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Nundah Anglican Parish Parish Profile
St Francis of Assisi, Nundah
Holy Spirit, Wavell Heights
Our Vision Statement
We strive to be a vibrant, growing, self-sustaining Anglican Parish serving and representing
Jesus to the communities of Nundah, Northgate and Wavell Heights.
Table of Contents What is Nundah Parish? ............................................................................................................. 3
General Overview / History ................................................................................................................ 3
Where we have been ...................................................................................................................... 3
Who we are today .......................................................................................................................... 4
Where is Nundah Parish? ........................................................................................................... 5
Worship Centres: ................................................................................................................................ 5
St. Francis of Assisi, Corner of Cavendish & Cameron Streets, Nundah ....................................... 5
Holy Spirit, Corner of. Imbros & Olive Streets, Wavell Heights .................................................... 6
Locality ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Who is Nundah Parish? .............................................................................................................. 7
Organisational Structure ..................................................................................................................... 7
Online/ Social Media Presence ........................................................................................................... 7
Nursing Homes .................................................................................................................................... 7
Fellowship and Social Activities .......................................................................................................... 7
Parish Ministries.................................................................................................................................. 7
Where is Nundah Parish going? ................................................................................................. 8
Buildings and Resources ..................................................................................................................... 8
Finance ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Contributions (Holy Spirit & St Francis combined) ........................................................................ 9
Holy Spirit Hall Hire ........................................................................................................................ 9
Goodstart Childcare Centre ............................................................................................................ 9
What does Nundah Parish need? ............................................................................................... 9
Our current position ........................................................................................................................... 9
Our demographic ................................................................................................................................ 9
Our values and goals ........................................................................................................................... 9
Values ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Goals/Priorities ............................................................................................................................... 9
Qualities we seek in a Priest ............................................................................................................. 10
• Faith ...................................................................................................................................... 10
• Generosity / Transformation ............................................................................................... 10
• Growth .................................................................................................................................. 10
Contact information ................................................................................................................. 10
What is Nundah Parish?
General Overview / History
Where we have been
The Nundah Anglican Parish has a rich history. It is the traditional home of the Turrabul
people, and it was to these people that a mission was sent in 1838 by German Lutheran
missionaries who dubbed the area ‘German Station’ and which later became ‘Nundah’ derived
from the Aboriginal name for the area, meaning “string of waterholes”.
The first Anglican minister to Moreton Bay, Rev John Gregor relocated to German Station in
1848 to retreat from some disgruntled parishioners who did not appreciate the moral reforms
that he had been advocating. He was later found drowned under mysterious circumstances in
one of the waterholes after which Nundah is named and driven back to Brisbane on the back
of a dray. A detailed account of this incident was published recently in Anglican Focus.
Originally part of the Sandgate Parish an
extract from the Moreton Times says
“The Nundah Anglican Church was
opened by Bishop Webber. It is a neat
little wooden edifice, seating 100 people
on land fronting Sandgate Road.”
The church was dedicated to St. Francis
of Assisi. This small wooden building was
to have two moves. First in 1905 to
Donkin Street a short distance away and
then in 1914 to the corner of Cavendish
and Cameron Streets the site of the
present-day St Francis.
The" Brisbane Theological College” was founded in 1896 at Wickham Terrace. One year earlier
the Sisters of the Sacred Advent had founded the “Eton High School” at Nundah. When the
school was closing in 1907, the diocese acquired the land and moved the Theological College
to Nundah renaming it “St. Francis College”.
There was close co-operation between the parish and the college and from 1912-1917 Canon
P.A. Micklem was both Principal of the College and Vicar of the Parish.
In 1936 the college was moved to Milton and the parish purchased the chapel of “The Holy
Spirit.” This small chapel was designed by the famous architect Robert Smith (Robin) Dodds
who designed many prominent buildings around Brisbane. Land had been purchased on the
corner of Olive and Imbros Streets and the chapel was then moved a short distance to this
site.
The parish continued to grow and between 1929 and 1953 three more churches would
become part of the parish – St Oswald’s at Banyo, (now an independent parish), St Peter’s at
Northgate and St Georges Mission Hall at Toombul (both now demolished). Another
congregation at Cribb Island was disbanded to make way for the new Brisbane Airport.
By the late forties it became apparent that the small wooden church built 60 years earlier no
longer met the needs of the parish and a fund was established with a view to building a new
church.
Twelve years after the initial raising of funds the
first soil was turned, and work began. On 10 May
1959, the present-day church was dedicated by
Archbishop Halse. There were 1,000 people inside
and outside on that occasion and Solemn
Evensong was sung by the students of St. Francis
College.
