Faith Development
Dec 22, 2024
Family@10 (Worship)
Family@10 is a modern worship service which is informal and relaxed, singing contemporary songs accompanied by a band. Worship teams led by a minister plan and lead the worship. Sometimes there are discussions. This service takes place in The Auditorium. There are a number of families attending and there is a program for children, Kids Church, which runs alongside the worship. This service also takes place each Sunday at 10.00am. Holy Communion is held monthly generally on the fourth Sunday…
Dec 22, 2024
Fellowship@10 (worship)
This worship service is a relaxed traditional style service led by one of our ministers assisted by lay participants. The music emphasis is on traditional hymns accompanied by the organ but also includes more modern hymns and contemporary songs. A choir practises at 9.15am prior to the service and often contributes to the worship. This service takes place at 10am each Sunday in The Chapel. Holy Communion is held monthly generally on the first Sunday of each month.
Dec 22, 2024
KidsChurch (worship)
KidsChurch focuses on developing young people into faithful and community minded adults. During the Family@10 service they meet together to play games, make crafts, sing songs and explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Young people begin worship with their families at 10am and then leave the auditorium part way through the service. They then rejoin the adults for shared morning tea and community time at the conclusion of the service. The young people are grouped according…
Dec 23, 2024
Explorers Study Group
Explorers is a discussion group which explores a variety of topics with a Progressive Christianity emphasis. We have a shared leadership with all members freely joining in the discussion. We use books, DVDs, current articles to stimulate discussion. We welcome new members. Our usual format is tea/coffee at 7.30 pm and discussion from 8 till 9.30pm. Contact Zoe or Gwyn 03 03 9846 2012; info@manninghamuc.org
Dec 29, 2024
Combined Service – Spirituality of Community
We know that there are Stages of Personal Faith. Are there similar Stages of Community Making? What might they be and how can we draw them into our Christian life together. This series will look at practical spirituality for community. Join us to share, learn and re-focus our efforts as a MUC community of faith as we embark on 2025. 29 December: Labyrinth The labyrinth experience to reminds us that in the baby Jesus God is with us…After too much…
Feb 1, 2025
Café Church (Worship)
We worship together with a discussion on all aspects of daily living and current issues (not necessarily religious ones). Occasionally the topics are challenging which promotes lively and thoughtful conversation. Hospitality is about seeing Jesus in ordinary people. Others in the group are all encouraged to lead the discussion if they wish. All are welcome any time to drop in. What is Café Church – find out more here Contact Sharon on 03 9846 2012; info@manninghamuc.org
Feb 16, 2025
Emerging Church (Worship)
Emerging Church is an opportunity for followers of Jesus to explore our relationship with the Mystery that is God – the God that inspired Jesus’ life and teachings. Another term used for our approach is Progressive Christianity. But, we prefer Emerging as it describes an evolution to different ways of experiencing God. This worship time differs from the other service formats offered at Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre and many other Christian services. Through a variety of music genres…