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PAYCE Sutherland 2 Surf Fun Run & Walk
The 46th annual PAYCE Sutherland 2 Surf fun run & walk is an 11km fun run & walk that raises much-needed funds for community organisations. The event starts in Flora Street Sutherland, making its way to Cronulla along The Kingsway and Mitchell Road.
In 2017, Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, organisers of the PAYCE Sutherland 2 Surf, and Wesley Mission’s suicide prevention services have joined forces with the aim of saving lives. Why not pull together a team for some fun, a run, and hopefully some sun – all while raising funds for Wanda SLSC and Wesley LifeForce & Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland.
Register online.
Fundraiser
Church Event: Scottish Heritage service – Roseville
St Luke’s Presbyterian Church will once again be holding their Annual Scottish Heritage Service.
The Knox Grammar School Pipe Band will entertain us with traditional Scottish music before and after the service and our special Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr Paul Logan.
A morning tea and sausage sizzle will be held after the service. A warm welcome is extended to all people with Scottish Heritage but anyone who is interested is most welcome to come along and experience a church service with a certain Scottish flavour.
Church
Life Choices Family Day – Eastern Creek
Our annual Community day offers one of Sydney’s biggest and best car displays, includes precision on-track driving demonstrations and a variety of fun activities and entertainment (jumping castle, face painting, flying fox and live music) for the whole family.
Can you believe that it’s only a gold coin donation to attend !?!
Men
DivorceCare group – Parramatta
DivorceCare is an ongoing group that runs in 13-week cycles with a few weeks’ break between cycles. It’s held Sundays from 2–4 pm.
DivorceCare is:
– a world wide program helping those who are going through the pain of separation and divorce recover and find healing in a supportive group environment
– run by friendly, trained facilitators, a number of whom have themselves experienced the difficulties that divorce and separation bring.
– done in a non-judgemental way that facilitates the healing process and discovery of new ways of doing things in life.
Participants can join at any time and pick up missed sessions the next time round. Phone Christine for more information
Family
Warringah Christian Bookshop – Dee Why
Warringah Christian Bookshop has turned 50. We opened at Dee Why in 1967, operating with an entirely volunteer team ever since. This year we are celebrating our Golden Anniversary.
Volunteer, Faye has dedicated 25 years to the bookshop says, “At first I came into the shop to buy cards. Since I joined the team I have loved serving our customers.” Store Manager, Debbie says “I invite you to join us between 24 and 28 July when we will have some bargains and gifts for our valued customers, both regular and newcomers.”
We offer a listening ear to many visitors in sharing Christian ministry.
Community
Theology Event: God’s Kingdom Programme From Genesis to Revelation – Doonside
Synopsis: “Some know the Bible only as individual verses, a chapter here and there, a story, or a Psalm with which they identify with deeply. We need to go a step further and grasp the grand unifying themes and in particular the theme of God’s Kingdom Programme is uppermost. Join us as we trace this unifying and challenging theme.”
Lecturer: Ron Jarlett
Duration: 8 weeks on Monday Nights
$50.00 including notes and refreshments
Faith
Drama-Rama! – South Hurstville
Do you have a K-2 child with a dramatic flair? Drama-Rama is for them! Drama-Rama is a fantastic action-packed half-hour program of Drama designed especially for 5-7 year olds! We explore core elements of the dramatic arts including:
– Improvisation
– Playbuilding
– Mime
– Physical Theatre
and much more!
This term our focus is on the rhythmic performance that is “Stomp”, as well as exploring characterisation and character building! All our skills and creativity culminate in a performance showcase at the end of each term!
Drama-Rama runs on Tuesdays from 3.50-4.20pm. For more information, contact Ronni George by email or phone.
Children
Drama Club! – South Hurstville
Unleash your child’s imagination with this action-packed, high-energy program, exploring the core elements of the dramatic arts. Children will develop:
– Confidence
– Collaboration techniques
– Creativity through stimulating activities
– Improvisation
– Performance style
This term we are focusing on the dramatic rhythm making that is “Stomp”, as well as characterisation! Each term culminates in the showcase of skills in performance for parents and caregivers.
For more information and enrolment, contact Ronni George by phone or email.
Children
Men’s Depression-to-Hope Course – Oxford Falls
This course tackles the very real issue of depression among men and aims to assist men on their journey from depression to hope.
This is a 4-week course on Tuesday nights, starting 25 July and has a registration cost of $50. Please register by phone or email.
Health
Write Club – South Hurstville
Explore the art of writing & presenting a speech this term in Kids at St Mark’s Write Club!
Your child will thrive as they engage with this unique writing style and life skill! At the end
of the sessions, they will be equipped with valuable techniques and experiences in public
speaking, all undertaken within a safe and encouraging atmosphere. This program is specifically designed and run by a qualified teacher to cater for age-appropriate needs. Limited places are available to allow for individualised attention.
Open to Years 2–6. For more information and enrolment, contact Ronni George by phone or email.
Children
Wesley Wills Day – Blacktown
Wesley Wills days are an excellent opportunity for you, your family and friends, to have your Will professionally prepared or updated, for just $60 per Will.
The big life events, like starting work, getting married, buying property or other assets, having a baby, losing a loved one, receiving an inheritance, are all times to update your Will.
