With thanksgiving, Church Army Australia taps out

Posted on May 26, 2024 
Filed under Australian dioceses

“After the best part of a century of ministry across the nation, 2024 will mark the final year of the Church Army in Australia.

‘In recent years the only ministry being undertaken by the Church Amy in Australia has been through Kihilla retreat and conference centre,’ says Captain Tim Scheuer. ‘Prior to this, numerous attempts had been made to revitalise Church Army’s ministry. However, it became obvious that God’s blessing was not on these efforts and so the board made the decision to formally wind up the ministry.’…

The organisation’s chairman, former Sydney rector the Rev Tom Melbourne, adds:

‘We want to praise God for all he has done through the ministry of Church Army Australia across 90 years. Only in glory will we truly be able to see the eternal impact that Church Army’s officers have had as they have shared the gospel across Australia.’…”

– At SydneyAnglicans.net, Judy Adamson reports on the end of operations for the Church Army in Australia. Do read it all.

Images: Church Army Australia archival website.