Al Fresco Palm Sunday at Markdale
We had an unexpectedly al fresco service for Palm Sunday at St Andrew’s Markdale after part of the ceiling fell into the church during heavy rain the previous week (we think, it was discovered when the warden went in to clean for the service). Miraculously,...
A Baptism in Eden
Jen Friedli, a teacher at Sapphire Coast Anglican College, was recently baptised in Eden by The Reverend Lou Oakes. Jen writes: ‘I’m so grateful to Bishop Mark and Reverend Lou Oakes for their support and guidance during my baptism. I was surrounded by loving...
Bush Christening at St James’ Boloco
St James’ Church at Boloco (dedicated in 1873) was the first Church to be built south of the Snowy River in the Snowy Monaro region. It is situated between Dalgety and Jindabyne on the Snowy River Way. The Church was designed by a noted Architect in 19th Century...
Commissioning of the New Head of St Martin’s College
Susan Bazzana was commissioned as the new Head of St Martin’s College at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga on March 11. The commissioning service was followed by an informal dinner for residents of St Martin’s catered for by South Wagga Anglican Parish. Scott...
Meet Deacon Peter Rose
When the Household of Deacons in the Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn gathers, as it aims to do several times a year, and when deacons share their stories, dreams and struggles, it is apparent that no two ministries match. Challenges and triumphs may be broadly...
Meet the New Diocesan Archdeacon
At the Synod Service on 10 April, The Venerable Tom Henderson-Brooks was collated as Diocesan Archdeacon. Tom, tell us about yourself. Tom: Well, though I was born in London, I grew up in Sydney. My family isn’t particularly religious. When my younger sister reported...