Church Connections Blog
Serving With a Smile…and a Bit of Slice—Dawn’s Volunteering Story
Balancing life after retirement can be tricky—especially when your desire to help others is as strong as Dawn’s. A regular volunteer at the Arawang Emergency Relief Hub—Dawn meets with families…
Speaking the Truth in Love: A Season of Prayer for Bishop Mark Short as Primate
Earlier this month, clergy, lay leaders and members of the wider Anglican community gathered at St Saviour’s Cathedral in Goulburn for a Service of Praise and Thanksgiving for the Right Reverend Dr…
Journeys of Connection: Strengthening the Future with the Past in Eden
The floor of Eden Marine High’s art room was covered with tarpaulin, the art tables rearranged as trestles. Brushes and dotting sticks dipped in vibrant colours brought new artwork to…
14 Years of Community Lunch: Sri Lankan Association of Canberra Serves from the Heart
On a Friday afternoon, the rich aroma of cardamom and cumin filled the Hall at St John’s Care. In the kitchen, volunteers from the Sri Lankan Association of Canberra (ALSA…
Reflecting on Synod: A commitment to Christ-Centred Service
This month, Anglicare was honoured to participate in the final session of the 48th Synod—joining members from across the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn to reflect on how our shared…
Praying Global, Acting Local: Trinity Christian School Partners with Anglicare to Address Food Insecurity
Trinity Christian School in Canberra’s south has a long tradition of charitable work. Throughout their 45 years, the school has collaborated with numerous organisations to support individuals and families facing…
Rt Rev Dr Mark Short Becomes First Canberra-based Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia
The Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn is celebrating a historic milestone as Bishop Mark Short is appointed the Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia—the first time this national…
“The weight of this calling is now fully upon me” – An interview with Rev Sue Robertson on her recent ordination
Recently ordained Rev Sue Robertson, with Bishop Mark Short, and husband Doug Earlier this month, in a ceremony held at St Saviour’s Cathedral in Goulburn, Anglicare Chaplain Sue Robertson was…
Getting to know Gordon Community Centre’s new Chaplain, Skye Coates
While still finding her feet in her role as Gordon Community Centre Chaplain, Skye Coates is approaching the challenge with faith and patience. Drawn to the position for its vision…
Mary’s Market farewells fearless leaders
From the very beginning, when the parish council of St Mary in the Valley Anglican Church first met with Anglicare to discuss the idea of opening an opportunity shop (16…