Anglican Parish of Daylesford

05/06/2026

Wonderful sound of Bells in Ballarat

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16/05/2026

APRIL/MAY PARISH NEWS - Edition No. 59
Out today.
See it here at this link:
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05/05/2026

Last Saturday's concert was Maestro Jakob Lindberg’s Lute recital in Stanbridge Hall. It was truly delightful in our beautiful intimate setting. The concert celebrated John Dowland, acclaimed renaissance composer, this year being the 400th anniversary of his death. Rosemary Hodgson, Lutenist, has already commented on the deep listening audience. The Maestro himself identified the Stanbridge Hall as one of the nicest halls he has played in and this being his second concert in the hall. Or course he has performed all over the world too. Acclaimed Harpsichordist Ann Morgan comparing other venues described them as “nowhere as good as the acoustic for yesterday's concert.”

The promise of Jakob’s interpretation of Dowland’s music, capturing the emotional depth of human emotions in his compositions, was certainly realised. And yes we heard the melancholic pavans and joyous galliards. This was precious, gentle music to soothe our souls and envy the Tudor courts who for them this was daily fare.

Thank you to Jakob Lindberg and Rosemary Hodgson for this wonderful addition to our Christ Church Concerts 2026 Series.

02/05/2026

A truly delightful concert yesterday with Stanbridge Hall looking its finest with Denise Robinson Autumn floral additions. So good to welcome Maestro Jakob Lindberg back again with John Dowland's beautiful and gentle Lute music to soothe our souls. Thank you to he and Rosemary Hodgson, Director of the Melbourne International Lute festival for making this possible. Christ Church Concerts celebrating its fifth successful year.

01/05/2026

Congratulations Venerable Susan Wallace.

The Venerable Susan Wallace is to become the first woman to lead the Diocese of Te Waipounamu in the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia.

Bishop-elect Susan Wallace, who is currently Vicar General and Registrar General Manager of the Diocese of Te Waipounamu, will become Bishop of Te Hui Amorangi ki te Waipounamu, the Māori Anglican Church in the South Island of Aotearoa, New Zealand and the second Indigenous woman to be elected bishop in the province.

Bishop-elect Susan says, ‘At the heart of my ministry is a commitment to nurturing emerging leaders, supporting clergy, communities and whānau (families), upholding kotahitanga (unity), activating Te Oranga Ake (human flourishing) and ensuring our Church remains courageous, compassionate and relevant, faithful to God, responsive to the needs of our people and resolute in the pursuit of justice.’

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Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa

01/05/2026

Thanking today's team for the set-up of the Stanbridge Hall for tomorrow's Jakob Lindberg concert. Thanks to Denise, Rodney, Susan, Andy and Ellis. All set for this wonderful concert;
CELEBRATING THE GENIUS OF JOHN DOWLAND.

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28/04/2026

12/04/2026

He's back - Dean George

11/04/2026

The display of Easter crosses is traditionally maintained until Ascension Day, 14 May this year, which occurs 39 days after Easter Sunday. This practice symbolises the transition from the Passion of Christ to the celebration of His resurrection.