Solicitors from local law firms volunteer their time , and the income from this event supports Wesley Mission community services. Bookings are essential. Appointments are for 20 minutes.
Cost covers simple Wills only. For most people simple, or non-complex, Wills are appropriate for their situation.
Family
The Marriage Course – Blacktown
The Marriage Course is for any couple at any age. Some couples do this course to intentionally invest in their relationship. Others are looking to address more specific challenges. Either way, the course offers essential tools and practical ideas to help you build a relationship that lasts a lifetime.
The Marriage Course is a series of eight sessions. For the first seven weeks, dessert, tea and coffee are served at the beginning of the night. You then listen to a talk and have time to discuss the topic as a couple. There is no group work at any stage of the course.
Please phone to register.
Family
Want to know what mission is like in Jordan? – City
Jordan is a place with various needs amongst the locals, expatriates and refugees. The Forrest family hope to provide a place of encouragement and a church family that people can be a part of.
Come join us as Malcolm and Charissa Forrest share about the joys and challenges of serving God in Jordan. We hope to see you there!
Admission: free
Morning tea is provided
Faith
White Ribbon Night In – Bella Vista
Please join @hillsongcitycare for a ‘White Ribbon Night In’ to raise awareness about domestic violence. With food, coffee and live music, all proceeds of the night will be donated to White Ribbon.
We’re hoping to build a community and strong relationships that can help break down barriers of violence against women that prevent help-seeking by creating safe and supportive communities.
Invite a friend or neighbour and come out for a great night. If you are unable to attend but still wish to donate, please visit the website.
Fundraiser
SAMSN’s 2017 Annual Supporters Dinner – Sydney Olympic Park
Please join us at our 4th Annual Supporter’s Dinner to celebrate our achievements over the past year. All funds raised on the night will enable SAMSN to continue to reach out to men who have been sexually abused as children.
For more information about SAMSN and our Supporters Dinner, please go to https://www.samsn.org.au/.
Community
Annual Church Fete – Bardwell Park
Sausage sizzle, morning tea, watermelon eating competition, silent auction, books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, cakes, gifts, jewellery, plants, pre-loved clothing for newborns and infants, children and adults, toys, bric-a-brac, lucky dips, white elephant and more!
Attraction: Australian Wildlife Display for the children from 11 am to 12 noon. The Ranger will bring a python, lizard, frog, baby crocodile, possums and a bird, so a nice mix of scales, fur and feathers.
Entry is free.
Market
SMBC Open Morning – Croydon
Ever wondered what it’s like to study at SMBC? What courses are there? What are the lecturers like? Why should I even consider Bible college?
We’re opening up our main campus at Croydon for everyone to come and check us out. No RSVP required. You can hear all about SMBC, tour the campus and chat with our lecturers and course advisors. You’ll learn about full-time, part-time and intensive study options – graduate and postgraduate.
Come and find out how we can help prepare you for whatever God has in store for you. Bring a friend!
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Theology Event: The Bridge Info Morning – Croydon
Do you have a love of God, a heart for the lost and a sense of adventure? ‘The Bridge’ is a Bible-centred, missions-focussed gap year for 18–21 year olds, powered by SMBC.
Everyone is welcome to our Info Morning – to see the presentation, meet the team and ask your questions. Brunch will be served. No RSVP required – just come along, we’d love to see you. Bring a friend!
Find more about The Bridge program at our website.
Faith
Winter Wonderland Family Funday – Westmead
Join in the fun at Westmead Winter Wonderland! What a great time of year to celebrate the beauty of God’s creation! Enjoy a great selection of family-friendly craft, games and activities with a winter theme. Jumping castle, animal farm and more!
Special dance performance at 12 pm.
Have a wander around the Winter Market for some delicious hot food, and find a handmade gift for sale!
Activities suitable for children aged 2 to 12 years.
Hope to see you there! Please book online below.
Market
Movies That Matter – Beecroft
Remember the Saturday matinee? Beecroft Uniting Church is bringing it back with a movie club.
This group won’t be focussing on old movies but rather those movies that have a deeper issue in them. Some of them will be Spotlight, Captain Fantastic, I David Blake, Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
After the movie there will be conversation and afternoon tea. Contribution : $5.
Community
Operation Christmas Child Launch Event – Glenwood
Come and find out how 346,592 gift-filled shoe boxes were sent from Australia & New Zealand in 2016 and over 11,485,662 million worldwide. Hear the latest stories from NSW State Manager, Craig Jennings; collect your supply of resources and find out how you can get involved this year.
We look forward to seeing you there.
(If you are unable to make it on the 29th, we also have a launch event on Saturday 22nd July, 2–4pm at Gymea Baptist Church, 2 Tea Gardens Ave, Kirrawee 2232.)
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Warriors Seniors Meeting – Open Doors Guest Speaker – Epping
We have our regular Warrior Senior Meetings on the last Saturday of every month.
This month we have Daniel our Special Guest Speaker from Open Doors who will come and share with us what this ministry does for the community and how we can help.
Afternoon tea provided. We look forward to you joining with us.
Seniors
Schoolies in Vanuatu
**Applications close 30th July**
Are you a Christian who wants to do more with your schoolies experience than just laze around or party on a beach for a week? Come to Schoolies in Vanuatu!
