OUR GOD WORSHIPPED… A large congregation gathered in Scots’ Church, Melbourne for the opening service of the General Assembly on Monday October 7 at 7:30pm, one in which Rev Ian Hutton became Moderator for a second consecutive year. As per last years’ opening service, the congregation were treated to a pleasing and robust musical accompaniment by members of Ian’s family …
Moderator and incoming Clerk of Assembly
At the recent meeting of the Commission of Assembly held on 7 May 2024, the Commission unanimously resolved to appoint Rev Cameron B Garrett (pictured on the right) to the position of Clerk of Assembly with a commencement date of 1 July 2024. We thank Rev Peter W Phillips for giving time, thought and energy in serving Christ as Acting …
2024 Commission of Assembly
The Commission gathered on Tuesday morning, May 7th, within Assembly Hall, Melbourne, with the Moderator, Rev Ian Hutton, in the chair. It began with a rendition of ‘To God be the glory’ and a brief devotion based on Joshua 2:8-14 by the Moderator’s Chaplain, Rev Luke McSeveny, and then the business began. A Moderator Designate One of the important tasks …
It is finished.
Easter Message from our Moderator, Rev Ian C Hutton A Finished Work John 19:28-30 There have been may times in my life where I have felt like I would never finish my work. Farm work or school work any sort of work often seemed like a mountainous wave in front of me. All I could do was to keep trying …
Safe Church Training Calendar 2024
Safe Church Training is available across the Presbyterian Church of Victoria in each Presbytery in 2024. Each date and location will have Basic Training in the morning and Advanced Training in the afternoon of the same day. There is no charge for training. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided at morning and afternoon tea. Basic Training (2hrs): 9.15am – Arrive …
Ministers Family Camp
Registration is now open for our 2024 Minsters Family Camp. Details below.
Moderator’s Christmas Message
Rev Ian HuttonModerator As we approach another Christmas I am aware of the many mixed feelings and thoughts thatmany may have. Some will be experiencing the first Christmas without someone they have lost in thepast 12 months. Others find that Christmas brings certain people who have strained relationshipstogether and that is just too much. For another family it may be …
Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Notes 2023-2024
From the minutes of the 2023 General Assembly ‘Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.’ (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Sunday Australian Presbyterian World Mission (Vic) Committee Responsible for Victorian Presbyterian missionaries and assisting in their support on the field and during Home Assignments, maintaining Partner Agency …
General Assembly of Victoria 2023 News
Peter Phillips, Deputy Clerk (published on 7 October 2023) Opening Night We give praise and thanks to God our Father that the 2023 General Assembly was again opened with worship and the induction of the incoming Moderator, Rev Ian Hutton, in The Scots’ Church Melbourne. Rev Hutton’s Moderator’s address ‘Living in Exile’, based on selected passages from 1 Peter, was …
Appointments of Exiting Students 2023
Rev. Gary Stephens Exit Students Committee Convener On the 30th June the PCV Exit Committee was pleased to be able to finalise the appointments of the three Exiting Students for 2023: Mitchell Amoah, Steve Denness and Cameron Weir. With ministry beginning in 2024 the following appointments were made: Mitchell Amoah (and Sarah and family) to serve as Assistant at Frankston …