Family, Friends and Ministry

Terry was a carer for both older and younger generations, particularly his mum and grandma and my Nana. He extended home to include whoever needed a bed and went to be with family far afield in different times of need. He was Tanya’s godfather and uncle to her and Cindy. He also had a broad definition of family, including people he coached or mentored and those who came to live with us for different periods, like ‘the Kat’, Katerina. Terry found it easy to make friends, but he never took friendship lightly.

I have received messages from people in seven countries, many of whom he hosted when they came here as guests of the Uniting Church. He volunteered for countless Youth Camps, Conferences and Retreats, earning the title of ‘honorary Queer’ by Uniting Network. He has wooed and evangelised professors, divas, state-of-origin players, general secretaries, Bishops, Muftis, Cantors and Cardinals.  He formally Mentored 6 people taking on a “Period of Discernment” and would also teach couples to dance for their weddings. When it became too difficult for him to get out, he continued to minister, contributing to online support groups for survivors of clergy abuse, people living with cancer, and connecting with other Ministry Spouses.