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Kids Children and teens meet every Sunday during the 10am morning service for Sunday School during term time. Each term the Sunday School focuses on a new theme; from Bible superheros to Biblical creatures they engage with Christianity in a way that is fun and encouraging for kids. Throughout the year a number of ‘Fun Days’ are organised in the school holidays for families in the church and wider community. There’s plenty of entertainment for both children and parents, and it’s a great way to get to know others in the area. Each year, in Term 4 the children rehearse and perform their Christmas Pageant to the congregation of St Alban’s. This is a special time for the Sunday School as it signifies their last meeting for the year and it’s always following by a party in the garden. For more information about the Sunday School, please contact the church office.

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What We Believe St Alban’s is part of the world wide Christian church. For Christians our faith is not so much a religion but a relationship, a relationship with our creator God through Jesus Christ. We believe that at the very heart of God is community, reflected in the relationship between God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This community within God is why we gather together as his family. At the heart of community is communication and we believe that God speaks to us through the Bible. As we read the Bible for ourselves and hear it taught we grow in our faith and become more like Jesus, as we love God and love our neighbour. Christians around the world focus on Jesus because we recognise the perfect world God created was broken and distorted by human selfishness and sin. Jesus came into our world to heal that brokeness and restore our shattered relationship with God our heavenly Father. We believe that through the death and resurrection of Jesus we are given a fresh start in our relationship with God and our fellow human beings. When Jesus began his ministry he announced ‘The Kingdom of God is near, repent and believe the good news.’ As followers of Jesus we are called to live as citizens of the Kingdom of God in this world as we look forward to eternal life in the next. One of the earliest summaries of the Christian faith is expressed in what is known as ‘The Apostles’ Creed’: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

What's On Choir Find out more The St Alban's Choir is an SATB, non-auditioned amateur choir, with typically around twenty members, who are capable of reading music. Kids Children under 12 years meet every Sunday during the 10am morning service for Sunday School during term time. Find out more Ecumenical Activities St Alban's is part of a group of churches in the Epping area who share in a number of inter-church gatherings. Find out more Groups & Pastoral Activities View the wide range Groups and Pastoral Activities at St Alban's and St Aidan's Find out more

Baptisms Baptism is administered within the Eucharist on a Sunday at 10:00am. This enables a large part of the congregation to witness the admission of the newly baptised into Christ’s Church and to welcome them. It also serves to remind the rest of the community of the profession of faith made in their own baptism. The font is the birthplace of the church. Each candidate for Holy Baptism is to be sponsored by one or more baptised persons. It is suitable that at least one of the sponsors should be an Anglican. The others can be of any other “mainline” denomination. The Parents, Sponsor(s) or Godparent(s) are joined by a sponsor from the congregation. If you have somebody in the congregation who you would like to be the Parish Sponsor, please inform the clergy, otherwise we will allocate one to you. Sponsors of adults and older children present their candidates and thereby signify their endorsement of the candidates and their intention to support them by prayer and example in their Christian life. Sponsors of infants, commonly called Godparents, present their candidates, make promises in their own names, and also take vows on behalf of their candidates, especially to see that they are encouraged to be Confirmed. It is fitting that parents are included among the godparents of their own children. Parents meet with the clergy for preparation and instruction in the meaning of Baptism, in their duties to help the new Christian grown in the knowledge and love of God, and in their responsibilities as members of God’s Church. There will be a short rehearsal at which all those taking place should be in attendance. BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION Baptism is a complete sacramental initiation, leading to participation in the Eucharist. Confirmation and other rites of affirmation have a continuing pastoral role in the renewal of faith among the baptised. Laying-on-of-hands in confirmation is not a completion of baptism nor is it necessary for the admission to communion. Approximately one month’s notice is needed for a Baptism to take place. For more information or an application form, please contact Parish Staff at either office@eppinganglicans.org.au or (02) 9876 3362 . There is no fee for a Baptism, but a special donation to the church is appropriate.