Who we are today
Our combined faith communities of St Francis of Assisi in Nundah and the Church of the Holy
Spirit in Wavell Heights enjoy and embrace a sense of caring and loyal fellowship with one
another.
Whilst many of our worshippers enjoy and are familiar with the Anglo-Catholic tradition, we
are interested in exploring fresh expressions of worshipping more collaboratively. Our current
parish locum in the last twelve months has been introducing us to the various different
liturgies contained in the Prayer Book for Australia which has been well received. Although we
follow a traditional type of service, we are mindful of the need to engage the younger
community in more contemporary ways. We would like to discover ways to foster and nurture
the community we currently have whilst engaging with our local community on a broader
level.
Where is Nundah Parish?
Worship Centres:
St. Francis of Assisi, Corner of Cavendish &
Cameron Streets, Nundah
Sunday Service: 8.30am
Wednesday Ignatian Prayer Group: Fortnightly 7pm-8pm
Weekday Services: During our interregnum we
have not been able to conduct weekday
services but would like to resume this option
for parishioners and the wider community.
• Structurally sound double brick church seating up to 300 people (up to 50 during
COVID-19 restrictions)
• Vestry with vestments cupboards, drawers for storage, safe and furniture
• Lady Chapel
• Electronic keyboard for music
• PA and sound system – Bluetooth enabled
• Undercroft which contains large kitchen including gas stove/over, dishwasher, fridge,
microwave and cabinetry for storage, 2 toilets with disabled access, meeting/function
area. Often used for local, state and federal elections.
• Landscaped prayer garden at front
Holy Spirit, Corner of. Imbros & Olive Streets,
Wavell Heights
Sunday Service: 7.00am
• Heritage listed character church seating up
to 120 people (up to 30 during COVID-19
restrictions)
• Has been used for intimate
weddings/baptisms
Locality Today, the Parish of Nundah is situated in what has become a popular café precinct and hub
of community renewal as it attracts younger people from multi-culturally diverse backgrounds
who are desiring to be close to the Brisbane CBD whilst enjoying a ‘village’ lifestyle.
Who is Nundah Parish?
Organisational Structure
• Parish Priest (Current Locum: Marjorie Charrington)
• Wardens (2 elected People’s Wardens and 1 appointed Priest’s Warden)
• Parochial Nominators (3)
• Synod Representatives (2)
• Treasurer (1)
• Parish Council (plus 5)
• Liturgical Assistants (2 St Francis, 1 Holy Spirit)
• Parishioners
Online/ Social Media Presence Website: http://www.stfrancisnundah.org.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172740522775221/
Nursing Homes Zion Nursing Home – Long standing connection with pastoral ministry of residents. Currently
engaging with new chaplain in relation to parishioner visitation.
Fellowship and Social Activities
• Guild Craft Group – recently re-established
• Trivia Nights – currently in abeyance
• Fund raiser benefit dinners - – currently in abeyance
• Parish Christmas Party
Parish Ministries Bible 360
Inspired by the Bible 360 program run by the Diocese, this committed long-standing home
bible study group who have set a ‘bucket list challenge’ to read every book of the bible –
hosted every 2nd Sunday of the month. (Currently in suspension due to COVID-19).
Ignatian Prayer Meditation
A soulful and contemplative gathering every 2nd Wednesday from 7.00pm-8.00pm drawing on
the Ignatian spiritual exercises to draw closer to God in the silence. (Currently in suspension
due to COVID-19).
Mother’s Union
A small dedicated group undertaking small projects periodically (eg. Booklets for dementia
patients for Anglicare).
COVID-19 Pastoral Care Groups
Our newest ministry established after the outbreak of COVID-19 when our church was
temporarily closed for worship. A team of 7 parishioners lead by our locum focused on caring
for and checking in with other parishioners ensuring our entire congregation was catered for
until worship resumed. We are looking at ways we can enhance this ministry moving forward.
Where is Nundah Parish going?
Buildings and Resources
Rectory
• Character Queenslander style currently under extensive refurbishment with elevated
suburban views
• Generous sized kitchen
• Air conditioning
• 4 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• Airconditioned Parish office
located downstairs with
separate entrance containing
office furniture, telephone, dual
monitor computer, multi-
function colour printer/copier.
