The Reverend David Ruthven
The Reverend David Ruthven has accepted the Archbishop’s invitation to be the next Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of North Pine. Details about David’s commissioning will be available soon.
The Reverend David Ruthven has accepted the Archbishop’s invitation to be the next Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of North Pine. Details about David’s commissioning will be available soon.
Andrea Colledge has been appointed to the role of Chaplaincy Services Manager, Parishes and Other Mission Agencies Commission, and will commence in the role on Tuesday 28 January 2020. Andrea will support and coordinate the Anglican Church Southern Queensland’s chaplaincy services in hospitals, prisons and the Queensland Police Service. Congratulations to Andrea.
St Alban’s Wilston Early Childhood Centre is seeking an educator for a 3- to 5-year-old room role to provide education, care, admin, resource prep and pedagogical participation. Work in a small team. Casual role.
The Reverend Karen Allen has been appointed as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Atherton in the Diocese of North Queensland. Her Commissioning was held on Friday 22 November 2019 at St Mary’s Church, Atherton. Congratulations to Karen.
Stephen Clarke, Business Manager for St Francis College, will retire at the end of January 2020. An open farewell with drinks and nibbles will be held on Thursday 30 January 2020, 5.30 pm at Old Bishopsbourne, St Francis College. All are welcome. For catering purposes, please RSVP online. For enquiries, please contact Linda Burridge: email lburridge@ministryeducation.org.au or phone 07 3514 7424. Stephen has worked tirelessly at the College for the past 15 years and many both at the College and in the diocese more widely will know him and appreciate his significant contribution to the Ministry Education Commission.
The Reverend Dr Timothy Nicholson has been appointed as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Ekibin. His Commissioning will be held on Wednesday 5 February, 7.30 pm at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Ekibin. Congratulations to Timothy and June.
The Reverend Cameron Freese has been appointed as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of East Redland. His Commissioning will be held on Friday 7 February 2020, 7 pm at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Cleveland (the liturgical colour is white). Congratulations to Cameron and Terri.
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.
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 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 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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