The President s Address

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1 The President s Address The Right Reverend Kate Wilmot Administrator of the Diocese of Perth Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod of the Diocese of Perth 29 October 2016

2 Ngaala kaaditj Noongar moort keyen kaadak nidjar boodjar. We acknowledge Noongar people as the original custodians of this land. Welcome to this Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod of the Diocese of Perth in the name of God the Holy and Blessed Trinity Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to acknowledge the unusual and unforeseen circumstances in which we gather for Synod this year and that many of us will come here with a range of feelings and responses. As we open this First Sitting, I underline the respectful stance that the Diocese of Perth has taken in relation to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and its inquiry into past events in the Diocese of Newcastle, and our commitment to the aims of the Royal Commission to protect children, to bear witness, to formulate a just response. As a people, we desire to respond both pastorally and with contrition towards the spectre of Church abuse and our earnest hope is for ongoing healing for survivors of abuse and those closest to them. The Professional Standards update we have just received is a part of our determination to keep our safeguards and protocols at the highest possible levels. As we gather this morning, may we be committed to this Synod as a place in which we address the important Diocesan business before us, and where we proceed in a spirit of respectfulness and recognition of our mutual obligations towards each other, remembering that we are not only members of Perth Diocesan Synod, but of Christ s Body and of the Universal Church of God. Since the introduction of the synodical process in our Church, Anglicans have gathered to accomplish together what we are not able to achieve on our own. We have the opportunity this weekend to be a blessing and an enrichment not only to each other, but to the wider Church. With the senior leadership team, I am committed to the well-being of this Diocese and so desire that this Synod is a place where we can gather, greet each other, conduct important business, debate and discuss those things most important to us, honour difference and diversity and ensure that in all things Christ is honoured and that the ministry and mission of God s Church goes forward. To do that at this Synod we need your co-operation and generosity of spirit because we do now and have always belonged to one another and this is something we can only accomplish together. With thanks On your behalf, I extend grateful thanks to the of Peter Moyes Anglican Community School, Mr Julian Dowse, to Mr John Fillipone and the School Council for providing the hospitality of this venue. Fittingly, our gathering began last night with worship in St George s Cathedral and I thank the Dean and Chapter and the wider Cathedral community for ensuring that everything took place in good order and that our worship was a worthy offering to God. President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 2

3 Thank you to Bishop Jeremy James for presiding at the Synod Eucharist, to the Deacons of the Eucharist, The Reverend Sebastiana Pienaar and Ms Rebecca Ray and to the Chaplain of this Synod, The Reverend Nicholas Lockwood. The Venerable Braden Short, Ms Karen Cliffe and Mrs Maria Hann have worked intensively to plan and provide for this Synod and are deserving of our thanks for their efforts. Chancellor In November 2015, not long after Synod was concluded, we were saddened by the death of Mr Peter Jooste QC. We give thanks for the 10 years Peter served as Chancellor. We valued Peter as a person of maturity, wisdom and grace. Archbishop Roger observed that Peter was:... known for his integrity. He had a passion for the law. He honoured the discipline that it required. His knowledge, thoroughness, attentiveness to detail, and his capacity to bring together justice tempered with mercy endeared him to many. There were times his meticulous concern to get things absolutely right frustrated people like myself who wanted to act swiftly on his initial opinion. He refused to give in to the cult of the immediate and the urgent. His wise, considered, patient counsel was given with humility and grace, always open to review and revision. He was a passionate teacher who never lost the will to learn. Requiem for Peter Jooste QC, 14 November 2015 We offer deep thanks to Mr Eric Ross-Adjie for his willingness to serve as Acting Chancellor for the past year. The Archbishop and man of Trustees have been diligently seeking to discern who might be appointed as the new Chancellor. It has become very clear that whoever is appointed will not serve on any board or committee in the Diocese, but will be the principal confidential adviser to the bishop of the diocese (The Chancellors Canon 2001). In Memoriam We remember all who have served Christ in faithful endeavour in our parishes, schools and agencies: Mr John Moody AM Mr Peter Jooste QC Mrs Joan Rich (wife of the late The Reverend Canon Bill Rich) Mrs Kathleen Hodgson (wife of the late The Reverend Cec Hodgson) The Reverend Jenny Hall Mr Peter Mead (St Mary s Anglican Girls School) Mrs Barbara Thomson (wife of The Venerable Jack Thomson) Mrs Doreen Howells (wife of The Reverend Gary Howells) The Reverend Dr Michael Evers The Reverend Canon Dr Kenneth Bailey The Reverend Dr Maurice Lee The Reverend Tony Bolt Mr Patrick (Paddy) Day President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 3

