Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ,
Indigenous Acknowledgement
At the AGM last November a parishioner requested that thought be given to an acknowledgement to the indigenous people of Australia by this parish. I have sought the advice of the Bayside Council's Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee
After many months of careful thought, negotiation and wonderful co-operation from the co-chair of the committee the following wording has been developed. Vestry has approved this wording and we are seeking advice from the Diocese.
“St. Andrew’s church, dedicated to worship of the living God, is on Boon Wurrung country.
We acknowledge the first inhabitants of this place.
We recognise their elders with respect.
We honour them for their custodianship of the land on which this church stands.
We commit ourselves to working for justice and reconciliation. “
The matter has now been referred to the Facilities Committee of Vestry to advise how best this acknowledgement could be displayed in the parish.
Covenant Churches
As part of our commitment to the Covenant of the Brighton Churches we pray for other churches in the covenant on this first Sunday of the month.
- Anglican Parish of St. Andrew’s: The Rev’d Kenyon McKie; The Rev Sam Goodes
- Anglican Parish of St. Peter’s, Brighton Beach: The Rev’d Russell Joyce; The Rev’d John Leaver; The Rev’d Russell Braddon
- Anglican Parish of St. Stephen’s, Gardenvale: The Rev’d Roger Prowd
- Catholic Parish of St. Joan of Arc: Father John Salvano
- Catholic Parish of St. James, Gardenvale: Monsignor Tom Doyle
- Brighton Baptist Church: Pastor Graeme Scorringe
- Brighton Christian Church: Pastor Paul Kent
- The Brighton Church of Christ: Mr David Millar
- The Uniting Church Congregation of St. Leonard’s: The Rev Peter Burnham
- The Uniting Church Congregation of Trinity: The Rev Ian Cayzer
May Benedict of Nursia and all the saints encourage you in your journey of faith this week.