Of course, there is some lazing around under palm trees, as well as lots of fun enjoying this beautiful part of God’s creation. But our Schoolies have the rich reward of being immersed in a new culture, meeting some amazing people, and sharing the good news about Jesus. It’s an unforgettable, unmissable experience!
Youth
Roseville Chase Rotary Fun Run
The 6th Annual Roseville Chase Rotary Fun Run is running through the bush-lined streets of Castle Cove with great views of Middle Harbour.
This is a Community event for families, serious competitive runners, school groups… everyone! This Fun Run is two weeks prior to the City to Surf so is a great lead-up for the City to Surf.
There is a 10km Run, 5km Run and Walk, and a 2km Family Walk. All begin at 8 am. Please register online below.
Community
Church Event: Remembering “Mr Eternity” Arthur Stace – Merrylands West
If you are old enough, you probably saw Arthur’s handiwork. From the 1930s to the 1960s, someone wrote a single-word message in yellow crayon on the footpaths of Sydney. The word Eternity.
For decades, Sydneysiders wondered who was placing these messages. It was the work of one man, a former alcoholic by the name of Arthur Stace.
Arthur Stace died on Sunday 30 July 1967. Exactly 50 years later, you are invited to our “Eternity Festival” to hear about his remarkable life – The true story of a Sydney legend – and the message of hope he so wanted to share.
Faith
Church Event: SHOUT OF VICTORY SUNDAY SERVICE – Asquith
Awesomerock Church has been praying and walking around Hornsby for the last 7 days. In this “Year of Open Heaven” they are looking massive breakthrough in Hornsby and beyond. You are invited to this special Shout of Victory Service & Miracle Offering Sunday.
You will not be disappointed as Lead Pastor Peter Mbakwe will be speaking for this occasion.
The Service will be followed with a special Christmas in July Celebrations and BBQ.
All Welcome and children friendly (goodies bag and face painting for children).
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Penrith Uniting Drama Classes
Low cost Drama classes for upper primary school to young adults lead by a wonderful teacher – Anthony Brown – who has worked in the industry for many years.
Our classes teach all areas of drama and we do two performances per year (June and December), we encourage the students to learn through a variety of ways including play, individual and group activities.
Our class runs for 8 weeks per term on Sunday afternoons from 4.30 pm
Cost is $50 per term
Parents are most welcome to watch the class
Children
Church Event: Monthly Miracle Service – Toongabbie
Every last Sunday of the month, Light of the World Ministries Church holds its monthly miracle service. Over the years, countless people have been healed of all manner of sicknesses and diseases. From terminal cancer to barrenness, deafness to quadriplegia, depression to blood disease, mental illness to blindness, demon-possession to heart problems.
Jesus Christ is the same and has not changed! He healed all who came to Him in faith two thousand years ago and is still healing all who come to Him in faith today.
Jesus Christ is alive and moving at Toongabbie! Come and see!
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Mothers Group/Play Group – Kingsgrove
Please come along with your little ones and enjoy a fun and caring atmosphere, where children are free to explore different play areas and art and craft activities.
Playgroup is for children 0-5 yrs with their parent/carer. Everyone is welcome
We will have morning tea, playtime, singing, craft, story time and much more.
Children
Church Event: How to tell your mates about Jesus – Cronulla
Sam Chan is a speaker and teacher for City Bible Forum. Previously he was a lecturer at Sydney Missionary Bible College. He is the author of Preaching as the Word of God. His book on Evangelism to a Skeptical World comes out in March 2018.
A night to think through some simple steps to telling our mates about Jesus! Come along for great nibbles, a time of worship in song together, and Sam Chan on how we can best engage our friends on who Jesus really is.
Find more details at www.establishchurch.com, and on our Facebook page.
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The Marriage Course – Pennant Hills
The Marriage Course is a seven-week course for couples wanting to spend some time together to discuss and strengthen aspects of their relationship.
The course consists partly of DVD presentation and then private couple discussion, which takes place in a safe and informal environment. You will not be asked to share in a big group or with other couples attending the program.
The cost of the course is $100 per couple and includes dessert and coffee each week as well as workbooks for each individual. Please phone to register.
Family
Foster Carer’s Seminar with Dr Steven Walker – Helensburg
Hope Foster Support Group warmly invites Foster Carer’s, Adoptive parents and Kinship Carers to a FREE seminar with Dr Steven Walker whose mission is to assist carers and families who are experiencing challenging and seriously disruptive behaviours.
This organisation provide evidence-based assessment and therapeutical intervention as well as providing social work services. The seminar is aimed at giving families the education, tools and insight into challenging and disruptive behaviours, as well as practical help on identifying possible triggers and management strategies.
There will also be lucky door prizes and goody bags. Child minding $5.00 per child.
Family
HSC Study Lounge – Auburn
Free HSC Study Lounge for Year 11 and 12 Students
We provide free food, free HSC help and advice, and free study space.
Every Friday 3 pm – 6 pm
4 August – 22 September 2017
Every Friday 10 am – 6 pm
29 September – 20 October 2017
Free Lunch Provided
HSC workshops will also be held during the school holidays.
We are seeking Christian teachers, youth leaders and university students to volunteer with us!
Youth
BASECAMP Mountains – Katoomba
BASECAMP is an annual event for men who want to know God better.
