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Free Christmas Concert by Sydney Salvation Army Veterans band and free Lunch – Dural
Dural Salvos are hosting a free community event with a Christmas Concert by The Salvation Army Sydney Veterans Band at 10am followed by lunch.
Come and enjoy your favourite Christmas music presented by a Salvation Army brass band.
It’s a morning not to be missed !
Community
UNITE AUSTRALIA DECEMBER PRAYER AND INTERCESSION CONFERENCE – Parramatta
The Unite Australia prayer and intercession conferences are held every month to encourage pastors, leaders, churches, ministries and movements to unite in prayer and intercession for revival in Sydney, NSW and Australia.
Admission is free.
Join us as we agree in prayer and intercession for revival in Sydney, NSW and Australia.
Faith
Service of Remembrance – West Pennant hills
St Matts Service of Remembrance is for families, and friends, whose children have died or are missing. This year, the service will be onsite and will be followed with a supper in the halls. For those unable to attend, a live stream will be available via YouTube and is embedded on our website below for ease of access.
This year, we are pleased that the Rev. Dr Roger Chilton (OAM) will speak during the service.
Our remembrance service is driven by our knowledge of God as a compassionate Father and loving Shepherd who walks with His people through all the kaleidoscope of human experiences, not least when we lose those we love.
Church
Food & Connection at The People’s Pantry – Mascot
The People’s Pantry is a food relief service for South Eastern Sydney locals and is run by South Eastern Community Connect.
132 households currently access The People’s Pantry. Of this number, 96 people access it every week and 20% of those who access it are young families in crisis. When we meet with parents and carers, we give them info about our parenting programs and other local services.
Come and grab your food and essentials hamper. Apart from providing food, we educate families on nutrition through the SECC Community Kitchen. We help people to shop within a budget, and other vital life skills. Please see the website for more information.
Community
Tyndale Multicultural Christmas Carols – Blacktown
Join us at Tyndale Christian School for a Multicultural Christmas Carols event. Experience an evening filled with carols, performances, and delightful light food.
Our theme, “Multicultural Christmas,” embraces unity and celebrates the love of Jesus Christ across all cultures. Dress in your cultural attire or wear plain red clothing to showcase our diverse community. Free entry with essential bookings.
Your gold coin donations support our community initiatives. Note: In case of heavy rain, event cancellation will be communicated to the school community. Bring your friends and family to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Christmas
High Tea for Human Rights Day – Waterloo
🌼 Join us for a delightful High Tea at The Freedom Hub in honour of Human Rights Day! 🍰✨
Looking for the perfect ‘office’ end of year party or a lovely Christmas gathering with your girlfriends? Look no further! Indulge in an array of exquisite treats: finger sandwiches, sweet and savoury tarts, mini quiches, and scones with luscious cream.
Best of all, every cent you spend goes to a great cause – 100% of profits are donated to The Freedom Hub Survivor School to help people who have experienced modern slavery in Australia. [Drink options include some alcoholic beverages.]
Fundraiser
Lifeline’s GIANT 3-Day Book Fair Returns To Hornsby
Join us at Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney’s final Book Fair for 2023! There will be over 90,000 quality pre-loved books for sale across more than 50 fiction and nonfiction categories. Saving Money, Saving the Planet, Saving Lives.
Cost: Free entry and free parking
Parking: Rosewood Centre underground car park, entry off Unwin Rd. Overflow parking available on Clarke Rd
Come along and don’t forget that every purchase you make will help Lifeline save lives!
Fundraiser
Chat and Play – St Clair
A beautiful space to bring kids for a play whilst you enjoy a chat with friends, coffee, a BBQ lunch and some tasty treats.
There will also be giveaway tables covered in excellent preloved clothes, books, toys, shoes and occasional plants/fresh produce which are free to a good home.
More details on the Facebook page below.
Children
Fairtrade and Sustainable Market – Belrose
Looking for an unique and meaningful gift? Choose a gift that makes a difference! Fair trade exists to reduce poverty by ensuring fair prices, workers’ rights, & standards to help producers in developing countries achieve sustainable & equitable trade relationships.
At this exciting free event, you’ll find unique, earth-friendly, artisan and handmade products that adhere to the principles of Fair Trade.
Enjoy delicious and nutritious street food with an Asian twist and Fairtrade Organic hot drinks at the top-rating Solace cafe! We recommend public transport, cycling, walking or car pooling if possible, as parking is limited. Bring family/friends to help fight global poverty and care for God’s creation.
Market
Sydney Camino Walk – Hunters Hill
James and Carolynn (mission workers with the European Christian Mission) have been working towards opening a Christian guesthouse for people walking the Camino Olvidado through their town in Basque Country, Spain.
The Camino is a centuries-old pilgrimage that people from all over the world walk as a journey of personal or spiritual discovery. The idea is that the Camino Guesthouse will be a place of rest and restoration and provide a unique opportunity to serve people with the love and hospitality of Jesus.
