Family, friends, and all visitors are reminded to circle the 6th May, 2012 in your calendar.

Join us in a get together for a relaxing atomsphere with some great food and drink. BYO plate to share.

Where you ask, in Christ Church, 3 Mann St, Gosford.

This course is designed to inform the participants about the changing culture of today’s society and the responses needed to engage in mission in meaningful and relevant ways.

It won’t equip people to go out and start fresh expressions, but it will challenge people’s thinking and help to change their mindset.

The overall aim of this course is to give people a fresh vision of mission and how we might reshape the church in the light of our ever-changing modern culture.

This course is essential for the future of our parish. Please come.

Please register with the Parish office, tel 43232312

When: 6 Wednesday nights from 2nd May

Where: Gosford Uniting Church 

Who: Fr Rod Bower, Rev Greg Woolnough

Why: Because we have a future

June Planner is attached to the end of this notice

Message from Father Rod

As you may know, one of our parishioners, Chris Jackson, is on a journey of discernment for ordained ministry.

In the coming months he will commence his theological training at Newcastle University. As part of his formation, he is currently working in our parish throughout the week. Chris will also be visiting some of our parishioners so please make him feel welcome. Please keep him in your prayers during this exciting time.

Springfield Luncheon Club

Thursday 2nd June 12noon at Marie Love’s home, Springfield

Guest Speaker: Rev’d Chris Baxter from BCA
All welcome - Enq to Ruth 43244368

Christ Church Library Group

Monday 6th June will be held in St Mary’s at 11am.

Anglican Women Conference

Tuesday 7th June at St Peter’s East Maitland

Morning Tea: 10am - Eucharist: 10.30am
Celebrant: Bishop Brian Speaker: Mrs Joy Freier
Theme: ‘The Bread of Life’

The Parish bus will run on this day, only if it can be filled. Please call the office on 43232312 and place your name on the list as seats are limited.

Bus arrangements: Meet at Christ Church carpark at 7.45am to leave at 8am sharp & return by 4.30pm.

Men’s Dinner

Tuesday 14th June at The Grange Hotel Wyoming
Cost; $5 Speaker; Rev’d Peter Swain
Subject; Bombing of Darwin in World War II
Order and pay for your meal on arrival.

Enquiries to Ron Arnott 4329 3366

Spirituality in the Pub:

Tues 7th June 7.30 - 9pm at The Grange Hotel Wyoming, Theme; ‘What gives me joy….?’
(see Noticeboards for Speaker details)

MU Xmas Cards/Diaries:

Please see your noticeboards for styles/prices and phone Elizabeth on 43231476 with your order.

New Giving Envelopes are now available in all centres.

The envelopes help us fulfil our commitment and they help us ensure our giving is planned and regular. They are dated so that you and you alone are able to track your commitment. It makes all the difference to our budgeting if our giving is regular. Please be assured that the envelopes are not marked or recorded in any way.

Note: do not fold any notes as the envelopes are designed for them to be placed inside flat. This makes it easier for the counters.

Parish Council Meeting

Wed 25th May 7.45pm in the Ministry Centre

St John’s & M/Mtn Combined Service

Sunday 29th May 10am at St John’s

Springfield Luncheon Club

Thur 2nd June 12noon at Marie Love’s home, Springfield.
Guest Speaker: Rev’d Chris Baxter from BCA
All welcome - Enq to Ruth 43244368
 

Christ Church Library Group

Next meeting - Monday 6th June will be held in St Mary’s at 11am. Activities will include a short reading of and discussion on a new book (a journal written by a support team member over a period of two years in Afghanistan), and a look at the latest Food Safety Regulations and ‘how to read product labels on food items’.

Anglican Women Conference

Tuesday 7th June at St Peter’s East Maitland
Morning Tea: 10am Eucharist: 10.30am
Celebrant: Bishop Brian Speaker: Mrs Joy Freier
Theme: ‘The Bread of Life’

The Parish bus will run on this day, only if it can be filled. Please call the office on 43232312 and place your name on the list as seats are limited.

Bus arrangements: Meet at Christ Church carpark at 7.45am to leave at 8am sharp & return by 4.30pm.

NSW Ecumenical Council - ‘Dinner with Churches Together’

An invitation to their Annual Fundraiser Dinner to celebrate the ‘Week of Prayer for Christian Unity’. Thur 9th June 7 for 7.30pm at Fontana di Trevi Function Centre 53 Raymond St, Bankstown

Cost: $75pp (incl drinks)

RSVP: to Kathy Moroney by Wednesday 1st June on 92992215

Men’s Dinner

Tuesday 14th June at The Grange Hotel Wyoming
Cost; $5 Speaker; Rev’d Peter Swain
Subject; Bombing of Darwin in World War II.

Order and pay for your meal on arrival.

Enquiries to Ron Arnott 4329 3366