St Cuthbert’s Anglican Parish Celebrates 50 Years in their Church Building & the Confirmation of Lindisfarne College Students

By Revd. Dway Goon Chew, Parish Priest of St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church - Tweed Heads & Written by Yvonne Turner

It is 50 years since the church building, inspired by Canon Dyson, became a reality. A few of the parishioners of 1972 continue to worship in our church & they remember the wonderful celebration of the time.

The church has been in existence for over 100 years with the “new church” beginning a new era in it’s life. Remembering all the happenings over those years would be amazing - all the joy and sadness. An amazing building that means so much to us all. Sunday the 23rd of October was the celebration day. A day where Bishop Murray joined with us to celebrate the sacrament of confirmation to students from Lindisfarne College.

The school choir gave wonderful support to the service leading the congregation in the music. The service was very moving. The Bishop spoke of Christ’s journey and the journey of his followers. How faith is often the first step we take on a journey, often not knowing what the second step is. Faith is an amazing gift to have.

Amy Blinco, Monty Lush, Leo Lush, Art Lush, Zoe Williams and Angus Williams were welcomed and confirmed by the Bishop. It was a very joyous occasion witnessed by family and friends together with the St Cuthbert’s parish family. Following the service two cakes were cut. One for the 50th anniversary and the other for our newly confirmed young people. A very noisy morning tea followed!

The Chaplain at the Lindisfarne College, Rev Constantine Osuchukwu, prepared the students for confirmation. It was obvious that the sacrament was welcomed by all confirmed. Our thanks to our Rector, Reverend Dway Goon Chew, for all he did to make the celebration such a wonderful one.