During our “Day out at Dalton” (on Monday 27th April 2038) we hope to have a commemorative church service at Dalton Uniting Church at 11am.

Proposed Order of Service

(Would you like to be one of the speakers, readers, musicians, or singers?
If YES, contact us)

Prelude – Music played by relative/s
Quiet instrumental or recorded music plays as guests arrive and are seated.

11am (2 mins) Welcome and Opening Words
The minister (relative of Old Tom Brown) welcomes guests, sets a reflective tone, and briefly states the purpose of the gathering.

11:02am (1 min) Opening Prayer
A short prayer by a Tom Brown descendant

11:03am (5 mins) | Hymn or Item
A congregational hymn or a solo vocalist, or a choir

11:08am (2 mins) | Scripture Reading
A short Bible passage read by a family member.

11:10am (12 mins) | Tribute/s
Three short speakers sharing key memories and family story (around 3–4 minutes per speaker).

11:22am (5 mins) | Hymn or Item
A congregational hymn or a solo vocalist, or a choir.

11:27am (2 mins) | Closing Prayers and Blessing
A short prayer and blessing.

11:29am (1 min) | Dismissal and Recessional Music
Minister offers brief instructions for what happens next:

• photo in Old Tom Brown’s chair
• wandering around the graves outside), then
• meet at Dalton Showground at 12:30pm for picnic lunch / BBQ.