Leaders of learning at Lakes…
Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School is highlighting two of its leaders – Head of Senior School Alison MacLarty and TAS and PDHPE Coordinator Greg…
Karen’s love of learning
If there’s one person who has worn many hats at Manning Valley Anglican College (MVAC), it would be Mrs Karen Brown. Karen has dedicated almost…
The joy of giving: how…
In 2015, during Danette Wallace’s first Variety Bash, the principal of Young Public School made a poignant comment: “giving people are happy people, and you…
Q&A with Christian Ford
Reverend Christian Ford is the Rector at Gosford Anglican Parish and also the new Chair of Anglican EcoCare Newcastle. In this Q&A, he discusses his…
Anglican Care partnership to support…
An Anglican Care partnership may help reduce one of the most rapidly growing groups of homeless people in the state. In 2022, a parliamentary inquiry…
Celebrating NAIDOC Week | VIDEO
This Sunday will mark the start of NAIDOC Week. Celebrations are set to take place across the country to acknowledge the history, culture and achievements of…
Stability and support on path…
David Hesketh has always enjoyed hands on work. A bricklayer by trade, the English-born chaplain arrived in Australia more than 30 years ago with a…
Be a blessing for others
I like the musical Wicked. In one very moving song, the witch Glinda sings: “that people come into our lives for a reason bringing something…
Highlighting our volunteers: Toronto
We are celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024. Here are two examples of the work our generous volunteers do to support Newcastle Anglican and the wider…
Highlighting our volunteers: Wallsend
We are celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024. Here is an example of the work our generous volunteers do to support Newcastle Anglican and the wider…
Showing our appreciation to generous…
National Volunteer Week (20-26 May) is a reminder that every act of volunteering, no matter how small, is helping to create a better world. It…
Kathryn’s new calling
There was a celebration at St Paul the Apostle, Kurri Kurri, last night for the commissioning of Reverend Kathryn Trimby. Bishop Peter and Bishop Sonia…
Housing crisis “worst it’s ever…
Anglicare Australia is calling for the government to step up as its latest figures reveal the housing crisis is the worst it’s ever been. A…
Coming together to protect our…
Today (Monday 22 April) is Earth Day. The annual event promotes an unwavering commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health,…
Historic church’s 150th anniversary
This article is from the Easter 2024 edition of Encounter Magazine. Click here to read the entire article. St Paul’s Anglican Church, Murrurundi, is celebrating its…
My 50-year journey: Bruce McAteer
This article is from the Easter 2024 edition of Encounter Magazine. Click here to read the entire article. Reverend Bruce McAteer celebrated his 50th anniversary of…
My 50-year journey: Paul Robertson
This article is from the Easter 2024 edition of Encounter Magazine. Click here to read the entire article. Reverend Paul Robertson celebrated his 50th anniversary…
Easter Hope | A Message…
There are three significant promises in the Easter stories. First, God offered us eternal life. Secondly, God will actively engage us in this life. Thirdly,…