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Services Sundays 8.00 am Eucharist at St Alban's Sundays 10.00 am Eucharist at St Alban's, also streamed on Zoom Sunday School during school terms Sundays 6.00pm (2nd Sunday o f February, April, June, August, October and November) Taize service Thursdays 10.30 am Eucharist with Prayers for Healing Zoom Service Password (if required) - 389867 If you are dialling in, the number is: 8015 6011 Meeting ID: 825 1618 2389 followed by #(and another # - there isn’t a participants number). Please keep your computer or phone on “mute” during the service, unless otherwise indicated.To mute/unmute your phone, press *6 General Service Sheet during Pentecostide Readings and Hymn Sheet

Ecumenical Activities Epping Covenant In 1999, members of Chester Street Uniting Church, Saint Alban's (Anglican) and Our Lady Help of Christians (Catholic) met together as local churches acting together for social justice. As a result, Together-in-Epping (T.I.E) was born; and it was decided to do something local, and something more general, every year. Our first venture was to march together in the 2000 March for Reconciliation across Sydney Harbour Bridge. Hornsby Council gave consent to TIE to plant a tree in Forest Park; a plaque at base of the tree included these words: “We acknowledge the WALLAMADAGAL PEOPLE, the traditional owners of this land.” The first spade was turned by the captain of Cheltenham Girls’ High School, who was of aboriginal heritage. The choice of issues tackled was made easier by the fact that Force Ten (the predecessor of National Council of Church’s Act for Peace) chose an annual focus which T.I.E adopted. A Saturday forum and/or an evening gathering was arranged, and relevant groups would be invited to participate, together with the local bookshop and local papers. In 2001, in conjunction with these events, the idea of holding brief lunchtime events called ‘Food for Thought’ was born, with the idea of attracting people from nearby offices as well as members of the congregations. In 2007, a Trivia Night was held in aid of the Christmas Bowl; for a number of years from then, annual collections for the Christmas Bowl took place in the Epping shopping area and railway station. Leaflets and bookmarks were also distributed. With the formation of T.I.E., and the clergy of the three churches interacting regularly the idea of worshipping together was instituted. Weekly mid-week services in different churches during Lent were arranged; the preacher being of a different denomination from that of the host church. A combined service around the time of Pentecost was also initiated. Occasional pulpit exchanges were also arranged. By 2007, Lenten services and other activities also involved West Epping Uniting Church and St Gerard’s Catholic Church, Carlingford. There are often invitations issued for representatives from each of the churches to attend Festival Services and activities at our churches. Monthly Taizé worship services had previously been held in Epping many years before. These were revived and held on the second Sunday evening each month, initially at each church in rotation. However, to provide continuity of location for non-regular participants, it was agreed after a few years to hold them always at Saint Alban’s. For the first few years, combined group studies were held during Lent, using available study material. However, these were soon discontinued due to the many other Lenten commitments of each church. Much later, in 2014, two groups were formed – one morning session and one evening – to study the booklet produced by the NSW Ecumenical Council: The Gift of Each Other: learning from other Christians. From 2002, the Parish Councils of the three churches met together annually to hear reports of the recent activities of each group and of T.I.E., and to consider further ways of working together. The meetings held in February in the churches in rotation and commenced with an informal dinner. An early decision was made to include, on each church’s letterhead, a statement indicating its covenant relationship with the others. Over subsequent years, other congregations joined the group, and some have not stayed. The current congregations are Anglican Parish of Epping (St Alban’s and St Aidan’s), the congregations of Epping Uniting Church (Chester St and Oxford St which had become one) and West Epping Uniting Church, and the Catholic Parish of Epping and Carlingford New South Wales (Our Lady Help of Christians and St. Gerard Majella). In 2007, the three Epping congregations celebrated together on Palm Sunday, at St Alban’s, a Blessing of the Palms followed by a procession around the nearby streets. In subsequent years the location alternated between Saint Alban’s and Our Lady Help of Christians. The Covenant: It was not until 2004 that the idea of a covenant was agreed. This declaration stated the things which had been done over the previous four years. Over the subsequent years, it is revised annually at the Parish Councils’ meeting and reaffirmed by signing at the Pentecost Ecumenical Service by both a minister and a lay person from each parish. Drawn together by a shared faith in Jesus Christ and inspired by the Holy Spirit the congregations commit themselves in covenant to what has been agreed for the following year by way of combined services and activities. The Covenant Statement signed in 2023 is hung in the Church porch.

