North Belconnen Uniting Church, Melba

Events and Special Services

Palm Sunday 28 March: Messy Church

It will feature Craft and Games, Music, Yummy Brunch, a Celebration time, and suitable for the whole family. See the poster: Messy-church.png.

Easter services

Maundy Thursday 1st April at 7.30pm, a candle-lit Service of Tenebrae, remembering the last supper,

Good Friday 2nd April at 9.15am, remembering Christ's crucifixion

Easter Sunday 4th April
Pancake breakfast will be held at 8am, open to everyone.
Then at 9.15am, Family Worship, celebrating Jesus' resurrection. Communion will be shared.
Evening service at 6pm, relaxed and informal service.

When Covid restrictions lift

Since early last year, most of our regular special events have had to be suspended due to the Covid-19 epidemic.

The following shows the pattern of events we have throughout the year which we will progressively resume as the restrictions are lifted.

Church Camp March

Held at the Leisure Centre and Resort north of Wollongong, people stay in motel-style units, with lunch and dinner provided on the Saturday and Sunday. It is a wonderful opportunity to relax in the company of other christians, getting to know one another better, and enjoy the beachside environment. There is an informal service on Sunday morning, and on Saturday night people play games or whatever else they choose.

The annual fete. October

This is a social event for the whole community.

Jumping castle, toys, 'whack-a-rat', face painting for the children. Books, craft, cakes. Come along and buy special Christmas cards. Chutney, marmalade, jams, White Elephants, collectables. As well there will be BBQ, great food stalls, morning tea, snacks, ice-creams and soft drinks.

Great Entertainment!
Scottish pipers
The Celtic Choir
Rhythm Syndicate
other fine music groups

Don't miss this fete - it is on rain or shine!

The Church Day-out November

The regular Sunday morning service at Melba will be followed by morning tea. The 'Ol Time Races will then be held. This is open to all to participate or spectate. Fun for all ages.

Christmas readings and carols December

The annual service of Christmas readings and carols will be presented by the choir at 9:15am.

Advent Craft Workshop December

This is held on the Tuesday afternoon from 3:15 to 5:00pm.
For a small cost of $5 per child (or $10 per family) there will be afternoon tea provided, a range of Christmas craft activities for the kids to complete and telling of the Christmas story.

Family Christmas Dress-up service December 

A service with a special focus on children at 9:15am, with a nativity play and singing. Come dressed as your favourite character from the Christmas story. Be as creative as you like!

6pm special carol service with expanded music group -child friendly short service followed by finger food and cup of tea

Bring your pets Service December 

No evening service.

Christmas services 24,25 December

Christmas Eve service will be at 6:00pm, a family-focussed service with a music group − short child friendly service ( NO refreshments afterwards)
Evening services will then be in recess until February when the usual evening service followed by a fellowship meal will resume.

Christmas Day service for the whole family will be at 9:15am

Please feel free to invite others to come to any of these events also! Whatever you are up to this advent season we hope it will include time for celebration, rest and fun. Your connection with the North Belconnen Uniting Church community is valued. May you know God's blessing as we head into this special time of year.