Anglican Parish of The Newell

05/04/2026

Christ is Risen, Alleluia!

25/03/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjLK48OWDRc What a joy to celebrate with the whole Anglican Communion.

The Enthronement of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, will be installed, at Canterbury Cathedral on March 25 2026, the Feast of the Annunci...

10/02/2026

We are preparing for the beginning of Lent here in the Parish
Please join us:
Sunday 15th February - Harvest Festival 8.30am St Alban's Tocumwal, 10.15am Holy Trinity Finley. All are invited to bring the Fruits of your harvest for a blessing at the altar.
Tuesday 17th February - Shrove Tuesday Wine & Pancakes, 6.30pm in the Hall at Holy Trinity Finley. Remember to bring you palm crosses for the Burning of Ashes.
Wednesday 18th February - Ash Wednesday, 10am St Alban's Tocumwal, 6pm Holy Trinity Finley.
Everyone is welcome!

28/01/2026

Our wonderful resident craft group has donated 5 boxes worth of much needed quilts, knitted items, bags and tea towels to the Yarraweyah fire victims. It's a wonderful group of people filling the hall with laughter and tea.

30/12/2025

Rest eternal grant unto him O Lord,
and let light perpetual shine upon him.

15/12/2025

I write following last night’s horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach, which was directed at Jewish community members gathered to celebrate the first evening of Chanukah, the Festival of Lights.
I join with other faith leaders in grieving for those killed and injured in what NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has declared “a terrorist incident” because of the event’s timing, the type of weapons used and the improvised explosive devices found.
I unequivocally condemn this antisemitic attack, and all antisemitism, which is a sin against our neighbour and an assault on human dignity. Such violence must be condemned wherever and whenever it occurs.
To the Jewish community in Sydney, Queensland and around Australia, I want to say clearly that you are not alone — I weep with you. Your safety matters — every person has the right to gather, practise their faith and celebrate their culture in peace and freedom.
I pray for all community members who mourn, for the wounded and those caring for them, and for those traumatised.
I pray for the police and paramedics, particularly for the seriously injured police officers, and the hospital workers who have served under incredible strain.
My prayers are also with those community members who courageously intervened before the police arrived, especially passerby Ahmed al Ahmed who was reportedly shot by a gunman from a nearby bridge in the process of disarming another gunman. In a media conference last night, NSW Premier Chris Minns said: "That man is a genuine hero, and I've got no doubt that there are many, many people alive tonight as a result of his bravery."
What we are witnessing and hearing in the news reports is shocking, distressing and heartbreaking, so please hold your family, friends and faith community close.
During this traumatic time, I join with other faith leaders and call for all Australians to respond with compassion; for the media to show sensitivity; and, for all elected representatives to promote unity.
The NSW Police Force has activated the “Register Find Reunite” capability to assist in the registration of those who have been impacted. It is a service, administered by the Australian Red Cross, that enables people to register to let people know they are safe; find people who may be affected by an emergency and know they are safe; and, reunite through a matching process.
If you need crisis support, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 or call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (for young people aged up to 25) or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Embrace Multicultural Mental Health supports people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

11/12/2025

Join us this Sunday at 7.30pm in St Stephen's Jerilderie, for our traditional (and delightful) Lessons and Carols. I'm excited for it.

30/11/2025

I'm hanging out with our freshly painted friends.

29/11/2025

Happy New Year! Tomorrow is the first Sunday in Advent, for Christian's this is when the new year begins. Join us as we journey towards the light of Christ and see the Jesse tree slowly begin to bloom and transform into a Christmas Tree over these four Sunday.

31/10/2025

The Requiem for All Souls was beautiful, a slice of heaven. Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord. And let light perpetual shine upon them.

30/10/2025

Join us on Friday 31 October at 5.30pm Holy Trinity Finley for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. When we remember all those who have passed away in the parish in this last year, and anyone else whom you'd like remembered in a moving candlelit service with beautiful reflective music.