We look forward to welcoming Bishop Greg Thompson to St John’s on Sunday 20 September at 10.45am.
The Right Reverend Greg Thompson has been Bishop of Newcastle since February 2014. Bishop Greg was educated at the University of Newcastle and Ridley College and ordained in 1986. In 1988 he became Parish Priest of Darwin in the Northern Territory, where he stayed until 1994. He then he became the NSW State Secretary of the Bush Church Aid Society.
In 1999 he became Rector of St John’s Darlinghurst, and in 2004 of St John’s Canberra. In May 2007 Greg became bishop of the Northern Territory and was chair of the Northern Territory Business Advisory Council.
Bishop Greg is married to Kerry and has two adult children. He is known for his lifelong commitment to social justice. This was evident in his ministry at Kings Cross. In the NT he has advocated strongly for the needs of the Aboriginal communities.
Bishop Greg has served in rural, remote and urban ministries, preparing him well for the diverse range of work in the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle.
Welcoming Bishop Greg Thompson to St John’s Church Newcastle
Bishop Greg’s visit on 20 September will be marked by our whole parish joining together for one united service at 10.45am. There will be no 9am or 5pm service on Sunday 20 September 2015. At this service, young people from our parish will be Confirmed in their faith. Confirmations are the opportunity for people to say that they accept the Christian faith, particularly when they were baptised into that faith when they were infants. This is a very important step in a person’s journey of faith, and so we are asking for all members of St John’s to be praying for the young people who will be Confirmed on this Sunday.
The service will be followed by a parish bring-and-share lunch, so please bring a plate of food to share. All are welcome to celebrate with us.