You may have heard that we are rolling out a new giving platform: Tithe.ly!
If you have given online to the church, Tiona Chapel or Saints Care recently you will have used Tithe.ly already. This new platform offers a more efficient and convenient way of giving meaning your gifts go further. Watch the video to find out more or click here to GIVE and experience Tithe.ly giving for yourself! We look forward to sharing more training and information with you over the coming weeks.
You Belong
In June we celebrate love and inclusion; upholding the enduring principle of the Worth of all Persons: we seek to uphold and restore the worth of all people individually and in community, challenging unjust systems that diminish human worth.
All are loved, all are welcome, all belong as we seek to become true and living expressions of Jesus Christ, woven together by the Spirit, with compassion, in community.
If you want to share the love on your personal or congregational social media pages contact Emma at Mission Office for access to the Pride Month memes: eespinosa@cofchrist.com.au 02 9871 7400
Watch the recorded sessions from Mission Conference now!
Mission Conference 2021 has begun!
We were blessed with the ministry of Wendy Ballard, Helen Taylor, Kass Unger and Ben Smith at our Worship this morning, and with the company of each other as we gathered in community.
If you weren't able to join for any reason you can watch the recording (and all recorded sessions from conference) here: https://www.cofchrist.com.au/mc-2021-recorded-sessions
Community Plus are running a Young Adults Retreat next month!
July 8-11, REGISTER NOW or visit the website to find out more.
Contact Youth and Young Adult Minister Alicia Turner if you want to chat more about this or any other Community Plus activity.
2021 Conference Booklet is NOW available!
These volunteers are a few of many!
Blessed by our Givers
Pilgrims descend....
This is your invitation to join us, for the many activities across the week of Mission Conference this year, as we take the opportunity to slow down and open our hearts to new possibilities, engage in fun, in worship, in learning and the essential business of the church.
So plan on it, put it in your calendar and come and be blessed ❤ 30th May - 6th June
“Pilgrims descend,
spiraling inwards, a journey triggering confluence of hopeful hearts both full and empty, awaiting, anticipating.
Disciples return to learn and discern where the Spirit calls.
Slow down they said, slow down.” - from 'Together We Decide' by Ben Smith
Get involved and be a part of something special
We're looking for a team of volunteers to help support the HOSTING of ONLINE mission activities and events including worships and prayer meetings.
Whether you have zero 'behind the scenes' experience or you are well on your way to being a ZOOM hosting superstar - we are calling for all expressions of interest to join our volunteer rota.
Get involved and be a part of something special as a one-of or regular host - you can participate when it suits you.
Community Plus have a NEW meeting space
Community Plus are now Meeting on Discord each Sunday night for our online gatherings, at 8pm on the;
1st Sunday of the month: Reflect and Connect
2nd Sunday: Catch up and Chats (sometimes dessert parties etc)
3rd Sunday: Worship
4th Sunday: Youth Group
Discord is always open* and you can see who is online to jump on and play games with.
Have you seen the the latest edition of the Australia Herald - 'Shift'?
Stories from across Australia and around the world, addressing issues on Peace & Justice on and for the Earth; this edition "shows us glimpses of what it looks like to move in harmony with the reconciling and restoring purposes of God.”
Read the full edition here, or see the list of stories here.
Mt Hut Leadership Revisited - postponed until 2022
God IS Calling - Mission Centre Conference 2021
Australia Worships Online, NEW TIME, 10am
Set your reminders - Australia Worships Online, this Sunday 11 April at the new time of 10am (AEST)
https://www.cofchrist.com.au/sunday-online-worships
Called by a New Name
Twenty years ago the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints changed its name to Community of Christ.
Project Zion marks this anniversary with two podcasts looking at the past, the name-change decision, and what has grown out of that change.
Good Friday Online Worship with the Sydney cluster
Good Friday Online Worship, “WERE YOU THERE"?”
2nd April at 11am AEDT - hosted by the Sydney cluster.
Meeting ID: 964 2935 2858
Passcode: 0204
Announcement: Saints Care and Catholic Care Social Services JWA
From 31 March 2021, a cessation of the joint working agreement between Catholic Care Social Services and Saints Care will take effect. Read the full release here.
Flooding in NSW
“Over the past few days I’ve been in touch with our Pastors and members on the Mid-North Coast to assess the situation in terms of our people and our buildings. At this point, none of our buildings have been impacted by flooding. Some towns and areas, particularly Taree and Wingham, have been isolated by flood waters, cutting them off from surrounding areas. The Green Cathedral has been inundated by water and will remain closed until those waters recede and the paths made safe. Many members and friends are impacted by this situation. Similarly, in the metropolitan and surrounding areas of Sydney we’ve seen similar vision of high flood waters, causing many to lose homes, pause businesses and be separated from their community.”
Read the full letter from Mission President, Ben Smith:
Register now for Perth Easter Camp 2021
Perth Easter Camp is on again: 1-5th April, at Serpentine Holistic Healing Centre, Lewis Road, Serpentine.
With guest ministry from Kass Unger.
Registration now open: http://bit.ly/PerthEasterCampRego2021
Find out more here: https://www.cofchrist.com.au/.../4/1/perth-easter-camp-2021
Zoom Training - Hosted by MNC
You are invited to join in!
Hosted by Linda Hazell on behalf of the Mid North Coast,.
Training sessions are planned as follows:
Topic: Z2: Starting your own Zoom meeting with friends. Wed 17th March, 8:30-9:30 am
Topic: Z3: Sharing in Zoom. Mon 22nd March, 5:30-6:30 pm
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 909 916 1585 Passcode: 123
Please RSVP so we can plan for numbers.
If you have any issues using the online form, please call Emma Espinosa on 02 9871 7400.