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BreastScreen Van – Seven Hills
The BreastScreen van will be located at Seven Hills Plaza (Cnr Prospect Hwy & Federal Rd, Seven Hills) from 22nd August – 25th September 2017.
BreastScreen provides mammograms to all women aged 40 years and over, but especially for women aged 50-74 years. Phone 13 20 50 to make an appointment for your free screening mammogram in Seven Hills.
Women
Why Worry Teenage Anxiety Workshop – Narrabeen
A FREE 4 week program running 4pm – 6 pm on the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th September.
This special workshop has been carefully written to engage teenagers and to offer them information, advice and strategies to help combat anxiety. Working with experienced counsellors from The Cottage Counselling Centre, the attendees will feel supported as they share and learn in a nurturing environment. Topics will include: Anxiety 101; Healthy habits to combat anxiety; Brain remoulding; Relaxation techniques and mindfulness.
This training is provided by counsellors from The Cottage Counselling Centre at no charge – its FREE! But please register to join in as places are limited!
Health
Church Event: Refresh Conference – Blacktown
REFRESH Conference is designed to refresh God’s people according to the word ” The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul.” Psalms 19:7. Guest speaker Pastor Samuel Jesudoss together with his wife Joice Samuel will be ministering the word of God. They were called out and sent by God to build a generation who will shape history forever. He is the senior pastor of faith acts Ministry Chennai, India.
Please watch the YouTube link for further information.
Topics will cover: Marriage, relationship and Family/Supernatural Lifestyle (Intimacy and Inheritance)/How to avail angelic ministry/ apostolic anointing/ Prophetic counselling and impartation.
Church
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
Glory Conference 2017 – Blacktown
Glory Conference is an annual conference organised to equip and empower Christians from all denominations to be inspired to fulfil God’s plans for their lives, live out their full potentials; and express God’s glory. The conference this year will feature dynamic Guest Speakers from C3 Church, Terrence Mullings and Amada Wells from Brisbane.
The Conference starts on Friday 22nd of Sept at 7pm and a Church/Business Leadership Breakfast meeting on Sat 23rd Sept at 9am. The Saturday evening session starts at 5:30pm and the last session on Sunday 24th of September at 10:30am. Worship will be led by the Glorious Joy Worshippers.
The event registration is free.
Faith
Camden and Districts Relay for Life – CAMDEN
Camden and Districts Relay for Life is celebrating it’s 10th year.Relay for Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services.
You and your team can stay at the event a little as 1 hour or participate for the whole 24 hours. It is a safe family and community event. There is entertainment for all ages throughout the day and night. It is an ideal opportunity for first time overnight campers without going bush.
So please register a team and join us at Camden for an unforgettable experience.
Fundraiser
CHURCH EVENT: The Bible, Prophecy and You! – Katoomba
What does the future hold? Will we ever have peace and security? Does God have a Calendar? The New World Order? A world religion? Continual conflict in the Middle East? Come and hear what the Word of God says about current day events and how this affects you!
3 Sessions, BYO Lunch, Morning tea provided, donations appreaciated
Church
Life with the Luthers – Sydney
Experience the Reformation at this interactive event free for all ages.
See what life and faith looked like for medieval peasants. Witness Luther’s challenge to the church. Hear nuns respond to freedom in Christ, See the impact of the bible made available for all. See the big moments – Luther hammering the 95 theses up, and his stand at the Diet of Worms. Observe Katie and Martin Luther working for the glory of God alone.
Takes about 1 hour to experience. Open and free: 10am -1pm, 2-5pm Saturday 23rd and Monday 25th September.
Community
CHURCH EVENT: Living out Love – Penhurst
Living Out Love is a series of focused talks and interactive sessions designed to help you discover and live God’s plan for relationships with guest speakers, Ps Kevin & Marilyn Brett
Whether you are married, or are looking for that special someone, if you desire genuine, strong healthy relationships, invest this time to get equipped with practical teaching from God’s word. Pastor Kevin & Marilyn Brett bring a wealth of wisdom and experience on this topic and we hope you can join us on the 23rd September.
This is an open event for anyone interested in learning more about God’s will for relationships
Faith
‘At Least Once’ Feature Documentary and Canapés – North Sydney
In 1957, OM Founder, George Verwer had a vision to reach the least reached. He was driven by the conviction that everyone should have the opportunity to hear the gospel at least once. We are celebrating 60 years of OM by launching our very own feature documentary: ‘AT LEAST ONCE’. This extraordinary documentary celebrates the past work of OM and will encourage us to re-evaluate our understanding of mission and how we reach the least reached with the gospel.
Light Canapés and drinks will be served and there will be an opportunity to give to the work of OM.
Fundraiser
Change 2: Presence|Purity|Power – St. Andrews
CHANGE 2 – Presence|Purity|Power
Young Adults Event hosted by Network – Crossroads Church Sydney
CHANGE 2 is our second young adults event for the year focused on uniting young adults across the area. Join us for praise & worship, preaching by Jason Peters (from Auckland, New Zealand) and food/hangs afterwards.
For any additional information please don’t hesitate to contact us using the details below.
Youth
CHURCH EVENT: Sydney Christian Worship Centre 13th Anniversary – Moore Park
Join us to celebrate 13 years of HIS love at SCWC.
