Upper Hunter priestly drought ends

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Anglican ordinands Upper Hunter ORDINATIONS BREATHE LIFE INTO UPPER HUNTER PARISHES

Christmas will be coming early for the parishioners of St Paul’s Anglican Church Murrurundi, who have been without a resident priest for the past two years.

Pictured: Upper Hunter Trio with Bishop Peter ~ Wendy Jackson, Bishop Peter, Barbara Morgan and Peter Rothnie

On Monday, 30 November 2009 three locals will be among a group of 15 people who will be ordained as priests in Christ Church Cathedral and all three will be ministering in Murrurundi.

Two of us have full-time jobs, so it’s going to be ideal to work as a team,” said ordinand Mrs Barbara Morgan, 61, who is also the manager of the aged care facility Murrivale.

We’ll be sharing various roles within the parish.”

Joining Mrs Jackson will be fellow Murrurundi residents Mr Peter Rothnie, 60, CEO of integratedliving, a not-for-profit aged and disability service provider, and Mrs Wendy Jackson, 69, a retired teacher who will be following in her grandfather’s footsteps. The trio has been studying theology since the end of 2007.

I found it very challenging because I left school at 15,” said Mrs Morgan, “but it’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.”

Two Singleton residents will also be ordained.

Other ordinands include:

  • Former Catholic nun Loy Thompson of Bonnells Bay
  • New father Daniel Connor of Kincumber, whose wife Harriett gave birth to the couple’s first child Simon on 9 November 2009
  • Retired country newspaper editor Bill Green of Wingham

I am very excited about the quality of the candidates and their significant connectedness with their local communities,” said the Anglican Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Dr Brian Farran.

The diversity of backgrounds and experiences of the Ordinands promises significant and imaginative ministry for the Anglican Church throughout the Newcastle Diocese.”

Because of the number of ordinands, there will be two ceremonies on 30 November 2009 at 4pm, and 7.30pm.

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