Anglican Bishop of Newcastle uses…
After yet another interest rate rise, a continuing cost of living crisis and flattening global economy, Anglican Bishop of Newcastle, Dr Peter Stuart is calling…
Talented youngster’s kicking goals
Wearing the NSW Blues jersey is a dream for many aspiring rugby league players, but Jack Mellor made it a reality at the young age…
Living the Word: Acts 10…
From the Bishop Dear friends, Whenever I give a testimony, I am conscious that there are many people in my life story who were there…
Parish’s open discussion about faith
The Taree parish community recently hosted a four-part series called Journeys of Faith. There were two ideas behind it: one was discipleship and the other…
Learning and connecting in NAIDOC…
NAIDOC Week gave the Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School community a meaningful opportunity to come together in celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
An opportunity to grow together
Each year, the Cluster Parishes of West Maitland take the opportunity to gather together for an ‘In-House’ Retreat in the last weekend of July. It’s…
Celebrating 100 days of Kindy
There is something special about reaching 100 days of Kindergarten. It is a milestone that celebrates far more than a number. It marks 100 days…
Students showcase innovation and teamwork
Scone Grammar School secondary students earned the title of Upper Hunter Champions at the recent Science and Engineering Challenge. It’s a remarkable achievement that showcases…
Celebrating 70 years of care
This year marks a very special milestone for Anglican Care as we celebrate 70 years of service, care and connection across our communities. For seven…
Bishop Peter: serving with faith,…
Social service has been an essential expression of the Christian faith since the earliest days of the Christian community. In Acts 6, we see a…
Living the Word: John 10:16…
From the Bishop Dear friends, In this edition of Living the Word we recognise Jesus’ relationship to “the other sheep”. Our sense, in that context,…
Living the Word: Roman 8
From the Bishop Dear friends, There is a simple question that all followers of Jesus must include in their decision-making: is the behaviour I am…
Living the Word: Micah 6:8
From the Bishop Dear friends, This edition comes as the Bishop, some clergy and some lay representatives recently gathered for the General Synod. It last…
Mothers’ Union celebrates 150th anniversary
In honour of Mothers’ Union celebrating 150 years of compassion, Newcastle president Elizabeth Bissaker encourages community spirit for generations to come. “It began in England but quickly spread across the…
Living the Word: Sheep and…
From the Bishop Dear friends, I have some vivid memories of testing the boundaries when I was in grade 4. I made some choices that…
Living the Word: The story…
From the Bishop Dear friends, When I commenced my first year of theological study at Trinity College in Melbourne, I had come from an accounting…
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…