The Spirit
Monthly news magazine of the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo. October 2026 issue now available... Learn more...
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Events
- Christmas Service Times 2024
- Significant Events 2024
- Clergy Conference 2023
- Synod 2023 (26 & 27 May)
- Upcoming Ordinations
- 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
- A Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women as Priests in the Anglican Church of Australia
- Stories from Lambeth Conference
- Clergy Retreat
- Diocesan Synod 2022 (Revised details)
- Clergy Conference 2022
- Blessing of Oils
- 2022 - 2027 Strategic Plan Workshop
- Ordination
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- Ordination
- Induction
- Ordination
- Bible in the Bush
- Understanding the Refugee Journey
- Parish Leaders Workshop - Woodend
- Parish Leaders Workshop - Swan Hill
- Parish Leaders Workshop - Kangaroo Flat
- Synod 2019
- Clergy Retreat 2019
- Rural Ministry Conference
- Clergy Conference 2021
- Blessing of Oils
- Ordination of Karen Reid and Simba Musvamhiri
- Induction of Simon Robinson
- Induction of the Rev'd Anthony Stones
- Ordination of Simba Musvamhiri
- Induction of The Rev'd Peter Blundell
- Ordination of Judi Bird
- Clergy Retreat
- Synod
- Clergy Conference
- Blessing of Oils service
- Installation
- Induction - Parish of Kangaroo Flat
- Ordination
- Parish Leaders Workshop
- Safe Church Workshop - Bendigo
- Safe Church Workshop - Mildura
- Safe Church Workshop - Bendigo
- Induction - Maryborough
- Induction - Mooroopna
- Ordination
- Bishopric Electoral Board Open Consultation
- Laying up of Bishop's Pastoral Staff
- Ordination
- Clergy Retreat
- Clergy Conference
- Synod
News Stories
- Daffodil Day Service
- Blessing of the Animals
- Skipping Generosity
- News from our Cathedral
- Bishop Matt elected Bishop of Bunbury
- Introducing Diocesan Podcast - 'The Spirit - Stories of Faith'
- Synod Wrapped
- Unity in Kerang
- Mothers' Union Radio Take Over
- A Home Grown Harvest
- Holy Week around the Diocese
- Reflecting on Reconciliation
- Changing Season for MinisTree
- A Big Day for our Diocese
- Aboriginal Clergy Gathering
- Getting to Know our Healthcare Chaplain
- Blaze Aid for Harcourt
- A Vision for St Luke's
- A Living Hope
- Art Show Springs to Life
- 16 Days of Activism Against Domestic and Family Violence: Service at St Paul's Cathedral
- ABM Celebrates 175th Anniversary
- Maldon Kids Running for Starlight
- 'Inside Evangelist' Kennedy Baker
- Sister Mabel: A Leitchville Legacy
- Faith, Hope and Love Conference
- 'Silence is not our inheritance': Yoorrook Commissioner
- Greetings from Numbulwar
- Singing Hymns of Hope
- MU Mother's Day High Tea A Delicious Success
- Statement from the Bishops of the Anglican Province of Victoria in response to the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s Final Report
- The Bishop writes...
