Rev Lesley deGrussa-Macauley - new placement in Albany

Rev Lesley deGrussa-Macauley was inducted into a new placement at Albany Wesley Uniting Church on 21st January 2012. It is one of the oldest churches in Albany. We wish her well in her new placement.

Rev Karyl Davison - new placement in WA

Rev Karyl Davison was inducted into a new placement in January 2012 with the Wellington Regional Mission - with responsibility for Collie,Waterloo and Harvey congregations and the Eaton/Millbridge Project - being church in the community for a new housing development. A change of scenery for Karyl and Peter after moving from Queensland to Bunbury. Blessings as you begin your new placement, Karyl.

SA Deacons January 2012 gathering

A group of SA Deacons gathered for an informal lunch on 22nd January, to catch up on news and plan for 2012. This includes the Deacon intensive in the last week of June 2012 in Sydney, and the Deacon Continuing Ed conference in the first week of July also in Sydney. Both events organized by the NSW Deacons. As the Triennial Assembly meeting is in Adelaide in July, there will be an opportunity for SA Deacons to offer hospitality to Deacons who will be present at the Assembly meeting.

Alison McRae, Frontier Services High Country Patrol Minister

The November 2011 edition of Frontier News features an article on Alison McRae, High Country Patrol Minister in the Victorian Alpine communities. This link will open to the news - click on November ('Returning to Country') and scroll through to P 18 - 20. This article on the Vic/Tas blogsite outlines the High Country Patrol Ministry when it was introduced in 2008.

Aimee's ordination

On Saturday January 14th at 2pm, Aimee Kent will be ordained as a Deacon in the UCA. The service will be held in the Christian College’s new Auditorium in Wagga Wagga and will be followed by afternoon tea.

Aimee will be inducted into her placement in Goulburn on the 22nd Jan at 4pm at Victoria Park. She will be doing community development for the Uniting Church, including the formation of a new faith community/congregation.

Please pray for Aimee in this time of transition.