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Template welcome letter
Ordained assistant minister
[Letterhead of church]
24 April 2023
[name]
[address]
Dear [name]
Appointment as Assistant Minister of [parish name]
We are pleased to welcome you to [parish name] (the Parish) as a member of our ministry team.
[The terms of your…
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Ordinances passed by the Standing Committee since its last
report
(A report from the Standing Committee.)
The following ordinances were passed by the Standing Committee in the period August 2022 to July 2023 –
Cremorne Trust…
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Template employment contract
Paid student minister (maximum term)
[Letterhead of church]
24 April 2023
[name]
[address]
Dear [name]
Maximum term employment in the position of student minister at [parish name]
We are pleased to offer you the position of student minister at [parish name].…
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Parish Building Kit MARCH 2022
Anglican Church Property Trust
Diocese of Sydney
The Parish Building Kit is a guide for
parish building projects where the
major works contract exceeds $100,000,
GST inclusive. These contracts must
be executed by the Anglican Church
Property Trust Diocese of…
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Parochial Cost Recoveries Ordinance 2023
No 36, 2023
Long Title
An ordinance to determine the costs for parochial units and to authorise the application of such charges
and for incidental purposes.
Preamble
A. Under clause 4 of the Cost Recoveries Framework Ordinance 2008 (the “…
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Parramatta Trust Ordinance 2017
(Reprinted under the Interpretation Ordinance 1985.)
The Parramatta Trust Ordinance 2017 as amended by the Parramatta Variation of Trusts and
Amendment Ordinance 2023 and Parramatta Trust Ordinance 2017 Amendment Ordinance
2023.
Table of Provisions…
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Parramatta Trust Ordinance 2017 Amendment
Ordinance 2023
No 56, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to amend the Parramatta Trust Ordinance 2017.
The Standing Committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney Ordains as follows.
1. Name of ordinance
This Ordinance is the Parramatta Trust…
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Parramatta Variation of Trusts and Amendment
Ordinance 2023
No 55, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to vary the trusts on which certain property is held and to amend the Parramatta
Trust Ordinance 2017.
Preamble
A. The Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney is the trustee of the…
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Pastoral Supervision in the Diocese of Sydney
54/22 Ministry Wellbeing and Development
(A report of the Standing Committee.)
Key Points
• Pastoral Supervision is designed to benefit and support church workers and the people…
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Pastoral Supervision Ordinance 2023
No 37, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to provide for Pastoral Supervision in the Diocese and for related matters.
The Synod of the Diocese of Sydney Ordains as follows.
1. Name of ordinance
This Ordinance is the Pastoral Supervision Ordinance 2023…
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Pastoral Supervision Policy
A Policy of the Archbishop-in-Council of the Diocese of Sydney
(as approved by the Archbishop-in-Council 12 November 2023)
Introduction
1. This Policy is made under clause 4 of the Pastoral Supervision Ordinance 2023 and establishes the
minimum requirements for…
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Parochial Cost Recoveries Ordinance 2023
Explanatory Report
Key Points
• The total Parochial Network Costs for 2024 are expected to be 3.5% higher than in 2023. This is
a pleasing result given the large increases in recent years.
• The main…
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Performance appraisals of ministry workers
54/22 Ministry Wellbeing and Development
(A report of the Standing Committee.)
Key Points
• Introducing regular performance appraisals for ministry workers in the Diocese will fulfil a…
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Performance appraisals of ministry workers
54/22 Ministry Wellbeing and Development
(A report of the Standing Committee.)
Key Points
• Introducing regular performance appraisals for ministry workers in the Diocese will fulfil a…
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About us
Sydney Diocesan Services (SDS) is committed to supporting the building of God’s Kingdom through
the provision of a range of valued services to organisations and churches in the Anglican Church…
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C I R C U L A R
Key Points
1. This Circular contains links to the format of the Prescribed Financial Statements (PFS) for 2023,
together with links to each of the components of the required Financial Reporting packages for –
1.1 parishes submitting financial statements in…
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Property Overview OCT 2018
Anglican Church Property Trust
Diocese of Sydney
Photos by Stuart Starr
This document outlines the various
buildings, structures and other facilities
typically found on church property and
the appropriate procedures for their use.
