36 Grey St, Clarence Town
Pastor: Rev Beatrice Pate
Service Times: Every Sunday, Holy Communion at 10.30am, followed by morning tea.
What a wonderful celebration we had for the 120th Anniversary of our church. It was lovely to see so many people come along, including many past ministers, to help us celebrate this great occasion and to give thanks to God for this lovely church and for the faithful people who have loved and cared for it over all those years.
It was good to catch up with people we haven’t seen for some time. Lovely music, thank you Judy Schmitt, and an amazing banquet in the hall following the service.
Thanks also to Julie Vasic, who put together an amazing gallery of photos of people and events at St. John’s over the years. Lovely memories, especially of those no longer in our midst. It was wonderful also to have Barrie Edwards, a long time parishioner, with us to cut the cake. Thank you Kathleen for bringing him and thank you to Lyn Mosely who organised the cake from Clarence Town Bakery. Also a huge thank you to Di Bennett who made and presented us with a beautiful plaque to commemorate the occasion, which will now live in St. John’s for all to see. Thanks to Rev. Amanda and all who so beautifully decorated the church and the hall and also prepared the delicious meal. Such an amazing variety of food. A wonderful celebration indeed!
As Mr. Grace from ‘Are you being served’ would say – “you’ve all done very well”
Thanks also to Alwyn who always has our grounds looking loved and Dungog Council who cleaned and levelled the gutters for us before the day.
Our services are always at 10.30am each Sunday, followed by morning tea in the hall. Please come along and join us on any Sunday. You will be most welcome. Keep warm and stay well. Blessings to all.
Sue Flannery
