While our churches are much more than bricks and mortar, church buildings are integral to how we do ministry in our communities. As a result, parish properties not only need to be maintained but must also adapt over time to changing ministry needs.
In this section of the SDS website you will find the information you need to deal with new building works, renovations, leasing of parish properties, heritage matters and much more.
Sydney Anglican Property
Sydney Anglican Property (SAP) was formed on 1 January 2024 to provide a unified, co-ordinated approach to all diocesan property matters, from day to day parish building issues to new church developments, strategic planning, insurance, heritage and more.
SAP brings together the staff and functions previously spread across the Anglican Church Growth Corporation, the Anglican Church Property Trust, New Churches for New Communities and St Andrew's House Corporation.
As a result, SAP is now a one stop shop for property-related matters across the Diocese, ensuring we are able to provide parishes with better, more co-ordinated services, while retaining an emphasis on innovative projects that help people to know the real Jesus.
[Please note that the content provided on this page still retains some references to, in particular, the ACPT. This is due to the fact that many of the policies, guidelines and other property-related documents were created and given effect by the former ACPT. This does not affect the accuracy of relevance of the information provided.]
The following SAP staff can assist with parish property and insurance related inquiries:
Western Region - Elle Byrne on (02) 9265 1517 or elle.byrne@sydney.anglican.asn.au
Northern Region - Alin Almasan on (02) 9265 1617 or aga@sydney.anglican.asn.au
South Sydney Region - Michael Coyne on (02) 9265 1635 or mlc@sydney.anglican.asn.au
South Western Region (Liverpool and Macarthur Mission Areas) - Elle Byrne
South Western Region (Bankstown, Marrickville, St George and St George North Mission Areas) - Alin Almasan
Wollongong Region - Michael Coyne
Insurance related matters - Cindy Wong on (02) 9265 1679 or cpw@sydney.anglican.asn.au
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