SCWC invites you to this special day of celebration with Ps. Roy Marcellus. With special presentations, praise and worship and many more exciting things for everyone.
So what are you waiting for? Bring your friends and family, and experience LOVE like never before! #scwc13
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SING FOR BIBLES – Gosford
Come and join us for a free afternoon of fellowship & friendship as we sing a selection of old, new and contemporary songs.
Our local Salvation Army band and the talented singers from Gosford Presbyterian will provide all the accompaniment we need.
You won’t be disappointed with such a tasty afternoon tea. With something for everyone.
Church
Free Parenting Seminar with Dr Justin Coulson – Caringbah
Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia’s most respected relationships speakers, authors and researchers. He is the author of two best-selling books: 21 Days to a Happier Family and 9 Ways to a Resilient Child. Dr Coulson writes a parenting advice column for Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, appears regularly on The TODAY show and he is the parenting expert at kidspot.com.au.
Most importantly, Justin is an expert in wrestling (his) children, sliding down hills on cardboard boxes and teaching his children to ride bikes. He and his wife Kylie are the parents to six girls.
Childminding is available. Registrations are essential via the Facebook or our website below.
Family
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 barreness, deafness to quadreplegia, 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!
Church
Unite Youth Camp – Winmalee
An action-packed week in the Blue Mountains with activities for everyone including games, swimming, sport, music, camp fire, bush walks, discussions and more.
Teens are supervised by trained leaders and stay in modern air-conditioned accommodation with great recreational facilities and excellent food.
Transport available from North Ryde. Please register online below.
Youth
One Way Holiday Club – Kingsgrove
3-day Holiday Club absolutely free, available to primary school students this coming September holidays and Preschoolers welcome with supervision. Children will enjoy games, crafts, stories, singing, morning tea, and prizes presented and delivered by trained children’s workers. We would love to see as many children there as possible!
Please come and join us for lots of fun and games and get to know other parents in your community
School Holiday
Hills HSC Study Lounge – Castle Hill
Are you or anyone you know in Year 12 and in need to study for the HSC. Join us in the September holidays for a quiet study environment, hot lunch, snacks, experienced tutors, uni advice and a short motivational talk from the Bible!
Mon through Friday for $5 per day or $20 for 5 day package! All high school students welcome! (not exclusive to year 12).
Come with your friends and see you there!
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The Sinbad Show Circus – Razorback
We are a family run show who aim to bring happiness to those whom we entertain, and to those in need, while at the same time sharing God’s love with them.
We run as a non for profit organisation, with the funds we raise by presenting a spectacular show for you, going towards All for Life, Life for All Ministries to bringing a smile to those who can’t afford the bare necessities of life.
The shows run every night at 6:30pm from the 26th of September to the 1st of October, plus 1:30pm from the 29th of September to the 1st of October. Come an hour early for side-show alley games, stalls and live music.
Family
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
HSC Study Camp – Oxford Falls
C3 Youth Study Camp is a space for Year 12 students across the Northern Beaches and North Shore to prepare for their HSC in an uplifting environment, helping them finish well.
These three days are designed to facilitate concentrated study while allowing space for students to encourage each other and bring Christ into the centre of their world.
And the best part is it’s only $30!
Professional teachers and tutors are available and various workshops will be provided.Head to the website for more details and to register.
Education
Foster Care Information Session – Blacktown
Ever considered becoming a foster carer?
MacKillop Family Services is seeking more foster carers to provide respite, emergency and short-term care for children and young people needing a safe and stable home in Western Sydney.
Find out more at this free, no-obligation Info Session. All welcome!
Education
All Saints Kids Club – Parramatta
Four day kids event where children of the ages 3 to 14 years are welcome to come and participate in daily activities. Activities including singing, craft and outdoor games, in which your children will learn more about God in fun and entertaining way. Morning Tea and Lunch provided.
Your children will be placed in groups accordance to age and looked after by the friendly All Saints team. They will make new friends and memories over these school holidays.
Cost will be $35 including a Kids Club T-Shirt. For more information call or visit our website
Children
Wesley Wills Day – City
Professional Wills for just $60. Having a Will is a very important part of looking after your loved ones.
Wesley Mission has been holding Wills days around Sydney area for twenty-five years, as a community service. They are an excellent opportunity to have your Will prepared by an independent lawyer, for much less than the usual cost.
Funds received help support the vital community work of Wesley Mission. After providing for your loved ones, you may like to consider a gift in your Will for this work, but there is no obligation.
Bookings essential.
Appointments are for 20 minutes.
Community
GOFAMINT Australia’s Annual Convention – Auburn
The Gospel Faith Mission International is a church driven by purpose, founded on the Word of God, directed by the Holy Spirit and anchored by love. A yearly conference is held as a purpose to assemble Christians to become strategically involved in God’s plan to make disciples of all nations.
This year’s conference theme is ‘growing up spiritually’ with duration of four astonishing days. It will be encompassed by series of heart touched teachings related to Christ Jesus, our salvation, our purpose in life and GROWING UP SPIRITUALLY.
We strongly encourage everyone to please attend as we come together to learn, grow and share the word of God. YOU ARE BLESSED.
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CHURCH EVENT: Share the Holy Spirit Conference: Taste and See – Seven Hills
Family charismatic conference across generations, cultures and denominations to share God’s presence through worship, teachings, fellowship and ministry. Theme for this years conference is Taste and See (Psalm 34).