Since 1997, men of all generations and from across denominations have taken time out to gather together and hear God speak. Each year, men have encouraged each other to run the race with their eyes fixed on Jesus.
Please register online.
Faith
SLEEP IN YOUR CAR for Homelessness Week 2017 – St Marys
You’re invited to give up your bed for the night and register to SLEEP IN YOUR CAR on Friday 4 August 2017 in St Marys. SLEEP IN YOUR CAR, part of Homelessness Week 2017, is a community event to raise awareness and funds for those experiencing homelessness or “at risk” of being homeless with a focus on young people.
Over 105,000 people around Australia are without a home and safe place to sleep on any given night. Homelessness can touch anyone at any time!
Be part of the solution, register now, get sponsored and raise money for the most vulnerable in our community. On the website below, choose the western Sydney event.
Fundraiser
Sydney Christian Outdoor Junkies – Kogarah dinner night
There is a Friday night dinner series that a group from Kirkplace Kogarah informally does in conjunction with Meetup and other Christians. Lots of $10 dinner specials.
Meet our group of about 10–20 people upstairs at the long tables, in the Kogarah Hotel. This Meetup has no additional charges.
Community
Theology Event: Come and be Refreshed – Mulgoa
This is a Weekend Retreat for men of all ages and will include Mass Saturday and Sunday.
Topic – Come and be refreshed: John 4:10 – Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” Where do you go to get refreshed? How important is it to you? Is God with you when you go and get refreshed?
All inclusive $150 meals and shared accommodation – provide own linen.
Day rate $50 includes lunch/dinner and tea/coffee.
Registration required. Limited numbers. RSVP by Friday 28 July.
Men
Men’s Breakfast – Beecroft
This month we are honoured and blessed to have Leigh Hatcher come and speak. He is a well-known veteran broadcast Australian journalist & author, political correspondent, both on television and radio, and was host of Open House on Hope 103.2 from May 2011 to December 2013.
The Breakfast is open to all interested men for a simple breakfast from 8 am to 9.30 am on the first Saturday of each month at Beecroft Uniting Church for a cost of $5 with a variety of speakers.
Men
Concert ‘GOING HOME’ with Loosely Woven – Eastwood
Eastwood Uniting Church will again present a free concert, ‘Going Home’.
‘Going Home’ features the group known as Loosely Woven, 24 instrumentalists & singers who present a free, light-hearted, folky, acoustic concert. Instruments include flutes, saxophones, clarinet, harp, trumpet, recorder, whistle, guitar, glockenspiel, concertina, xylophone, harmonium, melodica, keyboard and percussion.
Songs will include Leaving on a jet plane, Black Velvet Band, The Rose, Killing me softly, Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen, Going Home and many more. It will be another afternoon of fun and entertainment at the Eastwood Uniting Church.
Afternoon tea will be available.
Music
Parenting Teenagers Course – Oxford Falls
Empowered parents build healthy families. Be a part of this free Parenting Teenagers seminar to enrich home life, provide keys for communication and equip you in supporting your teenager in the challenges they face today.
Speaker Kaylene Harry is an experienced mum of 4 and has been a parent educator for over 30 years, trained teacher, nurse and counsellor.
Afternoon tea is provided at this free event.
Family
Church Event: PROPEL by Christine Caine Western Sydney Chapter – Doonside
A women’s group created curriculum by Christine Caine. Celebrating every woman’s passion, purpose, and potential!
Propel exists to help activate, connect, and equip you to fulfil your God-given passion, potential, and purpose.
Group help 1st Saturday of every month 4 pm – 6 pm at Powerhouse Christian Church.
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Church Event: FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION – City
The service will be led by the Dean of Sydney The Reverend Kanishka Raffel with the Thomian Choir leading the singing of festive hymns and responses and with Music Director of St Andrew’s Ross Cobb at the organ.
This act of praise and worship is an opportunity for rededicating ourselves to God’s service, remembering our native Sri Lanka and honouring our Alma Mater S. Thomas’ College Mt Lavinia
Commemorating 70 years of the “Chapel of Transfiguration” 100 years of College in Mt Lavinia in this the 166th year since the founding of S. Thomas’ College.
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Event Volunteer – Little BIG DASH – Homebush
Help to direct and cheer on participants at this event set over ten fun, safe but adventurous activities.
Set in 3km of obstacle adventure, full of colour, fun and laughs for parents and children! We need your help to build a team of community-minded people, with a sense of fun and adventure to assist with making this event wonderful.
If you’re part of a bona fide community group, ie, sports team, church group, school and are looking to raise money for your group, contact our volunteer coordinator about our fundraising program.
Volunteers will receive a volunteer T-shirt and Cap, as well as breakfast, lunch and water.
Family
Church Event: Everywoman Collective by Night – Oxford Falls
Come and join us for a fun girls night out! Our Everywoman Collectives are regular gathering to enjoy worship, The Word, and fellowship with one another. These meetings are one hour and are a relaxed fun environment for women of all ages to come and be refreshed.
This is our final Everywoman Collective by Night for 2017 and we are mixing it up with a bible study tag-team. The evening closes with beautiful worship and ministry time leaving you feeling refreshed and empowered.
