The Ministry Education Commission is seeking a vibrant and efficient Property and Finance Manager to oversee its financial and property needs. Supporting the Executive Director, you will be part of a team of people who work in the fields of education and formation at St Francis College.
The friendly team at Sails at Bayside, in the Wynnum-Cleveland area, is seeking volunteers for roles both on and off the water, including the weekly fundraising BBQ’s at Bunnings Capalaba. Sails at Bayside is a not for profit community outreach initiative offering sailing and kayaking activities for at-risk youth, vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community and the general public. Get involved and help make a difference to lives of many.
Stephen Clarke, Business Manager for St Francis College, will retire at the end of January 2020. A farewell will be held in early 2020, details to be advised. Stephen has worked at the College for the past 15 years and will be greatly missed.
The Reverend Canon Dr Ralph Bowles has been appointed as Priest-in-Charge (part-time) of the Parish of Nambour. His Commissioning will be held on Sunday 10 November, 4 pm at St John’s Anglican Church, Nambour. Congratulations to Ralph and Sylvia.
The Reverend Canon Sarah Leisemann has been appointed to the role of Vocations, Youth & Young Adults Specialist, Parishes and Other Mission Agencies Commission (PMC), commencing in January 2020. Sarah’s role with the PMC will be multi-faceted. She will be working on the Resource Church Pilot Project as a specialist in the youth and faith formation areas. She will have an associated role in fostering vocations in the Diocese and in coordinating and supporting the Youth to Young Adult Project, which is a cross-commission initiative involving the Anglican Schools Commission, St Francis College and the PMC. Congratulations to Sarah.
The Parish of Sandgate-Northpoint is seeking a Parish Administrator. This diverse role requires a range of skills in administration and bookkeeping. This position is ideal for a self starter who works well in a team.
The 160th anniversary of St Anne’s Anglican Church Jondaryan, Parish of Oakey, will be celebrated on 3 November 2019 at 9 am, with a service of thanksgiving presided by The Right Reverend Cam Venables, Bishop for the Western Region.
The 10th anniversary of the consecration of St John’s Anglican Cathedral will be celebrated on Sunday 27 October 2019, with a Celebration at 3 pm, concert at 5 pm, and Choral Evensong at 6 pm. Evensong will be followed by wine and cheese and the official launch of the fully-revised and expanded 2nd edition of ‘The Windows: St John’s Cathedral’ — a complete guide to the stained glass windows of the Cathedral Church of St John the evangelist.
The Parish of East Redland is seeking a new parish priest. The parish is made up of seven centres, six churches, and sixteen congregations, and is located south-east of Brisbane, stretching from Cleveland, south to the South Moreton Bay Islands and across to North Stradbroke Island. The parish priest will be supported by a full-time associate priest, a part-time administrator, retired clergy and dedicated volunteers in honorary roles. The parish is “an inquisitive bunch”, keen to hear the Word presented in a way that is contextualised for today, and prides itself on being inclusive and nurturing. The rectory is located adjacent to the centre at 4 Cross St Cleveland. The parish is seeking a person of prayer, who loves God and youth, and is a strategic thinker, and a good communicator and administrator, with plenty of energy and a sense of humour. This is a full-time role.
Brother Robin celebrated his 70th year of service to the Brotherhood of St Barnabas, the founding order of All Souls School, at All Souls St Gabriels School, Charters Towers on Wednesday 11 September. Brother Robin also celebrated his 90th birthday on that day.
The Parish of Mt Gravatt is seeking a new parish priest. The parish is located 10 kms from the Brisbane CBD in the suburb of Mt Gravatt. The parish priest will be supported by paid clergy and staff, as well as honorary clergy and dedicated volunteers. The parish is a compassionate and outward looking community, with strong fellowship and ministry initiatives, and is a proud member of the Queensland Community Alliance. The large family-sized rectory is located in the nearby suburb of Mansfield. The parish is seeking an authentic and dynamic priest who is intergenerational in their approach. This is a full-time role.
The Reverend Mark Calder has been elected as Bishop of the Diocese of Bathurst. Mark will be consecrated on Thursday 21 November, 7 pm at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney and installed at All Saints Cathedral in Bathurst on Saturday 23 November at 11 am. Congratulations to Mark and Susan.
The Reverend Lizzie Gaitskell will be Commissioned as Rector of The Parish of Warwick on Saturday 14 December at 10.30 am. Congratulations to Lizzie.
The Parish of Drayton is seeking a new parish priest. The parish is located in the southwest corner of Toowoomba, and includes extensive rural areas with four churches in total. The parish priest will be supported by very dedicated parishioner volunteers. The parish is friendly and welcoming, with a number of ministry and outreach activities. The parish is seeking a collaborative and passionate priest, with strong preaching, communication, leadership and administration skills. This is a part-time role.
