Gippsland Anglicans

27/10/2026

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25/10/2026

⛪ From the Archives: The mystery of St Saviour’s, Yallock

Did you know that St Saviour’s Anglican Church at Yallock was once home to a collection of beautifully hand-carved church furniture, featuring Australian gum leaves and gum nuts?

When the church closed in 1983, its furniture and fittings were relocated to other churches and chapels. But more than 40 years later, the whereabouts of some of these treasured pieces remain a mystery!

In the October edition of 'The Gippsland Anglican', Diocesan Archivist Tim Gibson explores the history of St Saviour’s and asks whether anyone can help solve the mystery.

📖 Read the full story on page 10 of our October edition.

Perhaps you hold a piece of the puzzle!

22/10/2026

📰 The October edition of The Gippsland Anglican is out now!

This month, we explore stories of faith, ministry and community from across Gippsland.

Inside this edition:

🔹 Bishop Richard reflects on reconciliation, justice and truth.

🔹 The Parish of Yarram welcomes The Rev’d Damien King.

🔹 Lay Readers gather to explore parish renewal and growth.

🔹 Reflections from the *Blessed is She* clergy women’s conference.

🔹 Warragul celebrates Jack Beamish’s five years of youth ministry.

Plus, plenty more news and stories from across our Diocese!

📖 Read the October edition online or pick up a copy at your local parish.

21/10/2026

🕯️ Following the distressing events in Wangaratta earlier this week, St Paul’s Cathedral in Sale will be open each day from 10-4pm until Sunday, offering a quiet space for prayer, reflection and solidarity.

We hold Helen Haines MP, her family and colleagues in our prayers, along with the wider Wangaratta community and all those affected by this act of violence.

We also stand alongside our Anglican brothers and sisters in the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta as they offer care, comfort and support to their community during this difficult time.

All are welcome to come, pause, light a candle and pray for healing, peace and hope. 🙏

20/10/2026

Message from +Richard 🙏🏼

The events of Monday, which saw Federal MP Helen Haines critically injured outside her Electoral Office in Wangaratta, are shocking and deeply distressing.

I have attached a Media Release from our Primate, +Mark Short, which I commend to you.

Our prayers are with Ms Haines, her family and colleagues, and - as a state election approaches - all who offer to serve in public office, with its associated costs and risks.

We are grateful for the ministry of our brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Wangaratta in caring for their local community, including first responders.

May Gippsland Anglicans join in bearing witness to the peaceable kingdom of the wounded healer.

Grace and peace,
+Richard

20/10/2026

Could your parish benefit from grant funding?

We're hosting two FREE online Grant Writing Workshops, designed to help parishes explore funding opportunities and build confidence in applying for grants.

We'll cover finding suitable grants, getting grant-ready, writing strong applications, using AI appropriately and building connections to support your projects.

📅 Wednesday 18 November

🕒 Choose from two sessions: 3:00–4:30 pm OR 7:00–8:30 pm

💻 Online via Zoom

Presented by Sarah Gover (Anglicare Parish Partnerships) and Krista Mountford (Development Officer), these practical and interactive workshops are a great opportunity to learn new skills, ask questions and explore ways to bring your parish projects to life.

All welcome!

📧 For more information or to register, email Krista at: [email protected]

17/10/2026

Common Grace has launched a new Domestic and Family Violence Church Toolkit, offering free, practical resources to help churches create safer, more supportive communities.

Domestic and family violence affects people in every part of our community, including within our churches. As people of faith, we have an important role to play in preventing violence, supporting victim-survivors and fostering cultures of safety, dignity and respect.

The toolkit provides guidance to help churches better understand domestic and family violence, respond safely to disclosures and take meaningful steps towards prevention.

We encourage parishes and church leaders across Gippsland to explore these valuable resources and consider how they might support their own communities.

Find out more and access the free toolkit through Common Grace: www.commongrace.org.au/domestic_and_family_violence

15/10/2026

Wonder which artwork our Diocese will receive?

We look forward to having all 5 visit our Diocese in the future, what an honour.

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Five paintings, one shared story: Anglican dioceses mark commitment to First Nations reconciliation.

At his first Synod as Archbishop of Melbourne, Archbishop Ric Thorpe unveiled five new works by Wiradjuri artist and Anglican priest Revd Canon Glenn Loughrey.
Commissioned by the Anglican dioceses of Melbourne and Bendigo, Lent to Easter: Walking Country, Awakening Justice draws on Aboriginal understandings of Country and the Christian journey from Lent to Easter to explore truth-telling, repair and renewed relationship between people, Country and the Church.

“Restored relationships begin with the courage to confront difficult truths together,” Glenn says. The project reflects Archbishop Ric’s vision for a Church where people of every culture and background are welcomed and can contribute their gifts. “Our calling to reconciliation with First Nations peoples continues through relationship, listening, learning and practical commitment,” Archbishop Ric says.

The series is intended to travel through the Anglican Province of Victoria before one painting is gifted for display at each of its five dioceses. Each will hold part of the story, with the complete narrative heard when they tell it together.

Read the full story: https://www.melbourneanglican.org.au/five-paintings-and-one-shared-story/

14/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Rev’d Kate Campbell!

We warmly congratulate the Rev’d Kate Campbell on receiving the 2026 Rev’d Jim Pilmer Award, recognising her outstanding dedication and service as Police Chaplain for the Sale Police area.

Kate was presented with the award by Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush at the Victoria Police Academy, acknowledging her compassionate pastoral care and ongoing support for police employees and their families.

This well-deserved recognition reflects the significant difference Kate continues to make through her ministry.

👏 Congratulations, Kate!

📰 Read more about Kate’s award and her chaplaincy ministry in the November edition of The Gippsland Anglican.

📷 L-R: Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police Mike Bush, Rev’d Jim Pilmer, Rev’d Kate Campbell and Kate’s son, Leading Senior Constable Matt Goodwin

11/10/2026

🌿 BCA Spring Gathering – Good News for Katherine. Good News from Katherine.

Join Bush Church Aid (BCA) for its annual Spring Gathering at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Warragul, on Friday 6 November.

Hear from guest speaker the Rev'd Pat O’Keeffe, Rector of Katherine Anglican Church, as he shares stories and insights from ministry in Katherine, Northern Territory.

Everyone is welcome to attend!

📅 Friday 6 November 2026
📍 St Paul’s Anglican Church, Warragul

🔗 Register here: www.bushchurchaid.com.au/content/2026-victorian-spring-gatherings/gmjwjc