Women
RAISING RESILIENT CHILDREN – FREE SEMINAR – Killara
FREE Parenting Seminar _ presented by Clinical Psychologist Colleen Hirst
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from tough times. Parents play a key role in this aspect of their children’s development. Hear Colleen Hirst discuss strategies for families to develop resilience in their children with opportunities to ask questions. Colleen is a Clinical Psychologist and family therapist with over 30 years experience. She is also a Christian active in her local church.
The seminar will be followed by supper and question time.
Family
Shutterbugs – Like Photography? – Beecroft
If you like photography then come, join Shutterbugs.
Just bring your smartphone, tablet and/or camera with your love of photography. Meet with like-minded happy snappers. Learn from each other and share in the knowledge and experience.
Meets the second Thursday of the month. $10 per term.
Community
Sleep In Your Car Homelessness Event – Hornsby
So why Sleep in Your Car? Because on any given night in Australia, there are over 100,000 people homeless… and 26,000 of these are young people! Does that matter to you? If it does, please get involved!
This national homelessness initiative aims to raise community awareness and much-needed funds for those experiencing homelessness in our local area. In 2017, we are proud to be partnering with StreetWork who are doing amazing things changing lives of young people in our city!
Check out our website below for more information.
Fundraiser
Mavericks FREE New Paddler Open Day – Pyrmont
The Mavericks Dragon Boat Club is a Sydney-based club. Mavericks welcomes anyone who would like to learn to paddle competitively or socially.
This Open Day is open to anyone 12+ who can swim 50m fully clothed. Our team currently varies from 20s to over 60s, male and female.
Wear waterproof warm clothing that does not restrict your movement. Footwear must be closed shoes, either old trainers or any closed toe shoe that can get wet. NO THONGS. And bring a water bottle, hat, sunnies, towel, change of clothes and a positive attitude! Let us know if you are coming so we can have your paddle ready!
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Church Event: Women’s Conference – Choose Real – Rooty Hill
Women of all ages and seasons of life are encouraged to join us to Choose Real. Spend a half-day Saturday with women singing, praying and growing together.
Alli Muscat and Maddy Galea will be teaching God’s Word. There’ll be plenty of opportunities for table discussion and to be inspired by stories from other women.
Morning tea and lunch provided. Earlybird Tickets $30. Students/concession $20. Non Earlybird $40. To register head to the website below.
Free Family Matters Parenting Seminar – Warriewood
Join us for a parenting seminar on many issues that families face today. Our keynote speakers are local psychologists Dr Kirstin Barchia and Greg Powell.
Talk topics of the day include:
– Fostering Mental Health
– Bullying & Resilience
– Entering the Teen Years
– Cyber World
Free childminding. Lunch $10. To book online so we can arrange carers and lunch for the day. Come to some or all of the event. We would love to see you there. Empowering parents to raise resilient happy children
Community
BASECAMP Sydney – Sydney Olympic Park
BASECAMP is an annual event for men who want to know God better.
Since 1997, men of all generations and from across denominations have taken time out to gather together and hear God speak. Each year, men have encouraged each other to run the race with their eyes fixed on Jesus.
Please register online.
Faith
The Sherwood Show – Kellyville
Sherwood Ridge Public School is holding their biannual fete. The Sherwood Show will be a fun day out for the whole family.
There will be Rides, Jumping Castles, Tombola, Market Stalls, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Plants, Trash & Treasure, Lucky Dip, Showbags, Chocolate Wheel, Cakes, Lollies, a Silent Auction, yummy food, and much more.
Entry is free, with all day Entertainment.
Market
Annual Walk for Tandaza – Penrith
Join us for the third Annual Walk for Tandaza and help us raise funds for the Tandaza Trust in Nairobi, Kenya. All welcome! Bring the whole family! Adults $10, children $5.
Enjoy a lovely walk beside the beautiful Nepean River while making a difference to the lives of others. Please see our website for more details. The Annual Walk for Tandaza is organised by Australian Friends of Tandaza, a registered Australian charity. All profits go to Tandaza Trust, which provides accommodation, health care, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, psychological and pastoral counselling and vocational training for women and children from the slums of Nairobi.
Empowering lives and changing communities.
Community
Cronulla Life Winter Market
The Cronulla Life Creative Markets are back!
Come and enjoy street food, live music and browse through the creative works of some local makers and artists. A great spot to relax and enjoy good company on a chilly Saturday night.
Taking applications for stallholders now!
Street food
Creatives
Live music
Kids Zone
Come and enjoy!
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Church Event: Hear Andrew Palmer @ Padstow Baps
Andrew Palmer will be speaking at Padstow Baptist Community Church for our morning and evening services.
Andrew is the state director of Global Interaction, the cross cultural mission organisation of the Baptist Association.
Come along and enjoy our church !!!
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Church Event: 11th Church Anniversary & Thanksgiving Service – Fairfield
To God be all the Glory that this year on August 13, we, the Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (in the 4th watch), can celebrate our 11th Church Anniversary here in Sydney.
It is a day to reflect on God’s powerful works, His goodness and wonderful mercy. Therefore we invite everyone to join us to celebrate and to worship our Lord.
Free admission, and free dinner We are looking forward to have you with us.
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Church Event: Wollondilly People’s Praise – Picton
Do you enjoy listening to the Welsh choirs with those beautiful harmonies?