Speakers include Ken Fish – Kingdom Fire Ministries previously with Vineyard and John Wimber, Ben Gray CHI – Ministries and founder of Australian Prayer Network, KC Emmanuel – Nigeria and gifted local Australian speakers.
Be encouraged and be welcomed to experience that the Lord is good.
Church
HSC Study Lounge – Auburn
HSC Study Lounge (Auburn Baptist Church) is opening up the study space with free food, free HSC help and resources for Year 11 & 12 students from 10am – 6pm every Friday starting 29 September.
Lunch is provided free for all students and volunteers. Christian teachers are also invited to volunteer as tutors. We are located just 5 minute walk from Auburn train station with bus stops nearby and parking available onsite.
You can drop in anytime
Camp
Bexley Dinner and Drinks Night – Bexley
There is a Friday night dinner/drinks series that a group from my large evangelical church Kirkplace Kogarah informally does in conjunction with meetup and other Christians. It’s got budget feed and drinks.
At Bexley RSL (not the hotel) – go in, contact the number provided at the sign-in desk and I’ll come out to get you. This meetup has no additional charges.
Community
CHURCH EVENT: Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) Prayers and Worship – Bondi Junction
Jewish people worldwide will gather on Friday night, 29 September, to seek God, and to seek for atonement.
We as Jewish people who have found salvation in Jesus, celebrate Yom Kippur and share this eternal hope with our Jewish families and friends. You are invited to join us, to sing, to pray, to repent, to learn from the Word that night.
And a great night to bring a Jewish colleague or mate.
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Schoolies in Vanuatu – O/S
Schoolies in Vanuatu – paradise with a purpose! 17- 26th November. SU 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!
Applications close on the 30th of September!
Camp
2017 Festival Of Praise – North Parramatta
The Sydney Festival Male Voice Choir The Choir will join with similar Choirs from Bundaberg, Brisbane, Melbourne and other locations to present Festivals of Male Voice Praise Sydney for FREE in September.
The Sydney Festival Male Voice Choir Inc. was founded in 1952 along the lines of the Gospel Male Voice Choirs in England and Scotland. The Choir’s motto is “Proclaiming Jesus No Other Name”. A typical program consists of choral items interspersed with solos, quartets and musical items, and a gospel message.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL so call the number listed
Music
CHURCH EVENT: C3 Spring Sessions – Speaker: Ken Costa – Oxford Falls
As part of our Spring Sessions featuring some incredible guest speakers, Ken Costa will be speaking at all our church services this weekend.
Ken has over 40 years’ experience in the financial sector and is passionate about ministry in the marketplace. He was the Chairman of Alpha International, a course attended by over 29 million people worldwide, and Churchwarden of Holy Trinity Brompton in the UK. Ken brings a passion for the bridge between the church and the workforce that is sure to reignite a spark inside of you.
Ken is speaking on Saturday 30th September at 5pm and Sunday 1st October at 8:30am, 10am and 6pm.
Church
Organ Concert with Special Guest – Sydney
St Laurence Music hosts a monthly recital at Christ Church St Laurence on the famous 1892 Hill & Son Organ. The series includes overseas performers, and this one has Arno Hartmann who comes from Germany. The recital is followed by an afternoon tea.
Entry to the recital is by note donation, and there are no additional meetup fees – funds raised support the work of St Laurence Music.
Our combined meetup group will meet inside the church at 2pm (not after). Text Arthur on the mobile number provided to find me.
Music
Love Dee Why Week – Dee Why
Love Dee Why is a weeklong campaign of Grace City Church Dee Why from the 3-8th of October by which we are wanting to share the love of God with the community of Dee Why.
We hope that you can join us by getting involved in one of our many events during the week! These include morning and afternoon kids holidays programmes, a festival style family fun day, church on the beach, a Friday night Youth beach party and various community service projects such as service breakfast at Dee Why Bus Top, home cooked dinners for less fortunate families and maintenance projects at Fisher Rd Public School and the local Salvo’s aged care facility.
For more info & to register check out our website
Community
Surviving to Thriving: A Refugee Symposium – Liverpool
The inaugural South Western Sydney Wellbeing Collaboration Symposium focuses on the wellbeing of people from refugee backgrounds and asylum seekers in South Western Sydney.
A goal of the symposium is to provide the broader community with real insight into the personal history, the hopes and needs, aspirations and achievements of new settlers in our country.
By moving beyond the generalisations and stereotypes into the lived experience of refugees, the symposium aims to expand the borders of community, reinforce the ideal of a ‘fair go’ for all, and offer practical ways in which we can all step up performance of the Christian duty to ‘Love Thy Neighbour’.
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.
Children
CHURCH EVENT: Embassy Conference: Unheard
Combining our love of music [hip-hop, soul and RnB] and most of all, our love for Christ; the Embassy Conference exists to advance urban ministry and church throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. It’s an investment in the lives of individuals and churches that identity with urban subcultures and communities, who desire for their world to experience Christ.
Embassy Conference is held over three (3) days headlined by our international guest speakers Ps. Wayne & Libby Huirua.
