The new rector of St Philip's will be the Reverend Christine Cargill MA, M.Litt, BEd.
Please see below a message from Bishop Mark that was read at the 8am and 10am services on 1 September 2024.
Here is a link to Christine's present parish in London: St Anne’s with Holy Trinity Brondesbury: https://st-annes-brondesbury.org.uk.
View a sermon by Christine for Pentecost 2024, which she has given us permission to share.
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From the Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn
Dear friends in Christ,
I am pleased to announce that the Reverend Prebendary Christine Cargill has accepted my invitation to be the new rector of St Philip’s Anglican Church, O’Connor.
Christine is currently the Vicar of St Anne’s with Holy Trinity Brondesbury, an inner London Parish, where she has ministered for the past 11 years.
Christine will re-locate from London to Canberra around the end of December with a view to commencing at St Philip’s around mid-January.
Ordained as priest in the Diocese of London in 2011, she holds a Master of Arts in Theology, Master of Letters in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, and a Bachelor of Education.
Christine brings extensive experience as a priest, educator and community sector consultant. Her particular expertise is in developing parish identity, mission and community presence. While her primary focus is nurturing congregations in the foundations of faith and practices, her passions are eucharistic worship, inclusive community and community engagement.
The Canberra region is dear to Christine. She has close family and friends nearby and is an alumna of Braidwood Central School.
Christine says, "I am very excited to be moving back to the Canberra region, and look forward to working with you at St Philip’s. Please pray with me as we prepare for this time of transition. It will be fabulous to meet you all in January."
Please join me in welcoming Christine to St Philip’s and supporting her in this new chapter of our shared journey in Christ.
Your brother and Bishop,
+ Mark Short
Anglican Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn
1 September 2024
From the webkeeper: what is a prebendary?
In the Church of England, prebendaries are appointed by the bishop after consultation with the dean of their cathedral, in recognition of their work in the diocese. As part of her roles in the Greater Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral, London, Revd Prebendary Christine has a stall in the quire, and is invited to preach once a year in the Cathedral. Prebendaries also play a valuable role in maintaining their cathedral’s links with the parishes of the diocese.