Holy Spirit Hall
• Spacious separate two-storey building containing 2 kitchens and separate toilet block
• Currently rented for regular tai-chi and ballet classes
Goodstart Childcare Centre - https://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/nundah/contact
The Goodstart Childcare Centre was built in 2004 on Cameron Street behind St Francis of
Assisi. Whilst we have maintained a good relationship with the Childcare Centre, we are
interested in discovering new ways of connecting with the centre and the families.
Finance
Contributions (Holy Spirit & St Francis combined)
2019 To August 2020
Envelopes $19,083 $10,767
Loose Cash $7,724 $3,832
TOTAL $28,826.00 $14,599.00
Holy Spirit Hall Hire
2019 To August 2020
Income $9,589 $4,114
Goodstart Childcare Centre
2019 To August 2020
Rent $55,357 $32,817
Quarterly Adjustment $39,800 $30,088
TOTAL $97,176.00 $62,905.00
What does Nundah Parish need?
Our current position As you will see in the attached Parish Dashboard for 2019, our numbers have begun to
recover and our financial position is relatively strong, based on the revenue from the Child
Care Centre.
We were fortunate to participate as a parish in the National Church Life Survey (NCLS) at the
end of 2019 and we attach a detailed report of the results which gives a clear picture of where
we currently are as a parish. Below is a summary of those results.
Our demographic
• Average age: 67 years old
• Female: 67%
• Male: 33%
• Attendance: 88% attend at least monthly
Our values and goals
Values
• Sharing in Holy Communion (71%)
• Traditional style of worship or music (63%)
• Praying for one another (37%)
• Practical care in times of need (20%)
Goals/Priorities
• Clear vision for the church (54%)
• Worship services that are nurturing (44%)
• Growing into a larger church (34%)
• Sense of community / ensuring new people are included (20%)
Qualities we seek in a Priest We are looking for a priest focused on helping us to rebuild the parish in the terms of the
Archbishop’s Going for Growth programme by:
• Faith
o Passionately sharing their faith and love for our Lord in a way that assists the
spiritual growth of our parishioners
• Generosity / Transformation
o Rejuvenating and renewing the energy and spirit of the parish with dynamic
and fresh expressions of worship whilst holding firm to Anglican traditions
o Nurturing our existing congregation whilst equipping us to reach out and
connect with the local community.
o Exhibiting collaborative and effective leadership within the parish
o Being attentive to the needs of the Diocesan and Parish administration so that
programmes and policies can be implemented.
• Growth
o Working in partnership with the parish and the Diocese in analysing the results
from our NCLS to help us formulate a Mission Action Plan (MAP) which
addresses the goals and priorities we would like to achieve.
To help us to grow in this way we are keen to help our clergy grow as well, so we are happy to
contribute significantly to retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities
for enhancing clergy careers.
Contact information Please address any enquiries or expressions of interest to Bishop Jeremy Greaves Phone: 0428 315 763 Email: [email protected]
A photo taken along the Kedron Brook bikeway which runs from Toombul through Wavell Heights
A symbol of our desire to flourish and connect with our community
94 Nundah Northern Brisbane Brisbane North EastMajor City Very Small 49.3 46.7 39.8 36.1 33.3 37.4 0.1 6 0 < Year 0.4 0.0222 0.0444 0.0444 0.0444
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Parish: Nundah
Average Sunday Attendance 49 47 40 36 33 37 Region: Northern Church Size in 2018 Church Size in 2019
Average Sunday Communicants 49 47 40 36 33 37 Archdeaconry: Brisbane
Average Number of Children 0 0 0 0 0 0
Christmas Day Attendance 110 48 78 77 55 45 Deaconry: Brisbane North East
Christmas Eve Attendance 50 40 65 40 38 52
Easter Day Attendance 71 76 67 60 47 51 ABS Code: Major City
Midweek Attendance 9 6 8 8 7 5 ASA: 33 ASA: 37
Number of New Adults 1 1 1 2 6
Number of New Children 0 0 0 0 0
Small Group Involvement 30% 28% 28% 30% 40%
Introduction to Christianity Courses Annual < Year Never < Year < Year
Funerals 2 2 0 10 2 4
Marriages 1 1 2 0 0 0
Confirmations and Receptions 0 0 0 0 0 0
Baptisms (Child) 7 4 7 1 1 1
Baptisms (Adult) 0 0 1 0 0 0
Income 121,805$ 132,780$ 137,896$ 129,508$ 140,304$ 135,723$
Offertory 33,937$ 30,646$ 30,062$ 28,050$ 25,619$ 26,808$
Average Annual Offering per Adult 694$ 658$ 757$ 777$ 771$ 719$
Contribution 2,400$ 3,000$ 4,800$ 4,800$ 6,000$ 7,200$
Mission Giving 908$ 3,896$ 3,340$ 1,969$ 1,398$ 1,218$
PA
ST
OR
AL High Decline Decline High Growth
FIN
AN
CE
S
49 37to 40 to 37 33 to 37
Average Attendance (Sundays and Midweek Services) Estimated Parish Age Profile
Summary Indicators for Services, Vitality, and Giving
SE
RV
ICE
SV
ITA
LIT
Y
Growth 2018 to 2019
Summary Information
Very Small Very Small
Growth 2014 to 2019 Growth 2016 to 2019
4947
4036
3337
4947
4036
3337
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Average Midweek Attendance Diocesan Average Sunday Attendance
Average Sunday Communicants Average Sunday Attendance
5% 5%2%
7%
24%
57%
5%3% 3%
8%11%
71%
2%4% 4% 4%
16%13%
56%
12%
4%
7%9%
12%
19%
37%
14%
29%
20%
13%10%
7% 6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
< 18 18-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 >70
2017 2018 2019 Diocesan ABS for Suburb (2016)
Nundah
For further information on using this dashboard, please refer to the accompanyingnotes. For further assistance or queries, please call the PMC on (07) 3835 2284.