The conference ends with a bang with one of the must-attend events of the year, the annual Soul Food Concert on Saturday
Faith
CHURCH EVENT: Broken Bay Bible Conference 2017 – Pennant Hills
A 2-day Conference on “The Gospel of Matthew: Journey into Discipleship” presented by Rev Dr Chris Monaghan CP (Yarra Theological Union) and Dr Debra Snoddy (Catholic Institute of Sydney), with participation by Bishop David Walker and Bishop Peter A Comensoli.
As we explore the Jewish-Christian tapestry of Matthew’s Gospel, we discover again for ourselves who we are really called to be. Why are we called? To whom are we sent? Matthew will be the guide on our journey into discipleship.
Education
Art & Craft show – Medowie
Over two days! This art and craft show is a non-competitive showing of artwork that will be for sale over the two days of the show.
All entries are welcome and all artwork must be ready to hang. Please phone for more information.
Admission is $2.00 per adult and children are free.
Community
Barangaroo Light the Night – City
Now in its tenth year, the Leukaemia Foundation’s Light the Night is a unique event bringing Australia’s blood cancer community together all over the country. Those attending raise money to help give local families facing blood cancer the emotional and practical support that will light the way forward.
Families and friends will come together at dusk on Friday 6 October to carry one of three coloured lanterns relevant to their journey with blood cancer.
Today another 35 people will be told they have blood cancer. Be the light in their darkest hour. Can’t make it to Barangaroo? Join an event near you and reserve your lantern at the website below.
Fundraiser
Spring Fair – Pennant Hills
Come along and find a bargain at Pennant Hills Uniting Church where we are holding our Spring Fair.
There will be plenty of stalls with a variety of excellent goods including 1000’s of Books, Trash & Treasure, Yummy Cakes & Jams, Gifts galore, Children’s stall, Plants and lots more, and to fill your tummies there’s Morning Teas and Sausage sizzles.
Come early to grab the best bargains. We look forward to meeting you all.
Church
CHURCH EVENT: C3 Spring Sessions – Speaker: Paul Scanlon – Oxford Falls
As part of our Spring Sessions featuring numerous guest speakers, Paul Scanlon will be speaking at all our church services this weekend.
Paul has been empowering and growing people for over 30 years and is keen to tap into the potential of every individual he speaks to. His messages bring invaluable leadership skills for people of all ages and walks of life.
Paul will be speaking on Saturday 7 October at 5pm and Sunday 8 October at 8:30am, 10am and 6pm.
Church
Church Event : Soul Food Concert 2017 – Belmore
Since lauching in 2013, the Soul Food Concert has been a calendar highlight, growing bigger and better each year. The concert is a celebration to mark the end of the Embassy Conference: Unheard, showcasing talent within the gospel, soul, hip-hop and RnB Christian music scene from Australia and New Zealand. Doors open at 6:30pm
You can purchase concert tickets separately. OR if you want to attend the Embassy Conference: Unheard, the concert ticket is included in the conference pass. Click the website to purchase conference passes.
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Ladies’ Night Out – Parramatta
9 students from the University of Technology Sydney are hosting a women-only fundraising event on the 7th of October at the Collector Hotel in Parramatta. All proceeds are going to the charity One Girl; A charity on a mission to educate 1 million girls through building schools, providing scholarships and creating solutions for girl hygiene in Uganda and Sierra Leone.
So join us for a fun night out with the girls. Including a DJ, photobooth, snacks, a visit from a One Girl ambassador, an African drum performance and cultural face painting. Tickets available through Ladies’ Night Out Facebook page.
Women
Spring Catch-Up – Circular Quay
After a long winter, we’re keen to celebrate the beginning of Spring with Christians from all over Sydney. iConnection has a booked a space exclusive to us and our guests at the Sydney Opera Bar – FREE entry.
WHO’S INVITED: Christians and their friends. We expect about 200 people, then we go into overflow. The core age group is mainly mid 20’s to early 40’s)
DIRECTIONS:
Catch bus/train/ferry to Circular Quay and walk by the water towards the Opera House. Go down the escalator and you’ll see us on your left, under cover, after the first bar (which is ours).We’ll also be giving out glow sticks to recognise us.
Community
CHURCH EVENT: ‘The Search for the Good Life’ talk by Rev. Nick Russell – Killara
DISCOVER AFRESH THE MEANING OF THE GOOD LIFE! Please join us for a Special 10am Morning Church at St Martin’s Killara on:
Sunday 8 October 2017 at 10am
The ‘Search for the Good Life’ – a talk for adults, parents and teenagers by Rev. Nick Russell – Chaplain at Tara Anglican School followed by a great morning tea
Everyone is welcome! We’ll have a special combined kids programme (ages 2-10) with fun games + jumping castle
Faith
Special Ordination Service with Ejay Mbakwe – Asquith
Awesomerock Church is clearly planted and actively contributing to the Life and Soul of Hornsby. Over the past 5 years Ejay Mbakwe has been serving in her Community with relentless commitment in her capacity as a “Commissioned” Minister and ARC is delighted to invite all members friends to Ejay’s Special Ordination Service to recognise and acknowledge her mandate and calling to the ministry.
The ordination service will be conducted by Ps Richard Guy from Velocity Christian Church-Hobarth Tasmania.
Ejay is the Founder of iFlorish Women’s Conference and together with her husband Ps Peter started Awesomerock Ch. All welcome & Refreshments afterwards.
