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ON FRIDAY 4 November, the Heads of Churches from The Downs region gathered with the church community in Injune,
north of Roma, to celebrate the culmination of almost 10 years of ecumenical vision.
The Anglican Bishop Rob Nolan shared the journey of three churches that wanted to worship and serve God together.
The decision was made to worship in one building and two, the Uniting Church and Catholic buildings were sold.
The vestments from the three churches were combined into a banner for the Anglican building that on Friday became the home of the church called, “Injune Churches Together – Anglican, Catholic, Uniting”.
Over the years, three documents were developed and signed by each participating church- a covenant, operational
framework and lease agreement.
These will guide the life of this Christian Community.
Bishop Nolan assured the community that while the building was Anglican, beneficial use was fully in the hands of the
community.
The old sign advising the community of the presence of the Anglican community was removed and Bishop Nolan blessed the new sign and the community that would worship together under its banner.
Catholic priest, Fr Brian Sparksman, told the community of the signifi cance of the choice of the colour purple for the new
sign.
Uniting Church Downs’ Presbytery Minister, Sharon Kirk, led the community in worship and song.
Worship is held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month with the Anglican priest, Fr Peter Moore, Catholic Jamie Collins, and Uniting Church minister, Rev Linda Hamill, taking turns leading the services.
Ms Hamill said all those involved celebrate the churches coming together as one community.
“We recognise the strength they now have as one, the diversity they share in tradition and the depth of encouragement
that they bring to each other,” she said.
Photo : Clergy and heads of churches celebrate the opening of the combined Injune church now known as Injune Churches Together. Photo by Mal Hamill