4 Mr John Kerr OAM Mrs Kathleen Beicher (wife of the late The Reverend Flemming Beicher) The Reverend Robin Hill The Reverend Alexander John Mrs Elizabeth Harford (wife of The Venerable Michael Harford) The Reverend Martin Sexton Mrs Peggy Blain (wife of the late The Reverend Barney Blain) Professor Richard Lefroy Rest eternal grant to these your faithful servants, O Lord; and may light perpetual shine upon them. Farewells At each Synod, there are other farewells of a less sombre nature. Clergy Retirements We give thanks to God for the faithfulness exercised by The Reverend Bob Milne, The Reverend Graeme Varvell and The Right Reverend Tom Wilmot. Each of them has served Christ with perseverance whether the time has been favourable or unfavourable and we will hear an appreciation motion recognising their ministry and wishing them well in retirement. Farewells from Positions within the Diocese There is a huge vitality evident in the work of our Diocesan agencies and schools and administrative bodies. This vitality is being carried forward by those who are leaving the Diocese to take up other appointments, and we are grateful for their time with us and for the strong contribution of those who are now heading into retirement and we wish them all well. Mr Garth Wynne Mr Stuart Meade Mr Peter Martin Mr Ray Glickman Mr Darren Cutri Mr Jeffrey Vance Headmaster, Christ Church Grammar School Headmaster, Hale School, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Chief Executive Officer, Amana Living Director of Finance Executive Officer, Anglican Community Fund Welcome We are freshened and energised by the contribution of those who have arrived in our Diocese since last Synod or for whom this is their first Synod experience [and we will ask them to stand]. We acknowledge those clergy recently ordained, those who have joined us from other Australian Dioceses and those who have arrived from overseas 1 : 1 For all Moves and Other Appointments from 1 October 2015 to 30 September 2016 refer to Appendix 1 President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 4

5 The Reverend Peggy Ludlow The Reverend Dr Brian Ludlow The Reverend Peter Richards The Reverend Nick Freeland The Reverend Melanie Simms The Reverend Brad Galvin The Reverend Des Smit The Reverend Kay Wee Sim The Reverend Pat Deeny The Reverend Kim Thomas The Reverend Patrick King Priest-in-Charge, Toodyay Goomalling and Gingin-Chittering Assistant Priest, Gingin-Chittering Rector, Applecross Swanbourne-Mt Claremont Chaplain, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Chaplain, St Mark s Anglican Community School Rector, Whitfords Deacon, West Perth Permission to Officiate Rector, Mundaring Vocations Advocate We congratulate those who have taken up Diocesan appointments in the last year: Mr Alan Jones Mrs Maggie Dunnill Ms Stephanie Buckland Mr Andrew Reynolds Ms Robin McClellan Mr Sam Walsh AO, Christ Church Grammar School Acting, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Chief Executive Officer, Amana Living Director of Finance, Diocesan Office Trustee Trustee Thank you The reports to Synod represent the year s work of the many people who serve God in Christ in agencies, schools and parishes across the Diocese. The reports to Synod represent the faithful ministry of countless people who serve as Trustees, Diocesan Council members, in parishes, schools, agencies, universities, prisons, hospitals and many others who engage with the mission and ministry of this Diocese. Trustees and Diocesan Council Under the leadership of the man of Trustees, The Honourable Richard Court AC, the Trustees continue to diligently manage the resources of the Diocese. The Diocesan Council report outlines the diligent and careful work undertaken by the Council in fulfilling Synod s determinations. The Archdeacons and Area Deans In what has proved to be a challenging year, the lateral thinking and faithful service of the Archdeacons and Area Deans has been essential in ensuring the work of the Diocese is completed with cohesion and compassion. I believe I speak for the Bishops of the Diocese when I say that without the senior clergy we as a people would not be able to minister in the way that we do. President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 5

