Church Connections Blog
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…
A fond farewell to Gordon Community Centre’s Community Chaplain
Through the collaborative efforts of Anglicare and the Lanyon Valley Anglican Church, the Gordon Community Centre in Canberra’s south has thrived in recent years—offering a variety of community programs and…
New location, same friendly faces—Sapphire Surprises in Eden gets a new home
Last month the Sapphire Surprises op shop in Eden relocated to a new, larger space, just a few hundred meters down the road. The shop, which is run in partnership…
Senator David Pocock visits Anglicare Emergency Relief Hub at Arawang
On Monday 15 January, volunteers from the Arawang Emergency Relief Hub welcomed a visit from Independent Senator, David Pocock. The hub, which is run in partnership by Anglicare and the…
A Day Out on the Green – Celebrating Resilience in Parkes
Parkes Anglicare, in cooperation with Parkes Action Club, hosted a community recovery day last month to celebrate the resilience of community members impacted by last year’s floods and connect…