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Families and parish life

A church where kids grow up in faith and friendship, and where everyone has a place to belong and to serve.

Fr Luke with Sunday School children dressed as saints and Bible characters for Holyween, children's faces blurred for privacy
Parish men smiling around the barbecue at a parish outing
Children playing with a garden wagon on the grass at a parish outing, children's faces blurred for privacy

Families and youth

A church where kids grow up in faith and friendship

Sunday School, Sundays, 11:00am. For every age, straight after fellowship.

Kids Liturgy, Sundays, 8:30am. For ages 5 and up.

Kids Soccer, Tuesdays, 4:30pm.

Kids Karate (ages 4+), Thursdays, 6–7:30pm.

Kids activities, Saturdays, 5:00pm.

Bring your family

Serving our neighbours

Care, groups and outreach

You don't need to be a member to ask for help. Reach out in confidence and we will do what we can.

Prayer and pastoral care

Talk to our priest about anything you are carrying: grief, illness, family or faith.

Community talks

Open evenings on health, family and life, like our women's health night. Free and open to all.

Community services and groups

Everything that is not a liturgical service. All are welcome. See every service and group on the calendar.

Learning and fellowship

  • FellowshipSundays, 10:00amAfter the Divine Liturgy.
  • The WaySundays, 11:15amA journey into the faith, at the back of the church. All are welcome.
  • Men's HangoutSecond Monday of every month, 6:30pm
  • Men's MeetingFourth Thursday of every month, 6:30pm
  • Mothers MeetingEvery second Thursday

Outreach

  • English classesThursdays, 6:30–7:30pm
  • Christian homeless serviceSundays, 12:00pmA weekly service of care and welcome for people doing it tough or sleeping rough. Everyone is treated with dignity, and anyone who would like to help is welcome to join us.