We are a varied community at different ages and stages in life, intentional about building relationships across the generations. We believe God has placed us in this great community and we love the community we live in; it’s our aim to contribute to make our local area better. We’re thankful for the people who started this church and built the facilities we presently have and we’re looking forward to a bright future here. We love to connect with others, so please come along and check out what we’re about.
Cheers,
Mike McGarrity
Mike McGarrity | Leader of Connect Church
Connect Church has been in Engadine – as part of the network of Churches of Christ in Australia - for 60 years this year(2024).
We continue to serve our local community through our Preschool which has been operating for over 50 years and we also engage in a number of community projects. We’re committed to learning more about God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – learning what it is to be authentic followers of Jesus and doing it together as a community. We’re not perfect people but we do our best to live out an authentic Christian life.
Connect Church believes that life is a journey and that life is better when we journey together with God. We believe God is love (1 John 4) and God loves all people (John 3:16); God wants connection with every person and wants people to connect with one another too.
We believe the way to connect with God is through faith in Jesus Christ and we love to help people to connect. We teach more about the things we believe in our Sunday services, smaller group gatherings and various courses.
is to Connect people deeper into the Kingdom of God.
is to be a Spirit-filled, intergenerational, life-giving community.
We believe God is calling Connect Church into a season of growing in faith. The concept of faith is explored many times in the Bible, and is vital in our relationship with Jesus. We're excited to see God move as we press into Him and grow in faith as we see it rise in us and in our community.
VILLAGE KIDS is our Sunday creche, kids and teens program.
Children are engaged in a variety of activities that encourage them to explore the nature of God through Jesus. This includes bible themes, games, drama, songs, craft, stories and morning tea. In the interest of keeping our kids involved in our church life and our services, VILLAGE KIDS programs run each Sunday morning during school terms, except during Breakfast Services when we all gather together as a church family.
Tribe Youth aims to provide a place for young people to ask the big questions about life, God, the world and them. Tribe Youth is aimed at young people from years 6 to 12. On Friday nights you can come and hang out with friends and have a fun time, as well as hearing about God. Some of the Friday night activities include WII game challenges, movie nights and hang out nights and also outings to water slides, laser zone, bowling etc. Friday nights usually start at 7pm and finish at 9.30pm depending on where the activity is taking place. For more info contact us here or follow us on Instagram or Facebook
Our Young Adults Ministry is fairly fresh and growing. We love to hangout, eat and play games at our gatherings. We usually meet once every month for a hang out. For more info contact us here.
Our men’s ministry provides great opportunities for men to be encouraged and inspired in their lives. Momentum provides the opportunity once a quarter to gather for an event that will be visitor friendly. This may be a breakfast, a sporting event or our annual men’s camp. The leadership of Momentum also organise regular seminars that encourage men in their spirituality. Check out our events page to see what's happening, For more info contact us here.
Our women's ministry is a free-spirited, life-giving ministry. We run a variety of events ranging from movie nights to weekend cruises for women. The events are fun and create an atmosphere of connection for women of all ages. Soul Sisters have an annual camp creating opportunity for encouragement and greater connection with God and one another. Check out our events page to see what's happening, or contact us here.
Playtime is an opportunity for parents and carers of children aged 0-6 to connect with their children and other parents and carers in the community. We often participate in play, craft, stories, music and over morning tea. We enjoy a variety of active and creative play indoors and outdoors. We meet very Monday from 10-11:30am during school terms. If you have any inquiries contact us here.
Our Pastoral Care team is committed to helping out wherever possible, whether it's for someone in our church community or beyond. Over the past few years we have made hampers at Christmas time for families in need. If you have any inquiries contact us here.
Our Creative Ministry includes, but is not limited to Music, Art, Design, Drama, Media and Tech. We love incorporating creativity into our services and events. Check out our Resources page for more info on upcoming creative events.
Connect Preschool is a community based not for profit & church based organisation. Our curriculum encourages children to develop strong relationships with highly qualified educators, in which they can trust and develop positive and secure relationships. Preschool core hours begin at 8:30am and finish at 4pm. We also offer extended hours from 8am - 5pm which comes with an additional cost. Visit connectpreschool.com.au for more info!
131 Woronora Road, Engadine 2233, Sydney, Australia
(02) 9520 0990
office@connectchurch.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/connect.kingdom
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