Ordination

This document has been written for those who are considering full-time paid ministry or who are currently candidates for ministry in our Diocese.

It is a tool for encouraging persons into full-time paid ministry and guiding persons in their ministry training.

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2012 Candidate Conference
Time & Date: 10am, 25th June 2012 to 2pm, 27th June 2012
Location: Rathane, Anglican Youthworks Port Hacking

2012 Interview Dates
November (dates to be confirmed)

Ordination Retreat
Date: 9am, Tuesday 31 January - 2pm, Wednesday 1 February 2012
Location: Naamaroo Uniting Venues, Lady Game Drive, Chatswood NSW 2067. Click here for map.

The retreat will conclude immediately after lunch on the Wednesday. We will then head straight to St Andrew's cathedral for the ordination rehearsal (and signing of oaths), starting at 3pm. This should be finished by 5.00pm, if not before

Ordination Service Details
Date: Saturday 4th February 2012
Location: St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney
Dress: Each ordinand needs to wear surplice, academic hood and preaching scarf, and in the case of the men, a clerical collar. No cassocks are required, but can be worn by the men if desired. Dark trousers are preferable if a cassock is not worn. Women do not need to have a clerical collar nor a cassock.

Full-Time Paid Ministry in the Diocese of Sydney

Current Ordination Candidates

Exiting Year