Centenary Celebrations June 2023 sees the centenary of the laying of the foundation stone of the current church building o f St Alban's. Come and join us at the following events marking this significant milestone in our church's history 16th June 2023 at 6.30pm: Choral Evensong followed by a Champagne Supper Visiting Preacher – The Reverend Dr Daniel Dries Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney, NSW 18th June 2023 at 9.30am: St Alban’s Day Choral Eucharist, followed by Lunch, BYO Drinks Visiting Preacher – The Reverend Canon Dr Ben Edwards St Paul’s Manuka, ACT RSVP: Wednesday 31st May 2023 Tickets: Champagne Supper @ $35.00 pp Lunch @ $70.00 pp Family tickets available for those with children u12y - Price on request Tickets for The Champagne Supper and the Lunch may be purchased via trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/CHIRI Please note: No tickets are necessary to attend either of the services. Download the flyer here . All enqui ries to Denise Pigot E: office@eppinginganglicans.org.au Ph: 02 9876 3362 Website: www.eppinganglicans.org.au

Choir The ministry of the choir at St Alban’s is to lead God’s people in worship through the richness of traditional Anglican choral music and liturgy. The choir is an SATB, non-auditioned amateur choir, with typically around fifteen members, who are capable of reading music. Most members of the choir are highly experienced choristers with a wide knowledge and deep appreciation of the Anglican choral repertoire. The choir is one of the most active, committed and close-knit groups within our church community. The Music Director is Mr Chris Czerwinski. The choir sings at the 10 am service on the first and third Sundays of the month and on major festival days throughout the year. If you are interested in joining the St Alban’s Choir, please fill in the form below, and we'll be in touch. Find out more Please confirm that you really are a human! Thanks for submitting! Submit

Groups & Pastoral Activites Bible Study If you are interested in bible study please contact the Parish Office 9876 3362 for more information. Pastoral Care Group Our main focus is on the wellbeing and care of our parish community. This is achieved in many and varied ways including communication, visiting, transport, involvement of former parishioners in quarterly activities and small social events. How you can help Talk to one of the Pastoral Care Team to see how you can contribute. Think about people who are in need – and let one of the clergy or the Pastoral Care Team know. For more information or to offer assistance, please contact the Parish Office 9876 3362 Fellowship Groups: Mothers’ Union: Open to all parents – regardless of gender or marital status. Meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Seminar Room at St Alban’s. Varied programme at meetings including guest speakers and social visits. For more details contact the Parish Office on 9876 3362. St Alban’s English Conversation Group: Conversation Group has returned. This group began in 1993 and provides basic and conversational English skills, with many participants going on to study at TAFE and elsewhere. The group meets in the main hall of St Alban’s from 10 am until noon each Wednesday during school term. It includes social outings, morning teas and attempts to provide snapshots of Australian culture. For more details contact the Parish Office on 9876 3362. Catering Groups: The Breakfast Group: Provides a light breakfast after the 8 am Sunday service at St Alban’s. The Morning Tea Group: Provides a morning tea after the 10 am Sunday service at St Alban’s. Groups Assisting at Services and in Preparation for Services: Duty Parishioners: Welcomes parishioners and visitors to services, distributing service sheets and assisting with seating. Lesson Readers: Lay readers leading the congregation in the psalms, and reading the readings of the day. Servers’ Guild: The Servers provide invaluable assistance to Liturgical matters during our services. Sanctuary Assistants: Lay assistants provide invaluable assistance to Liturgical matters during our services. Saint Alban’s Flower Guild: Create floral arrangements for regular and festive church services, including wedding and memorial arrangements. Also provide flowers for special functions in the church’s halls. Saint Alban’s Brass Cleaning Team: Providing the care of the church brass. Saint Alban’s Sanctuary Linen Team: Providing the care and laundering of the Altar linen. For more information or to offer assistance, please contact the Parish Office 9876 3362 Garden Care and Working Bees There is a group who provide regular care of the garden. They meet every 4th Saturday of the month from 9.30am to 12noon to freshen up the gardens and buildings. Everyone is welcome to help. For more information or to offer assistance, please contact the Parish Office 9876 3362 Working Bees will be advertised in the Bulletin.