- Holy Week across the diocese
- Historic pipe organs to take centre stage in Keys of Gold festival
- Seeing things in a new light
- Statement Regarding the Ven. Canon A/Prof Uncle Glenn Loughrey
- Supporting Anglicare and Celebrating Christmas in Stanhope
- The Engine Room at St Peter’s, Eaglehawk
- Churches Offering Support
- Giving Thanks for 48 Years of Faithful Service in Swan Hill
- 16 Days of Healing Through Prayer
- Sheepy Goes to Sydney
- Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Loss Remembrance Services
- PALM Workers 'Pop Up' Church
- Dharrangdharrang | Messagestick
- Habitat for Humanity Service Trip
- Maldon Kids Olympic Achievement
- Set apart
- New Archdeacon for Reconciliation, First Nations Recognition and Treaty
- Anointing of the Boneshakers
- Ian Dallas concludes as Chancellor
- Synod 2024 - The Bishop's Charge
- Bendigo celebrates 30 years of women ordained as priests
- Barclay family move to Eaglehawk
- MinisTree Bendigo
- Synod 2022 - The Bishop's Charge
- For Your Encouragement
- Synod 2021 - The Bishop's Charge
- Set apart amid a pandemic
- Unexpected fruits of COVID-19
- “Book Pedaller” brings books by Bike during COVID-19
- Jeremy and Claire Morgan to lead new Mallee ministry
- Ordained for God’s service
- Restore Women’s Gathering nourishes relationships with God
- New ministry for Central Mallee district
- Jumping on theological roundabouts with Dr Paula Gooder
- New ministry for Gannawarra Cluster
- Bishop’s dream for diocese unveiled in charge to Synod
- Karen Community welcomes new chaplain
- Mooroopna welcomes Simon Robinson as new rector
- Simba Musvamhiri ordained
- Judi Bird priested
- Bishop delivers first charge to Synod
- New Dean and Vicar General appointed
- Bishop Matt Brain installed
- Next Bishop of Bendigo elected
- Bishop Andrew Curnow AM and Jan farewelled
- Bishop honoured at civic reception
- Bendigo providing new Australis Certificate of Ministry
- Kooyoora commences operations
- Ordinands commence new ministries
- Bishop Andrew Curnow delivers final address to Synod
- Bishop announces resignation
- Barefoot Investor encourages clergy to tread their own path
- Harvey Town Cluster inaugurated
Parishes
- Tongala-Stanhope
- Swan Hill
- Strathfieldsaye Community Church
- Northern Mallee
- Maryborough with Avoca
- Rochester-Lockington
- Kyneton-Malmsbury-Trentham
- Kyabram
- Inglewood
- Castlemaine
- Golden Square
- Daylesford
- Pyramid Hill-Boort
- Kangaroo Flat
- Central Mallee Co-operative Parish
- Woodend
- St Arnaud
- Echuca
- Christ's True Light Church, Bendigo East
- Charlton-Donald
- Tatura
- Sunraysia South
- South East Bendigo
- Mooroopna
- Maldon
- Kerang
- Heathcote
- Eaglehawk
- Cohuna
- Bendigo North
- Elmore
- Bendigo Cathedral, Church of St Paul
Resources
- Artificial Intelligence AI Policy
- Walkabout Terms & Conditions 2026
- Ethical Investment Policy
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- Professional Pastoral Supervision for Clergy and Lay Ministers
- Eddington Cottage Policy
- Parish Password Policy
- Clergy Wellbeing & Professional Development
- Clergy Personal Leave Policy
- Overseas Mission Giving and Donations Implementation Guidelines
- Whistleblower Policy
- Overseas Mission Giving and Donations Policy
- Privacy Information Statement - Parish template
- Safe Church Electronic Communication Guidelines
- Parish Audit Policy | User Guide
- Parish Audit Policy
- Clergy Parental Leave Policy
- Privacy Policy
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- Child Safe Policy
- 0. Procedure for Legislation
- About Your Leave Options
- Hall Hire Application & Insurance Documents
- PTO Clergy Application Form
- Parish Councillor Agreement Form - Uniting/Anglican Co-Op
- Parish Councillor Agreement Form
- Churchwarden Agreement Form - Uniting/Anglican Co-op
- Churchwardens Agreement Form
- 24. Trusts Corporation Act
- 23. Synod Act
- 22. Standing Orders Act
- 21. Reception Act
- 20. Property Approvals Act
- 19. Parish Appointments Act
- 17. Ordination of Women Act
- 16. Ordination Amendment Act
- 15. Diocesan Ministry Trust (Amended) Act
- 14. Diocesan Ministry Fund Act
- 13. Solemnisation of Marriage Act
- 12. General Synod Acceptance Act
- 10. Elections Act
