees. The resulting surplus or deficit is reflected as a movement in the Reserves of the General Trusts and the Tyrrell Trusts. For reporting purposes, previous year comparative figures have been included. At 31 December 2010 the Pooled Investment held the following funds:

2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Tyrrell Trusts 15,912,019 16,323,795 16,200,017 8,686,925 8,566,988

General Trusts 21,946,199 22,043,511 22,472,374 24,692,057 24,756,713

Reserves 5,342,596 4,578,818 1,443,617 4,625,067 2,834,771

Total 43,200,814 42,946,124 40,116,008 38,004,049 36,158,472

These funds were invested as follows:

2010 % 2009 % 2008 %

Real Estate 10,514,663 24.4 7,569,633 17.6 4,641,504 11.57

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Payables -300,561 -0.7 -98,292 -0.1 -1,138,273 -2.84

Interest 11,978,094 27.7 12,971,271 30.2 16,245,626 40.5 Bearing Deposits

Notes and 897,383 2.1 2,277,503 5.3 3,730,785 9.3 Debentures

Intra Entity 1,606,344 3.7 576,059 1.3 1,544,803 3.85 Loans

Cash and 1,439,310 3.3 1,431,621 3.3 1,562,200 3.89 Receivables

Motor 144,787 0.3 134,015 0.3 116,538 0.29 Vehicles & Equipment

Direct 16,920,794 39.2 18,084,314 42.1 13,412,825 33.44 Equities

Total 43,200,814 100 42,946,124 100 40,116,008 100

Approximately 91.3% of the portfolio was invested in real estate, interest bearing deposits and direct equities at 31 December 2010. The weighting to Direct Equities reflects a higher, longer term, return on these investments to assist the Trustees in maintaining the highest possible return to the Trusts, which in turn maximises the distribution rate to beneficiary parishes and organisations. The weighting to Interest bearing deposits added a balance to the portfolio. Share Portfolio Manager Following a tender process, the Trustees at their meeting of 25th January 2011, chose to engage the services of Ord Minnett to manage the Direct Equity Portfolio and to address the Trustees on a regular basis to keep the Trustees informed in relation to the portfolio and the financial markets. The transfer from Westpac (BT financial Group) was staged throughout February 2011 and completed by 22nd February 2011. Bachelor of Theology – University of Newcastle The Trustees continued their commitment to support the vision of the Diocesan Bishop for theological education in the Diocese of Newcastle through the Tyrrell Trust Ordinances. Bishopscourt Essential maintenance requirements were carried out at Bishopscourt during the year. Interest Rates Interest was paid for the period 1/1/2010 to 31/12/2010 as follows: Tyrrell Trusts 4% General Trusts4% Capital Growth 2% Temporary Trusts 1% (Less an administrative fee of 5% of total interest) Effective from 1/1/2011 the distributions were declared at: Tyrrell Trusts 4.25%

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General Trusts4.25% Capital Growth 2% Temporary Trusts 1% (Less an administrative fee of 5% of total interest) The Trustees at their meeting of 28 September 2010 confirmed the above rates for 2011.

Additional Trusts The following new permanent trusts have been established since the previous annual report:

No. Name File No. Parish to which Balance as at Trust refers 30-06-11 P0489 Tull Family – Stain Glass Gloucester $2,082.79 Window

P0490 Joy Holyrood Dart Dalby Newcastle – St Johns $115,807.06 Estate

P0491 Parish of Morpeth Ministry Morpeth $28,704.28 Trust (consolidation of existing trusts)

P0492 Morpeth Graves, Vaults & Morpeth $7,270.13 Columbarium Walls Trust (consolidation of existing trusts)

Conclusion The Trustees wish to record their appreciation to the staff of the Diocesan Office in their administration of trusts and for their provision of accounting services.

John Cleary Secretary to the Trustees of Church Property Diocesan Business Manager 31 August 2011

