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| Graham outlined Ian's experience as a minister of the Word in Mentone then Black Rock and then [[https://brunswick.unitingchurch.org.au/|Brunswick]]. Ian has a passion for parish ministry and is well suited to meet the needs of the Glen Waverley congregation as outlined in the congregation profile developed by the JNC. Ian is experienced in team ministry and would be able to work well with the first-third-of-life person being sought for the Glen Waverley Uniting Church ministry team. | Graham introduced us to Chris. He is an exit student who will be ordained as a Minister of the Word soon. However, he has extensive experience as a youth worker in the North Ringwood Uniting Church. Chris has more than 10 years experience in North Ringwood in many aspects of church life including 'messy church'. He is also chaplain at the local xxx school. As well as his interest in young people, he is interested in on-line ministry. Christ has met with Ian Ferguson and they feel that they could work well together as a team. Chris could start working in our congregation in October. |
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| Graham explained that: | VidaFoo, amember of the JNC made the following points supporting the recommendation to request a call Chris. |
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| * Ian will not be available until 1 January 2024 and why; * NeilPeters had agreed to remain in placement at Glen Waverley until then; * supply ministry will be suppoprted by Presbytery in the interim; and * ChurchCouncil have agreed to these arrangements. AlisonClarkson, member of the JNC made the following points supporting the recommendation to call Ian. * Ian has expressed a passion for building up an enthusiastic and integrated Community of Faith at Glen Waverley Uniting Church * Ian ticks all the boxes in our prifile and more. * Ian has shared his enthusiasm and interest in accepting a placement with us. * The JNC warmed to Ian's priorities and his manner, as well as his experience with all-age, all-cultural and all-styles of worship, melding the creative with the traditional. * Ian's experience with multiculturalism fits well with the demographic of Glen Waverley as shown in the 2021 census. * Ian has read the Glen Waverley Uniting Church re-visioning statement for 2022 and will bring his own ideas and experience to the continuing process of implementation. MatthewBoldiston, another member of the JNC, made the following points in support of a call to Ian. * Ian is experienced in using media and technology in worship and is keen to work with out tech team. * Ian is keen to explore how we can further engage in a meaningful way with those who join our worship through the live stream. * Ian feels able to contribute to discussions, especially in the CommunicationsCommittee, about better ways to use social media to connect within the congregation and with the wider community. |
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| '''Resolution: That Glen Waverley Uniting Church issue a call to Rev. Ian Ferguson to serve as Minister of the Word in the congregation from 1st January 2024.''' | '''Resolution: Glen Waverley Uniting Church resolves to request the Placements Committee to issue a call to Chris Waddell.''' |
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| The Letter of Call to Rev. Ian Ferguson is attached [[attachment:Letter of Call 29Mar23.pdf|here]]. (The Terms of Placement will be updated to refer to the manse being at 17 Southdown Avenue.) |
GLEN WAVERLEY UNITING CHURCH
MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION
Held in the Church at 10:30am on Sunday 16th July 2023 - between 9:30am and 11:00am worship.
A printable version of these minutes and is attached here.
Minutes (Incomplete)
1. Welcome
The chair (JohnSnare) welcomed those present and introduced Rev. GrahamBartley (Presybtery representative on the Joint Nominating Committee) who chaired the remainder of the meeting.
2. Report from the Joint Nominating Committee (JNC) to select new ministers
Graham Bartley advised the meeting that the JNC was unanimous in recommending the Chris Waddell to the congregation in its ministry to people in the first third of their life.
Graham introduced us to Chris. He is an exit student who will be ordained as a Minister of the Word soon. However, he has extensive experience as a youth worker in the North Ringwood Uniting Church. Chris has more than 10 years experience in North Ringwood in many aspects of church life including 'messy church'. He is also chaplain at the local xxx school. As well as his interest in young people, he is interested in on-line ministry. Christ has met with Ian Ferguson and they feel that they could work well together as a team. Chris could start working in our congregation in October.
VidaFoo, amember of the JNC made the following points supporting the recommendation to request a call Chris.
To be added.
JohnSnare thanked the members of the JNC for the work they have done. (Acclamantion)
The following resolution was decided by a secret ballot.
Resolution: Glen Waverley Uniting Church resolves to request the Placements Committee to issue a call to Chris Waddell.
Approved unanimously
The GWUC Placement Profile (2023) is attached here.
3. Benediction
The chair closed the meeting in prayer.