For over a decade Friday Light has provided a significant and unique ministry in the wider Dunedin area from St Luke's Anglican Parish in Mosgiel.

Until the end of 2019, this was led by Lindy Nevill (back row, second from the left facing the above photograph) and Jonathan Wood (front row), alongside a willing group of volunteers who have helped prepare food, lead study sessions and generally be alongside people who are part of the Friday Light community.

On Friday 3 January a new era began with Judy McHugh taking on a part time paid leadership role which has been made possible through a successful Social Transformation Committee funding application. Lindy and Jonathan are taking some time out from Friday Light, while Judy will continue to support the team and Friday Light members as they look forward to the future.

Rev'd Sue McCafferty (Priest in Charge at Taieri) says: 

"We are grateful for the wonderful leadership Lindy and Jonathan have provided over more than 13 years years that has established Friday Light  as such a significant ministry and are looking forward to an exciting future and future growth under Judy's leadership".

Friday Light meets on Friday evenings throughout the year and seeks to meet the needs of people who may not be comfortable in a usual church context. Within a gospel framework that seeks to provide a genuine community, it offers food for the body (a shared meal), fun (everything from informal conversation through to games, DVDs etc), friendship (a safe haven of unconditional love and friendship that shares joys and struggles) and food for the soul (teaching about Christian faith that is accessible and encourages people to connect with God and find ways to put  faith into action).

Please remember Friday Light in your prayers and check out the St Luke's parish website if you would like to find out more or become involved: https://www.stlukes.net.nz/community-ministries