Archbishop Ric Thorpe has announced our new Diocesan bishop for the Western area of Melbourne and Geelong. The Rev Canon Nigel Pope, who is currently vicar of St. John's Footscray, will be consecrated as a bishop alongside Megan Curlis-Gibson and Ben Wong at St. Paul's Cathedral at 10:30 am on Saturday 19th of September 2026. … Continue reading A new bishop for the West and Geelong
New bishops, new areas
It was announced this week that our Diocesan areas are being re-arranged into four from the current three episcopal areas. From September St. John’s will be in an area that runs North-South including the local government areas of Nillumbik, Hume, Whittlesea; Banyule, Darebin, Merri-bek; Melbourne, Yarra, Port Philip. From September, our new Bishop will be Megan Curlis-Gibson, who is … Continue reading New bishops, new areas
Changing of the guard
Archbishop Ric has asked our area bishop, Genieve Blackwell, to oversee the episcopal area of Oodthenong now that Bishop Brad Billings is beginning as Archbishop of Adelaide on 7/3. Bishop Alison Taylor will return (again) from retirement to oversee our area of Marmingatha for an interim period.
Election of Synod Reps
Archbishop's Mandate We have been asked to elect two representatives and one alternative (substitute) rep for the next sitting of our Melbourne Anglican Synod (the parliament of our church). Below are: The Archbishop's Mandate The nomination forms An introduction to Synod The Synod Act The nomination forms need to be completed and given to our vicar (Mike … Continue reading Election of Synod Reps
St John’s West Brunswick 