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Abbreviations

ABM Anglican Board of Missions Aust CAE College of Advanced Education Abp Archbishop Can Canon ACE Australian College of Education Canb Canberra Actg Acting Capt Captain AD Area Dean Cathl Cathedral ADF Australian Defence Forces CBD Central Business District Admin Administrator CC Community Care Adn Administrative Archdeacon Corpus Christi AMF Australian Military Forces Correctional Centre, Custody Centre AMS Anglican Men’s Society CEO Chief Executive Officer AR Acting Rector CiC Curate in Charge Ares Army Reserve CMS Church Missionary Society Armid Armidale Co-op Co-operating ARV Anglican Retirement Village Co-ord Co-ordinator Assoc Associate Coll College Associated CPA Certified Practicing Accountant Association CPE Clinical Pastoral Educator, Education AssocDipMin Associate Diploma in Ministry CSU Charles Sturt Uni AssocDipSoc Associate Diploma in Sociology Cttee Committee AssocDipTh Associate Diploma of Theology CertEd Certificate of Education Asst Assistant CertMin Certificate of Ministry ATO Authority to Officiate CertT Certificate of Teaching Auck Auckland CF Chaplain to the Forces Aust Australia Chapl Chaplain Australian ChCh Christ Church AYM Anglican Youth Ministries D Deacon BA Bachelor of Arts DipTech Diploma in Technology Beunos Aries Dipp BAppSc Bachelor of Applied Science DippAppSc Diploma of Applied Science Bath Bathurst DipArts Diploma of Arts BCA Bush Church Aid Society DipBS Dipoloma in Business Studies BCom Bachelor of Commerce DipBusAdmin Diploma in Business Administration Bd Board DipCivEng Diploma in Civil Engineering BE Bachelor of Engineering DipCom Diploma of Commerce BEc Bachelor of Economics DipCrim Diploma in Criminology BEd Bachelor of Education DipDiv Diploma in Divinity BEdSt Bachelor of Educational Studies DipEd Diploma of Education Bend Bendigo DipEng Diploma in Engineering BEng Bachelor of Engineering DipHE Diploma in Higher Education Birm Birmingham Diploma in Hydraulic Engineering BLitt Bachelor of Letters DipLS Diploma of Legal Studies BMus Bachelor of Music DipM Diploma in Marketing BMusEd Bachelor of Music Education DipMan Diploma for Management Bp Bishop DipMechEng Diploma in Mechanical Engineering BPE Bachelor of Physical Education DipMin Diploma in Ministry BPhil Bachelor of Philosophy DCS Department of Corrective Services Br Brother DE Department of Education Bris Brisbane Dep Deputy BSc Bachelor of Science Dept Department BSocAdmin Bachelor of Social Administration Devt Development BSocSc Bachelor of Social Science DipMus Diploma in Music BSocW Bachelor of Social Work DipMusEd Diploma in Music Education BSW Bachelor of Social Work DipNEd Diploma in Nursing Education BTech Bachelor of Technology DipPastMin Diploma in Pastoral Ministry BTh Bachelor of Theology DipPhysEd Diploma of Physical Education BTheol Bachelor of Theology (MCD) DipPsych Diploma in Psychology BTS Bachelor of Theological Studies DipRE Diploma in Religious Education Bunb Bunbury DipSocStuds Diploma of Social Studies C Curate DipT Diploma in Teaching C & G Canberra and Goulburn DipTchg Diploma of Teaching C/W Community/Welfare DipTh Diploma of Theology CA Church Army DipThMin Bishop’s Diploma in Theology for Ministry Chartered Accountant DipTheolStuds Diploma of Theological Studies California Dir Director Div Division DLM Deacon in Local MISSION NE North East DTheol Doctor of Theology Newc Newcastle Dub Dublin NHMF National Home Mission Fund Dun Dunedin Dunstan NQ North Queensland Dur Durham NS Non-stipendary Ecum Ecumenical Nova Scotia EdD Doctor of Education NSM Non–stipendary Minister Educ Education NSW New South Wales Exec Executive NZ New Zealand f/t full time OL On Leave F’ship Fellowship OMF Overseas Missionary Fellowship Gen General OMS On Missionary Service GFS Girls Friendly Society P Priest

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Gipps Gippsland p/t Part-time GL General Licence PA Pastoral Assistant Goulb Goulburn PC Pastoral Care Grad Graduate Perpetual Curate GS General Synod Privy Councillor PLM Priest in Local Mission Good Shepard PiC Priest in Charge Grammar School PNG Papua New Guinea Hd Head PW Parish Worker Pastoral Worker Head Headmaster QLD Queensland Headmistress R Rector Hon Honorary RAN Royal Australian Navy Hosp Hospital RE Religious Education HT Holy Trinity Royal Engineers I Incumbent Reg Regional Inst Institute Regt Regiment IMP Intentional Ministry Priest Rep Representative JJ Juvenile Justice Ret Retired JP Justice of the Peace Riv Riverina Lect Lecturer Rockh Rockhampton Lic Licence, Licenced S’Wark Southwark Lond London SA South Australia LT Locum Tenens SAMS South American Missionary Society Lt Lieutenant Sch School M Minister SE South East MA Master of Arts Sec Secretary SF San Francisco MACE Member of the Australian College of SL Study Leave Education Snr Senior MAppSc Master of Applied Science Soc Social MBA Master of Business Administration SPCKA Society for promoting Christian MCD Melbourne College of Divinity Knowledge, Australia MCom Master of Commerce Sr Sister MDiv Master of Divinity SRC Social Responsibilities Commission MEd Master of Education SRN State Registered Nurse Melb Melbourne SSF Society of Saint Francis Memb Member (of) STB Bachelor of Theology MEngSc Master of Engineering Science Sth South Metro Metropolitan Stip Stipendiary Mgr Manager SU Scripture Union MiC Minister in Charge Supvr Supervisor Min Ministry Svce Service SW South West MMus Master of Music Tanz Tanzania MSc Master of Science TAS Tasmania Mssn Mission TC Technician Certificate Mssnr Missioner Teacher’s College Mssnry Missionary Training Centre Mstr Master Tchr Teacher MTheol Master of Theology TDip Teacher’s Diploma MU Mother’s Union ThA Associate in Theology Mt Mount ThD Doctor of Theology ThDip Diploma in Theology Theol Theology Theological TheolM Master of Theology UWA University of West Australia ThL Licentiate in Theology V Vicar ThM Master of Theology VIC Victoria ThSchol Scholar in Theology Vstg Visiting Trng Training w with The M The Murray WA West Australia UK United Kingdom Wang Wangaratta UNE University of New England Will Willochra Uni University Wkr Worker UNSW University of New South Wales YO Youth Officer

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