This was referred to in the Newcastle Herald of 28 November where it was reported that nearby residents were objecting to the plan. The Eucharist was presided over by the Venerable Bruce Hoare, Archdeacon of Newcastle and the 9.00am reflections again by Tom McElligott continuing the Benedictine rule theme. The Rev'd Dr Ann McElligott, Warden of St John's College Morpeth addressed the conference on Leadership if the Church of the Future. The mission field is at the front door of the church. She argued strongly for a team approach to ministry.
Leadership is least effective when it is lonely.
If you didn't then you must have slept through the conference. We also had a general discussion session on a number of issues led by Leigh Mackay. She encouraged those interested to get involved. This was followed with a session on E-Mail and the Internet. We were advised of a special deal which would be coming to all dioceses soon to become part of the Quest network.