6 Allied Ministries We are grateful for the diligence and expertise of all those involved in the life and mission of our agencies and schools, particularly the s, Chief Executive Officers, s, Headmasters, boards and staff. We give thanks for the contributions made by all members of boards who serve in allied ministries. Chaplaincies in hospitals, schools, agencies, prisons including chaplaincy in public schools are a source of great encouragement and provide care for many. Amana Living Chief Executive Officer Mr Steve Scudamore Mr Ray Glickman and Ms Stephanie Buckland We give thanks for the life of Professor Richard Lefroy whose work as a gerontologist and commitment to people with dementia, together with the support of the then Anglican Homes, opened Lefroy Hostel in Bull Creek which provided sufferers of dementia the opportunity to reside in a secure hostel setting rather than being heavily medicated and restrained in a nursing home. Professor Lefroy s commitment to Anglican Homes/Amana Living and the services it offers is deeply appreciated. Anglican Community Fund Executive Officer Mr David Craig Mr Jeff Vance Mr Jeff Vance resigns as Executive Officer of the Anglican Community Fund with effect from 16 December Jeff has diligently served in this role for the past nine years. During this time the Fund has continued to financially support the Diocese as well as offer the Diocese, agencies and schools loan facilities to enable the mission of the Church to flourish. Jeff and the staff of the Anglican Community Fund are to be commended for their commitment to providing the very best customer service to all those who engage with the Fund. Anglicare WA Chief Executive Officer Meath Care Chief Executive Officer Mr John Barrington Mr Ian Carter AM Mr Michael Lee OAM Mrs Olive Wright Parkerville Children and Youth Care Chief Executive Officer St Bartholomew s House Chief Executive Officer The Right Reverend Jeremy James Mr Basil Hanna Mr Michael Brown Mr John Berger President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 6

7 St George s College Warden Dr Peter Hopwood Mr Ian Hardy Anglican Schools Commission Chief Executive Officer Mrs Barbara Godwin OAM The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM All Saints College Ms Thirl Millachip Ms Belinda Provis Christ Church Grammar School Mr John Poynton AO Mr Alan Jones Esperance Anglican Community School Guildford Grammar School Headmaster Mrs Victoria Brown Mr Kerr Fulton-Peebles Mr Mitchell Wells Mr Stephen Webber Hale School Headmaster Mr Jon Birman Mr Stuart Meade John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School Mr Graeme Slattery Mr Matthew Hughes John Wollaston Anglican Community School Mr Craig Bydder Ms Anne Ford Perth College Mrs Bree Ludlow and Ms Andrea Burns Mrs Jenny Ethell Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Mr Keith Lindbeck Mr Peter Martin Peter Moyes Anglican Community School Mr John Fillipone Mr Julian Dowse President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 7

8 St George s Anglican Grammar School St Hilda s Anglican School for Girls St James Anglican School The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM Mrs Rensché Diggeden Ms Deidre Willmott Mrs Kim Kiepe Mr Allan Griffiths Mr Adrian Pree St Mark s Anglican Community School St Mary s Anglican Girls School Mr Andrew Gilmour Mr Cameron Herbert Mr Ian Curlewis Mrs Lynne Thomson Swan Valley Anglican Community School Mr Doug Swingler Mr Jason Bartell Flying Angel Club - Mission to Seafarers Mr Mark Small Anglican Board of Mission The Venerable Lionel Snell Bush Church Aid Society WA Regional Officer Church Missionary Society General Secretary The Reverend Neil Walthew The Reverend Rob Healy The Right Reverend Dr Peter Brain The Reverend Canon Ray Arthur Anglican Messenger/Communications Co-ordinating Editor Committee Administration Officers Mrs Cheryl Herft The Reverend Drs Elizabeth Smith and David Wood The Reverend Gillian Rookyard Ms Nina Biggs and Ms Sarah Stirling Mission Plan The Reverend Alison Gilchrist has been appointed full-time Mission and Evangelism Enabler. President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 8

