Bulletin October 12th 2025
- Ben Prasodo
- Oct 11
- 3 min read
Contents: Weekly Worship, Activities Coming Up, Looking Ahead.
Weekly Worship
96 Crystal Street Petersham
10.00 am & 6.30pm
‘Safe, Inclusive, All are welcome!’
A warm welcome to Worship, especially visitors and new folk among us. May God’s grace and peace be with you.
Scriptures for October 12th
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 ⬧ Psalm 66:1-12 ⬧ 2 Tim 1:1-2, 5-14 ⬧ Luke 15: 1-10
Scriptures for October 19th
Jer 31:27-34 ⬧ Ps 119:97-104 ⬧ 2 Tim 3:14 - 4:5 ⬧ Luke 18:1-8
Sunday 12th October – Pentecost 18
610am Message: Rev Geoff Ivers
6.30pm Message: Rev Geoff Ivers
Sunday 19th October – Pentecost 19
10am Message: Pj Dwyer
6.30pm Message: Rev Greg Smith
Activities Coming Up
Thursday, October 16th at 10:30 AM
Morning Devotions at Church & Facebook Stream
Join in a time of praise, prayer and reflection at the church or online on the MCC Sydney Members and Friends Facebook Page.
Thursday, October 16th - GiveOUT Day
Help Fundraise for MCC Sydney!
Raising much needed funds for rainbow causes working hard to create better outcomes for LGBTQIA+ people and communities.
We are upgrading digital and AV equipment to deliver clearer, more inclusive livestreams for our LGBTQIA+ faith community. Your support this GiveOUT Day helps us reach those who can’t attend in person and prepares us for our next chapter.
Join us in the following ways:
make a donation.
share the link with your network and ask them to donate.
Saturday, October 18th from 10am to 9pm
MCC Crave Conference
Come FIND YOUR PEOPLE at Crave Conference, Saturday 18th October 2025 at St. Stephens' Church at 197 Macquarie Street in Sydney.
Exploring how to “Find Your People” – a celebration of connection, belonging, acceptance, recognition, freedom, and empowerment!
Sunday, October 19th - Approx at 12 Noon
Fellowship lunch after worship and morning tea
You are invited to join in fellowship lunch Sunday 19th October after worship and morning tea. A short stroll from the church down Brighton St to the Brighton Café. Enjoy great food and company in a relaxed setting.
Thursday, October 23rd at 10am
Faith & Ministry in the Age of AI webinar
Rev. Wanda Floyd will be offering on an introductory and interactive webinar exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping our world and the church. Together, clergy and lay leaders will learn:
What AI is and how it shows up in everyday life.
Practical ways AI can support preaching, teaching, and outreach.
The ethical, environmental and theological questions AI raises.
Creative tools that can help (without replacing the heart of ministry).
Looking Ahead
Saturday, November 15th from 10am to 3pm
Congregational Retreat Day At The Church
(Registration will be available soon)
Following on from our wonderful celebration of 50 years of MCC Sydney it’s time to look to the future.
What is it that is valued? What is it that makes MCC Sydney thrive?
Activities that will guide us and challenge us and inspire us.
Retreat will be at the church and lunch is provided! Come join in this important day on the life of MCC Sydney.
Sunday, November 30th at 12noon - Congregational AGM
Notice of Meeting and Agenda has been sent out to Members.
Board of Directors Vacancies now open for nomination.
For a nomination form email secretary@mccsydney.org
Those nominating must have been Members in Good Standing of MCC Sydney for at least 12 months. Election for the position of Lay Delegate will also be held.
Nominations forms are available from the secretary secretary@mccsydney.org.
Nominations close on 31 October 2025.
Others
Prayer is a foundation of a faith community. If you would like prayer shared for yourself or someone you know, please make a note in the prayer request book in the foyer.
This is an open book so that during the Prayers of the People in Sunday Services the requests made will be included and prayed for.
Our Facebook Page - Members and Friends of MCC Sydney is a private group where you can participate in our community online. If you can’t make it to Sunday Services in person please join the live stream each Sunday through the Facebook page.
Being a private group you will be asked to apply and answer a few easy questions.
Come & Join Us
To give electronically anonymously for the work and worship of our community:
Account Name: Metropolitan Community Church Sydney
BSB: 082-048
Account No: 509 412 200
Or donate via PAYPAL
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