Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus

Anglican Church Raymond Terrace

HOLY WEEK and EASTER Services 2024

28 March - Maundy Thursday at 7pm; 29 March - Good Friday at 10am and Stations of the Cross at 11:30am; 30 March - EASTER Vigil, Lighting of New Fire, Renewal of Baptismal Vows at 6pm; 31 March - EASTER Day - Holy Eucharist at 9am.

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.

Easter Services 2024

28 March 2024 - 7pm Maundy Thursday - Holy Eucharist, Washing of Feet, Tenebrae

29 March 2024 - Good Friday

- 10am Good Friday Service

- 11:30am Stations of the Cross

30 March 2024 - 6pm - Easter Vigil, Lighting of the New Fire, Renewal of Baptismal Vows

31 March - EASTER Day - 9am - Holy Eucharist

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

St John's is Covid Safe

For more information about our COVID-safe practices, please check out our Newcastle Anglican Diocesan site - click the icon

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://newcastleanglican.org.au/wp-content/uploads2020/08/faithfulness-in-service-anglican-diocese-of-newcastle-july-2020.pdf

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

 

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/

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

PaschalCandleEaster Eve - The year is 240. The people gather outside the small church. The “New Fire” is kindled-a blazing bonfire that sets the children squealing. A beautiful, tall, homemade candle is lit from it, and all who follow the candle bearer into the church respond “Thanks be to God!” to her chant “Light of Christ!”~William S. KervinSource: Worship Words