Inaugurated in 1891 in St Marys, Balmain. The name 'Bethany' was used in the early years but the official title was approximately The Church of England Deaconess Institution Sydney Limited. Incorporated as Anglican Deaconess Institution Limited (ADSIL) in 1996, the Institution adopted a CEO and a more corporate and independent constitution in 2008, and was renamed Anglican Deaconess Ministries Limited in 2011
In 1914, the first Diocesan Missioner was appointed. In 1927, the Board of Diocesan Mission was established. Since the formation of ENC in 2011, our evangelists through cross-cultural networks and community chaplaincy have faithfully preached the Gospel and served their broader communities in many varied contexts. https://www.newchurches.org.au/
Department of External Studies
The Department of External Studies was set up in order to administer the Preliminary Theological Certificate Course, for laypeople who wanted to study a short theological course by correspondence. Evening courses and the Diploma of Biblical Studies were also offered. The department also coordinated the annual School of Theology seminars. In 2016 the operations of Moore Distance were taken over by the Registrar's Department.
The Development Office, also known as the Moore College Foundation, manages fundraising, maintains donor and alumni relations, and produces the monthly magazine Moore Matters.
Diakonia (World Federation of Deaconess Associations)
Established by the Board of Education (Diocesan Education Commission) Amendment Ordinance 1977.
The Diocesan Library was operated by the Diocese of Sydney. Much of the material was transferred to Moore College Library after its closure.
Diocese of Sydney Board of Education
"The functions of the Board shall be the promotion of Educational work in accordance with the purposes of the Church of England within the Diocese of Sydney by such means as
the Board shall think expedient including-
(a) Assisting the acquisition establishment and maintenance of Schools.
(b) Providing for the official recognition of Schools as Church of England Schools. ,
(c) Encouraging Conferences with and amongst the governing bodies of existing Schools.
(d) Religious Instruction in State Schools.
(e) Sunday Schools
(f) Coordination.
(g) training of teachers.
(h) All things incidental to the matters aforesaid"
Board of Education Ordinance 1919
The Archbishop of Sydney was the ex officio President of the Board.
Diocese of Sydney Prayer Book Revision Commission