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St Martin’s and South Wagga Partnership
The partnership between St Martin’s College and South Wagga Anglican Church continues to grow and develop this year. For a number of years the South Wagga congregation has provided meals once a term for College residents in what the St Martin’s residents call ‘SWAC...
New Series Showcases Leaders of Christian Churches Across the Canberra Region Discussing Evangelisation and Unity
Christian faith leaders from multiple denominations across the Canberra region have come together to discuss their common mission and vision with the goal of fostering Christian unity. Alpha Australia hosted the leaders in an interview, which has been developed into a...
177 Years of Community Outreach by Canberra’s First Schoolhouse
St John’s Schoolhouse in 2022 is a well-preserved but modest little building, which greets you as you drive off Constitution Avenue in Reid, and up the hill to the heritage precinct of the Church of St John the Baptist. Both the Church and the neighbouring Schoolhouse...
An Exciting Beginning for the New ADS Director of Human Resources
Last month Michael Simon took up the position of Director of Human Resources in the Anglican Diocesan Services (ADS) office. Taking over from the excellent legacy of Robert Wallace, Michael said this position is something of a ‘homecoming experience’ as he has had a...
CGGS Announces New Principal
Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) is delighted to announce the appointment of experienced educational leader Mrs Terrie Jones as its new Principal, after an extensive national and international search. Terrie, who is currently the Head of St Michael’s Grammar...
Lambeth Award for Bishop Stephen Pickard
As he marks his retirement from his roles as Director of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture and Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn, Dr Stephen Pickard has been honoured by a prestigious international Anglican Award. Bishop Stephen...
Go Ahead, Cake my Day
A recent spotlight on the Lanyon Valley, by ABC Radio Canberra, included their regular segment giving away a cake to a worthy person or group in Canberra. This time, during an outside broadcast in Lanyon Valley, radio host Lish Fejer announced that the winner of Cake...
In Memory of Doreen Warren
Doreen Warren, the wife of former Diocesan Bishop Cecil Warren, died on 20 March 2022. Cecil married Doreen Burrows after meeting her at a Saturday Tennis Club in 1946. Doreen was a nursing sister at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, the daughter of a strict...
Wagga Wagga Local Woman of the Year
This story and photographs initially appeared as a press release from Dr Joe McGirr and have been reproduced with permission. Pastoral care co-ordinator Reverend Leonie White has been named as the 2022 Wagga Wagga Local Woman of the Year. Independent Member for Wagga...
Bishop-in-Council Farewells Bishop Stephen
On Saturday 26 March 2022, following the Bishop-in-Council Planning Day, a special farewell BBQ was held to formally recognise Bishop Stephen and Jennifer Pickard’s service and contribution to the Diocese. The event took place in the new Grevillea Building at the...