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TGA June – print edition is out now!
Judith Lake inducted at Heyfield
Jan Down
The Rev’d Judith Lake was inducted and installed as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Heyfield in a joyful service at St James’ Heyfield on Friday 3 May, the Feast of Saints Philip and James...
Peters family prepares for a move
Jan Down
After nine years of fruitful ministry in the Wonthaggi / Inverloch Parish, the Peters family will be leaving the Gippsland Diocese for Melbourne in October. The Rev’d Graeme Peters takes his last service on 29 September and will be inducted at St James’ Dandenong on 10 October. Graeme’s original call to theological study was prompted when...
Photo: Graeme and Jane Peters on holiday at Pambula Beach
Synod decisions and debates
Jan Down
This was a Synod marked by beginnings and endings and grounded in worship... (See the Synod report and many other stories, in TGA June print edition, now arriving in parishes.)
Diocesan Calendar
June
8 9.30–3 pm Lay Reader Training Day at St Paul’s Cathedral, Sale
9 2 pm “A Passion for Repair” Bunyip Lecture. Ann Heard from Castlemaine comes to share her passion for establishing REPAIR CAFES, where people share skills in order to repair items and appliances.
17–20 Clergy Conference at The Abbey
20 6.15 pm Corpus Christi Celebration at St Peter’s Eastern Hill – a contingent from Bunyip will attend
22 2–4 pm Afternoon Soiree of Traditional and Contemporary Poetry and Music at St Paul’s Cathedral Sale, with Gippsland Bush Poets. A program of organized guests and artists, followed by an open mic session. Contact: Dean Susanna Pain: 0418 637 469
28 5pm Friday – 3:30pm Saturday 29 Pilgrimage at The Abbey. Leader: Ken Parker. Details page 4
July
6–13 9 am–4 pm Giant Book Sale at Delbridge Hall next to St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Sale. 1000s of books for all ages and interests. Contact Christine 0438 595 056
7 12 noon Eucharist and lunch for St Thomas’ Day celebration at Bunyip
8–12 5:30 pm Monday – 3:30 pm Friday Winter Retreat at The Abbey: “Into the Cave”. Retreat Leader: Dean Susanna Pain. Details page 4
14 2 pm Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Christ Church Drouin, with Warragul Municipal Youth Band. Entry by gold coin donation; afternoon tea in the hall
19 2 pm Safe Church Awareness Workshop (Refresher) at Warragul Anglican Church
19 2 pm Safe Church Awareness Workshop (Refresher) at Warragul Anglican Church
20 9.30 am Safe Church Awareness Workshop (Full) at Warragul Anglican Church
21 12 noon Friends of the Cathedral AGM at St Paul’s Cathedral, Sale. Light lunch available. Contact Dean Susanna Pain: 0418 637 469
21 2 pm Yallourn Madrigal Singers present A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon. $10 at the door, afternoon tea following.
27 12 noon The Abbey Winter Feast. Inquiries: info@theabbey.com.au or ring: 5156 6580. Details page 4
August
3 12 noon – 3 pm The Abbey Dispersed Community Gathering
30–31 5 pm Friday to 3 pm Saturday: Diocesan Retreat at The Abbey with the Rev’d Dr Jane Foulcher, Senior Lecturer in theology at St Mark’s National Theological Centre. For further information and bookings call 03 5156 6580 or info@theabbey.org.au Details page 4