Then come and join us at for an afternoon of praise and worship at St Marks, recently restored after the 2016 floods. The program will feature The Sydney Festival Male Voice Choir.
And yes, you will get the chance to sing some of your favourite hymns. Singing commences at 3 PM and entry is by donation.
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Adult Women Survivors of Childhood Abuse – Pennant Hills
This group is a free drop-in support group for adult women victims/survivors of childhood trauma/abuse. We are here to listen and support survivors walk through the pain of the past to a future of meaning.
We also have days where there is a topic of discussion explored. We are here to listen and validate the struggles and darkness survivors face to help create lives of meaning. We believe through connection to others we can move beyond just survival!
Come join us for a cuppa cake and to feel safe together.
Women
Raising Children in a Hyper-Sexualised Society – Orchard Hills
This night for parents only, presented by David and Katie Kobler from ‘Protect Our Kids’, is open to Penrith Christian School families and anyone else in our local community. Parents and guardians (no matter the age of your child) need to hear the important messages at this Seminar, so that you have the tools to help your child navigate our hyper-sexualised society.
DINNER:
The optional dinner is a full buffet. Come and enjoy a meal with other parents and avoid the rush to have dinner at home before the Seminar!
TIME:
6.00 pm Dinner (optional)
7.00 pm Seminar
COST:
$20 (Dinner + Seminar)
$5 (Seminar only)
Family
Theology Event: ‘Gospel Ministry and Human Sexuality’ with Sam Allberry – Annandale
Sam Allberry is a same-sex attracted minister in the UK, wrote ‘Is God anti-gay’ and helped set up livingout.org. He will give three presentations:
Understanding the cultural challenge – how the gospel is indeed good news for same-sex attracted people. God’s word and same-sex attraction – how the Biblical texts speak to human sexuality and sexual ethics
Building a biblically inclusive church – how we can make our churches places where same-sex attracted believers will flourish.
Faith
Church Event: Dead Man Walking – Prestons
Dead Man Walking – Testimony of Orlando Salinas (McAllen Texas): Even his family gave up on him. Thirteen years in prison, 10 years a junkie and shot nine times.
Against all odds, Orlando chose to believe in the impossible and the miracle happened for him. He walked out of prison at the age of 40 years old with a dream. Today, he travels the world telling his story of redemption. Believe in the impossible. Instagram here. Twitter here.
5 POWERFUL SERVICES – AUGUST
Thursday 17th – 7:30 pm (Testimony)
Friday 18th – 7:30 pm
Saturday 19th – 6:30 pm
Sunday 20th – 10:30 pm & 6 pm (Testimony)
Faith
Church Event: Songs of Harvest – Girraween
Songs of Harvest is presented by the Young Adults of Missions Fellowship Australia (MFA). We would like to extend our warmest invitation to you as together with Indian Evangelist, Brother Freddy Joseph.
MFA hosts a night of song, and thanksgiving, encouraging you to join our Mission.
MFA is a not-for-profit that focuses on spreading the word of God through South East Asian countries.
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Ride for Refugees – Quakers Hill
RIDE for Refugees is a cycling event for the casual and competitive rider who has a heart to help refugees. It is focused on helping people and churches engage with and raise funds for refugees locally and globally.
You can ride, donate, volunteer, sponsor or partner with us to help fund and support front-line refugee organisations in Australia and around the world. With a BBQ lunch, face-painting, kids riding track, cool T-shirts and jumping castles, it will be a healthy and meaningful morning spent on behalf of our refugee and asylum seeker friends.
If you’re keen to find out more, visit our website. We hope to see you there!
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Theology Event: ‘Jesus, good news, and sexuality’ with Sam Allberry – Newtown
Sam Allberry is a same-sex attracted minister in the UK, wrote ‘Is God anti-gay’, and helped set up livingout.org. Sam will give three presentations:
1 Grappling with Sexuality – a testimonial session aimed at helping people understand what it is like to navigate same-sex attraction as a Christian
2 Pastoral Support for Same-Sex Attracted Christians
3 Engaging with the World
Faith
Church Event: ‘Is Genesis History?’ documentary screening – Bligh Park
‘Is Genesis History?’ is an internationally acclaimed documentary that explores the historicity of the Bible’s account of origins set out in the Book of Genesis.
Sydney Friends of CMI (i.e. Creation Ministries International) are screening documentaries about origins at 2pm every 3rd Sunday in Bligh Park. Admission is free.
‘Is Genesis History?’ overviews the scientific evidence starting with Genesis, then moving through the rocks, the fossils, the genetic code, the animals, the stars, the artefacts and the nature of culture. Come and see this documentary and evaluate for yourself whether the events of Genesis are real history or not.
Faith
Theology Event: Not in Kansas Anymore Symposium – Macquarie Park
What is the role of the church in a strange new world, an increasingly post-Christian west? Are we to lean in to culture and insist on our right to act as chaplains to a fading Christendom, or should we withdraw and exercise the ‘Benedict option’?
Drawing on a variety of voices, the symposium will provide opportunities for us to reflect biblically and creatively on the place of the church in a context where God’s people feel increasingly marginalised and overlooked.
Speakers include Morling College Faculty, Stephen McAlpine, Kate Brennan Harrison, Matt Anslow, Brooke Prentis, Ian Robinson and Dave Benson.
