Reverend Andrew Mintern
Andrew was born in Port Lincoln but grew up in Adelaide attending Mitcham primary school and Unley high school.
Following a short career as an Engineering Draftsperson, he was selected as a candidate for ordination and commenced theological studies in 1988. He graduated 1994 from St Barnabas College and Flinders University with BTh (Hons). Assistant roles at St Peter’s Cathedral, St Martin’s Campbelltown and St John’s Norton Summit then led to his appointment at St Chad’s, Fullarton where he served from 1997 – 2007. Whilst there he completed a Graduate Certificate in Grief, Loss and Trauma Counselling.
New Commonwealth Government support for school chaplaincy then led Andrew to work in junior school chaplaincy at St John’s Grammar, Pulteney Grammar and St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar school. By 2011 Andrew was working as both chaplain at SPW and serving as senior chaplain for Anglican Schools in the Diocese. He was appointed as Parish Priest of Glenelg at the end of 2015, a role that includes assisting with chaplaincy in the school.
He also serves the diocese as Archdeacon of Torrens and is a member of Diocesan Council and St Barnabas College Council. He recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Leadership from the University of Divinity (2023).
His interests include reading, playing guitar and piano, composing, writing, golf and time with family. He is married to Jo and they have two daughters, Rebecca and Lara.
Reverend Tracey Gracey
Associate Priest
I’m Tracey Gracey, Associate Priest and School Chaplain for St Peter's Woodlands. I am also the Senior Chaplain for our Anglican Schools in South Australia and a qualified spiritual director and supervisor which enhances my ministry practices.
I enjoy balancing school ministry with parish life. My roles in the parish include planning our intergenerational worship service, leading our monthly youth gatherings, designing quiet and retreat days, supporting our monthly prayer and Bible study group and offering spiritual guidance, prayer, and pastoral support to our community and those in need.
Reverend Dr Margaret Annells
Associate Priest
Margaret joined the Anglican Parish of Glenelg, in July 2019 and plays an active role in the pastoral care ministry of the Parish.
As well as taking part in all areas of ministry she has a particular focus on those in residential care. Margaret worked in the area of community Palliative Care with staff at the Victor Harbor Hospital and Daw House at Repatriation Hospital, before its closure.
Following 45 years as a registered nurse Margaret was ordained in 2015. Since then she has worked as Chaplain at Anglicare Grange, has experienced parish ministry at St Michael’s Mitcham and St Elizabeth’s Warradale and relieved clergy for annual leave at St Richard’s Lockley’s, St Luke’s Whitmore square, St Columba’s Hawthorn, St Mary’s South Road, All Souls St Peter’s, St Jude’s Brighton, and St Philips Somerton Park.
As well as being part of the Glenelg clergy team, Margaret continues her interest in life-long education for lay people and clergy at St Barnabas College and has been a Charles Sturt University subject coordinator and adjunct lecturer in graduate programs held at St Barnabas College.
Tonya Atkin
Parish Administration Officer
Tonya joined the staff team as Parish Administration Officer in September 2024. She works in the parish office Wednesday to Friday 9:30am – 1:30pm. Tonya has previous job experience in business administration, merchandising, customer service and accounts. She has also been active in volunteering, fundraising and volunteer co-ordination for SPW Parents and Friends, PHOS Camden Football Club and Somerton Yacht Club. Tonya shares administration duties with the Parish clergy and works with parish volunteers. She is the contact person for Memorial Garden enquiries, facilities enquiries and other general enquiries about the parish.