Closure of Altona, Martin Luther

It was with some sadness, joy and thanksgiving that approximately 60 people gathered for the final service of Martin Luther Congregation, Altona North, at 4pm on Sunday 23rd February.

The Martin Luther parish was officially founded in 1956 and has served the surrounding area for almost 70 years! The Martin Luther Church building was dedicated on the 14th of February 1960 – 65 years ago.

The closing service was led by Pastor Mark Tuffin, with the Rite of Closure lead by Pastor Brett Kennett, District Pastor for Congregational Support.

The attendees were current and former members, members from St Philips, Tarneit, and other western suburbs congregations, even from as far as Warrnambool and Alice Springs. Yoki Riedel gave a short oral history of the congregation, and after the service various attendees took the opportunity to reminisce on various aspects of the congregation’s history that had personal meaning.

There is a recording of the last Service on the Martin Luther YouTube channel, HERE (unfortunately, technical issues affected the quality).

Photos supplied by Aiden Schier.