Faith
Norwest Christian College Open Day – Riverstone
A strong educational beginning will impact a child forever. At Norwest Christian College we partner with parents and together we invest in the things we both value, the Christian faith, your child’s wellbeing and the quality of their education.
From Pre-school to Year 12, we empower students with a sense of purpose to equip them for life.
Join us at our Open Day. For more information and to register, please visit our website.
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Church Event: What it’s like to serve the Lord in Pakistan – City
Have you ever thought about what it’s like to serve God in a predominantly muslim country like Pakistan?
Come and hear from CMS missionaries David & Georgina Newmarch about the joys and challenges of ministry, and how God has led them to serve as long-term missionaries. There will also be an opportunity to pray for them and ask questions you may have.
We hope to see you there! Morning tea is provided and admission is free.
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Church Event: IDMC conference: Marketplace Discipleship – Castle Hill
How do we redeem the marketplace for Jesus? Think for a moment. Where do the majority of men and women spend a majority of their time interacting with a majority of the lost world? At church? In the neighbourhood? NO. In the workplace!
IDMC Conference 2017 picks up this very crucial theme of Marketplace Discipleship. It is an important subject for radical discipleship today. We’ve got to redeem the Marketplace for Jesus. It is here where the Kingdom strikes back!
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Big 50 – Miranda
THE BIG 50 is an endurance walk around the Sutherland Shire, hosted by Shire Salvos. This year we are stepping up to bring down domestic violence. 100% of money raised will go to support local services assisting families and individuals escaping domestic violence.
There are 3 main events on the day, The Big 50 (50 km walk), The 25 (25 km walk) and the Family 5 (family friendly 5 km walk).
The day concludes with a family fun-day celebration from 1:30 pm – 5 pm with food, jumping castle, facepaint and loads more fun!!
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OPEN DAY – Richard Johnson Anglican School (Marsden Park Campus)
Join us at our Open Day and meet our dedicated and experienced Christian staff, have a tour of our fantastic 16-acre Campus and ask any questions you may have.
We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into the RJ Community!
Education
FACE Trivia Night – Belrose
We are having a Trivia Night to raise funds for FACE, which is an association of combined local churches in the Forest area of Sydney and which provides Scripture teachers in the local high schools.
MC: Duncan Robinson
Theme: Around the World
Cost: $20/head, tables of 10
Bookings at website below. More details HERE.
Community
An Afternoon in Africa – Camden
Enjoy an afternoon at Burnham Grove Estate sampling traditional African food and enjoying African music and dance at an event for the whole family.
Tickets $70 adults and $30 children under 12 years.
Tickets available via trybooking.com
All proceeds go directly to the African AIDS Foundation.
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Church Event: New Youth Group – Wentworthville
In a society facing a major adversities, Ignite exists to equip young people to develop a deeper relationship with Christ, lighting a flame of hope and encourage uplifting relationships with other Christians. Further we ignite a flame in a dark room; ignite hope in a hopeless place and ignite faith through young christians through the eyes of Mary of Mt Carmel, Saints and the Holy Spirit.
With fun and engaging workshops we encourage 14+ (including uni/Tafe students) to come along to one of our first gatherings to make many like-minded friends and enrich their faith.
Youth
Church Event: The Psalms in the Christian life – Naremburn
The Rev Dr Andrew Shead, head of Moore College’s Old Testament Department, will be leading us on a journey through Psalms.
No book feels more personal than the Psalms, whose 150 songs give us unique words with which to express our joys and our sorrows before God. No book is more theologically rich than the Psalms, which Martin Luther called “a Little Bible, wherein everything contained in the entire Bible is beautifully and briefly comprehended”.
This evening is to deepen our appreciation of the Psalms – as poetry, as a book, as a part of Christian Scripture – to deepen our experience of the Psalms as a crucial resource for Christian living.
Faith
Realmen Retreat – Kurrajong
Realmen exists to gather guys of all ages to be inspired to build the church, strengthen marriages and families and impact the marketplace, sport clubs, communities and beyond. This overnight getaway is the perfect opportunity for fathers, sons and brothers alike to get out of the city and relax into fellowship and worship together.
Realmen speakers include Pastor Phil Pringle, founder of C3 Church, and Pastor John Pearce, C3 Australia Director.
Men
SMBC Open Evening – Croydon
Ever wondered what it’s like to study at SMBC? What courses are there? What are the lecturers like? “Why should I even consider Bible college?”
We’re opening up our main campus at for everyone to come and check us out. No RSVP required. You can hear all about SMBC, tour the campus and chat with our lecturers and course advisors. You’ll learn about full-time, part-time and intensive study options – graduate and postgraduate.
Come and find out how we can help prepare you for whatever God has in store for you. Bring a friend! More at the website below.
Faith
The Bridge Info Evening – Croydon
Do you have a love of God, a heart for the lost and a sense of adventure? ‘The Bridge’ is a Bible-centred, missions-focussed gap year for 18–21 year olds, powered by SMBC.
Everyone is welcome to our Info Evening – to see the presentation, meet the team and ask your questions. Supper will be served. No RSVP required – just come along, we’d love to see you. Bring a friend!
Find more about The Bridge program at thebridge.smbc.edu.au.
