The Rural Ministry Conference is a new initiative of the Anglican Dioceses in Victoria to assist those who have a role in rural ministry in planning, enabling and doing, both clergy and laity.

This year, on Sunday August 11, join with us as we commemorate the ‘Father of the Diocese of Ballarat’ Theodore Carlos Benoni Stretch.

Sunday 7th July has been set aside as a time for special prayer for vocations to the sacred ordained ministry of our church and to vowed religious life.

This year’s studies have been written by 4 different writers who have taken a week each, so the perspectives are different. There are short commentaries for each day, something to think or pray about, a few short prayers, and suggestions for further discussion or reading. At the end of each week there are also some suggestions for further reflection or group discussion.

Bishop Garry’s Easter message. Please feel free to share this message.

The Registrar has prepared a simplified guide for parish council members as to the role of a parish council and their individual responsibilities.