Church
Church Event: The Marriage Course – Millers Point
Ready to build a relationship to last a lifetime? Have 7 date nights starting with a delicious meal in the historic Garrison Hall in the Rocks area. Watch a DVD and have the chance to talk privately to your partner on specific topics relating to marriage.
Family
DivorceCare – Hurstville Grove
Separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences people ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated & have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before. DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.
Each session has two elements:
- A Seminar with Experts: During the first 30–40 minutes of the meeting, the group watches a video seminar featuring top experts on divorce and recovery subjects.
- A Support Group with Focus: After viewing the video, group participants spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar & what is going on in the lives of group members.
Community
Girls Night In
Come & join us for our fight against Cancer with a Health & Well-being Special Focus. All proceeds go to the Cancer Council for research & support for women’s cancer
Tickets – $25 pre-purchased (Students $20), $30 at the door, $5 each workshop – Ticket Includes a 10 Visit Pass to Atmosphere Gym, light dinner & show. Plus you can do some shopping at the stalls.
15 minutes workshops are:
- Nutritional Workshop – Fiona Kane is a Nutritionist, Transformational Life Coach and “That Sugar” Film Ambassador from Informed Health Nutritional Wellbeing Centre, Penrith.
- Key Strategies for Staying Consistent with Exercise Workshop – David Wrotniak is a certified Personal Trainer and group fitness instructor.
Women
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!
Youth
Backyard Missions – Cabramatta
You don’t need a passport to reach the nations – just your Opal card!
Join us for Backyard Missions, a one-day exposure trip in Sydney. We will visit a mosque, a Hindu temple, enjoy an ethnic lunch and experience an Ethiopian coffee ceremony. We will learn about practical ways to pray for the nations and to live a Great Commission life, no matter where you live!
The cost is $99 per person (group rates for 10+ people). Sign up deadline is 9th October.
Faith
St John’s Gordon Fete and Spring Market – Gordon
St John’s Church Gordon Fête and Spring Market will be held on Saturday 14th October from 9am to 2pm in the church grounds.
There will be homemade cakes and jams, arts and crafts, plants, fresh flowers, bargain books, fresh fruit, and vegetables, chocolate wheel, and a raffle. The Spring Market will feature stalls selling homewares, gifts, fashion, jewellery, and clothing. The St John’s Op Shop will also be open. Great bargains and treasures to be discovered. The kids will love the jumping castle, face painting, carnival games and meeting Zoe Spooner the zookeeper and her pet snake.
Enjoy a coffee and cake, champagne and strawberries or a tasty barbeque.
Church
Men & Machines 17 – Cobbity
Come and enjoy an exhibition of cars, bikes, trucks, steam engines, ex-military vehicles, lawn mower racing, dirt bike racing, jet powered vehicle demonstrations, try your hand on our Drift Karting track… and lots more!
Our special guest this year is Stan “The Man” Longinidis – 8 Times World Kickboxing Champion.
Get a photo and an autograph with the Champ.
The program also includes live Monster Truck Shows, a Demolition Derby and free attractions for all, including face painting, jumping castles and kids rides. Food, drinks and helicopter joy flights will be for sale. This event will be supporting The Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation and The Salvos.
Men
Behind the Smile Fundraiser – Dee Why
A fundraiser event during mental health week that aims to bring the local community together and start conversations that are often not had in regards to mental illness.
Speakers sharing their experience with Mental Illness. These include:
- Indigenous ex NRL and boxing Champion Joe Williams – The Enemy Within (Suicide Prevention and Awareness)
- Bradley Spillane – Survivor of suicide
- Eleni Psillakis from BrazenGrowth – Eating Disorder, Depression
- A video presentation by Jamie Gray, celebrating the life of champion surfer, Tyson Williams.
EMCEE is Australian actor and presenter Lochie Daddo. Tickets $116.53 ea and includes – 2-course dinner, all beer, wine, soft drinks, speakers, and entertainment
Fundraiser
CHURCH EVENTS: Jews for Jesus: Christ The Passover
Bob Mendelsohn the Director from Jews for Jesus Australasia will be presenting “Christ in the Passover”.
God Commanded it, Israel Celebrated it and Christ Fulfilled it!
Come and bring your friends to this great morning of hearing about the Passover and how is relates to Christ.
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CHURCH EVENT: Wollondilly People’s Praise – Picton
Sing into Spring in an afternoon of praise and worship at Wollondilly People’s Praise as we sing you favourite hymns from the Billy Graham Crusades and choruses from Scripture In Song Books. Guest artist for the afternoon are the talented local musicians Glenda and Neville Quarmby.
Singing commences at 2:30
At the conclusion join us for a cuppa and share some time of fellowship.
Community
Choosing Hope: A Walk of Honour and Remembrance – Long Jetty
Join us for an afternoon of honour and remembrance, in support of families who have experienced infant loss. Together we will enjoy a beautiful walk beside the Tuggerah Lake, a moving sunset service and partake in a flower release on the water in honour of the babies loved and lost.
