Simon Hansford
| Rev. Simon Hansford BA, LTh, DipRE. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
3 June 1963 Sydney Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education |
Newington College United Theological College, North Parramatta |
| Occupation |
Minister Moderator Elect of the Synod of New South Wales and the ACT of the Uniting Church in Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Fiona |
Simon Richard Hansford (born 3 June 1963) is an Australian minister and Moderator Elect of the Synod of New South Wales and the ACT of the Uniting Church in Australia.[1]
Early life
Hansford was born in Sydney, the son of Richard Hansford, solicitor. He attended Newington College (1971–1980).[2] Hansford studied for the ministry at the United Theological College at North Parramatta, which is now a part of Charles Sturt University.
Clerical life
His first church placement was in Dubbo, New South Wales, in 1991. After 12 years in Dubbo[3] he spent three years in Queanbeyan. He then worked for the Uniting Church Presbytery in north-western NSW for seven years before his 2012 appointment as the minister of Southside Uniting Church in Tamworth.
Family
Hansford and his wife Fiona have two daughters, Rachel and Miriam.[4]
References
- ↑ The Northern Daily Leader – Southside’s Rev Hansford gets moderator gig Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- ↑ 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.
| Preceded by Rev. Myung Hwa Park |
Moderator Elect of the NSW Synod Uniting Church in Australia Until September 2017 |
Succeeded by To be elected |