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Canberra Region Presbytery

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6248 9311

Address: 71 Northbourne Avenue 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: https://canberra.uca.org.au

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21.01.2022 Congratulations to the Rev. Geoff Wellington, ordained today as Deacon, by the Canberra Region Presbytery, in the Gungahlin Uniting Church building. Co-chairs Judy McKinlay and Ross Kingham conducted the service, former President Gregor Henderson preached, colleague ministers Sarah and Jangwon offered scripture, while Aimee, Karyl and Daniel offered prayers. Moderator Simon Hansford inducted Geoff and Tim Jensen to serve with Mark Faulkner on the saltbush team. A joyful occasion with many people joining online via ZOOM.

20.01.2022 Next week is NAIDOC Week 2020 (delayed from the usual July date because of COVID). Alison Overeem (UAICC Tasmania, Leprena) has written a moving reflection at https://crosslight.org.au//11/05/naidoc-week-2020-reflect/

19.01.2022 Geoff Thompson (who teaches theology at the UCA college in Melbourne) has had a book published recently on Christian Doctrine. I (John S) have always found Geoff’s work useful. Here’s a review of the book. https://www.churchtimes.co.uk//christian-doctrine-a-guide-

17.01.2022 A collection of clergy, gathered in Goulburn, just for Julie: saying farewell as she flees north to Queensland, responding to God’s call to minister in Southport.

15.01.2022 Today, for the third time this year, members of Presbytery met online, to conduct the business of the Presbytery, and be enthused about the wonderful mission and ministry taking place in the capital area of the ACT, in the surrounding rural regions to the north and south of Canberra, and innthe south-east region of NSW, from Batemans Bay south to the Victorian border.

13.01.2022 Worship this morning at Tuggeranong provided a once-in-three-years opportunity to reflect on a story from the book of Judges. The passage offered today, from ch...apter 4, has a focus on Deborah, an impressive female leader in the period of the Judges. Elizabeth Raine offered her considered thoughts on this key biblical figure, and Maxine Gray Catt Palamountain led some insightful and compassionate prayers with a particular orientation on female leadership in the world today (remembering Kamala Harris, Angela Merkel, and Jacinta Arden, amongst others). We ended with John Bell’s wonderful hymn, Enemy of Apathy, celebrating the work of the spirit, presented as a female dove who is active in the world today See more

13.01.2022 Easing of restrictions for church gatherings in the ACT as of 2 December. https://www.covid19.act.gov.au//faqs-changes-to-restrictio

12.01.2022 Tomorrow at 1:00pm

11.01.2022 Rejoicing in the Eurobodalla Congregation this morning, as Duncan McDiarmid was inducted as minister to the community ... nine months after he commenced in the role! (The plans for an Induction in March wer interrupted by COVID-19.) Daniel Mossfield preached a thoughtful sermon, drawing from the prophet Jeremiah. Co-Chairperson Ross Kingham led the service of Indiction. Kaye Anderson offered the Prayers of the People.

09.01.2022 Saturday 28 November @1pm: A significant event coming up later this month, as we ordain Geoff Wellington and host the induction of Geoff and Tim Jensen into their Saltbush roles. All are welcome to participate via ZOOM.

07.01.2022 For today, All Hallow’s Eve, the liturgical festival which has become popularly known as Halloween.

05.01.2022 Join live now on Zoom - link is below! Congratulations to Geoff & Tim!

05.01.2022 Here is the latest Synod guidance note on eased COVID restrictions in the ACT: https://nswact.uca.org.au//covid19-guidance-note-18-update

03.01.2022 For #NAIDOCWEEK2020, a message from UAICC and UCA Assembly leaders https://vimeo.com/473304709