A Gathering of Greater Geelong
On Sunday, May 19th, members of the five ‘Greater Geelong’ region congregations gathered at Araluen Lutheran Camp at Anglesea for a Pentecost celebration. Pr. Brett Kennett and Erin Grainger enjoyed spending time with the attendees during the morning service, lunch, and at an afternoon workshop attended by 40 congregants and leaders.
The congregations of the Greater Geelong region are in the process of coming together under the unified banner of “New Name” Greater Geelong Lutherans, representing the various local congregations, but all sharing the new identity.
The workshop was facilitated by Cheryl Bartell (a member of the Greater Geelong Lutheran Leaders Forum and Project Manager for the Transition Steering Committee) with Pr. Brett and Erin, as part of their work in congregational support. It provided an opportunity for participants to brainstorm what they value in serving their communities and how to reflect those values in the new name.
We look forward to hearing how they progress! In the meantime, please join them in praying: “God, fill our hearts with your love, let us see your vision for Greater Geelong, and help us follow wherever you lead us.”
Participants in the workshop brainstormed and prayed about their vision for the future of the Lutheran church in the Geelong region.