Church celebrates 75 years

Ettalong Uniting Church has celebrated its 75th anniversary

"About 90 folk attended the service which comfortably filled the church," said Uniting Church parish secretary Ms Annette Strong.

"The service was led by Ms Margaret Gregory, an elder, with participation from church members who did Bible readings and prayers and Wilma Towner on the organ.

"Lindy Frazer, daughter of Gwen and Bob Frazer, was the soloist."

A small women's choir also sang.

"Moderator Jim Mein challenged us in his address 'Don't sit on your hands. There is much to de done'.

"A finger food luncheon followed in the hall, served by members of Umina Red Cross, and about 80 attended.

"The delightful cake was cut by Ms Leila Wheeler and Ms Joyce Tee, both long serving members."

"Past clergy who were represented by Rev and Ms Neville Gray (1965-67), Ms June Whitehead (Rev. Armand 1974-82), Rev and Ms Barry Annesley (1990-1997), Rev Trevor Lunney and Rev and Ms Barry Shepley.

Press release, December 6 Annette Strong, Uniting Church