Note: Attenders could select up to three options so percentages may not add up to 100%.
Church Life ProfileNundah ParishAnglican Church
The people of this parish...
Most VALUE:
Sharing in Holy Communion/theEucharist/Lord's Supper
71%Traditional style of worship ormusic
63%
Praying for one another
37%
Practical care for one another intimes of need
20%
Want to give ATTENTION to:
Creating a clear vision for thechurch
54%
Worship services that arenurturing
44%
Growing into a larger local church
34%
Building a sense of community
20%
You in 2019 - Nundah Parish (ANB061, 43 forms)
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DEMOGRAPHICPROFILE
67% of all people are female and 33%are male
43% of all people have auniversity degree
17% have a trade certificate,diploma or associate diploma
40% have primary or secondaryschool education
The AVERAGE AGE of people is 67 years
Age Groups
Perc
enta
ge %
55 55
4444 4747
15-29 yrs 30-49 yrs 50-69 yrs 70+ yrs0
10
20
30
40
50
76% of all people were born in AUSTRALIA
24% were born overseas
2% speak a language other than ENGLISHat home
CHURCH BACKGROUNDand ATTENDANCE
Longterm
83%Longterm
83%
Newcomer
0%Newcomer
0%
Switcher/Transfer
17%Switcher/Transfer
17%
Visitor
0%Visitor
0%
17% of attenders here are new arrivals tothis parish in the past five years.
88% attend churchworship servicesat least monthly
You in 2019 - Nundah Parish (ANB061, 43 forms)
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WHAT PEOPLE VALUEABOUT THIS CHURCH
Attenders of this parish most value 'Sharing inHoly Communion/the Eucharist/Lord's Supper'and 'Traditional style of worship or music'
Percentage (%)
7171
6363
3737
2020
1717
1717
1212
77
77
55
22
00
00
Sharing in Holy Communion
Traditional style of worship or music
Praying for one another
Practical care in times of need
Sermons, preaching or teaching
Small groups: prayer, discussion, Bible
Social activities or meeting new people
Wider community care/justice emphasis
Openness to social or cultural diversity
Reaching those who do not attend church
Contemporary style of worship or music
Ministry to children or youth
Presence of a church school or pre-school
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
FUTUREPRIORITIES
Over the next 12 months most attenders would like priority givento: 'Creating a clear vision for the church' and 'Worship services thatare nurturing'.