Youth
Church Event: Mary Mother of the Church 40th Anniversary – Macquarie Fields
Three days of celebration:
Friday 8 September
The weekend of events will commence with a Dinner Dance function at Liverpool Catholic Club commencing with canapés and beverages from 7 pm. for tickets contact Parish office.
Saturday 9 September
Memorial Mass commence at 5 pm for the departed and the living, followed by refreshments
Sunday 10 September
Celebrations will be concluded with a mass at 9 am, followed by a Multicultural Festival.
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Walk the Wall Sydney – Silverwater
If you want to be part of something bigger, right here in Sydney, then sign up to Walk the Wall! It’s a 5–10km walk happening in cities all across Australia run by International China Concern.
Because we are celebrating 10 years of Walk the Wall impact we’re asking you to gather 10 of your friends, family, colleagues and/or church teams to participate in a Walk the Wall near you!
You can help raise money to give abandoned and disabled children in China quality care and unlock their dreams. Donate online or grab your friends and join us as we Walk the Wall together!
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Church Event: OneLove – women’s conference – Sydney Olympic Park
Do you struggle to keep eternity in focus because the here and now consumes you? Are you ready to stop living for today and start living for eternity?
OneLove is a conference for women of all ages and lifestages. This year’s theme is ‘FOR ETERNITY’ from 2 Corinthians 4. Speakers, Nancy Guthrie and Mike Raiter, will be stirring our hearts towards heaven. We will be encouraged to lift up our eyes and to hunger for eternal things that transcend our current troubles, passions and desires. This is an event to prioritise in your diary!
Use code ‘HOPEFM’ to get $10 off.
Faith
Adult Women Survivors of Childhood Abuse – Pennant Hills
This group is a free drop-in support group for adult women victims/survivors of childhood trauma/abuse. We are here to listen and support survivors walk through the pain of the past to a future of meaning.
We also have days where there is a topic of discussion explored. We are here to listen and validate the struggles and darkness survivors face to help create lives of meaning. We believe through connection to others we can move beyond just survival!
Come join us for a cuppa cake and to feel safe together.
Women
Men & Machines Men’s Breakfast – Camden
Please join us for the 2017 Men & Machines Men’s Breaky with Guest Speaker retired NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione.
Andrew Scipione served the NSW police force for 37 years and held one of the toughest jobs in the country as the NSW Commissioner for 10 of those years. So what makes this guy tick, how did he survive such a tough career and what did he learn along the way? Come and find out!
Cost $15 per head includes hot breakfast. More info at the website below.
Men
St Philip’s Christian College Gosford Spring Fair
Bring all of the family for a fun-filled day at St Philip’s Christian College Gosford. Amusement rides, market stalls, ponies, reptiles, furry animals. Food and beverage. Entertainment all day.
Just 10 mins from the Gosford exit on the M1 Motorway and 5 mins from the Central Coast Highway at West Gosford.
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @spccgosfordspringfair
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Church Event: 2017 Sydney Proclaiming Creation Conference – Stanmore
2017 Sydney Proclaiming Creation Conference: Rebuilding Biblical FoundationsWhy are Christian values being compromised? In a world where desensitisation of moral values is rampant, affecting every age group, there is a need to return to solid Biblical foundations. What is the answer? Whose rules do we follow – ours or God’s?
Explore these questions and more at the Proclaiming Creation Conference – Rebuilding Biblical Foundations. Speakers: Dr Martin Williams, Dr Ron Neller, Dr Don Batten, Dr Mark Harwood.
PRICING
Recommended ages 12 and over. Prices include light refreshments.
$15 per person
$5 Student Concession
$40 max per family
Parent(s) + dependent children under 18
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Church Event: RECALIBRATE Conference – Glenwood
RECALIBRATE is a conference for young adults aged 18–30. This year we will be looking at Living as a Christian in a Non-Christian Society. Our speaker will be Max Jeganathan who is a fellow with RZIM and has just completed his training at Oxford University in the area of apologetics.
Along with our key-note sessions there will also be workshops, a bookstall and many opportunities to connect with Christian young adults from around Sydney and beyond.
More details can be found on our website, and registration before the conference is a must for catering purposes. You will be encouraged in your faith, learn more about walking with Jesus and meet new people.
Youth
Standard Mental Health First Aid Course – Seven Hills
Free for family, friends and carers of people living with a mental illness living in Western Sydney or Nepean Blue Mountains
• 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) course (2 days) 9 to 5 both days
• Course topics cover: developing mental health problems, depression, anxiety problems, psychosis and substance use problems, as well as suicide and other mental health crises.
• Participants receive a copy of the Standard MHFA manual
• Participants are eligible to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider.
Tea/coffee/lunch provided. 5 min walk from Seven Hills train station, on-site parking available.
Registration prior to event is essential via phone or email.
Community
Colin Buchanan Live Concert – Belrose
Enjoy Colin Buchanan live in concert with his special guest Nudge. Colin’s show comes full of the usual music, mayhem – and mess! Sing along to your favourite Colin songs with Australia’s #1 kids’ Christian artist and be part of a unique show that will have the whole family – young, old, very old and middle-sized – singing and laughing along.
Covenant Christian School’s Café Covie will be open. You are welcome to linger and play with the large kids’ games after the concert.
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