The Yarra Valley Ministry Committee met with CAN’s Dr Avril Hannah-Jones on 9 October and found her ‘inspiring.’ The Committee was unanimous in recommending that she be ordained at the conclusion of her Intern Year. The Presbytery will make the final decision when it meets as a whole on 25 October.
Avril is a long-time student of Melbourne University with a law degree and doctorate in Uniting Church history. She was a member at Church of All Nations when she began training for ordained ministry. She recently spent 5 months studying ecumenical spirituality with the World Council of Churches in Switzerland.
Avril is currently serving her internship in rural ministry to four congregations: Romsey, Riddells Creek, Mt Macedon and Lancefield. None of these may be big enough to host her ordination!
