L to R: Mayve Patterson, Jill Baker, Cecile, Roger McGrail, Archbishop Freier, Vicar Santa Packianathan, Heather Saba

Celebration in the new Hall, as seen from foyer, after the service of dedication 21 August 2022

Pickford Family Group: Jill and Family

L to R: Graham, Glynis Rose, Eleanor Newcombe, Roger McGrail, Archbishop Freier, Vicar Santa Packianathan, Anthony Lyons, Lyn Beaumont, Rosemary Martin, Susan McDermott.

Celebrations in the Pickford Hall after dedication service, 21 August 2022

The Plaque in the entrance marking the dedication and naming of new entrance, church, and Hall.

Jesus, our cornerstone, then the “bricks and mortar” marking everyone who attended the dedication service, 21 August 2022

Archbishop Freier dedicates the newly renovated facilities, names the hall The Pickford Hall, and unveils the plaque.

L to R: Revd Gail Bryce, Roger McGrail, Revd Alexander Scutt, Peter Saba, Archbishop Freier, Terry Nisbet, Revd Santa Packianathan, David and Jackie Wagner (Atelier Wagner Architects). Absent: Revd Dr David Powys.

Morning Tea celebrations in the Pickford Hall - with Heather Saba, Children’s Minister.

A quick break in serving morning tea for Jill Baker, organiser of the celebration food and drink, and helper Mayve Patterson.

Children’s Activity in the narthex with Heather Saba, and sermon in the church with Archbishop Freier.

After the final hymn, the congregation moved out into the narthex for the dedication of the renovated facilities and unveiling of the commemorative plaque. 21 August 2022

The Pickford family members gather in the Hall after the service and naming of the Pickford Hall in memory of Tom and Marjorie.

The Service of Dedication for the newly-renovated buildings, 21 August 2022

The “bricks and mortar” in preparation - marking everyone who attended the dedication service, 21 August 2022

Work in the church begins.

Church carpet is layed and pews returned.