This week has been a difficult one for many people across Sydney. What happened in Bondi has been confronting and upsetting, and it’s understandable if you’re still feeling unsettled or unsure how to process it.
We want you to know that you are not alone.
In moments like this, being with others matters. Talking, listening, and sharing space can help carry some of the weight. Community doesn’t remove the pain, but it can make it feel less isolating.
If this week has affected you and you would like someone to talk with, or if you would appreciate prayer, we are here. Pastor Micah is available to listen and offer support. Everyone is welcome.
We also acknowledge the impact these events have had on members of the Jewish community. Reaching out, checking in, and standing with one another are small but important ways of showing care.
As a sign of support and solidarity, we have placed electric candles in the windows of the church community centre, reflecting a wider invitation from the local Jewish community to light candles as a symbol of care and connection.
Our hope is that this space, the hall, the church, and the people connected with it, continues to be a place of safety, kindness, and peace. If you need support, prayer, or simply a listening ear, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Take care of yourselves and each other.
Ashfield Baptist Church