From Saltwater Reserve, Long Jetty to Picnic Point, The Entrance
Registration essential at website below
Pre-registration cost: Adults $20, children 2-17 $10, family (2 adults / 2 kids) $45, extra child (with family registration) $5 and under 3 free
Invite your family & friends to come along with you for a beautiful afternoon remembering babies
Community
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
Women’s Night of Spirituality – North Sydney
Join us for an evening of inspiration told in Story & Song.
Light Supper to follow. Limited parking available, free admission.
- Jo Karaolis: Jo is a long-time educator, her working life including 13 years as headmistress of St Catherine’s Waverley and 10 years as Principal of St Lucy’s, a catholic primary school.
- Katie Kelly OAM: Katie has a deep commitment to projects that promote healthier lifestyles, particulary access to sports for children’s disability in the indigenous communities.
- Lillian Leigh: Lillian Leigh is a Sydney lawyer, wife and mother. For over a decade as a consumer advocacy for lung and rare cancers became her passion.
Women
Salvation Army Community Wills Day – Penrith
Have you got a Will? For $50 you can get a Will prepared and help someone at the same time. The Salvation Army offers a Wills service, with the generous support of local solicitors, in exchange for a $50 donation to our community work. It’s an opportunity to ensure you have a Will that reflects your wishes while also giving back to your community.
APPOINTMENTS ESSENTIAL: Call between 9 am and 4:30 pm on the number below, email (provided) or visit the website
There is no obligation to provide a bequest to The Salvation Army. If, after taking care of your loved ones, you would like to support our services for the community, you are welcome to do so.
Moneycare Day – Rockdale
This is an activity that can help families and individuals to check with service providers e.g. water, electricity that they are getting the best deal available for them.
Money care counsellors are also available to talk over debt difficulties that are causing people stress . There are bargains to be had at The Salvos Store and a free sausage sizzle will be available.
Everyone is welcome to take part in this activity.
Community
Church Event: Heart Women’s conference – The Father’s Love – Fairfield
Whatever type of woman you are, we all enjoy time out from our lives to reenergise, to relax, to eat good food (that we don’t have to cook!), be entertained, get good input into our lives that help our mind, body, spirit and soul AND have great conversation.
So just like in the movies let us be open and explore what the story line God may bring to us at HEART 2017. See how very much The Father loves us, for He calls us His children.
Thursday 19th October :: 7 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday 20th October :: 10 am – 9 pm
Saturday 21st October :: 9am to 5pm
Faith
Church Event: Australian Chinese National Prayer Breakfast Meeting – Chatswood
The Australian Chinese National Prayer Breakfast, as an inclusive event, is aimed at being a platform to bridge groups that are diverse, to help with nurturing friendships with people from across religious, political and philosophical viewpoints.
As Abraham Lincoln said, “It behooves us then, to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to confess our national sins, and to pray for clemency and forgiveness.”
This is also a fundraising Charity Event. Weiyuan Foundation is a charity organisation to raise community awareness of the serious effect of anxiety and depression. We have felt the urgent needs on Australian Chinese community and want to voice out the importance of this.
Church
Church Event: Everywoman Gathering 2017 – Oxford Falls
Everywoman is a ministry and movement running for over 10 years designed to support and encourage women as they build every aspect of their lives, from families and friendships, to dreams and careers.
The Everywoman Gathering is a large annual conference for women held on the beautiful Northern Beaches. Everywoman is famous for being a 2-day conference where women can meet, connect, learn and grow, and also includes Everygirl, a conference for young girls.
The Gathering is hosted by Pastor Chris Pringle and Pastor Bernie Kelsey and guest speakers include neuroscientist Dr Caroline Leaf, Bobbie Houston (Senior Pastor, Hillsong Church) and Nadia Clark (Lead Pastor, Life Church Melbourne). Register online.
Women
The Global Leadership Summit – Sydney North
The GLS is fresh, actionable and inspiring leadership content from a world-class faculty at a convenient location near you.
GLS events are held via videocast, presenting some of the most up-to-date, high-impact leadership teaching available anywhere in the world. Every year the GLS inspires and equips leaders with an incredible range of speakers who are leadership practitioners.
This year’s themes include: Assembling an outstanding team, developing personal grit, creative problem solving, developing talent, and exercising fearlessness in your leadership.
Registration ticket includes registration, am/pm teas and the GLS Handbook – register today!
Church
A New Brain – Normanhurst
The show tells the story of Gordon Schwinn, who is frustrated that he is not fulfilling his true potential in the music industry. After collapsing while having lunch with a friend, Gordon is hospitalised with a serious neurological disorder and worries that he will die before he is able to fulfil his true worth – sharing his music with the world. This musical is a comical yet heartfelt look at illness, the revelation of mortality, and the power of art and music in healing.
Performances:
- Friday 20th October at 8pm
- Saturday 21st October at 8pm
- Saturday 28th October at 2pm and 8pm
- Friday 3rd November at 8pm
- Saturday 4th November at 2pm and 8pm
Tickets $30 Adults, $25 Conc, $15 Children.
CHURCH EVENT: 90th Anniversary Service – Gymea
On behalf of the congregation and Pastor at Gymea Anglican church we warmly you both to join us at the 90th Anniversary service
Please join with us and the Archbishop as we celebrate the faithful teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ to the community.
Everyone will be warmly welcomed.
