Breaking down Plastic Free July
When Anglican EcoCare Newcastle member Ron Hacker purchases fruit and vegetables at a supermarket he refuses to have them weighed in a plastic bag. It’s…
At the heart of Tingira…
When Bishop Sonia became a priest, Windale was home to her first parish. So, it was quite befitting that she returned last Friday to welcome…
Anglican EcoCare celebrates Indigenous land…
National Sorry Day (May 26) and National Reconciliation Week (May 27 – June 3) offer an opportunity to reflect on our stewardship of the land,…
Volunteering beyond the school gates
Meet Lauren Hodge, Aiden Lodo, Jason Croucher, Anna and Adam Brayshaw, Kelly Curteis and Charlotte Parry-Okeden. They are all the names behind the faces that…
Provincial Synod reaffirms our commitment…
The 37th Provincial Synod of NSW Anglicans met on Tuesday, May 6 in Sydney. Bishops Peter, Sonia and Charlie with Mrs Lyn Wickham were joined…
Group finds colourful way to…
Shared meals, banners, yarn bombing and a choir are among the creative ideas being used to mark Hope25 by the East Lake Macquarie Anglican Church…
Cuppa and Chat, ingredients for…
For almost 18 years, the Dungog Cuppa and Chat group has been developing a recipe designed to ward off loneliness. It may be simple but,…
Simple message makes a big…
When Reverend Amanda Brockwell moved to the Hunter Valley three years ago, she didn’t expect a simple message would have such a profound impact on…
Earth Day 2025, Anglican EcoCare…
OUR POWER, OUR PLANET. That’s the theme for Earth Day 2025. The annual celebration, to take place on Tuesday 22 April, is expected to be…
Hope: an invaluable asset in…
Dungog Anglican Church Reverend Kimbalee Hodges asked her parishioners what the term ‘hope’ meant to them. Their responses were varied. “I live in hope. Hope…
Bishop Peter asks: what will…
There have been enough times in my life when I have felt like I am in quicksand and slowly sinking. I have experienced life as…
Acknowledging Bishop Tyrrell’s legacy
A special ceremony took place at St James’ Anglican Church in Morpeth at the weekend to acknowledge the 40th anniversary of Bishop William Tyrrell’s proclamation…
Close the Gap Day with…
Protecting the world’s oldest living culture is a responsibility that belongs to all of us. We asked Newcastle Anglican Reverend Canon and Director of Reconciliation…
Choir seeks fresh voices to…
Dr David Banney knows what makes a good choir. After almost four decades spent studying, working, and teaching in the industry, the talented conductor, composer,…
Trio of twins, diversity leads…
Working with a laptop and walking to different classrooms is the most exciting thing about starting high school. That’s according to Scone Grammar School Year…
A stitch in time
It’s an idea that was born from an excess of fabric and a commitment to sustainability. When a pair of local ladies offered their now-unwanted…
Plaque acknowledges everyone is precious…
A memorial plaque that shares the importance of God’s love has been unveiled at the Parish of Gresford Paterson. In 2019, the then parish secretary…