9 Professional Standards Committee I express our thanks to the of the Professional Standards Committee, Mr Darren Renton, and all the members of the Committee, and to Ms Tracie Chambers- Clark, Director of Professional Standards, for the diligence and care taken in the significant work undertaken by the Committee on behalf of the Diocese. Diocesan Office We give thanks to Mr Brian Dixon, Mr Andrew Reynolds, Ms Hazel Blackmore and all the staff who serve in Diocesan Office, Wollaston Theological College, Wollaston Conference Centre, Swan Valley Adventure Camp and Townsend Lodge and for the ministry of service they offer to clergy, parishes, agencies and the wider community on our behalf. We look forward to the opening of Church House in February next year. The commitment of the Trustees, architects, planners and builders in bringing this project to fruition is to be commended. The Episcopate Bishop Tom Wilmot retired on 15 February Given the significant budgetary constraints on the Trust portfolio (Archbishop s Establishment) over the next few years, the Episcopate, together with the support of the Archdeacons, agreed that we would manage the Episcopal responsibilities without the appointment of another Bishop. Bishop David Murray continues to assist the Episcopate with his particular gift in spiritual direction. I am grateful for the assistance offered by the Episcopal support staff to the Episcopate and the Diocese. Legislative Changes You will be aware that this Synod is to consider a significant number of legislative changes and amendments to Diocesan Statutes. The Legislation Committee has been directed by Diocesan Council to review and update all legislation in order to standardise language, updating terminology and eliminating duplication. I acknowledge and thank Ms Carine Collins for the significant time and effort she has offered in preparing the legislation that will come before us at Synod. Theological Education and Formation I am grateful to the board of the John Wollaston Theological College under the chairmanship of The Reverend Dr Philip Raymont as they seek to provide for theological education and formation for lay and clergy. Our thanks to the Warden, The Reverend Dr Gregory Seach. We welcome The Reverends Jeni Goring (Chaplain for Ministry) and Patrick King (Vocations Advocate) as they take up their roles at Wollaston, together with Dr Anne Harris, together with the staff at Murdoch University, Professor Rowan Strong and Dr Mark Jennings. Dr Jeremy Hultin resigned as Lecturer in New Testament to return to the United States of America. President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 9

10 The Examining Chaplains under the leadership of The Reverend Dr Philip Raymont continues the important ministry in the discerning of candidates for selection, training and recommendation for ordination. Discussions are ongoing in respect of the structure of theological education, particularly in relation to the Perth College of Divinity and Murdoch University. Social Responsibilities and Anglican EcoCare Commissions The Social Responsibilities and Anglican EcoCare Commissions continue their commitment to the many challenges that face our community. Thanks to The Reverend Lorna Green, Bishop Tom Wilmot, Ms Radhika Roy and the members of the Social Responsibilities and Anglican EcoCare Commissions for their continuing engagement with these matters. Prison Chaplaincy Our thanks to all those who minister in prisons. Positive engagement continues between the Commissioner for Corrective Services, prison chaplains, the Roman Catholic Archbishop and Uniting Church Moderator in seeking to address areas of concern raised at previous Synods, in particular the effect of overcrowding in prisons and the number of people within the prison system affected by mental health issues. CEBS - The Anglican Boys Society (WA) At a duly constituted Special General Meeting of CEBS The Anglican Boys Society (WA) Incorporated in the Friends Room, St George s Cathedral, at 6.00pm on Wednesday 22 June 2016 the following resolution was debated and voted on: That CEBS The Anglican Boys Society (WA) Incorporated ( Association ) be wound up voluntarily pursuant to section 30(1) of the Associations Incorporation Act 1987 ( the Act ) and that the net assets of the Association be transferred to The Perth Diocesan Trustees ( PDT ) to be held in trust by the PDT in accordance with clause 55 of the Constitution. The resolution received significantly more than the 85% majority of those present and voting. We give thanks for the ministry CEBS has offered to boys and young men over many years in this Diocese. Companion Diocese Eldoret In January, Bishop Jeremy James, Mrs Jill Bowman and The Reverend Canon Angela Webb undertook a very successful visit to our companion Diocese, Eldoret. We continue to look at ways of supporting our partner Diocese in the most effective way. A motion will come before this Synod seeking a review of this relationship. The Hale Diaries Plans are currently being developed in conjunction with the State Library of Western Australia and Professor Jane Lydon, University of Western Australia, with a view to holding a Hale Symposium during Details of the symposium will be provided as planning proceeds. President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 10

