Uncategorized https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp A caring community sharing God's love! Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:01:52 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Ashfield-BC_Stacked_RGB-4-32x32.jpg Uncategorized https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp 32 32 Community Engagement https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/2026/08/20/community-engagement/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:01:29 +0000 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/?p=4890 Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night?

Come along to Friday Night Games at Ashfield Baptist Church Hall!

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
📅 Friday 23 October 2026
🕖 7:00–9:30pm
📍 Ashfield Baptist Church Hall

Bring your friends and enjoy some games, good company and a relaxed evening together.

🎲 Bring your favourite games
🥤 Bring a drink and some snacks to share

Everyone is welcome!

]]> Can Christians support war? https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/2026/06/03/can-christians-support-war/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:45:25 +0000 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/?p=4857 The Spiritual Misfits Podcast recently welcomed Ps Micah Hurst from Ashfield Baptist Church and guest Becca De Souza, a writer, speaker, and trauma-informed birth educator, for a conversation about war, peace, violence, and what it means to follow Jesus in a world shaped by conflict.

We’d love to invite you to listen and reflect on these important questions with us. Here is the link.

]]> Thank you to our Ashfield Community! https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/2026/05/12/thank-you-to-our-ashfield-community/ Tue, 12 May 2026 01:57:41 +0000 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/?p=4831 A huge thank you to all our amazing stallholders and everyone from the wider community who came along to our Love Out Loud Market today!

Because of your support, encouragement, generosity, and community spirit, we raised $750 for our fundraiser 🎉

We loved seeing people connect, support local stalls, and enjoy the day together. Thank you for being part of it and helping make it such a great event.

We will keep you posted about the next Love Out Loud Market!

We can’t wait to do it all again with you!

]]> https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/2026/04/30/4825/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:58:56 +0000 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/?p=4825 Join us for a special morning at Ashfield Baptist Church as we welcome guest speaker Tim Costello for Jesus Centered Life.

Drawing on the theme of what it means to place Jesus at the centre of our faith, Tim will explore how a Christ centred life shapes the way we read Scripture, live in community, pursue reconciliation, and join in God’s Kingdom work today. Whether you are from our church, another congregation, or simply curious to grow deeper in following Jesus, this promises to be a thoughtful and inspiring gathering.

Sunday 9th August 2026
9:30am  at Ashfield Baptist Church

Lunch and a second session with Q&A in the hall will follow the service.

All are welcome.

RSVP – click here.

]]> https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/2026/04/17/4811/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:16:18 +0000 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/?p=4811 May Mission Month is coming! This year we are exploring the theme of What’s Love Look Like? through the key passage of 1 John 4:1-19.

Join us on Sundays as we discover God’s love in action and don’t forget to join us for our Love Out Loud Market on Saturday 9 May, 10am to 2pm as we fundraise for the Hobart Nepali Mission Partnership.

 

]]> Thank You – Wilma’s Thanksgiving Service https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/2026/02/13/thank-you-wilmas-thanksgiving-service/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:50:07 +0000 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/?p=4787 Thank you to everyone who helped make Wilma’s Thanksgiving Service such a meaningful and special time together last Sunday.

We are deeply grateful for the legacy of love, care and faithfulness she leaves within our church and childcare community, a legacy that will continue on.

As we look ahead, we also look forward with hope. Our childcare will continue its journey under   Integricare Early Learning Centre – Ashfield. Please keep the children, families and educators in your prayers during this season of change. Change can be hard, but it is also a time to reset and step forward together.

]]> 📢 SAVE THE DATE! Foundations Training with Sydney Alliance https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/2026/01/22/%f0%9f%93%a2-save-the-date-foundations-training-with-sydney-alliance/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:23:12 +0000 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/?p=4783 We’re excited to be hosting an upcoming Foundations Training event in Ashfield Baptist Church!

✨ What is Foundations Training?
This is a powerful 2-day interactive training

Foundations training is based on the philosophy and practices developed by the Industrial Areas Foundation in over 65 years of successful organising.  These ideas are translated to an Australian context to cover the essentials of community organising and how we implement it here in Sydney.

👉 Why You Should Register
• Deepen your understanding of community organising.
• Connect with leaders from across Sydney.
• Gain practical tools you can use right away.
• Strengthen your impact where you live and work.

💥 Spaces are limited — REGISTER NOW!
🔗 Register here

Don’t miss this chance to grow your skills and help build stronger, more connected communities. See you there!

]]> Save the Date: Looking Ahead to 2026 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/2026/01/15/save-the-date-looking-ahead-to-2026/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:19:49 +0000 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/?p=4768 As we begin planning for 2026, we wanted to share a Save the Date overview of the year ahead. This is an early heads-up so you can see what’s coming and, where possible, keep some dates free. Some details are still to be confirmed and will be shared closer to the time.

2026 Highlights

February

  • 8 Feb – Thanksgiving Service for Wilma

  • 22 Feb – Start of Lent

March

  • 22 Mar – Guest Speaker: Steve Bartlett (confirmed)

  • 29 Mar – Palm Sunday

April

  • 2 Apr – Maundy Thursday

  • 5 Apr – Easter Sunday

  • 12 Apr – Holy Humor Sunday

May – Mission Month

  • Sat 9 May – Fundraising Market (TBC)

  • 10 May – Mother’s Day

  • 24 May – Pentecost

June

  • 12–14 Jun – Open Baptist Gathering

July

  • 12 Jul – Guest Speaker: Tim Costello (confirmed)

October

  • 4 Oct – Pet Blessing Sunday

November

  • 29 Nov – First Sunday of Advent

December

  • 25 Dec – Christmas Day

  • 27 Dec – Rest Sunday (no service)

We’ll continue to update the website as plans are confirmed. We’re looking forward to the year ahead and sharing it together.

]]> Standing with our community https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/2025/12/17/standing-with-our-community/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:08:45 +0000 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/?p=4747 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

]]> POP Up Choir Event Dates 2025 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/2025/11/19/pop-up-choir-event-dates-2026/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:39:23 +0000 https://ashfieldbaptist.org.au/wp/?p=4728 Our Pop-Up Choir is hitting the mall and Ashfield train station for a fun, uplifting community performance  and everyone’s invited to come along, listen, and share in the joy.
Performing dates:

Sunday 14 December Ashfield Mall 11:30 to 1pm

Thursday 18 December Ashfield Train Station 5:30 to 7pm

Sunday 21 December at Church 9:30am and at the mall 1:30 to 3pm

Tuesday 23 December at Ashfield Train Station 5:30 to 7pm

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