The
monthly Anglican Diocese of Bendigo
september 2015
issue 113
Confirmed: Annlisa Rich Jones, Sunika Meadows, Bethany McDonald, Bishop Andrew, Faith McDonald and Isabella Rich-Jones
Common Ground confirmation marks a milestone Brendan McDonald
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very special service took place out at Common Ground in Maiden Gully on Sunday 23 August when Bishop Andrew presided over the confirmation of five girls; Isabella Rich-Jones, Annlisa Rich Jones, Faith McDonald, Bethany McDonald and Sunika Meadows. The service was the first confirmation at Common Ground, but also marked a milestone as a large contingent of people
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stood and came forward to be received into membership of Common Ground and the Anglican Church of Australia. “Many of our congregation have come to belong here from varied Christian backgrounds and traditions,” Revd Roger Rich stated. He added that this was an opportunity to say ‘yes’ to being a part of Common Ground and, by extension of that, we are a part of the wider Anglican communion. Over recent months many members from the View Hill Fellowship have also begun
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to regularly attend Common Ground. “Coming together to be received as members has deepened the sense of unity we have, one to the other,” Revd Brendan McDonald commented. It was also with great enthusiasm that the congregation celebrated the licensing of Brendan McDonald as priest in charge. With the support of Roger and Regina Rich, the leadership team is stepping out in faith, believing that God will continue to bless the ministry and grow a vibrant community of believers in Maiden Gully.
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