WESLEY CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
12 September 2024
Report to Congregation
Councillors expressed appreciation to all those who contributed to the
preparation and running of the Finance AGM on Sunday 8 September.
Gratitude was expressed for generous service by Susan Akhurst and Robert
James, in their roles as council members and office holders. Susan has
kindly agreed to be co-opted to Council until the February 2025 AGM.
Robert was re-elected for a term ending 3 years after the February 2025
AGM.
Minister in Placement, Rev Geoff Dornan has kindly advised that his final
Sunday will be 30 November 2025. It is understood 6 Sydney Avenue will be
vacated before Christmas 2025.
Geoff hopes to be able to take annual leave in January 2025.
Council has begun reviewing requirements for calling a new minister, with
input from a committee chaired by John Sutton; members, Brenda Neal,
Paul Chen, Tharu Tayshetye, Heather Hart, Sonia Di Mezza and Jan
Sismey.
Presbytery’s Pastoral Relations Committee have now begun the process of
forming a Joint Nominating Committee to be chaired by Rev Liz McMillan.
Property work continues. Councillors experienced new, brighter lighting in
the Vercoe Room. This will be a welcome improvement for many users.
Upgraded carpark lighting is on the way.
Electronic giving, offerings at worship services, alongside donations of
time and materials enable property, staffing, witness and service to the wider
community by the Wesley congregation.
It is noted that Wesley Music Centre Director Liz McKenzie is on leave
from Monday 9 September to 16 October. Advice as to WMC staffing roles
have been posted on the Wesley noticeboard.
In attendance: Susan Akhurst, Tarlie Alcock, Paul Chen, Sonia Di Mezza
(via Zoom), Rev Geoff Dornan, Keith Hart, Robert James, John Sutton, Jan
Sismey
Apology: Jenny Dean