The Parish of Tamborine Mountain is seeking a new parish priest. The parish is located in scenic hinterland, 40 minutes from the Gold Coast beaches, with the principal church (St George’s) located in Eagle Heights and an additional church (St Luke’s) located in Canungra. The parish priest will be supported by three retired priests, a clerical assistant, a number of liturgical assistants and dedicated volunteers. The parish is a friendly, hospitable and socially-minded community, with a focus on outreach activities. The rectory is a large family-sized home based in Eagle Heights. The parish is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and energetic priest, who is solid in Anglican identity and in knowledge of the scriptures.
The Parish of Ekibin is seeking a new parish priest. The parish is based in Tarragindi, 10 kms south of the Brisbane CBD. The parish priest will be supported by dedicated volunteers, including a team of volunteer administrators and others in key honorary roles. The parish is a strong, cohesive and warm community, with an ecumenical focus and strong links to the wider community. The rectory is based in the nearby suburb of Moorooka and can be made available to the priest with notice. The parish is seeking a supportive and pastorally-skilled priest who is Bible-based and willing to explore new ministries for families and youth and encourage inter-generational worship and fellowship.
The Parish of Sunnybank is seeking a new parish priest. The parish is based in Sunnybank, 15-20 minutes south of the Brisbane CBD. The parish priest will be assisted by a part-time administrator and other ancillary support. The parish is a culturally, theologically and liturgically diverse community. The priest may choose to reside in a residential property in either Sunnybank or Eight Mile Plains. The parish is seeking a resilient, positive and diligent priest, with broad life experience and strong preaching skills who connects with diverse people and is deeply respectful of Anglican heritage. This is a full-time role.
The Parish of Carindale is seeking a new parish priest. The parish consists of the suburbs of Carindale, Carina and Belmont, 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. The parish priest will be supported by lay ministers and a dedicated volunteer administrator. The parish is a faithful and warm community. The rectory is family-sized with a pleasing aspect. The parish is seeking an empathetic, Bible-centred and outwardly-focused priest who is keen to build an inter-generational community and increase outreach activities.
The Parish of Bulimba is seeking a new parish priest. The parish consists of the suburbs of Bulimba, Hawthorne and Balmoral, located on the Brisbane River 5kms from the Brisbane CBD. The parish priest will be supported by committed volunteers. The parish is a friendly community, with a number of regular social and outreach initiatives. The parish is seeking a priest who is joyful and willing to build ecumenical relationships, with a heart for young people, strong preaching abilities and excellent communication and administrative skills.
The Parish of Bardon is seeking a new parish priest. The parish is located in Bardon, an inner-city suburb located 5kms from the Brisbane CBD. The parish priest will be supported by a number of part-time staff, along with friendly parish volunteers. The parish is a caring community, with a number of ministries and outreach activities and a charismatic approach to worship. The parish is seeking a priest who is willing to reside in the local area, who is Bible-based and open to the leading of the Holy Spirit. This role may be taken full-time or part-time.
The Parish of North Pine is seeking a new parish priest. The parish is located in Petrie, a major suburban centre of the Moreton Bay Regional Council, 25kms north of Brisbane. The parish priest will be supported by a committed congregation, many of who are long-term parishioners. The parish is a welcoming, friendly and caring multi-generational community, with a Bible-based approach. The parish is seeking a prayerful and personable priest with a heart for youth, who will lead the parish through a new strategic plan.
The Parish of Ithaca-Ashgrove is seeking a new parish priest. The parish has one church, St Paul’s, which is located in Ashgrove, a picturesque inner suburb of Brisbane. With a supportive congregation that includes a number of honorary priests and a paid parish administration assistant, the parish has strong inter-generational, social justice and mission focuses, and embraces contemporary theology. The parish is seeking a priest who is welcoming and inclusive.
The Parish of Goonaneman is seeking a new parish priest. The parish is located four hours’ drive north of Brisbane, and consists of six little country centres. The parish has a lovely community focus, with strong connections to other Christian churches. The new parish priest will reside in a good-sized family home in the pretty town of Childers, which is known for its welcoming and friendly community. The parish is seeking a priest with vision and energy. This is a part-time role.
The Parish of All Saints’, Brisbane is seeking a new parish priest. The parish is centrally located on Wickham Terrace in the Brisbane CBD. People travel from all parts of Brisbane and beyond to worship at All Saints’, attracted by the traditional liturgy and fine music. The parish has a strong outreach focus. The new parish priest will be supported by retired priests and a number of licensed assistants. The parish is seeking an energetic Bible-based priest with a charismatic personality.
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