Installation of Pastor Sue Westhorp

Featured Image – from left: Pr Nathan Hedt, Pr Neville Otto, Pr Janos Debasy, Pr Brett Kennett, Pr Sue Westhorp, Pr Phil Haar, Pr Greg Pietsch.

On Sunday 18 May, members of St Paul’s Box Hill celebrated as Pastor Sue Westhorp was installed as pastor to the congregation. The rite of installation was performed on behalf of Bishop Lester by District Pastor for Congregational Support, Pr Brett Kennett, and included greetings from several pastors: Janos Dabasy (Hungarian Lutheran Church), Phil Haar (Emeriti), Nathan Hedt (Luther College), Greg Pietsch (Emeriti), and Pastor Neville Otto (Box Hill).

Sue also received tokens of office from members of Church Council, Ministry leaders, Youth and Young Adults, and staff.

Earlier, the children were treated to an amazing children’s talk on preparing for a 100k run, including the important place of the support crew.  The children of St Paul’s celebrated Sue’s installation with the ringing of cowbells, a traditional encouragement when completing a long-distance run.

Pastor Sue Westhorp is installed and presented with tokens of office.
Photos supplied by St Paul’s Box Hill.

Text from Sunday Extra, 25 May 2025, newsletter of St Paul’s Box Hill.