Join us this Christmas at one of our services, take time to breathe, and take in the eternal offer of God’s Love, Hope, Peace and Joy, which can sustain us no matter the chaos that surrounds.
On all Sundays in December there is a service at 9:30am.
Blue Christmas Service, Wednesday 18th December, 7 pm
NOTE: This year the service will be at “The Village Well” 54 Strathalbyn Road, Aldgate.
A welcoming space for anyone coping with grief or stress for any reason this Christmas season. This service is reflective and recognises that for many of us Christmas is not full of joy and celebration, but is often tinged with sadness and disappointment. We’ll also have the chance to remember those who we’d like to have Christmas with but who won’t be with us.
Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24th December 7:30pm
Soak in the Christmas story with plenty of carol singing and bible readings.
Christmas Day, Wednesday 25th December, 9:30am
Simple Christmas Service focusing on the birth of Jesus, and what it means for us and our world.
Notice the people that could use your help this Christmas
In the Bridgewater Community – a food Co-op is located on the front verandah of the Oak community centre. Bread and other food from Coles is available every Monday and Wednesday morning. Fresh produce is also available in the Community Garden behind the Oak. If you have excess fresh produce to share bring it along and leave it any time!
In the Wider Community – The Mt Barker “Hungry No More” program is providing food hampers to individuals and families in need. If you would like to donate – please bring only those items listed below – by Sunday 15th December.
- Coffee / tea bags / sugar
- Canned fruit or vegetables
- UHT Milk
- Pasta
- Donations are also welcome via EFT: Mount Barker Uniting BSB 704095, A/C 207449, Reference HNM Hamper
In the World – The Everything In Common Gift Catalogue is filled with life changing gifts that help fight poverty and build hope – perfect for someone who has everything – or last minute gifts. Choose a gift card to send to your loved one, and in their name chickens, goats, pigs, school books, clean water, or a host of other things, will be delivered to people in communities where Uniting World is working in partnership with local churches to bring about lasting change through community development.
In the World – The National Council of Churches in Australia have an annual Christmas Bowl Appeal which is a trusted charity that goes towards supporting refugees all around the world.
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“Convergence” Easter 2024 – Looking Back
Our theme this Lent and Easter is Convergence – a multi dimensional time of creativity combining art, film and spiritual reflections with key moments of devotion in Easter Week.
All welcome, wherever you are in your spiritual journey.
