Community Engagement

Maria Matherson — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:01:29 +0000

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?

Maria Matherson — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:45:25 +0000

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!

Maria Matherson — Tue, 12 May 2026 01:57:41 +0000

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!

Maria Matherson — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:58:56 +0000

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.

Maria Matherson — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:16:18 +0000

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.

Saturday 9 May 2026

Maria Matherson — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:50:22 +0000

Join us on Saturday 9 May 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm, Ashfield baptist church – carpark, for a morning of handmade crafts from local makers, delicious homemade food (including some amazing Nepali dishes) and Our Op Shop/Cafe will also be open, so you can grab a great bargain

This year our market will be fundraising to support the Baptist Mission Australia Hobart Nepali Mission Partnership, helping respond to the needs of a growing Nepali community through practical care and connection. Through initiatives like community transport, mentoring and local outreach, this project shares hope and love in tangible ways—this is what love looks like in action.

We hope you can join us!

Easter 2026

Maria Matherson — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:52:01 +0000

Join us this Easter!

On Good Friday at 9:30am, we’ll share a quiet time of Bible reading (John 19:28–42) as we reflect together.

On Easter Sunday at 9:30am, we celebrate hope and new life through John 20:1–18 — the empty tomb, and Jesus calling Mary by name.

Hope you can join us. Come as you are. There’s a place for you here.

Ash Wednesday Reflections 2026

Maria Matherson — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:58:44 +0000

Ash Wednesday Reflections 2026

Today we start Lent with Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time for fasting, prayer, and acts of kindness/alms giving as an inward journey of preparation for Easter. Many Christians today are reflecting on these words in Matthew’s Gospel that are Jesus talking about how we should fast, give alms, pray, and where our treasure is.

Lent is not about outward performance or public relations but about inward transformation as we seek to become more like Christ. We act in spiritual practices like these not because they are traditions of the church but because they are instructions from Jesus on how to live more like him.

I invite you to enter into these 40 days of Lent by asking what God is calling you to do this lent to become more like Jesus? Please read these words of Jesus and listen for the voice of the spirit inviting you to practises that will bring you to being more like Jesus.

Matthew 6:1-6:

“Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them, for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven. So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your alms may be done in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

Mathew 6:16-21:

“And whenever you fast, do not look somber, like the hypocrites, for they mark their faces to show others that they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that your fasting may be seen not by others but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Pastor Micah

Thank You – Wilma’s Thanksgiving Service

Maria Matherson — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:50:07 +0000

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

Maria Matherson — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:23:12 +0000

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!