- 9. Ecclesiastical Offences Act
- 8. Determinations of Provincial Synod
- 7. Council of the Diocese Act
- 6. Christ Church Old Cathedral Act
- 5. Cathedral (Amendment) Act
- 4. Bishopric Act
- 3. Bendigo Anglican Diocesan Corporation Act
- 2. Authorised Congregations Act
- 1. Assistant Bishop's Act
- Strategic Plan 2023 - 2027
- Faculty Application Form
- Clergy Remuneration Guidebook
- Salary Packaging
- Insurance Claim Form (Property)
- Commitment to Child Safety Poster
- 11. Episcopal Standards Act 2015
- Parish Contact Details
- Payroll Personal Details
- 25. Uniform Professional Standards Act 2024
- Trust Withdrawal Application Form
- Working with Children Check - volunteer instructions
- Working with Children Check - linking your parish
- National Police Check - Instructions for CrimCheck
- Lay Safe Ministry Clearance - FAQs
- Lay Safe Ministry Clearance - information sheet
- Payroll - Service Relief Request
- Parish Annual Safety Inspection Checklist
- Annual Church Property Report Template
- Worship at Home booklet - May & June
- Pet Agreement
- National Police Check - CrimCheck
- Reports to Executive Committee - Template
- The Bishop's Vision 2019 - 2022
- Leasing your Rectory to Others Becoming a Landlord
- Property Projects Proposal
- About Children's Ministry
- Approved Driver Application
- Safe Church Resources Summary
- Ride on Lawn Mower - Induction Template
- Parish Investments Guideline
- Setting up an Opportunity Shop
- Cycle of Prayer (Prayer Diary)
- Op Shop Resources - Volunteer Contract of Agreement
- Op Shop Resources - Sample Price Lists
- Op Shop Resources - Annual Safety Inspection Checklist
- Op Shop Resources - Opening and Closing Procedures
- Op Shop Resources - Emergency Response Poster
- Op Shop Resources - Volunteer Role Description template
- Op Shop Resources - Coordinator Role template
- Op Shop Resources - Kooyoora Contact Poster
- Op Shop Resources - Induction Information [example]
- Op Shop Resources - Concerns and Complaints Policy
- Op Shop resources - Evacuation sign
- Op Shop Resources - Sexual Harassment, Discrimination & Bullying Policy
- Op Shop resources - MOU
- Management of an Opportunity Shop
- Notifiable Data Breaches - Reporting Form
- Notifiable Data Breaches - Parish Guide
- Reportable Conduct - Information Sheet
- ChildWise - resources and online publications
- Child Safe Standards Self-Audit Tool - Template
- Kooyoora - contact poster
- Payroll - Claim for service relief payment
- Payroll - Timesheet
- Vehicle Fleet Policy - Pool Car Trip Register
- Vehicle Fleet Policy - Authorised Driver Agreement
- Vehicle Fleet Policy and Procedure
- Vehicle Fleet Policy Cover Sheet
- Parish Debit Card Facility Procedure
- Children and Youth Ministry - Registration Form [template]
- Incident/Injury Reporting Form
- Housekeeping Risk Assessment Checklist
- Children's Sign in - Sign out Sheet
- Approval for Ministry [template]
- VicGov - Commission for Children and Young People
- Payroll deductions (before tax)
- Payroll deductions (after tax)
- Clergy - designated day off
- Banking details
- Payroll
- Eddington Cottage
- Ordained Ministry in the Diocese of Bendigo
- Bendigo Eucharist - service booklet
- Claude Jennings Trust - application form
- Broughton Publishing
- E-pray
- Liturgical resources - Anglican Church of Australia
- Worship resources - Church of England
- Mission Action Plans - Templates
- Mission Action Plans - Introduction
- Bencourt Care - Grant Application Form
- Parish Archives
- Admission to Holy Communion of baptised children
- Marriage of Divorced Persons - online application form
- Marriage Outside a Church Building - online application
- Faithfulness in Service - a summary
- Being a Parish Councillor
- Clergy Manual 2016 (updated January 2018)
- Parish Electoral Roll declaration
- 18. Parish Administration Act 2010 (updated 2016)
- Parish Administration Handbook (2017)
- Being a Churchwarden
- Sample Parish Council Covenant
- Being Together
- Faithfulness in Service
- Joys and Responsibilities - Code of Practice for Congregations
- Closure of church property - pastoral flowchart
- Closure of church property - flowchart
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