Simon Hansford
Simon Hansford BA, BTh. | |
|---|---|
| Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of New South Wales and the ACT | |
| Assumed office 29 September 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Rev. Myung Hwa Park |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 June 1963 Sydney, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Fiona Hansford |
| Relations | Richard Hansford (father) Rupert Grove (grandfather) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Education | Newington College United Theological College, North Parramatta |
| Occupation | Minister |
Simon Richard Hansford (born 3 June 1963) is a Christian minister and Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of New South Wales and the ACT.[1]
Birth and family[]
Hansford was born in Sydney, the son of Barbara (née Grove) and Richard Hansford. His maternal grandfather was Rupert Grove (1906–1982), of whom the Australian Dictionary of Biography states: "in the progression towards the union of the Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Australia, Grove made a decisive impact."[2] Rupert Grove and his son-in-law, Richard Hansford, were partners in the Sydney legal firm McCoy, Grove & Atkinson.[3]
Education[]
Hansford attended Newington College (1970–1980) commencing in the Preparatory School at Lindfield.[4] He studied for the ministry at the United Theological College (1988-1990) at North Parramatta, which is now a part of Charles Sturt University.
Clerical life[]
His first ministry placement was in Dubbo, New South Wales, in 1991. After 12 years in Dubbo[5] he spent three years in Queanbeyan. He then served as Presbytery Minister in north-western NSW for seven years before his 2012 appointment as the Minister of Southside Uniting Church in Tamworth.
Marriage and children[]
Hansford is married to Fiona and they have two daughters, Rachel and Miriam.[6]
References[]
- ^ "Moderator Rev. Simon Hansford". Uniting Church in Australia Synod of NSW & ACT. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- ^ Australian Dictionary of Biography – Rupert Howard Grove (1906–1982) Retrieved 24 January 2017,
- ^ History of McCoy, Grove and Atkinson 1887—2014 Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863-1998 (Syd, 1999) pp 82
- ^ Daily Liberal – Reverend Hansford to step down from St Andrew's pulpit Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- ^ Insights – Rev. Simon Hansford is Moderator Elect Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- 1963 births
- Living people
- People educated at Newington College
- Uniting Church in Australia ministers