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In an exciting step towards Bishop Matt’s vision of ‘a worshipping congregation in every community’, a new position has been created to raise up and coordinate a house church ministry. Specifically, to enable the formation of Christian Communities of Faith in small rural villages and localities across the Mallee and East Wimmera districts, in partnership with existing parishes across the region. These may be described as micro-churches or house churches, either meeting in private homes or existing community facilities.

With some sense of sadness at what must conclude, but with a sense of inspiration and excitement, I have accepted Bishop Matt’s invitation to take on this new role.

To this end I announce my resignation as Rector of the Parish of Swan Hill.

As for timing, the precise dates are to be confirmed but it is anticipated that my last Sunday in the parish is likely to be August 14^th. Given the need to take annual leave, the formal resignation date will be mid-September.

I will remain the St Arnaud Archdeacon as well continue to provide services and pastoral support to the Quambatook Community Church.

GOOD FRIDAY

• 8:30am – Devotional liturgy, Christ Church Swan Hill.
• 11:00am – Stations of the Cross, Monash Ave Park Nyah West.

EASTER DAY

• 6:00am – Ecumenical service (with Holy Communion) at Riverside Park, Nyah (near the boat ramp).
• 9:30am – Holy Communion, Christ Church Swan Hill.
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This year Lenten Studies will be held on Sunday evenings and Wednesdays.

Come and share in the discussion on what the biblical letter of 1st Peter has to teach us as Christians as “Strangers in the world”. The Swan Hill gatherings are being held in the Foyer of the Function Centre (46 Splatt St) at 7:00pm Sundays and 11:15am Wednesdays, or in Nyah West, the combined church group will be at the Uniting Church (Frederick St) at 3:30pm. The groups will meet for the six weeks of lent.