11 Wittenoom Way The signs of God s goodness are all around us in the Diocese. Seventy-five pilgrims traced the original journey of The Reverend John Burdett Wittenoom from Fremantle to Guildford, stopping off to experience the hospitality of parishes along the route, the welcome of Her Excellency the Governor and the ministry of St George s Cathedral and Guildford Grammar School. We express our thanks to The Reverend Canon Joanne Baynes and Mr Robert Baynes for their commitment and enthusiasm in organising this innovative programme which serves as a reminder that God is always doing new things with us, engaging the gifts and energies of people in our schools and churches in collaboration with those in the wider community. Conclusion In these weeks the leadership team has been conscious of the huge amount of prayer being expressed on our behalf. That, and your loyal support at last night s Eucharist will make all the difference to this Synod. I want you to know of Archbishop Roger s profound gratitude for your prayers for him and Cheryl and their family. He is very determined that in these testing times the most important thing is that Christ is honoured. My hope is that we, too will understand that this is our main purpose and calling.... in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make defence to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. 1 Peter 3:15-16 Amen. The Lord be with you. The Right Reverend Kate Wilmot Administrator President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 11

12 APPENDIX 1 MOVES AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS 1 October September 2016 CLERGY APPOINTMENTS The Reverend Peter De Yaak Assistant Priest, Quinns-Butler The Reverend Dave Deeny Chaplain, Peter Moyes Anglican Community School The Reverend Ros Fairless Curate-in-Charge, Murdoch-Winthrop The Reverend Nick Freeland Swanbourne-Mt Claremont The Reverend Brad Galvin Chaplain, St Mark s Anglican Community School The Reverend Alison Gilchrist Mission and Evangelism Enabler The Reverend David Goch Assistant Priest, Quinns-Butler The Reverend Jeni Goring Chaplain for Ministry, Wollaston Theological College The Reverend Chris Hind Rector, Bayswater The Reverend Patrick King Vocations Advocate The Reverend Nicholas Lockwood Priest-in-Charge, Willetton The Reverend Dr Brian Ludlow Assistant Priest, Gingin-Chittering The Reverend Peggy Ludlow Priest-in-Charge, Toodyay Goomalling and Gingin-Chittering The Reverend Matthew Madul Deacon, West Nedlands The Reverend Cliff Parish Assistant Priest, Willetton The Reverend Joice Rianga Priest-in-Charge, Sudanese Anglican Worshipping Community of Malaga The Reverend Peter Richards Rector, Applecross The Reverend Kay Wee Sim Deacon, West Perth The Reverend Melanie Simms Chaplain, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School The Reverend Des Smit Rector, Whitfords The Reverend Lisa Spargo (nee Perkins) Chaplain, St Hilda s Anglican School for Girls The Reverend Kim Thomas Rector, Mundaring The Reverend Susan Thorpe-Gudgeon Priest-in-Charge, Roleystone The Reverend Steve Warren Priest-in-Charge, Belmont and Carlisle-Rivervale The Reverend Timon Yanga Associate Priest, Balga-Mirrabooka The Reverend Mark Yates Deacon, Claremont Deacon, Yanchep Assistant Chaplain (Deacon), St James Anglican School CHANGE OF STATUS The Reverend Pamela Turner Rector, Mt Pleasant OTHER CLERGY APPOINTMENTS The Reverend Marie Aitken Area Dean, Coastal Deanery The Reverend Canon Dale Appleby Honorary Canon, St George s Cathedral The Venerable Kathy Barrett-Lennard Area Dean, Moore Deanery The Reverend Canon Joanne Baynes Canon, St George s Cathedral The Reverend Peter Boyland Area Dean, Claremont Deanery The Reverend Marc Dale Area Dean, Swan Deanery The Reverend Dr Steven Daly Area Dean, Perth Deanery The Reverend Linda Flewker-Barker Area Dean, Cockburn Deanery The Reverend Lorna Green Area Dean, Armadale Deanery The Reverend Brett Guthrie Area Dean, Eastern Deanery The Venerable Mandy Herriman Archdeacon to the Household of Deacons The Reverend Bruce Hyde Area Dean, Melville Deanery The Reverend Deborah Joyce Archbishop s Examining Chaplains The Reverend Ross Kilpatrick Chaplain, MU The Reverend Martha Kongor Area Dean, Sudanese Communities President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 12

