Wongamar lecture for Canberra

1 JANUARY 2003

Representatives of the older generation of Indigenous Christian leaders will lead discussions on the theme of ‘Christianity and Indigenous Culture and Spirituality’ at the Charles Sturt University (CSU) 2010 Pastor Cec Grant (Wongamar) Lecture on Friday 23 April. CSU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Ross Chambers, said, “This lecture was established by Charles Sturt University, the Wiradjuri Council of Elders, and the Wiradjuri Christian Development Ministries to honour the memory and contribution of Pastor Cec Grant, or Wongamar. Wongamar was a leading Wiradjuri leader who played a very important part in the development of Indigenous education at CSU,” Professor Chambers said. “The theme of the third annual lecture reflects a major element in Wongamar's life, work and vision.” The 2010 lecture will be led by Mrs Edna Stewart, Miss Jean Phillips, Pastor Ossie Cruse and Mr Avon Moyle. Pastor Darren Wighton will lead the singing and other worship. The service will feature stories, reflections on the ways in which Indigenous nations developed their own ministers and leaders, the challenges faced in doing so, and the contribution these leaders made to strengthening Indigenous cultures and communities.

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