churches supporting local schools

Alice YoungFrontPage, News, Pastor

In our area, 4 chaplains serve in our local public schools. Christopher McWhirter-McWhitlock, Unley High School, Denby Tamms, Unley Primary, Margaret Hayman, Blackforest Primary, Nion Derwick, Goodwood Primary. Our chaplains are highly valued by their schools. In general, chaplains provide support to the Wellbeing services of the school. A chaplain role is flexible which means they can fill gaps when … Read More

more time and deeper conversations builds friendships  

Alice YoungFrontPage, News, Pastor

At our church, each term we have an “Out To Lunch” (OTL) Sunday. On an OTL Sunday we encourage friends, growth groups, and families to eat together after church and invite more people along. It can be however you like to lunch. The OTL essentials are it is a group lunch; people connect, and others are invited in.   We promote … Read More

growing Our life in Jesus 

Alice YoungFrontPage, News, Pastor

Do you know how to become more like Jesus? Afterall, this is the goal of Christian faith, to be transformed into the image of God’s son (2 Cor 3:18). How does the Spirit of God work through your choices, habits, experiences, relationships to change you? Or are you too busy, too tired, too distracted to experience a rich, meaningful life … Read More

‘tis the season to be grateful 

Alice YoungFrontPage, News, Pastor

Dear Church, I thank God for you. I am grateful for the love people have for our church. I am grateful for the trust and unity we experience. I am grateful for the friendships that have been cultivated over the year. I am grateful for the openness people have to God’s work in their life. I am grateful for the … Read More

MANY HANDS, LIGHTER WORK 

Alice YoungFrontPage, News, Pastor

Last Sunday evening we enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Street Party. Since then, we have had warm, positive feedback on the night. People noted the welcome, the fun, the community feel, the musical talent, the breadth of ages involved. The night offered a beautiful picture into our church family.   One of our guests, Unley Mayor Michael Hewitson kindly thanked Unley Park … Read More

Christmas time invitations

Alice YoungFrontPage, News, Pastor

Christmas is a great time of year to invite people to our Christmas events. Last week we had a wonderful Kids Christmas concert with 43 guests. People were invited through playgroup connections, family friends, family members, grandparent invites. The service had energy, fun and did a great job at communicating the Christmas message of Jesus God with us. The feedback … Read More

Remember, Kids are good for us 

Alice YoungFrontPage, News, Uncategorised

“People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who … Read More

Our 2024 church council 

Alice YoungFrontPage, News, Pastor

At Unley Park Baptist, our church Council are appointed lay leaders who provide oversight with the Lead Pastor to enable God’s Purpose and Vision for our church. These leaders are voted in by the Church Membership for 3 year terms. The Council acts as the Board to attend to the governance and management of the church. The Council consists of … Read More

Converge Oceania

Alice YoungFrontPage, News, Pastor

Over the past four years, Converge Oceania, have been conducting a ground-breaking research project – collecting the unique Christian faith stories of 439 young Australians, aged 16-20, including the positive, the negative and everything in between. After analysing and unpacking these stories and the associated data, they have just released their Key Findings Report. I thought it would be helpful … Read More

Our Christmas invitation 

Alice YoungFrontPage, News, Pastor

This is a wonderful time of year to invite family and friends to celebrate Christmas with our church. Please do consider who you might invite. We have various opportunities in the coming weeks:  Remember to ask your guests afterward, “What did you think about that?” Listen and see where the conversation leads. Who knows, they may be seekers who don’t … Read More