Victoria news and activities

Victorian Group

During 2010 members of the Victorian ACC Movement conducted 3 seminar meetings in the Melbourne area, linking in with the cluster groups. The cluster groups meet regularly as well and further information can be obtained from the ACC office.

The third regional seminar for 2010 was held on Saturday 24 July at Living Faith Church, Greensborough as an "ACC Church Enrichment Day"

Revd Graeme Harrison spoke on the "Missional Church or Christendom Church? Or Why don't fig trees produce grapes?": Revd Graeme Harrison

Peter Bentley looked at changes and challenges in Christian Marriage, and Rev. Rob Isaachsen from "Transforming Melbourne" told the story and vision for a united prayer movement (See: http://www.transformingmelbourne.org.au)

The second seminar was held at Ashburton Uniting Church on 29 May on 'Issues facing the Church', with Elizabeth Kendal: It's Time to get serious about Religious Liberty; Rev Prof Brian Edgar: Human Rights and Wrongs - The Church's Dilemma, and Rev Dr Max Champion: The Way Ahead.

A regional celebration was held at Kyabram Uniting Church Parish over the weekend of May 15-16. For a report click below:

http://www.confessingcongregations.com/news-views/item/the-gospel-is-central-at-kyabram/

The first seminar was organised by the ACC Waverley Cluster and held at St John's Uniting Church, Mt. Waverley on Saturday February 27, 2010.  Over 80 members attended hearing three prominent UCA Speakers.
Rev Prof. Ian Breward: - Reforming the 21st Century Church.
Dr. Rosalie Hudson: - A Declaration of Hope. (Note: Paper available on the ACC website under Doctrine and Theology Commission resources)
Rev. Dr. Max Champion: - Firm Ground or Crumbling Foundation, the Future of the Basis of Union.

Gil Cann - Ministry Worker

Gil Cann is a resource contact for ACC congregations. He is available to train elders and run missions. He is financed independently of the ACC by his work in Uniting Churches and other denominations here and interstate, but he is able to represent and promote the work of ACC Victoria. Contact the ACC office for further information.