Barwon District Anglican Parish
Diocese of Armidale
The Barwon District Anglican Parish encompases the towns of Walgett and Collarenebri.
Walgett is a town in northern New South Wales, 691km NW of Sydney. It is near the junctions of the Barwon and Namoi Rivers and the Kamilaroi and Castlereagh Highways. In 2016, the town of Walgett had a population of 2,145.
Collarenebri is a small town situated on the Barwon River approximately 75 kilometres northeast of Walgett. In the 2016 census, Collarenebri had a population of 650.
George & Carmel Ferguson
George & Carmel Ferguson moved to Walgett in January 2020 where George commenced work as Curate-in-Charge of the Barwon District Anglican Parish
George & Carmel became BCA Field Staff in January 2018. George completed a two year Aboriginal Ministry Traineeship based at St Peter's South Tamworth where he focused on the Coledale Front Yard Fellowship, a mid-week church service connected with St Peter’s. He also studied a Diploma of Bible Theology online with Moore College.
They have three adult children: Samuel, Benjamin and Darlene.
The Fergusons' October Prayer Points
Whilst COVID-19 restrictions have limited gospel outreach; funeral services have been a tool to spread the gospel in the parish. Please pray that the gospel will fall on ears that are willing to accept the good news.
