Anglican Church Raymond Terrace
15 December 2024 - Advent Readings and Carols - 6pm - St John's
Hospitality to follow
Welcome to St John’s Anglican Church Raymond Terrace
St John the Evangelist, Anglican Church Raymond Terrace is a warm and dynamic group of people seeking to celebrate the goodness of God authentically, in our Worship, in our relationships with one another, and in the ways we serve in our wider community. We are blessed to have at the centre of our life a great Church Building with has been here since the 1860's and testifies to the legacy of those have gone before.
If you are new, you will find us warm and welcoming, and not overbearing. You are welcome among us for whatever time you wish to spend. As you explore the website, which we invite you to do, we hope that you will find the things you want to know about the Anglican Church Raymond Terrace, the values we stand for, and the faith we profess that Jesus Christ, who was crucified, is now living and inspiring us to follow him.
Grief Support
Gather together with us on the second Friday of each month at 10:30am with people who - perhaps like you - are experiencing grief following the loss of a loved one.
For further information, please contact Fr Steve Niland on 0401 061 789
Would You Like Us To Pray For You?
Go to our CONTACT page to send your prayer request by pressing here
DAILY Morning and Evening Prayer
Morning Prayer at 8am - Monday to Saturday
Evening Prayer at 5pm - Everyday
To find these services, scroll down on our Facebook page, found HERE
Our Weekly Eucharistic Services
Our service at 9am on Sunday is being livestreamed and offered via our Facebook page which can be accessed HERE
Our weekly eucharistic services are as follows:
- Wednesday Mornings at 9am
- Saturday Evenings at 6pm
- Sunday Mornings at 9am. This service is livestreamed on our Facebook page.
Allegations Of Misconduct and Abuse
The Anglican Church of Newcastle takes allegations of misconduct and
abuse seriously. We welcome and encourage everyone with concerns to come forward.
The necessary contact details can be accessed HERE
NSW Government and Newcastle Diocesan Advice on Face Masks
Our concern is for the health and wellbeing of all who come to this church. Together we can help make our community and our church COVID-19 safe.
The Bishop of Newcastle joins with the NSW Government in strongly encouraging all people attending places of worship to wear face masks.
Thanks for understanding as we implement COVIDSafe worship practices.
Faithfulness In Service at Newcastle Anglican
FAITHFULNESS IN SERVICE IN THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF
NEWCASTLE
This is a code for personal behaviour and the practice of pastoral ministry
by clergy and church workers. A copy of this code can be found at:
https://www.newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Faithfulness-in-Service-Anglican-Diocese-of-Newcastle-July-2020.pdf
Country
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the triune GOD, the Creator of Heaven and earth and His ownership of all things. We recognise that He gave stewardship of these lands upon which we meet to the Worimi People. In His sovereignty, He has allowed other people groups to migrate to these shores. We acknowledge the culture of the Worimi people and are thankful for the community that we share together now. We pay our respects to them on these lands and their elders – both past and present – and those who are rising to become elders.
Parish Safety Policy
Please click the link below:
https://www.newcastleanglican.org.au/safe-ministry/parish-safety-policy/
Our Parish Safety Officer is Mr Don Denham. The Statement of Duties appears below:
Volunteer Role Duty Statement Template - Parish Safe Ministry Officer
Children's Safety Policy
Our Diocese and by extension our Parish follow the Office of the Children's Guardian resources available on their website, including the 'SAFE’ series and various video clips.
Please click the link below:
Child Safe Scheme | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)
Ethos and Diversity can be found by clicking:
Anglican Diocese of Newcastle: https://www.newcastleanglican.org.au/about/our-ethos/
Adult Commitment to the Safety of Children: https://www.newcastleanglican.org.au/governance/safe-ministry/adult-commitment-to-the-safety-of-children/
Multicultural NSW: Multicultural Services | Government Agency: Multicultural NSW
Aboriginal Children: 00524 My Views Childrens Booklet.indd (vacca.org)
Cultural Diversity Resources Browse all resources | Victorian Inclusion Agency (VIA): Get Inclusion Support (viac.com.au)
St John's on Instagram
Our Instagram page is "st_johns_rt".
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St John's on Facebook
Our Facebook page is "St John's Anglican Church, Raymond Terrace".
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Safe Ministry @ St Johns
St John's Raymond Terrace - part of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle - is committed to ensuring that all people who participate in our worship, programs and ministries have a safe and rewarding experience. God has commanded us to love one another. Ensuring a person’s safety is an expression of that love.
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Reflection
In the beginning was the Word,and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,
full of Grace and truth.
~Sentence for Christmas Day