The walk ends around 12:30-1:30pm at Casuarina Point, Lane Cove National Park, followed by a Spanish BBQ lunch and sharing about the Camino project. Info here.
Fundraiser
Gingerbread House Making Event – Telopea
Join us for an afternoon of festive fun for all ages. There will be a short Christmas talk.
Cost is $35 per house kit with all lollies and decorations provided. Gluten-free house kits available.
Registration is essential and through our website.
Christmas
Christmas at Kogarah 2023
Join us on for Cornerstone Kogarah’s annual Christmas Community Event. The festivities begin at 3pm at the Kogarah Town Square where we will have plenty of fun activities for the family including a jumping castle, face painting, bubbles and a photobooth.
From 5pm, the fun continues at Cornerstone Kogarah (12-16 Derby Street, Kogarah) where there’ll be free food, carols and skits. All are welcome!
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Carols in the Courtyard – Roseville
Barneys warmly invites you to Carols in the Courtyard! Free sausage sizzle and fairy floss!
Prizes for colouring competition and more!
5–7pm Jumping castle, face painting, food, craft and book stalls
7–8pm Carols and Christmas message
Come join us for a fun night!
Christmas
Christmas in the Gardens – Children’s Activities – Auburn
Join Auburn Christian Churches for Christmas in the Gardens. Our activities include children’s craft (angel making) and games (pong/bean bag toss), and the Christmas story.
Christmas carols will be sung in the amphiteatre as well. Auburn Christian Churches is an inter-demoninational church network in the Cumberland Council area.
The Auburn Christian Churches stall (children’s activties) will be taking place within the Cumberland Council Christmas int the Gardens event, which has free entry for everyone.
Christmas
Beacon Hill 70th Anniversary service
Come back to Beacon Hill and celebrate 70 years of blessings with us.
We’ll be gathering in celebration of the 70th anniversary of our beloved church, formerly known as Beacon Hill & Narraweena St Andrews Presbyterian Church. We are calling it “Back To Beacon Hill – Celebrating 70 Years of Blessings” – a commemorative service that promises to be a cherished moment in our collective journey.
After the service, we invite you to join us for a brunch where you can rekindle old friendships, share stories, and bask in the warmth of our community. For in the heart of every church lies the true treasure – the message of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Church
Tongan Christmas Service + Free Feast – Beverly Hills
Join us at Beverly Hills Baptist Church for a festive celebration of Tongan and Australian Christmas traditions!
Experience the warmth and joy of this special holiday with our vibrant Tongan community. Immerse yourself in the beautiful melodies of Tongan hymns and be inspired by a heartfelt sermon.
After the service, indulge in a free feast featuring mouthwatering delicacies. Come and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with us! Please register online.
Christmas
Eastcoast Church Production – The Musical – The Nativity – Caringbah
Join us for our annual Eastcoast Church Christmas Production, perfect for the whole family activity, followed by a massive after-party!
Meet the students of Eastcoast High as they gear up to tell the biggest story of the year – the birth of baby Jesus! Joined by a rich ensemble of dancers and musicians, this show is a must see extravaganza.
Tickets are $5 each but free for under 5 year olds. If you can’t make it to our 1pm show, join us at our 4pm show. The party continues afterwards in the backyard with food trucks, FREE kindy farm, FREE face painting & FREE rock climbing.
Christmas
Santa at the House – Parramatta
The Friends of Old Government House are pleased to present the opportunity for families to have their photo taken with Santa in the Stairhall at Old Government House, Parramatta.
BYO camera
Cost $5.00 All funds raised are dedicated to the conservation of Old Government House.
Come along and make precious memories in a unique setting.
Christmas
Carols on the Lawn – Strathfield
✨ “CAROLS ON THE LAWN” is back this year at West Sydney Chinese Christian Church, Strathfield! Join us for an evening of carol singing, a free BBQ, and children’s activities.
This is also a fantastic event to invite your friends and family to!
To help the team with catering, please register at the website below.
Christmas
Carols in the Park – Pymble
Come along for an evening of fun and joy as we celebrate the birth of Christ. There will be carols, games, face painting, a best-dressed-dog competition, toys ‘n’ tucker collection and more.
Bring a toy to share with kids in need.
BYO picnic and low seating.
Christmas
Christmas Family Fun Day at HOPE Mission Centre – North Parramatta
Christmas is a season of love, so let’s celebrate! Bring your loved ones to the Christmas Family Fun Day at HOPE Mission Centre! It will be a day filled with activities and games for the grown-ups and kids, with a jumping castle, craft stations, a Santa photo corner, and so much more! Food, drinks and ice-cream will be available for purchase.
It will also be a day for us to show love to others, so we would appreciate it if you could bring along ONE non-perishable food item per person, as an in-kind donation to those in need.
Don’t forget to RSVP and put this event on your calendar.
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