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ACC Chair in the Hunter

ACC Chair visits the Hunter region

The ACC Hunter cluster organised a full programme for the chair during this recent two day visit to the Hunter region in NSW.

On April 18th, Rev. Dr Max Champion preached at the Sunday morning service at Maitland UC which is the only ACC Congregation in the Hunter
Presbytery. He was well received and made good contact with the local members and the minister, Rev. Mark Collins, commented that one member said "perceptive teaching on the importance of the resurrection of the body".

On Sunday afternoon, Max met with members of the Hunter ACC cluster at Kotara, and presented the Scriptural case for the necessity of the
resurrection of our bodies. Max welcomed the opportunity for what became a robust discussion on the challenges facing the church in our
culture On Monday April 19th, Max met with the CEO of the UCA Hunter Presbytery, Rev. Felicity Amery. This Monday morning discussion lasted over an hour with both gaining a better understanding of points of agreement and of differences.

At lunchtime Max spoke at an ecumenical seminar, including members of the ACC cluster, and several Baptists and a Presbyterian Minister.
(Interestingly the Baptists present at this local gathering acknowledged their benefiting from UCA members who had left over previous years). Max presented a good challenge to those present, and encouraged our common Christian fellowship by confessing Christ in times when things may even appear hopeless.

Thanks are especially due to Hunter Cluster convenor, Alton Bowen for all his organisational help, to Glen and Marian Joyce who provided
accommodation for Max, to Margaret Lewis for catering and to the local members at Maitland and the ACC Cluster for their hospitality.

Max Champion and Alton Bowen

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