Newcastle Anglican’s commitment to reconciliation
It was a momentous occasion at the weekend as Newcastle Anglican officially launched its first-ever Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Anglican Bishop of Newcastle Dr…
Reconciliation Action Plan
We believe in reconciliation with First Nations People Newcastle Anglican acknowledges the traditional custodianship of the First Nations of the land on which the Diocese…
Encounter | Becoming
June 2026 Our latest Encounter magazine – Becoming – is out now. Inside our June 2026 edition, Bishop Peter explores the idea of becoming all…
Living the Word: Good Samaritan
From the Bishop Dear friends, As we move into Synod, we have the opportunity to reflect on one of the most influential passages of scripture.…
Cathedral’s historic restoration well on…
A major restoration at Newcastle’s Christ Church Cathedral is progressing well, with the first three sections of external roof works now complete. Anglican Bishop of…
Living the Word: Galatians 3.28
From the Bishop Dear friends, In this edition of Living the Word, Bishop Sonia reflects on some of my favourite verses of scripture – Galatians 3:…
Recognising our incredible volunteers
Volunteers play a crucial role across Newcastle Anglican – in our parishes, schools, and agencies. As part of National Volunteer Week celebrations, we highlighted just…
Living the Word: Mary of…
From the Bishop Dear friends, As I write to you, many of the clergy in the Diocese will be on one of three retreats over…
Marking the start of a…
Manning Valley Anglican College (MVAC) is excited to welcome its new Principal, Mr Mark Newton, from the start of Term 2. Newcastle Anglican sat down…
Living the Word: Ruth
From the Bishop Dear friends, This edition of Living the Word comes as news of a ceasefire has been announced in Iranian-US/Israel hostilities. We are…
Our Anglican identity
In this column, Bishop Peter outlines an area of debate emerging in the Anglican Communion. Those who follow church news closely will know that, in…
Bishop Peter: Choosing how we…
I am going to begin my Holy Week and Easter message in a very stark way. I am going to name a truth. Each one…
Stitching together a legacy
Brenda Dryden’s 204 needlepoint kneelers sit proudly in Christ Church Cathedral. It started with stitching a few crosses and grew into a tribute to Newcastle’s community. Brenda Dryden’s legacy has…
Living the Word: Deborah
From the Bishop Dear friends, At every Lambeth Conference, the gathering of bishops from across the Communion, there is a photograph taken of all attendees.…
Celebrating our women | PHOTOS
Nominated staff from across the organisation attended a small gathering at Fort Scratchley to celebrate International Women’s Day. It was wonderful to spend the morning…
Living the Word: John 1
From the Bishop Dear friends, Just over a week ago I was experiencing the riches of the Church of England. On my surprising extra Sunday…
St Peter’s East Maitland celebrates…
A historic pipe organ – one of only 11 to arrive in Australia and the oldest in operation – is celebrating its 150th anniversary at…
Lent is a time for…
When I was a Girls’ Friendly Society (GFS) leader, we were doing a program on Lent with our girls. It was 1984. We began by…