Archdeacon Brett Watterson
Rector: Brett grew up in Temora, near Wagga Wagga in the South West Slopes of New South Wales. As a child he attended church fairly regulary at St Paul's Anglican church but not as a teenager and young adult. It was not until in his mid twenties through the witness of Christian friends that he returned to church and had a revelation of faith in Jesus. With the encouragement and support of Christian friends and mentors he grew in his faith and had various times of epiphanies that led to ordination as a deacon and then priest in the Anglican Church of Australia. In 1996, whilst in the first year of studies at St Marks National Theological College in Canberra, he met Michelle Whitby on an overseas youth pilgrimage. They married at St Johns Anglican Church Bega January 1998. Over the years they have served in Canberra, Bermagui, Tumut, Batemans Bay, Junee, Parkes and now at Dubbo. They have four beautiful children. Brett is passionate about seeing people come to faith in Jesus and growing - and encouraging others - as a disciple of Jesus. His vision is for an alive and vibrant church (of all generations and across the denominations) through the Central West of New South Wales and beyond. He endeavours to live by the Two Great Commandments (Matthew 22: 36-40) and the Great Commission ( Matt 28: 16-20).
The Right Reverend Ian Palmer
Associate Priest:
The Reverend Gloria Shipp
Honorary Priest - Walkabout Ministry - Gloria was born, raised and educated in Nyngan and moved to Dubbo in 1986. Gloria was ordained Deacon in 1995 and became the first female Aboriginal Priest in 1996. Gloria is married to Eddie and they have 3 sons, 3 daughters in law, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Gloria is the Chairperson of NATSIAC (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council), a member of Western NSW Anglicare and an Indigenous Ministry coordinator. Gloria's ministry is financially supported by Anglican Board of Mission (ABM).
The Reverend Ray Tickle
Honorary Deacon Assistant - Ray has been worshipping at Holy Trinity since 1978. He served on Parish Council for 25 years, People's Warden for the last 6 of those years. In 2007, he commenced training as a Licensed Lay Minister (LLM) and in 2009, Ray was granted his licence as an LLM, by Bishop Richard. In June 2012, after years of discernment, Ray offered himself for Ordination. Ray was ordained in September 2012. Ray is happily married to Lyn and they have two children and five lovely grandchildren.
Honorary Priest Assistant
The Reverend Michelle Watterson
Wendy Herd
Pastoral Care Minister and Parish Administration - Wendy is a Licenced Lay Minister and Chaplain to the Retirement Village.
Tony Wheatland
Rector's Warden - Tony is a very much valued member of our Parish and wider Dubbo community.
The Rectors Warden is chosen by the current Parish Rector and becomes probably closer in relationship to the Rector – but also not losing any affinity with the other Wardens, in some cases all Wardens will meet without the Rectors presence. I think over the years the warden's roles have changed from a small village church to the larger churches evolved from amalgamation due to financial factors, but to my mind the Wardens roles can range from grounds and maintenance issues, keeping an eye on roster adherence in the Parish to overseeing any new development projects. If the Parish is fortunate enough to rent some of the property to tenants a connection with Real estate agents if often needed.
A Wardens role can often merge into Ministry, particularly if a Licensed Lay Ministers hat is worn as well, one of the most important parts of a Wardens role is to be a ‘sounding board’ for the rector, to give an honest opinion at meetings and above all to monitor the health and well-being of the Rector. A Warden should have the confidence and connection with the congregation to the degree that a member can approach the Warden as a conduit to Parish Council. All Wardens automatically become members of Parish Council.
The Rectors Warden is chosen by the current Parish Rector and becomes probably closer in relationship to the Rector – but also not losing any affinity with the other Wardens, in some cases all Wardens will meet without the Rectors presence. I think over the years the warden's roles have changed from a small village church to the larger churches evolved from amalgamation due to financial factors, but to my mind the Wardens roles can range from grounds and maintenance issues, keeping an eye on roster adherence in the Parish to overseeing any new development projects. If the Parish is fortunate enough to rent some of the property to tenants a connection with Real estate agents if often needed.
A Wardens role can often merge into Ministry, particularly if a Licensed Lay Ministers hat is worn as well, one of the most important parts of a Wardens role is to be a ‘sounding board’ for the rector, to give an honest opinion at meetings and above all to monitor the health and well-being of the Rector. A Warden should have the confidence and connection with the congregation to the degree that a member can approach the Warden as a conduit to Parish Council. All Wardens automatically become members of Parish Council.
Parish Council – meets 3rd Tuesday of month at 6.00pm
Tony Wheatland – Rector's Warden
Lawrie Donohue - People's Warden
Narelle Lloyd - People's Warden
Diane Wheeler – Coboco
Shirley Trethowan- Emmagool
Ken Phillis
Michelle Lyons
Jim Shuttle
Margaret Pickette
Malcolm Cockrum
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Licenced Lay Ministers
Wendy Herd
Dianne Phillis
Ken Phillis
Tony Wheatland
Dianne Phillis
Ken Phillis
Tony Wheatland