13 The Reverend Canon Joe Newbold Canon, St George s Cathedral The Reverend Canon Gerry Nixon Canon, St George s Cathedral The Reverend Evan Pederick Area Dean, Victoria Park Deanery The Venerable Jack Thomson Honorary Canon, St George s Cathedral The Reverend Neil Walthew Area Dean, Joondalup Deanery The Venerable Onesimo Yugusuk Archdeacon to Sudanese Communities ORDINATIONS Mrs Pat Deeny Deacon Mr Kay Wee Sim Deacon LOCUM TENENS The Reverend Ron Attley Fremantle The Reverend Dale Appleby Bassendean The Reverend Julie Barrett-Lennard Melville Melville The Reverend Bob Booth Esperance The Reverend Jim Crawley Midland The Reverend Christine Duke Mt Hawthorn The Reverend Alan Forsyth St Bartholomew s House The Reverend Dr John Forsyth Graylands Hospital Graylands Hospital St John of God Hospitals, Subiaco and Murdoch St John of God Hospitals, Subiaco and Murdoch The Reverend Jill Gleeson Whitfords Gosnells The Reverend Robert Graue Lakelands The Reverend Bill Hawley Hollywood Private Hospital Hollywood Private Hospital Hollywood Private Hospital St John of God Hospitals, Subiaco and Murdoch St John of God Hospitals, Subiaco and Murdoch The Reverend Dr Georgie Hawley East Victoria Park-Bentley Victoria Park The Venerable David Ingleson Joondalup The Reverend Peter Llewellyn Northam and York The Reverend Howard MacCallum Esperance The Reverend Debbie May City Beach St Hilda s Anglican School for Girls The Reverend Norma Metcalf Wyalkatchem-Koorda with Dowerin The Reverend Raymond Molyneux Gosnells The Reverend Paul Monash Lakelands The Reverend Roger Morey Shenton Park Shenton Park The Reverend Cassandra Nixon Bayswater Bayswater North Perth The Reverend Cliff Parish Willetton The Venerable Michael Pennington Bicton-Attadale The Reverend Terry Pickersgill Hilton The Reverend David Prescott Nedlands The Reverend Ron Ross Lesmurdie The Reverend John Smith Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Royal Perth Hospital The Reverend Canon Tom Sutton Precentor, St George s Cathedral The Reverend John Symons Highgate The Venerable Jack Thomson Woodlands-Wembley Downs The Reverend Ben Underwood Shenton Park President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 13