It also covers a…
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Property priorities to progress Indigenous ministry
22/22 Indigenous Ministry in the Diocese of Sydney
(A report of the Standing Committee.)
Key Points
• By Resolution 22/22, the Synod requested a report back in 2023 with…
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Provisional notice of uncontested election result
Election to fill two casual vacancies in the office of a member of the Standing
Committee being Qualified Lay Persons from the Wollongong Region elected by the
Regional Electors of the Wollongong Region
In accordance with rule 3.2A…
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PURPOSE AND PRIORITIES FOR THE DIOCESAN FELLOWSHIP
July 2023
“For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord,
and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Corinthians 4:5)
“We’re for Jesus”
Our continuing purpose as Sydney Anglicans is given to us by…
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Recognised Churches Ordinance 2000 Amendment
Ordinance 2023
No 40, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to amend the Recognised Churches Ordinance 2000.
The Standing Committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney Ordains as follows.
1. Name of ordinance
This Ordinance is the Recognised…
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Recommendations from the Education Committee
28/22 Diocesan support for the development of missional
leaders and excellent educators in Anglican Schools
29/22 Request to appoint a diocesan educational advisor
30/22 Establishment of an…
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Regions Ordinance 1995 Amendment Ordinance 2023
No 7, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to amend the Regions Ordinance 1995.
The Standing Committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney Ordains as follows.
1. Name of ordinance
This Ordinance is the Regions Ordinance 1995 Amendment Ordinance…
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Guidelines for the Remuneration of
Parish Ministry Staff for 2024
Key points for 2024
At its August 2023 meeting the Standing Committee resolved to –
• apply the proposed methodology for determining the recommended minimum stipend, being
stipend increases targeting 75% of…
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8 Extract from Sydney Anglican Policy on Responding to Domestic Abuse – Appendix 7
Extract from Sydney Anglican Policy on Responding to Domestic Abuse – Appendix 7 5
Appendix 7
Suggested Parish Policy on Domestic Abuse
Parish of Policy for Responding to Domestic Abuse
All forms of domestic…
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8 Extract from Sydney Anglican Policy on Responding to Domestic Abuse – Appendix 8
Extract from Sydney Anglican Policy on Responding to Domestic Abuse – Appendix 8 5
Appendix 8
Draft Safety and Exit plan
Ordinarily safety planning would be done with an experienced professional in the field…
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Responding to Domestic Abuse: Policy and Good Practice Guidelines 1
Anglican Diocese of Sydney
Responding to Domestic Abuse:
Policy and Good Practice Guidelines
A Word from the Archbishop
God is love. The Bible reveals that God exists as a fellowship of love…
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Responding to Domestic Abuse: Policy and Good Practice Guidelines 1
Anglican Diocese of Sydney
Responding to Domestic Abuse:
Policy and Good Practice Guidelines
A Word from the Archbishop
God is love. The Bible reveals that God exists as a fellowship of love…
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6/22 Review of the Governance Policy for Diocesan
Organisations
(A report from the Governance Policy Review Committee.)
Key Points
• In August 2021 the Standing Committee appointed a Governance Policy Review Committee
(GPRC) to…
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Riverwood-Punchbowl Variation of Trusts Ordinance
2023
No 41, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to vary the trusts of certain funds held on trust for the Parish of Riverwood-
Punchbowl.
The Standing Committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney Ordains as follows.
Preamble
The Wardens…
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Roseville Trust Ordinance 2023
No 49, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance pursuant to section 32 of the Anglican Church of Australia Trust Property Act 1917
(NSW) to vary the trusts on which certain property is held and to establish the ACPT – Roseville
Trust.
Preamble
Anglican Church…
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Ryde Trust Ordinance 2013 Amendment Ordinance 2023
No 47, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to amend the Ryde Trust Ordinance 2013.
The Standing Committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney Ordains as follows.
1. Name of ordinance
This Ordinance is the Ryde Trust Ordinance 2013…
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Safe Ministry Board Ordinance 2001 Amendment
Ordinance 2023
No 22, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to amend the Safe Ministry Board Ordinance 2001.
The Standing Committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney Ordains as follows.
