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This week (12-16 January), 160 youth from over 50 churches across Victoria have gathered at Phillip Island Adventure Resort for PYV Summer Camp 2026. There was a real sense of joy and anticipation as everyone arrived on Monday afternoon. Many had been counting down for months. For some it’s their first camp, for others it meant long travel from across …
The Assistant to the Clerks, Rev Philip Burns has helpfully compiled a summary of the events and decisions of the week that was our General Assembly as well as prayer and praise points, all of which may be downloaded here. The 173rd General Assembly began with worship held in Scots’ Church, Melbourne on the evening of Monday October 6 at …
Rev Philip Burns, Assistant to the Clerks The PCV’s Commission of Assembly gathered on Tuesday May 6th, within the Assembly Hall, 156 Collins Street, Melbourne, with the Moderator, Rev Ian Hutton, in the chair. The weather outside was unusually warm for this time of year and the fellowship inside matched the conditions outside. The Commission began with prayer and a …
Moderator- General, Presbyterian Church of Australia(Rev) David Burke Dear friends in the PCA family, I write to commend the PresAiD Easter 2025 appeal which supports a new college vehicle for Talua College in Vanuatu and a building project in Timor Leste. Why PresAID? All help is given in the name of the Lord through reputable partners and with nothing deducted for publicity …
Rev Ian C Hutton (Moderator) As we approach another Easter the extraordinary depth and meaning of the resurrection of Jesus is captured in a verse in John’s gospel where Mary Magdalene realises that Jesus has risen from the dead. John 20:16 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). …
Around 60 PCV members were blessed to come together earlier this month for the Ministry Development Committee (MDC) ‘Building a Healthy Church culture’ conference, held at the Robert White Hall. Rev. Mark Powell (Cornerstone PC, Tas.) was an engaging speaker, addressing the themes of ‘Gospel witness in hard times’ and ‘Gospel leadership in hard times’. A Q & A panel …
(Rev) David Burke (Moderator-General, Presbyterian Church of Australia) December 2024 Dear friends in the PCA family, Christmas greetings! As the local economy tightens, our instinct is to grasp. We tighten our grip on what we have and reach for more, more and more. To grasp is not the way of our God. He opens his hand to give. In creation …
Geelong West’s ‘Call for Artists’ is soon due. They’re extended application submissions to Sunday 8th December. The exhibition calls artists (even amateurs) to produce works for display and sale. We invite you to produce art for the glory of God. Info and registration details are here. Application deadline: 8th December. Art delivery to Geelong: 4th January. Email: reflections_exhibition@geelongwestpc.com.au Luke McSevenyGeelong West Presbyterian
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 …
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 …