We look forward to your visit. Maybe you’re here today. Here’s what to expect.
Each of our 3 Sunday services are different
8am is traditional prayerbook with hymns. Some Sundays the minister will wear robes.
10.30am is a family service with kids program during the 2nd part of the service.
5pm is vibrant (and a bit louder) with a simpler kids program.
What do we do?
In a nutshell, we sing, pray & hear from God’s word the Bible.
Early in our contemporary services we have a friendly minute or two to say g'day
to each other. While some might move around to do that, most simply
turn to the person nearest and say hello. Don't worry, it doesn't get weird.
8am share communion on weeks 2,3 & 4.
Our other services share communion on the 2nd Sun.
Bringing kids?
Great! Your children are welcome to join our program. When the
kids head out to Rockets (pre-school) and Rock (primary) meet Hannah our
children’s minister at the back of the church to introduce yourself.
We also have a creche for parents who feel they’d be more
comfortable if a child is unsettled. All our teachers and helpers have a
Working With Children number, Safe Ministry accreditation.
What’s our attitude to worship?
We don't do long faces (even in our more formal liturgy service).
We value welcoming and family, joy & celebration, reverence,
encouragement & creativity.
Do I need to bring some money?
No, we don’t expect visitors to give. Most of our members give online
to support the ministry of their church. You’ll see an offertory bag
at our morning services but feel free to let it pass by.
What happens when the service ends?
After our morning services people head to the adjoining hall for
morning tea. Please stay and say hi. After our 5pm service on the first
Sun there’s a shared ‘potluck’ meal with plenty to go around.
The 3rd Sun after 5pm is 5-buck pizza.
What else happens at All Saints?
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Midweek Bible groups
(we call them GrowGroups because we grow in faith, hope & love)
Tues 10.30am
Senior's Friendship Group , games, chat & lunch
Wed 6pm
Open House, a hot meal, connection & Bible talk
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Thurs 9.30am
PlayTime for parents and toddlers
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Thurs 2.30-4.30pm
Craft Group
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Fri 10.30
Everyday English, basic English skills
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Fri 4.30pm fortnightly
‘Rock-on’ kids Club for primary school age
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Fri 7.30pm
Youth ‘Rev21’
Do we do baptisms & weddings?
We want to celebrate all of life’s milestones. No surprise that our creator has
different blessings for different life occasions.
Enquire through our office, office@allsaintsnowra.org.au
What is the HopeCentre?
This is a separate All Saints ministry centre on our site at the rear of the carpark.
During the week all kinds of compassion ministries take place there.
On Sundays Rock kids ministry is held there.
Following Rock our Indigenous church (ShACC) meet there for a service at 12noon.
Faith as a Journey
We like to ask everyone to describe their spiritual journey with the question,
"Where are you on the journey of faith?"
Your answer may one of 3 movements for now,
connecting –> believing –> growing
1. Connecting... with God's people and asking questions,
2. Believing... Taking the step to put my faith in Jesus' death and resurrection,
and to trust him as Lord & Saviour
3. Growing... I'm a follower of Jesus and growing in faith, hope & love
Your journey with Jesus may be going well, or may have stalled.
We'd love to help you take a next step either way.
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What we believe
We're evangelical
This means we believe the Bible's good news about Jesus.
We're reformed
A word that means we trust in Christ Alone for salvation
which is received by Faith Alone in his death and resurrection.
We say Grace Alone because it is a free gift from God, not earned.
Scripture Alone means we regard the Bible as God's final authority.
Glory Alone means its all about God's glory, not ours.
We believe
The Apostles Creed sums up our statement of faith
We're Anglican
The 'Church of England' or Anglican Church emerged 500 years ago in
England in response to the errors of medieval Catholicism. We've changed a
lot in 500 years but still at the centre of our worship services
is the Bible's good news and justification by faith. Other
distinctives are summarised in the 'The 39 Articles' in the
The Anglican Prayer Book.
Our Heart
We have a heart for those doing it tough. We express God's love
through various compassion ministries,
The HopeCentre: Emergency relief, counselling, budget help & No-interest loans.
Open House: 5.30pm Wed for friendship, a devotion and a hot meal.
Mobile Community Pantry: 1.30-2.30 Wed fortnightly for low cost grocery shopping.
