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WELCOME TO THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF MELBOURNE BOARD OF NOMINATORS WEBSITE.

 

HERE WE PROVIDE  INFORMATION ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE NEW ARCHBISHOP OF MELBOURNE.

 

EXPLORE OUR FAQS AND LEARN ABOUT THE NOMINATION AND ELECTION PROCESS.

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Latest News Update 12th May 2025

The Board of Nominators today released their report to Synod which contains the candidates for election. More details here:

A note about Confidentiality  

The information about the Candidates is confidential to Synod members. 

We are conscious that when candidates agree to be part of the process there is the potential for disruption to their current and ongoing ministry. Therefore we offer them confidentiality as a gesture of love and care for them and their pastoral ministries. The names of the candidates are not public and we ask that Synod members keep them confidential to other Synod members only.

 

However, candidates themselves have always been free to share information about their own candidacy with others. There are very good reasons for them to do so - as they think about how best to care for their own congregations, ministry partners and others under their care. The Board is aware that the candidates have chosen to communicate to people within their own parishes and organisations the fact of their candidacy. We were aware that they could choose to do this and support each of them as they make choices about what will be in the best interests of their communities. 

 

Our ongoing responsibility is to care for them by allowing them the discretion to share information at their own time and pace.

Pray with us as we search for
our new Archbishop  

For the members of our Synod, as it elects a new Archbishop:  

Loving Lord Jesus, who seeks for your people to be one,   
as you and the Father are one: grant to the members of our Synod   
the same unity of heart and spirit that is your will  
as they elect a new Archbishop for our Diocese.  
Enable them to discharge their weighty duties with care,  
each member voting without fear or favour for the person   
who, before God, they believe ought to be chosen as our chief pastor.  
For you are alive, with the Father and the Spirit, now and forever. Amen.  

 

Composed by the Board of Nominators 

Further Prayers and other Readings can be found here:

Here are some of the ways
you can be involved.

Be Informed

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Read our Media Releases here

Current Communications:

Letter to Synod Members April 2025

Letter to Synod Members March 2025

Letter to Synod Members Dec 2024

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​Read about the process for the Election here

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Read our Frequently Asked Questions here

The presentation made at the October 2024 Synod from the Board of Nominators is available here:

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The Diocesan Profile is available here:

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The Public version of the Report to Synod members is shown below and can be downloaded here

The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne is a place where the dignity of each person is recognised, respected and fostered and is committed to ensuring the safety of vulnerable persons, particularly children. The Diocese has zero tolerance for child abuse and will treat very seriously all allegations and concerns.  

In line with this commitment to child safety, the Diocese has put in place policies and procedures to uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards. These standards aim to promote child safety, prevent child abuse and set up processes to properly respond to allegations of child abuse.  Further information regarding the requirements of the Diocese can be found here: https://www.melbourneanglican.org.au/safe_ministry_documents/ In particular, any candidates will be required to have a valid Working with Children Check and to undergo Safe Ministry Checks and regular Safe Ministry training, and to be under Professional Supervision.

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