1. Name of ordinance
This Ordinance is the Safe Ministry…
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About us
Here at the Sydney Anglican Offices, we are committed to supporting the building of God’s kingdom
through the provision of a range of valued services to organisations and churches in the Anglican Church
Diocese of Sydney.
The Office of the Director of Safe Ministry (ODSM)…
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Safe Ministry to Children Ordinance 2020 Amendment
Ordinance 2023
No 26, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to amend the Safe Ministry to Children Ordinance 2020.
The Standing Committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney Ordains as follows.
1. Name
This Ordinance is the Safe Ministry…
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St Andrew’s House Corporation as Trustee of
St Andrew’s House Trust
Annual Report to the Synod for Year Ending 31 December 2022
Purpose
In accordance with clause 14 of the Accounts, Audits and Annual Reports Ordinance 1995 the Board of St
Andrew’s House Corporation (SAHC) provides the…
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Independent auditor’s report
To the members of the Standing Committee of the Synod of the Anglican Church of Sydney and the
members of St Andrew's House Corporation for St Andrew's House Trust
Our opinion
In our opinion the…
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Sans Souci Trust Ordinance 2023
No 14, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to vary the trusts on which certain property is held and to establish the ACPT –
Sans Souci Trust.
Preamble
Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney (the “ACPT") is the trustee of the
property described in…
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s y dne y dio ce s a n ser v ice s
A n n u A l
R e p o R t
2 0 2 2
03S D S A n n u A l R e p o R t 2 0 2 202 S D S A n n u A l R e p o R t 2 0 2 2
Contents
Report of the Chair and Ceo 04
Highlights for 2022 06
2022 at a Glance 08
Service Delivery 09
organisations Served 09…
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Parish Property Services
Greg Ellem
Head, Parish Property Services
Ph: 02 9265 1546
Email: gxe@sydney.anglican.asn.au
Property
Western Sydney and
South-Western Regions parishes
Bankstown Belmore Beverly Hills with Kingsgrove
Blakehurst Campsie…
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South Head Variation of Trusts and Amendment
Ordinance 2021
(Reprinted under the Interpretation Ordinance 1985.)
The South Head Variation of Trusts and Amendment Ordinance 2021 as amended by the South
Head Variation…
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South Head Variation of Trusts and Amendment
Ordinance 2021 Amendment Ordinance 2023
No 23, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to amend the South Head Variation of Trusts and Amendment Ordinance 2021.
The Standing Committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney Ordains as follows.
1. Name of…
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South Western Region (Belfield Proceeds) Ordinance
1998 Amendment Ordinance 2023
No 27, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to amend the South Western Region (Belfield Proceeds) Ordinance 1998.
The Standing Committee of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney Ordains as follows.
1. Name of…
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South Western Region buildings and property strategy
15/22 Toward the development of a Diocesan Property
Strategy
(A report of the Standing Committee.)
Key Points
• By Resolution 15/22, the Synod asked the Standing Committee…
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St Catherine’s School Waverley (Temporary
Arrangements) Ordinance 2023
No 46, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to provide temporary arrangements with respect to certain provisions of the
constituting ordinance of St Catherine’s School Waverley.
The Standing Committee of the Synod of the…
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St Mary’s Balmain Trust Ordinance 2023
No 44, 2023
Long Title
An Ordinance to vary the trusts on which certain property is held and to establish the ACPT – St
Mary’s Balmain Trust.
Preamble
Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney (the “ACPT") is the trustee of the…
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Report of the Standing Committee meeting held on 13 February 2023
Following a reading by the Archbishop of John 16:16-33, Miss Jenny Flower and the Rev Dr Raj Gupta opened
the meeting in prayer.
Australia Day Honours
Standing Committee congratulated the following members of the Church…
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Statement of Funding Principles and Priorities 2025 – 2027
1. God’s Mission and Our Mission as a Diocese
The purpose of the Statement of Funding Principles and Priorities has historically been to attempt to
translate our diocesan…
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Strathfield and Homebush Land Sale Ordinance 2015
(Reprinted under the Interpretation Ordinance 1985.)
The Strathfield and Homebush Land Sale Ordinance 2015 as amended by the Strathfield and
Homebush Variation of Trusts and…