Insightful service celebrates Juniper’s 75th birthday

Delivered by Moderator Rev Dr Ian Tozer and Retired Minister of the Word Chris Crause, the recent service gave thanks to customers, their families and the communities Juniper serves.

Proud to be part of the service, Rev Chris Crause said it was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate an amazing milestone that highlighted the legacy of the Uniting Church’s involvement in caring for those who need compassion and love.

“It has and will be a practical demonstration of the love of Christ in action,” Rev Crause said.

A blessing shared during the service wished Juniper staff good will to continue to passionately care for customers as well as continue to feel strength in their kindness and support of each other.

Rev Dr Alison Longworth – who coincidently turned 75 this year – was at the service and served as a chaplain with Juniper for many years.

Inducted as a chaplain at Juniper Ella Williams Residential Aged Care Home in 2002, which sits alongside the Noranda Uniting Church, Rev Longworth said the location for the 75th birthday service brought back a lot of fond memories about the church and Juniper.

“I thought the Moderator gave a fine sermon – I thought he shared his theology, knowledge and his skill to make it relevant to ageing and Juniper,” Rev Longworth said.