14 The Reverend Mark Walker Bayswater The Reverend Keith Wheeler Spearwood The Reverend Ray Yates Mundaring PERMISSION TO OFFICIATE The Reverend Peter Bourne The Reverend Peter De Yaak The Reverend Pat Deeny The Reverend Christine Duke The Reverend Lynne Eastoe The Reverend Jill Gleeson The Reverend Jane Hawkins The Reverend Dr Brian Ludlow The Reverend Sidney Middlemost The Reverend Bob Milne The Reverend Graeme Napier The Reverend Cliff Parish The Reverend Jean Routley The Reverend Melanie Simms The Reverend Graeme Varvell The Right Reverend Tom Wilmot CLERGY RETIREMENTS The Reverend Bob Milne The Reverend Graeme Varvell The Right Reverend Tom Wilmot CLERGY RESIGNATIONS The Reverend Chris Beal Chaplain, Peter Moyes Anglican Community School The Reverend Jill Gleeson Priest-in-Charge, North Midlands and Morawa-Perenjori The Reverend Dr Alex Jensen Murdoch University The Reverend Karen Lewis Deacon, Lakelands The Reverend Paul Monash Permission to Officiate The Reverend Graeme Napier St George s Cathedral The Reverend Kanishka Raffel Rector, Shenton Park The Reverend Jeff Savage Co-ordinator, Anglican Children and Youth Ministries The Reverend Toby Sherring Chaplain, St Hilda s Anglican School for Girls The Reverend Dean Spalding Dean of Studies, Wollaston Theological College The Reverend Michael Wood Chaplain, St George s College OTHER CLERGY RESIGNATIONS The Reverend Dr Michael Evers Canon, St George s Cathedral The Reverend Bruce Hyde Chaplain, GFS-An Anglican Ministry The Reverend Tony Murray-Feist Canon, St George s Cathedral The Reverend Frank Sheehan Canon, St George s Cathedral DEPOSITION Mr Neil Blay LAY APPOINTMENTS Ms Stephanie Buckland Chief Executive Officer, Amana Living Mrs Maggie Dunnill Acting, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Mr Alan Jones, Christ Church Grammar School Ms Robin McClellan Trustee Mr Andrew Reynolds Director of Finance, Diocesan Office Mr Sam Walsh AO Trustee LAY RESIGNATIONS Mr Darren Cutri Director of Finance, Diocesan Office President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 14

15 Mr Ray Glickman Chief Executive Officer, Amana Living Mr Peter Martin, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Mr Stuart Meade Headmaster, Hale School Mr Jeff Vance Executive Officer, Anglican Community Fund Mr Garth Wynne Headmaster, Christ Church Grammar School CHURCHES/BUILDINGS/AGENCIES Anniversaries Rottnest Island Chapel 50th Anniversary Parish of Warnbro 25th Anniversary Parish of Murdoch-Winthrop 25th Anniversary (turning of the sod) Parish of Guildford 180th Anniversary (laying of first foundation stone by Governor James Stirling Openings St James Chapel, Alkimos Guildford Grammar School Preparatory School Buildings John Wollaston Anglican Community School The Commons Building Anglicare WA, Geoffrey Sambell Centre All Saints College Years 5 and 6 Building Closure CEBS Boys Ministry Australia (WA) Deconsecrations St James Church, Yanchep St Peter s Church, Jennapullin RIP Mr John Moody AM Mr Peter Jooste QC Mrs Joan Rich (wife of the late The Reverend Canon Bill Rich) Mrs Kathleen Hodgson (wife of the late The Reverend Cec Hodgson) The Reverend Jenny Hall Mr Peter Mead (St Mary s Anglican Girls School) Mrs Barbara Thomson (wife of The Venerable Jack Thomson) Mrs Doreen Howells (wife of The Reverend Gary Howells) The Reverend Dr Michael Evers The Reverend Canon Dr Kenneth Bailey The Reverend Dr Maurice Lee The Reverend Tony Bolt Mr Patrick (Paddy) Day Mr John Kerr OAM Mrs Kathleen Beicher (wife of the late The Reverend Flemming Beicher) The Reverend Robin Hill The Reverend Alexander John Mrs Elizabeth Harford (wife of The Venerable Michael Harford) The Reverend Martin Sexton Mrs Peggy Blain (wife of the late The Reverend Barney Blain) President s Address to the Second Session of the Forty-Ninth Synod - 15

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