Church
CHURCH EVENT: C3 Spring Sessions – Dr Caroline Leaf – Oxford Falls
As part of our Spring Sessions featuring some incredible guest speakers, Dr Caroline Leaf will be speaking on Sunday 22 October after speaking at the Everywoman Gathering.
Dr Caroline is a cognitive neuroscientist with a PhD in Communication Pathology and a BSc in Logopedics and Audiology, specializing in metacognitive and cognitive neuropsychology. She brings insight into the workings of the brain like no other and is sure to enlighten you on how to rewire your brain to become more Christ-like.
Dr Caroline will be speaking on Sunday 22 October at our 10am and 6pm services.
Church
Gospel Gems Hymnsing – Sydney
Gospel Gems Hymnsing: ‘Tell me the Old Old Story’…’On a Hill Far Away’….Sing we the King who is coming to Reign’… and MORE! All Welcome.
Featuring: Central Baptist Church Choir with Organist Mark Quarmby, Director of Music and Organist at St Stephen’s Church, and Conductor Tania Kong (Central Baptist Choir Leader).
Freewill offering for expenses and The Bible Society
Light refreshments after.
Music
Dealing with Guilt and Shame – Newtown
Guilt and shame are two of the most powerful realities in human life.
Most of us regard them as overbearingly negative experiences that must be avoided or removed if we are to find wholeness and happiness in our lives.
In our next CCL event, Moore College lecturer Dan Wu will expose the biblical truth about guilt and shame—what guilt and shame are, how they can be both negative and positive experiences in our Christian lives, and how they relate to the most important reality affecting human life: the glory of God in the cross of Jesus Christ.
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.
Education
Omega Writers Conference 2017 – Mulgoa
The purpose of the Omega Writer’s Conference is to educate, support and inspire Australasian Christian writers through workshops, regional and genre connections, Awards Night and plenary sessions. The 2017 theme is ‘Impacting society with grace and truth’. Keynote speaker is Margie Lawson from the USA.
Workshop presenters:
- Fiction stream – Margie Lawson, Carolyn Miller, Patricia Weerakoon
- Non Fiction stream – James Cooper, JoAnne Berthelsen, May-Kuan Lim
- YA/Children stream – Alex Marestaing, Penny Morrison, and a shared workshop with Rochelle Manners, Rowena Beresford, Katrina Roe (Hope 103.2 FM presenter) and Jemima Trappel
Faith
Church Event: Oh! Zerubbabel – Mt Druitt
Go! The Next Generation. Revival. God is about to move in Australia, in a way never imagined before! To save the souls of Youths all around the world.
Souls shall be won and lives shall be changed! Glory be to God almighty. Christ Alive Youth Ministries – Raising an Army of Youth for Christ (worldwide)
This event is free… and you are most welcome!
Faith
CHURCH EVENT: Inspire Women’s Conference – Canton Beach
Beautiful Friends,
I’d love you to join me at Inspire 2017 as we go on a journey of opening our hearts to understanding that which has been entrusted and gifted to each of us for this time and generation.
You, precious sweetheart, have been called and entrusted for such a time as this! Myself and the team have already begun dreaming, believing and sowing into Inspire 2017. I hope you will join us. Know that it won’t be the same without you.
Much love,
Jeanette & your Inspiring Hope family
Women
The Elementals and Jonah & The Wailers Concert – Circular Quay
Jonah & The Wailers and The Elementals in concert. Sydney’s best Acapella choirs in the traditional African American Gospel genre. Don’t forget to buy tickets through the link below. (Must be 18+)
Want to join the Choir? Our repertoire is based on African American influenced traditional gospel & related styles, including contemporary pop songs. We have rehearsals in Manly on Monday, Leichhardt on Tuesday and North Sydney on Wednesday during school term time.
More information is available at their website
Music
Raising Resilient Teens: Life, Relationships and Their Online World – Colyton
The teen years can be fun and exciting, but new changes and challenges can also feel overwhelming.
Come and hear leading expert in teen and family issues, Collet Smart share how we can support our teens to be their best selves. Collett is a psychologist, teacher, lecturer and writer with more than 20 years experience working with children and families around the world. She appears regularly on national television and radio as an expert in teen and family issues and is a mum to three children.
Family
CHURCH EVENT: The Secret Garden Musical – Eastwood
The Secret Garden is a family musical based on the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Orphaned in India, 11 year old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his wheelchair-bound son Colin whom she has never met.
The estate’s many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the “Dreamers”; spirits from Mary’s past who guide her through her new life, dramatising The Secret Garden’s compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.
Mary’s own personality blossoms as she and a young gardener bring new life to a neglected garden, as well as to her sickly cousin and uncle.
Tickets range from $12 to $25.
Community
CHURCH EVENT: Divorce & Separation Recovery Workshops – Camden
A gentle and non-intrusive six-week workshop enabling participants to move towards healing, health and hope. With coordinators Michael and Mandy Pilottos.
First session Saturday 28 October 2017 9.30am to 2.30pm (lunch included), then following five Tuesday evenings 7 to 9:30pm (supper included).
Held in church hall. Spaces limited. Food included, please notify of any dietary requirements.
Cost $50. Contact Church Office to book in phone or via email (office@camdenanglican.org.au)
Community
Ping Pong A Thon – Bowral
It’s time to serve up some justice. The Pong partners with organisations in SE Asia who are playing their part in bringing to an end human trafficking – the world’s fastest growing crime.