Percentage (%)
5454
4444
3434
2020
2020
1717
1515
1515
1515
1212
1212
22
00
00
Clear vision for the church
Worship services that are nurturing
Growing into a larger local church
Sense of community
Ensuring new people are included
Spiritual growth (e.g. direction)
Encouraging people's gifts
Encouraging new approaches
Supporting social action and aid
Encouragement to share faith and invite
Ministry to children and youth
Don't know
Starting a new church or mission venture
Other area
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
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USE OFGIFTS and SKILLS
Attenders most commonly identified their gifts orskills as "Communication: write, edit, speak" and"Hospitality: welcome, host, provide food"
Percentage (%)
3838
3838
3131
2626
2121
1717
1717
1717
1414
1212
1212
77
Communication
Hospitality
Arts and Crafts
Leadership/Management
Music
Education
Research/Analytical
Don't know
Other gift, skill or talent
Finances
Interpersonal
Technical
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
40% of attenders agree that their GIFTS,SKILLS AND TALENTS ARE BEINGUSED WELL at this local church
31%31%
2%2%5%5%21%21%
29%29%
12%12%
Don't Know Strongly Disagree DisagreeNeutral/Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
31% want to be MORE INVOLVED at thislocal church
2%2%0%0% 67%67% 31%31%
Unsure Want to be less involvedHappy with current levelWant to be more involved
0 20 40 60 80 100
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PERSONALFAITH
34% of attenders said that they hadexperienced much GROWTH IN FAITHin the previous 12 months
CHURCHWORSHIP SERVICES
34%GROWTH
in faith
34%GROWTHin faith
33% spend time in PRAYER, BIBLE READING,MEDITATION everyday or most days
Per
cent
age
(%)
1 41 4
2 12 1
1 01 0
2 12 1
3 33 3
Hardly
ever/never
Occasionally
Once a
week
A few ti
mes
a week Every
day/most
days
0
20
40
IMPORTANCE of GOD in people's lives:"God is more important to me thanalmost anything else"
45% "God is the most important reality inmy life"
26%
During church worship services here, attenders always or usually experience:
MUSICthey appreciate
83%
GROWTHin understanding of God
64%
TAKE ACTIONBeing challenged to
53%
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BELONGING and INVOLVEMENT
88%Strong senseof belonging
88%Strong senseof belonging
93% Easy to make
friends
93% Easy to make
friends
88%
93%
of people have a strong sense of belonging to this localchurch
found it easy to make friends within this local church
Percentage (%)
People of this local church are involved in various local churchgroups
4 04 0
3 33 3
1 01 0
2 02 0
Small prayer, discussion orBible study groups
Fellowships, clubs, social orother groups
Evangelistic or outreachactivities
Community service, socialjustice or welfare activities
0 10 20 30 40 50
SATISFACTION with LOCAL CHURCH ACTIVITIES
57%11%11%
People shared how satisfied they are with what is offered by this local church:For their own age
For children aged under 12 years
For youth aged 12 to 18 years
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INVOLVEMENTIN GROUPS
28%
50%
of people reach out to the widercommunity through activities of thislocal church
of people participate in widercommunity groups
Percentage (%)
1010
2020
3333
4343
Evangelistic/Outreachactivities
Community serviceactivities
No such activities
Not regularly involved
0 10 20 30 40 50
Percentage (%)
2121
55
1717
55
2121
5050
Communityservice/Care groups
Social action/Justicegroups
Sports/Recreationgroups
School/Youth groups
Other kind of groups
Not involved
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Attenders have madeOFFERS OF HELP to othersin a range of informal ways
WORDS and ACTIONS
10% feel at ease TALKINGABOUT FAITH withothers and look foropportunitiesto do so
31% INVITED friends andrelatives to a churchservice in this last year
Informal action in last 12 months %
Donated money to a charitableorganisation
84
Helped someone through a personal crisis(not sickness)
53
Given some of your possessions tosomeone in need
53
Lent or gave money to someone outsideyour family
44
Visited someone in hospital 33
Cared for someone who was very sick 26
Contacted a parliamentarian/councilloron a public issue
14
Tried to stop someone abusing alcohol ordrugs
9
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VISION andINNOVATION
17% of people are both aware of and stronglyCOMMITTED TO THE VISION andgoals or directions for this local church
Percentage (%)
1717
1010
22
4646
2424
Aware and stronglycommitted
Aware and partlycommitted
Aware and notcommitted
Ideas but no clearvision
Not aware of vision
0 10 20 30 40 50
78% agree that they would SUPPORT thedevelopment of new initiatives in theministry and mission of this local church
3%3%3%3%
18%18%
55%55%
23%23%
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral/UnsureAgree Strongly Agree
54% agree that this local church is alwaysready to TRY SOMETHING NEW
LEADERSHIPCULTURE
33% are fully confident that this local churchCAN ACHIEVE THE VISION, goals ordirections set
5%5%
12%12%
7%7%
44%44%
33%33%
Vision Not Clear Don't Know Not ConfidentPartly Confident Fully Confident
Attenders agree:
32% of attenders perform a LEADERSHIPOR MINISTRY ROLE
44% agree that this local church has goodand CLEAR SYSTEMS for how itoperates
39% Leaders encourage me to find and usemy gifts and skills to a great or someextent
62% Leaders take into account ideas ofpeople here to a great or some extent
56% Leaders here inspire me to action
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