Clergy

Rector (Priest-in-Charge)

The Reverend Christine Cargill MA, M.Litt, BEd.

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The Reverend Christine Cargill was inducted as Rector of St Philip's on Thursday 16th January 2025.

Christine had been the Vicar of St Anne’s with Holy Trinity Brondesbury, an inner London Parish, for the previous 11 years. 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 has 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. She is excited to have returned to the Canberra region.

Associate priest

The Reverend Jeannette McHugh, BA, BTh, GradDipCommCounselling, OblSB, is an honorary Associate Priest at St Philip's; she previously ministered as a priest in rural areas of the Bathurst Diocese.

Deacon

The Reverend Robin Moore is an honorary Deacon and Sacristan at St Philip's. She works particularly in aged care ministry and previously managed the Northbourne Community Centre.