Clergy and Staff

CLERGY

Rector

 

The Rev'd Paul Black

 

Rev'd Paul came to the parish in January 08.  St John's College, Morpeth (in the Diocese of Newcastle) is where he did his theological training.  He was ordained deacon and priest by the Bishop of Rockhampton in 1986 and 1987.

 

He can relate to spiritual writer Kenneth Leech when he says, "A central feature of the radical Anglican Catholic approach to ministry was its closeness to people, its strong commitment to the local area, its refusal to separate personal from political issues, and its rootedness in prayer and sacrament.  This approach has inspired and nurtured many thousands of people." - page 247 "The Sky is Red: Discerning the signs of the times".

 

Rev'd Paul gives thanks for the many people and faith communities that have nurtured and challenged him on the journey of life. 

 

Email: rector@stjohnscanberra.org

 

Mobile: 0416 159 814

 

Website: http://www.pblack.id.au
 

Deacon Assistant

 

The Rev'd Margaret Campbell


  Email:  curate@stjohnscanberra.org

Mobile: 0418 423 792

 

Honorary Priests

 

The Rev'd Ken Batterham: b 1947; BA UNE 1969; BD MCD 1989; Deacon 1989 (C&G), Priest 1992 (C&G). Hon Deacon Manuka 1989-91; Hon Deacon Chapman 1991; Hon Asst Curate 1992-94; PiC(p/t) Tarcutta 1994-97; Hon Associate All Souls' Chapman 1997-2003; Locum Tenes Chapman 2003; Chaplain RANR 1995-2005; Chaplain HMAS Harman 1995-2005; Locum Tenes St Albans Lyons 2006. Current:  Diocese Canberra & Goulburn, Authority to Officiate Canberra &Goulburn 2003. Honorary Assistant Priest St John's Reid 2007. Tel 0405 585 900 (m), 02 6288 2264. Email: revdken@netspeed.com.au. Married: Elizabeth.

   

The Rev'd Peter Brown: b 1936; ThDip Morpeth 1968; Deacon 1968 (C&G), Priest 1969 (C&G). Asst Curate Bega 1968-70; Asst Priest St Saviour's Cathedral 1970-72; Rector Bungendore 1972-84; Asst Priest St Saviour's Cathedral 1984-86; RD Canb 1974-77; Chapl NSW Police 1984-86; Hon Asst Priest Ainslie 1992-94; Current:  Diocese Canberra & Goulburn: Ret 2002, Authority to Officiate Canberra & Goulburn 1994, Hon Priest St John the Baptist Reid 1996. Tel 6255 7912; Email brownap@westnet.com.au Married: Angela

 

The Rev'd Peter Grundy: b 1947; BA (Hons) Syd; MA Maquarie; BTh CSU 2000; Deacon 1999 (C&G); Priest 2000C&G). Hon Deacon St John's Reid 1999-2000; Hon Asst Priest Gungahlin 2001; Assoc Lecturer St Mark's 2001-05. Current:  Diocese Canberra & Goulburn Hon Priest St John's Reid 2001. Tel 02 6248 7913. Email peter.grundy@anu.edu.au. Married. Kerry.

The Rev'd David Hill: b 1945; BA Deakin 1989; Grad Cert Helping Skills Charles Sturt 1993; Grad Dip Defence Stus Deakin 1995; Morpeth; ThDip CCM; DipRE MCD 1972; D 1971 (C&G), P 1972 (C&G). Current: Dio C& G: Chapl Naval Reserve 1998; NSW Police Chapl 1998.; Hon Priest St John's Reid 2007. Tel 6259 0873 Email d.m.hill@bigpond.net.au Married. Barbara.

  

The Rev'd Canon Geoffrey Sibly, b1932; ThDip Morpeth ACT 1957; Deacon 1957 (Adel), Priest 1960 (Adel). Chaplain RAAF 1980-92; Sen Assoc Priest St John Canberra 1994-99; Honorary Staff 2000. Current: Diocese Canberra & Goulburn: Retired 1992, ATO Canberra &Goulburn 1997, Canon St Mary's Cathedral KL Malaysia/Commsry in Aust Bp WMal; Hon Priest Reid 2005. Tel 02 6249 1170. Email: agsibly@goldweb.com.au  Married: Anne


OTHER STAFF

St John’s Care

 

Director: Sue Jordan

Assistant Directors: Andrew Bowyer and Robyn Body

Email: st.johns.care@bigpond.com