Our supply minister
Jordan Cooper (pictured below with his nephew) is undertaking long-term supply ministry at Pilgrim three days a week, as we look for a new minister to fill our ministerial vacancy.
Jordan writes: I first came to faith as a young adult, and the only way I can describe that experience was that I fell madly in love with God and went on a search to get as close as I could to Him. This led me on a path that started in Bible College for four years, two trips to the mission field in the South Pacific in 2013 and 2015, as well as serving in ministry in whatever capacity I could. For the past two years I have been a lay minister and counsellor and am currently going through a Period of Discernment with the Uniting Church. I have served in three congregations as a minister and Pilgrim will be my fourth. I look forward to working alongside the Pilgrim community in 2025 to discover all that God has to reveal to us.
We give thanks for the ministry of Rev Ikani Vaitohi
Ikani commenced his placement at Pilgrim in July 2022. It was with great sadness that we farewelled him on 17 November 2024, as circumstances required him to take early release from his placement with us.
We give thanks for the short time we shared with Rev Ikani – a kind, warm and generous man, who believed deeply that in and through community we can truly know God’s love.
Our Church Council
In the Uniting Church, members of Church Council give priority to building up the congregation in faith, love and hope.
Our nine elected Church Council members are hardworking and enthusiastic! In addition to Rev Ikani Vaitohi, they are:
Ros Harris (Chair), Janice Dennison (Secretary), Susan Hodgart (Treasurer), Tam Walker (Culture of Safety Contact Person), Camilla Bett, Heather Craven, Graeme Hodgart, Caitlin Macleod, Anna Skeels.
Graeme Hodgart and Janice Dennison also hold the positions of Chair and Secretary of the Pilgrim congregation.