Avariety of experiences have come the way of the locum minister who is currently leading Anglican congregations at Millicent, Penola, Kalangadoo and Beachport.
The Reverend Jean Housley has temporary charge for two months while parish priest Father Lyndon Sulzberger is on long service leave.
As well as the customary Sunday and mid-week church services, preparing sermons and visiting parishioners and others in need, Reverend Jean has provided a meal for the parish council, participated in the blessing of the fleet at Beachport and continued her theological studies.
Reverend Jean has also led an ecumenical service in the Diva Room at Boneham Aged Care Services in Millicent.
There were 20 worshippers in attendance from various denominations.
She was ordained to the diaconate in mid-2022 and is currently a member of the ministry team based at Clare.
One of the high points of the Reverend Jean’s brief time in the Millicent/Penola parish will be the Blessing of The Fleece.
It will be held at a Hatherleigh farming property on October 29.
