Victorian Anglicans Together (VAT) promotes:
effective church governance which responds to the demands of today but is consistent with the teaching of the Holy Scriptures;
contemporary Anglicanism underpinned by the ‘Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral’: the Holy Scriptures, the creeds; the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion, and the historic episcopate;
orthodoxy.
From our President, Michael Shand AM KC:
‘Welcome to VAT. We believe strongly in the power of Word and Sacrament to transform lives. We seek to make sure that ordinary people throughout our society can access the Good News and that their concerns and diversity are honoured. We advocate for a Church that is open, diverse and inclusive, one that is tolerant and welcoming.
‘We encourage our leaders and institutions to uphold orthodox teaching and practice set forth in the Creeds and to be mission-minded in reaching our own culture with the Good News about Jesus. There are many different organisations that exist for this purpose and who play their own part. We seek to enable diocesan and Anglican church structures, Synod, General Synod and Synod committees such as Archbishop in Council, to foster debate about the strategy of the diocese and encourage orthodox Anglicans to participate in these processes.
‘You’ll see our principles and objectives elsewhere on our site. We encourage all who share our aims to join us, especially those who want to hear more, attend an event, or join our mailing list.
Committee List 2025 / 2026
President Michael Shand
Vice President Archdeacon Colleen O’Reilly
Treasurer Brett Collins
Secretary Scott Walker
Other committee members