Synods, Boards, Committees and Task Groups

Diocesan Task Groups make up a managed network which enables us to work together as a diocese on fulfilling the vision of our mission statement and specific priorities determined by the Diocesan Synod. To find out more follow any of the following links:















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Botswana Companion Link
   
Task: To lead and manage on behalf of the diocese the Newcastle Botswana Companion Link
Contact: Rev Peter Ramsden

 
 
Buildings
   
Task: To assist and encourage parishes and deaneries in carrying out a creative but realistic assessment of church buildings and to work out how best they might contribute to the local strategy for mission and ministry both in the deanery and the diocese
Contact: Ven Bob Langley
 
 
Childrens Work
   
Task:  
Contact: Sr Sandra Doore
 

 
Committee for Inter-Faith and Ethnic Relations (CIFER)
   
Task: To promote respect for all people and faiths/cultures, awareness of religious, cultural and ethnic differences, recognition of their contribution to national/local life and action on matters of common concern and social justice
Contact: Ms Leslie Carson
 
Continuing Learning for Ministry
   
Task:

To provide continuing educational and developmental opportunities for laity and clergy engaged in ministry, according to Diocesan vision and priorities

Contact: Colin Gough
 
 
Disability
   
Task: To enable parishes within Newcastle Diocese to have an understanding of Disability matters and to promote good practice within the Diocese
Contact: Rev Marion Penfold

 
 
Domestic Abuse
   
Task: To promote awareness of and develop skills in addressing domestic abuse throughout the Diocese of Newcastle.
Contact: Rev Jean Skinner
 
 
Environment
   
Task: To promote the use of Eco-Congregation resources and support parishes using them, to review and report on environmental action in the diocese and encourage the adoption of environment policies.
Contact: Revd Rob Kelsey
 
   
 
Evangelism
   
Task:

.To promote, deliver, monitor and model the Diocesan Strategy for Evangelism so that evangelism takes its rightful place at the heart of diocesan life.

Contact: Revd Mark Vasey-Saunders
 
 
Fair Trade
   
Task:  
Contact: Gillian Widdows
 
 
Godly Play
   
Task:

To extend the present Godly Play programme, to provide further sessions and support, to explore the further application and development of Godly Play and to advise and support those currently using it

Contact: Michelle Daliston

 
 
Higher Education
   
Task:

To support higher education chaplains, to review, manage and monitor their work, to suggest ideas, propose initiatives and identify priorities for future work, to identify and bid for financial support

Contact: Very Revd Christopher Dalliston

 
 
Liturgy / Worship
   
Task:

To be a resource for the diocese for matters concerned with worship and liturgy

Contact: Revd Christopher Clinch

 
 
Møre Companion Link
   
Task To enable the development and fostering of the ecumenical link with the diocese of Møre in the Church of Norway, a member of the Porvoo Communion
Contact: Rev Canon Brian Cowan

 

 
 
Rural Affairs
   
Task:  
Contact: Revd Dagmar Winter
 
 
Theological Education and Initial Ministerial Training
   
Task:

To develop theological education and initial ministerial training, within Ministry Division Guidelines and according to diocesan vision, for their integration within the Regional Training Programme

Contact: Revd Dr Peter Robinson

 
 
Tourism
   
Task: To...
Contact: Very Revd Christopher Dalliston
 
 
Urban
   
Task:

To facilitate a process of engagement, reflection and learning that enables churches and church-based organisations in areas of high multiple deprivation be present usefully in those areas

Contact: Revd Julia Bebbington

 
 
Vocations
   
Task:

How can we enable people with Newcastle Diocese to explore their vocation in the widest sense?
Contact: Revd Dr Audrey Elkington
 
Winchester Companion Link
   
Task: To further the link between Newcastle and Winchester Dioceses through personal and corporate engagement and understanding
Contact: Rev Canon Michael Webb
 
World Mission and Development
   
Task: To enable the diocese to own, through the promotion of local learning and action, concerns of mission and development in the worldwide Anglican Communion and beyond.
Contact: Revd Geoff Lowson
 
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Young People's Work
   
Task: To...
Contact:

Revd Andrew Shipton

 
125 Celebrations
   
Task: To oversee and co-ordinate the arrangements for the 125 th Anniversary of the foundation of the Diocese.
Contact: Mr Philip Davies
 

 















































































































































































































































































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