On Sunday, 19 April 2026, we joyfully welcomed two new sisters into membership with Green Cathedral Ministries in the Community of Christ. Lee Lauer and Bec Veitch were baptized in front of the Green Cathedral by Wendy Ballard, and confirmed by Wendy Ballard and Fran Breen, in the presence of family, friends, the gathered congregation, and most especially the Spirit moving among us.

There were tears of joy and deep exhilaration as we celebrated their decision to walk the path of discipleship, entering into the waters of baptism and the life of the Spirit.

Welcome, dear friends and companions on the journey. May your path be filled with wonder, grace, and deep fulfilment.

The baptisms were part of a full day of gathering and worship across the Mid North Coast. Following the morning service at the Green Cathedral, members joined in Tuncurry for an Area Gathering. There, basket lunches were shared in fellowship before the community gathered again for afternoon worship, where Apostle Lachlan Mackay brought ministry. Lach’s wife, Christin, was also present, along with Meredith and Dennis Carr, who each contributed to the richness of the day.

Green Cathedral co-pastor Fran Breen reflected on the way the day seemed to come full circle. During the morning children’s moment, Fran spoke about Christ walking beside us in our daily lives. In the afternoon service, Apostle Mackay returned to this same image through the story of the walk to Emmaus, echoing the quiet, faithful presence of Christ journeying with his disciples.

It was a day marked by deep connection and shared purpose—celebrating new life in Christ, the strengthening of community, and the abiding peace and joy found in choosing a life of discipleship.