Easter sunrise service cancelled

The annual combined churches Easter Sunday Sunrise Service and Breakfast will not be held this year due to the Umina Surf Life Saving clubhouse rebuilding, according to the Reverend Bruce Edgell, convenor of the Brisbane Water Ministers Association.

"The generosity of the surf club in allowing the event to be held in and around its clubhouse has been an important factor in the popularity and success of the service since its inception many years ago," Mr Edgell said.

"The usual setting in front of the clubhouse is very special when the sun rises over the Bouddi National Park, but on rainy mornings the interior of the building has proved a very suitable alternative.

"The fish and bread breakfast after the service is always held inside the clubhouse.

"Brisbane Water Ministers Association, the organiser of the service and breakfast each year, looked at other possible venues for this year, but all of them had difficulties one way or another.

"So reluctantly the decision was made to cancel.

"After Easter, people in all the local churches will be invited to take part in a simple survey about the future of the Easter Sunrise Service."

Press release, 3 March 2007 Bruce Edgell, Brisbane Water Ministers Association