09/07/2024
**The Reverend Prashant Bhonsle, A Parish Minister of the Hume Anglican Parish – Anglican Diocese of Melbourne, together with the Community in Wallan is envisioning a development of an Anglican Presence in Wallan. He hopes to begin a worship congregation in the community together with the Parish and the Diocese is reaching out to potential members through an interactive information session on July the 16th of July at Wallan Neighbourhood House at 7 P.M.**
Prashant grew up around the Church. He has a passion for the local Churches’ engagement with the community, their history and possible positive impacts they can make in the overall wellbeing of the surrounding community.
Prashant has loved getting to know the town and the people of Wallan. The diversity of people, their inclusive culture, openness to change and yet retaining the past cultural heritage, is well reflected in their lifestyle, community markets, support for each other and in creating safe places for all to grow.
The community has its challenges, like most do. Drug abuse, gambling, family violence, gender justice, cost of living crisis, homelessness and above all, mental health. It is clear there are many people in the community of Wallan seeking to help and make a difference for others around them.
Prashant hopes to rebuild a community, rooted in faith, and drawing its mandate from its inclusive spirituality and worship, embracing one and all in Wallan. He is hopeful that such a presence will have a positive impact on this great community.
It is a desired that this church will work in greater partnership with Anglican and other service agencies, interfaith networks, city council and likeminded people to help the community flourish. So, they are offering an invitation for like-minded others to join them.
If you live in and around Wallan, please do come and join in the interactive information session, and share your ideas, hopes and expectations of this Christian community in Wallan.
Rev. Prashant S Bhonsle
