The people gather
…in person and online. We meet at 9am on Sunday mornings, and at 5pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month (“Engadine@5“), and you can read more about our services here. Our building is on the corner of Chipilly Ave and Cambrai Ave in Engadine; a map and accessibility details are here.
We offer hybrid worship via Zoom on Sunday mornings so you can join us wherever you are. Click here to join via Zoom; to join by phone, dial (02) 8015 6011 and enter the code 970 8990 9368. You can find this week’s bulletin or notice sheet here. Here are our past services:
Speaking in parables
Jesus told many parables, explained some, and asked his disciples to understand them. Did they? Do we? Or are they enigmatic, and we are meant to spend time turning them over, looking for meaning? Sue leads us in worship as we consider the parables and learn about ways our partner organisations are working in the world for the common good.
God of the marginalised
This morning we take a close look at two very different bible readings: one, an invitation to ponder seasons of growth in our lives; the other, one that provokes an examination of how God subverts expectation and overturns privilege.
Find rest in Jesus
Paul presides at the table of holy communion this morning, bringing prayers and songs of joy and thanksgiving. Paul then asks, when we’re tired, hungry and afraid, how does Jesus offer rest?
How do we understand “God”?
Jan brings joy, hope, solemnity and more in her thoughtful, meaningful worship service that includes a reflection on the 49th birthday of the Uniting Church. John uses the problematic Old Testament passage as an opportunity to address the choices Christians make as to how we read the Bible and how that affects our values and priorities.
Refugee Sunday
During our worship today we reflect that throughout scripture, God’s people are reminded to care for the stranger. The people of God have always known what it means to journey. In welcoming the displaced, the church participates in God’s ongoing work of justice and reconciliation. Sue brings us inspiring stories of what church people are doing alongside others to support refugees and asylum seekers in the wider community. Here in the Sutherland Shire, right around Australia, and across the Pacific there are opportunities to help our neighbours with practical support and political advocacy.
The Mission of the twelve (or was it seventy?)
Melanie graciously leads us in prayer and song as we consider the call of Jesus to live out his mission. Our message is from Rev John Faulkner from Saltbush Ministries, “Word around the Bush”.
Reconciliation Sunday
It’s Reconciliation Sunday! We are called to avoid shallow words and empty gestures but instead listen deeply, tell the truth, build real relationships, and take shared responsibility for justice. We welcome the Voices for Reconciliation pop-up choir to sing the 2026 feature song, “Beds are Burning”, and guest speaker Jane Kelly from Common Grace.
Pentecost: Breath of God
Streamers, ribbons, balloons, cake, candles – it must be a birthday. What difference a breath of life makes! Heather brings joy and delight with her Pentecost service of worship.
Breaking the cycle of violence
Jan leads us in worship today with grace and peace. John continues the theme of peace as he examines the bible readings today – including an unexpected look into the wildly different translations of this old testament passage.
Our Walk with Christ
Paul brings words of invitation and life as we continue on the Easter journey contemplating God’s powerful love and persistent presence.