“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
Who's Who at All Saints
Father Duncan Gorwood | Parish Priest
Fr Duncan is our parish priest. He joined All Saints’ in September 2022 and comes from UK. Previously, Fr Duncan served (in the UK) at the parish of St John the Divine in the Diocese of Lichfield.
Fr Duncan was born in Yorkshire and originally trained as an opera singer. After a brief career as a professional musician, he went on to spend many years working in both music education and special education.
Fr Duncan has been an anglo-catholic Christian all his life and trained for the sacred priesthood at Ripon College Cuddesdon in Oxford, UK.
Fr Duncan holds a Bachelors degree in music and postgraduate qualifications in teaching, leadership and management, and theology.
In his spare time Fr Duncan enjoys riding and maintaining his motorbike, and watching Rugby Union.
Father John Cuffe | Retired Priest with Permission to Officiate
Fr John has a long association with All Saints’ and was the Locum Tenens during the interregnum before Fr Duncan was appointed.
Fr John enjoys cooking and antiques. He is also an excellent gardener!
Tomasz Holownia | Director of Music
Tomasz has worked extensively as a Choral singer in both Australia and the United Kingdom.
In the UK, Tomasz sung in several choirs including the Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum and Gloucester Cathedral Choir.
As well as his role as Director of Music at All Saints’, Tom is the conductor of One Equal Music, a professional Brisbane based-choir which performs regularly around the city.
John Rotar | Organist
John is a Brisbane based composer and conductor. He has described by Limelight magazine as a 'young, talented and innovative composer'.
John has had over 130 works commissioned, recorded or performed by various leading musicians and ensembles across Australia as well in Europe and North America. John’s work has also garnered him numerous compositional residencies, scholarships and awards, both nationally and internationally, marking him out as one of the leading Australian composers of his generation.
John is also an active performer and is the current Artistic Director and Conductor of The Australian Voices.
Marilyn Howie| Administrator
Marilyn works in the Parish Office and manages all things administrative! She will often be the person who answers the phone during parish office hours. Marilyn assists the parish priest with a wide range of matters and she can help with information about wedding and baptism bookings.
Marilyn comes from England originally although she has lived in Australia for many years.
Darryn Jensen| Church Warden
Darryn has a long association with All Saints’ Wickham Terrace. He has previously served as Director of Music and is an accomplished amateur organist.
As well as serving as Church Warden, Darryn acts as a Liturgical Deacon, Sub-Deacon and Deputy Master of Ceremonies.
Darryn trained as a lawyer before deciding to pursue an academic career.
Belen Needham| Church Warden
Belen usually worships at All Saints’ 7.30am service on a Sunday.
She organises many of the social events in the parish and takes an active role in pastoral care.
Belen is a retired nurse and has family in the Philippines and New Zealand.