Meet the Team

Say hello to the leadership team at NEW Beginnings Uniting Church

Meet our leadership

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Lachlan Blackwood - Lead Worship Leader

Lachlan Blackwood started with NEW Beginnings in 2022. Lachlan is an accomplished musician with 20 years of worship ministry experience and brings a passion for seeing people experiencing God's love through worship.



"The joy of the Lord is my strength. Nehemiah 8:10" - Kerry

Kerry Aberline - Worship Leader

Kerry Aberline has been attending the church for over 35 years. Kerry is actively involved in the music ministry at NEW Beginnings Uniting Church. Kerry has a passion for worshipping God, as well as being an avid Pokémon Go player and Artist.



Merla Ayres - Secretary Church Council / Coordinator Cronulla Community Cafe

Merla Ayres has been a long term member of the church and has been instrumental in the vision and direction of the church. Merla along with a number of other members of the church co-ordinate and run the Cronulla Community Cafe outreach program.