Meet Our Team
Rev Alan Moore
Rev Alan Moore is an Anglican minister who has served in Brisbane Diocese since 1980 in various parishes. He retired from St Andrew's South Brisbane in October 2020 and has helped as a locum at St Stephen's Coorparoo in 2021-2 and for a brief time at St Thomas' Port Macquarie in 2022 before commencing as locum at Beenleigh in May 2023.
Alan and his wife Judy live in West End, Brisbane where their three daughters and their husbands live with eight of their grandchildren. Their son is in Canberra with his wife and the other three of their grandchildren.
Cassandra Vanham is our church treasurer, catering team volunteer and assists with Information Technology. Cassandra has a finance and administration background, enjoys cooking and is committed to serving our parish, congregation and community.
Our Church Warden
Michael McDonell is our Priest’s Warden. Michael also assists with our Information Technology and is a Liturgical Assisant. Michael is a valued member or the Children’s ministry team. Michael is also our current Synod Representative.
Wayne Dunlop has been a member of the congregation for many years and helps keep the cogs of St Georges turning in many roles. He is on hand for any maintenance needs and is helps keep the grounds beautiful and facilitates the Church Breakfast. Wayne is People’s Warden and a Liturgical Assisant.
Jenny Hodby is our church secretary and Missions Director and also our assists with our Information Technology and manages our Facebook page. Jenny also has a heart and passion for children’s ministry and is also one of the church’s authorised children ‘Safeguarders’. She is a Liturgical Assisant.
Cindy Southwell has been a members of St George’s since March 2005, and is involved with cleaning ministry, catering, and Nursing Home visitation. Cindy is a Liturgical Assisant.
Janet Hinde volunteers at the Breakfast Club at Eden's Landing School with chaplain Tricia. Previously Janet worked in aged care for 25 years and has a continuing interest in advocacy for elderly people and in Workplace Health and Safety.
Our Parish Council Members
In keeping with our commitment to child safety St George’s Anglican Church Beenleigh has appointed four adult child safety “Safeguarders”.
They are Jenny Hobby, Anne Latimer, Stacey McDonell and Maria Auer.
You can learn more about “Safeguarders” by clicking the link below which will open up a new page for the official Anglican Diocese “Safeguarding” page.
Ada Koy has been a member of St George’s for many years. Ada is an intercessor, our email prayer chain coordinator, and loves to pray with people. Ada also helps out in the cleaning ministry .
Rosemary McGeorge is a long term member of the congregation. She helps with catering, bank offerings, cleaning is a Liturgical Assistant and a member of the choir. Rosemary is a Parish Nominator.
Tom Dawson and his wife Maureen are Liturgical Assisants and conduct nursing home services, nursing home pastoral care, are involved in our St George’s music ministry. Tom and Maureen and are both chaplains in the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
Loving God and loving people
