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President of the National Council of Churches in Australia and former Uniting Church President Reverend Professor James Haire was today appointed as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia for service to religion and to the community through the promotion of ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, the Uniting Church in Australia and theological education.
National Chair, Uniting International Mission and Uniting Church Overseas Aid Professor Haire is also a member of the Methodist-Roman Catholic International Commission and Joint Chair, Uniting and Roman Catholic Church Australian National Dialogue,
Professor Haire was involved in negotiations, ending of Christian/Muslim Conflict in Moluccas, Indonesia, in 2001-2002.
Professor Haire is one of 670 awards announced today by the Governor-General His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery in recognition of a diverse range of contributions and service by fellow citizens who have distinguished themselves at home and internationally. Major General Jeffery is Chancellor of the Order of Australia.
Beaconsfield Tasmania’s legendary Community Minister Mrs Frances Seen was awarded a Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia for service to the community of Beaconsfield through the Uniting Church in Australia and through aged care, health and youth groups.
National Director, Frontier Services Ms Rosemary Young was also appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia
Queensland Uniting Church Members honoured included Mr David Vann, member of the Synod’s Finance and Property Board and Chair of the Uniting Church Foundation, Mrs Gavina McLucas from Bundaberg Mrs Dell Saxby from Rockhampton and Mrs Doreen Gillespie.
Photo : Reverend Professor James Haire AM