Find out about our regular services during the week, as well as baptisms and weddings. Services Sunday Services Sunday services are at 8am and 10am. The 10am is also available online. Click the button below for more information. Find out more Prayer service Eucharist with Prayers for Healing Join us on Thursday mornings at 10.30am as we gather and pray for healing and the opportunity to pray for those named during the time of prayer. Find out more Healing Sevice Baptisms and Weddings Find out more St Alban's is a popular church for baptisms and weddings. Click on the button below to find out more information and make an enquiry.

Sermons All Posts 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Search Paul Weaver Pentecost 9, Sunday 21 July 2024 FROM ALIENATION TO RECONCILIATION (Ephesians 2) Download this sermon here: Paul Weaver Pentecost 4, Sunday 16 June 2024 THE SEED AND THE KINGDOM (1 Samuel 15:34-16:15; Psalm 20; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10,14-17; Mark 4:26-34) Download this sermon here: Paul Weaver Pentecost, Sunday 19 May 2024 THE EMPOWERED CHURCH (Pentecost) (Acts 2:1-21; Ps 104:26-36; Rom 8:22-27; John 15:26-16:15) Download this sermon here: Paul Weaver Easter 2, Sunday 7 April 2024 Easter Brings Us Together Acts 4:32-37, Psalm 133, 1 John 1:1-2:2, Luke 24:36-48 Download this sermon here: Paul Weaver Transfiguration, Sunday 11 February 2024 Our Part in God's Great Story 2 Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 50:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:3-12, Mark 9:2-9 Download this sermon here: Ross Nicholson Epiphany 4, Sunday 28 January 2024 Series on Stewardship 4: The Trust Test Pt 2 (Jeremiah 17:5-8 and Matthew 22:34-40) Download this sermon here: Ross Nicholson Epiphany 3, Sunday 21 January 2024 Series on Stewardship 3: The Trust Test Part 1 (Deuteronomy 8:10-18 and Matthew 25:14-30) Download this sermon here: Ross Nicholson Epiphany 2, Sunday 14 January 2024 Series on Stewardship 2: Can God Trust Me? (Luke 16:1-13) Download this sermon here: Ross Nicholson Epiphany 1, Sunday 7 January 2024 Series on Stewardship 1: Trust, the key to success (Proverbs 3:1-10 and Psalm 136:1-9) Download this sermon here: Ross Nicholson Christmas 1, Sunday 31 December 2023 The Song of Simeon (Luke 2:22-40) Download this sermon here: Ross Nicholson Christmas Eve, Sunday 24 December 2023 Christmas Eve (Luke 2:1-14) Download this sermon here: . Paul Weaver Advent 2, Sunday 10 December 2023 COMFORT, MY PEOPLE (Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85, 2 Peter 3:8-15, Mark 1:1-8) Download this sermon here: Paul Weaver Pentecost 16, Sunday 17 September 2023 When Christians disagree Exodus 14:19-31; Psa 114; Romans 14:1-14; Matthew 18:21-35 Download this sermon here: Ross Nicholson Pentecost 12, Sunday 20 August 2023 The Hand of God - Genesis 45:1-15 Download this sermon here: Ross Nicholson Pentecost 11, Sunday 13 August 2023 Trust in the Dark - Genesis 37:1-4,12-28, Matthew 14:22-36, Psalm 105 Download this sermon here: Paul Weaver Pentecost 8, Sunday, 23 July 2023 GOOD NEWS OF HOPE Genesis 28:10-19; Psalm 139; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-45 Download this sermon here: Paul Weaver Talk for the Council of Christians and Jews, Tuesday, 13 June 2023 Jewish Scriptures and Christian Scriptures, given at the Great Synagogue Sydney Download the talk of the text here: Ross Nicholson Trinity, Sunday, 4 June 2023 Trinity and Community Matthew 28:16-20, 2Corinthians 13:11-13 Download this sermon here: Ross Nicholson Pentecost, Sunday 28 MAY 2023 Gifts of the Spirit- 1Corinthians 12:1-13 Download the text of this sermon here: Ross Nicholson Easter 6, 14 May 2023 Acts 17:22-31 Download this sermon here:

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