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Messy Church

Being light to the people of the Mackay region

  • Is held the 2nd Sunday of the month (except Mother’s Day) in St Ambrose Church and Hall at 3:30pm.
  • Is an alternative way of being church for families (from babies to great great-grandparents) involving fun.
  • Is a church, not a craft club, that helps people encounter Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
  • Is found across the world.
  • Values are about being Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration.
  • Does not cost anything and you don’t have to provide anything.
  • Use a simple format, relating to an overarching theme – welcome, worship (songs, short scripture reading, an interactive prayer time, crafts and a snack).
  • Only started last year and our aim is to develop relationships and to encourage people to undertake an active role in the team which is everchanging, when they are ready.
  • Is meant to be a comfortable and nonthreatening way to be a part of a church community.
  • All are welcome.

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COVID-19

The health and safety of our clergy, staff and visitors is paramount.

We will attempt to maintain normal office hours [9am-3pm Mon-Fri]

As such, we ask that if you visit the office
● your hands are clean and you use the hand sanitiser on entering

● you follow the strict rules on compliance of ‘people numbers’ (max of 3 any one time) and practice ‘social distancing’ (1.5 metres)

●if you are experiencing symptoms of fever, cough, or shortness of breath,
please make contact via phone, text or email do not enter this building.

The National Cabinet on the 24th March confirmed that all ‘Places of Worship’ are to be closed immediately. There are exceptions, with qualification, in relation to Weddings and Funerals.

The Cluster is currently implementing a pastoral care network so that we can stay in touch either by phone, text or email with all parishioners. If you have special needs please be in touch with your contact person or contact the Rector directly.

In addition, we are attempting to set up live streaming so that you can see and participate through your computer. Other ministry units across the diocese are also live streaming.  We will place the information on Facebook and email the links  for our services as well as other relevant details.

We will be producing the Beacon each week with some relevant material.

Please stay in touch and pray for one another during this difficult time

For further information contact the Cluster Office
4957 3341