Register online, gather sponsors, play some Pong and play your part. There will also be Pong’s held in Sydney and other parts of NSW throughout October.
Fundraiser
CHURCH EVENT: Women on a Mission – Baulkham Hills
We will be hearing from speaker Jane Kennedy from ‘a Girl & her world’, enjoying devonshire tea, and preparing personal hygiene packages for girls living in rural Fiji.
Registrations are now open to all women and girls (if you’re already at high school).
Cost: $20 per person (covers the cost of goods for the girls). Registration and payment is preferred prior to the event. Please note that there will be no child minding available.
Women
CHURCH: Night of Worship – Oxford Falls
There isn’t much better than the feeling of complete surrender found in worship. Join us for a powerful night of worship lead by C3 Music. Arrive at 5:30pm for pre-party and free food, followed by the service starting at 6pm.
Free kids care available for primary school ages – to register kids via email c3kids@myc3church.net
This service is preparing our hearts and minds in the lead up to C3 Music’s Live Album Recording on 12 Nov at 6pm.
Music
Hope from Kenya with Jennifer Gitiri – Jaimisontown
Join us for an evening with coffee & dessert while we listen to Jennifer share her first hand experience of the difference Compassion sponsorship can make to children living in poverty.
Jennifer Gitiri was born in the Korogocho slums in Kenya and raised by her single mother under the leaking roof of a small mud shack. When Compassion opened a child development centre in a nearby church, Jennifer had hope for the first time in her life. Compassion provided everything she needed; food, educational resources, and medical care. They taught her life skills and introduced her to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jennifer is now a lawyer with the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice in Kenya.
Community
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 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 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 thebridge.smbc.edu.au.
Faith
CHURCH EVENT: C3 Spring Sessions – Ian McCormack – Oxford Falls
As part of our Spring Sessions featuring a range of guest speakers, Ian McCormack will be sharing his incredible testimony of how he was declared clinically dead and came back to life.
While diving in Mauritius, Ian was stung by five box jellyfish and saw his life flash before him. An Atheist at the time, Ian had an encounter with God that was undeniable to him.
To hear Ian’s incredible story, visit us on Sunday 5 November at our 10am or 6pm service.
Church
Mental Health First Aid Course – Penrith
Uniting Recovery Family & Carer Mental Health Program are running the 12hr Mental Health First Aid Course FREE for family and friends supporting someone with a Mental Illness that live in the Nepean Blue Mountains or Western Sydney Area. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, where to find help and what sort of help research has shown to be effective.
Course is two days: Monday 6th November & Monday 13th November 9am to 4.30pm at Headspace Penrith.
Spaces are limited and registration is essential, email ahead to book your place. Morning Tea, Lunch and Mental Health First Aid Manual will be provided.
Youth
CHURCH EVENT: Maximum Kingdom Conference Impact – Liverpool
Network, connect and be a part of our first ever Sydney based conference. Be impacted by our international guest speakers throughout the day & join us on our last night for our evening black tie event. Limited tickets.
The church has always been God’s original choice for establishing and maintaining His will on earth. Jesus came to build His ecclesia, the church, with a promise to re-establish the right gatekeepers at the entrance of every system that controls the world.
This conference will address the responsibilities of the local church at each gate and diplomatically restore heaven’s governmental, social and economic plan on earth again through the Kingdom philosophy of Jesus Christ.
Church
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!
Health
Backyard Missions – Cabramatta
You don’t need a passport to reach the nations – just your Opal card!
Join us for Backyard Missions, a one-day exposure trip in Sydney. We will visit a mosque, a Hindu temple, enjoy an ethnic lunch and experience an Ethiopian coffee ceremony. We will learn about practical ways to pray for the nations and to live a Great Commission life, no matter where you live!
The cost is $99 per person (group rates for 10+ people). Sign up deadline is 6th November.
Community
Church: Night of Worship and Live Album Recording – Oxford Falls
Join us for a powerful night of worship and encounter led by C3 Music, and be part of our live album recording to be released in 2018! This event is open to all.
Arrive at 5:30pm for free food and fellowship with the service starting at 6pm. Childminding will be available.
A wonderful night to focus our hearts and minds on God and join together as the body of Christ in worship.
Church
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
Rexband Sydney Concert – Sydney Olympic Park
Rexband is a Christian Band from India. Started as a musical wing of Jesus Youth, a missionary movement from Kerala, India.
The band has been spreading the good news all over the world through music, for 25 years and performed in over 500 stages and toured 22 countries. In 2012 Rexband returned to Sydney to packed audience as part of tour organized by Jesus Youth.
The 2017 tour is organized by The Syro Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas and will perform in 7 major cities of Australia.
Music
Thomian Carol Service: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols – Parramatta
The Thomian Carol Service is a much anticipated event now in its 9th year. Alumni of S. Thomas’ College in Sri Lanka together with the Sri Lankan community in Sydney will usher in the Advent season to celebrate the Festival of Carols and Nine Lessons.
David Sansoni an accomplished musician will train and conduct the choir backed by the well know organist Godelieve Ghavalas. The preacher will be an old boy of the College Rev Dharshan Fernando from Sri Lanka and Rev Owen Goddard of All Saints Church Parramatta will preside.
All are welcome
Christmas
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