Who Are We?

Clarence South is a Gospel Centred Church community based 10 minutes from Hobart, on the Eastern side of the Tasman Bridge.

We truly believe that the Gospel has the power to transform lives, communities and the world. We are honoured to serve God and the broader community around us, as we participate in God’s plan to restore and unite all things, in heaven and on earth, under Christ.

Our Vision:

To be a Church for Clarence South,
Making Disciples of Jesus.

  • We want to be reaching people with the good news of the gospel.

    • Every person at CSA having confidence in sharing the gospel.

    • People engaging in opportunities to explore faith.

    • People coming to faith.

  • We want to be connecting people into our faith community.

    • Every person receives a welcome into our church community.

    • Healthy spaces for relationships to be formed and nurtured.

    • People caring for each other in community through prayer and action.

  • We want people to be growing in faith, hope and love.

    • The fullness of God’s word is clearly taught and deeply known. 

    • People with questions or struggling with faith are embraced and answered from God’s word.

    • People living out faith, hope and love in everyday life

  • We want people to be effectively using their God-given gifts in service of Him. 

    • A church culture where all members love serving each other. 

    • People are confidently equipped for the work they are engaging in. 

    • A church that sends people out to bless others.

Staff Team

  • Elizabeth Poland

    Honorary Assistant Minister

    Elizabeth has served in many various ministry contexts, and uses this experience to help Clarence South run smoothly!

    Elizabeth is particularly involved in women’s ministry at the church, seeking to see women flourish in life and faith.

  • Michael Hemans

    Senior Minister

    Michael is married to Mel, and has two children Calvin and Charlotte. Their family is loving being part of the community at Clarence South, seeing people of all ages growing in their faith.

    Michael leads the ministry at Clarence South Anglican, particularly focused on families and multicultural ministry around the church.

  • Mitch Timms

    Families’ Worker

    Mitch is married to Elena, and loves his dogs, everything Lord of the Rings related, and theology.

    Mitch oversees the families and children’s ministry at Clarence South, running our kids programs.