Join us for Easter 2021 at St Alban's Epping as we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Christmas Services At St Alban's 17 December 7.45 Festival of Lessons & Carols Christmas Eve 6.00pm Family Christmas Service 9.30 0pm Festival Eucharist Christmas Day 8.30am Festival Choral Eucharist Sunday Services 31 December: 8 am and 10 am In January 2022: 8am and 10am St Aidan's - No services are currently taking place

Mission of the Month Mission of the Month BANKSIA WOMEN AND ROUGH EDGES Saint John’s Darlinghurst Saint John’s Anglican Church, Darlinghurst is in a strategic location to reach out with innovative ministries to the people of East Sydney. Their grass-roots charity St John's Community Services (SJCS) offers Help, Home and Hope to those suffering from the trauma of homelessness, domestic violence and exclusion. Initially synonymous with the drop-in centre Rough Edges, SJCS also operates Banksia Women and an education program, Urban Insight. Refer to https://www.sjcs.org.au/ Banksia Women Banksia Women is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2019 by SJCS. It supports women who have experienced domestic and family violence or abuse, in their recovery by providing community, connection and long term support. The program provides evidence-based health and wellbeing programs, and legal services which support and empower women so they can rebuild their lives. Further details at www.banksiawomen.org.au Donate at https://www.banksiawomen.org.au/donate Rough Edges Rough Edges has been a community hub and drop-in centre since 1996. It offers a friendly welcome, a hearty meal and a safe place to unwind to those experiencing homelessness. Today Rough Edges is open Monday to Thursday 7.30pm – 9pm. Further details at https://www.roughedges.org.au/ Donate at https://www.roughedges.org.au/donations Roughtober 2025 Roughtober is a fundraising event, this year on Friday 24 October, where every dollar raised goes to supporting Rough Edges. People swap comfort for compassion and experience a small taste of what it's like to be homeless by choosing a comfort to give up. They may • Sleep rough around St John’s, 24 October • Sleep in their car at St John’s, 24 October • Sleep in their own location (could be a backyard, a car, or someone’s couch), any date in October • Wear the same shoes for the month of October • Choose another ‘comfort’ to give up throughout October. For further details and to register, go to https://www.roughtober.org/ There are a few ways you can make a general donation to Saint John’s Community Services. Either use the ‘Beyond the Parish’ side of your weekly offertory (please write ‘SJCS’ next to the stamped date) or use a plain envelope marked ‘SJCS’. Alternatively, transfer funds electronically to the St Alban’s account - please use tag ‘SJCS’, or donate funds directly at https://www.sjcs.org.au/donate Two ways you can donate 1 Direct Transfer St Alban’s Account: BSB No: 032 081, Account No: 000024 St Aidan’s Account: BSB No: 032 081, Account No: 810086 Please indicate which service you attend. If you wish some of your giving to go to the Mission of the Month or any other specific cause, please indicate it on your direct transfer. 2 In Person Leave your donation in the church office... Go to Give page

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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Weddings Congratulations on your decision to marry. A wedding is a very joyful and important occasion. It requires careful preparation. Such preparation will help you understand each other better, your relationship and your responsibilities as well as the nature of Christian marriage taught by the Church. After your application has been confirmed and the date booked, a rehearsal time will be discussed with you. If you do not already attend St Alban’s, we expect you to make some attempt to do so during the period of your preparation. The faith dimension of marriage is very important. We look forward to sharing with you in this important occasion and in helping to make your wedding and marriage a most joyous celebration. For an application form or more information, please contact the Parish Office on (02) 9876 3362 or at office@eppinganglicans.org.au

Join us for Easter 2021 at St Alban's Epping as we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Easter Holy Week and Easter Services Palm Sunday, 13 April 8.00 am Blessing of the Palms and Palm Sunday Eucharist 9.10 am Ecumenical Procession commencing outside Our Lady Help of Christians, 29 Oxford Street, Epping 10.00 am Palm Sunday Eucharist at St Alban's Monday, 14 April, 7.45 pm Holy Week Reflection with Doris Awad Tuesday, 15 April, 7.45 pm Holy Week Reflection with Laura Divine Wednesday, 16 April, 7.45 pm Holy Week Reflection with Amy Taylor Maundy Thursday, 17 April 10.30am Eucharist with Prayers for Healing 7.45pm Maundy Thursday Eucharist with Serving One Another Good Friday, 18 April, 9.30 am Eucharist with the Passion narrative in readings and music followed by Hot Cross buns and refreshments Easter Sunday, 20 April Dawn Eucharist, 5.30 am followed by the Easter party Easter Day Festival Choral Eucharist, 8.30 am We are planning to have all these services available on Zoom for those who cannot attend. Download the service sheet here Download the service sheet here Download the service sheet here Download the service sheet here

Our Team Rev'd Phil Lui Rector, St Alban's Epping phil@eppinganglicans.org.au 0413 396 435 Denise Pigot Parish Administrator office@eppinganglicans.org.au 9876 3362 Doris Awad Aimee and David Wong Student Ministers Kian Holik Pastor, EPIC Indonesian Congregation kian@eppinganglicans.org.au Bill Walton Assistant Minister (part time) Simon Pei Pastor, Chinese Congregation simon@eppinganglicans.org.au Kari Hewitt Caretaker Chris Czerwinski Music Director krzysztof_czerwinski@yahoo.com Isabel Li Organ Scholar Enoch Pan Organ Scholar Churchwardens Noel Christie-David David Tait Elizabeth Jenkins Parish Treasurer Shane Christie-David Synod Representatives Gillian Taylor and Doris Awad Parish Nominators Glyn Evans, Peggy Sanders, Ruth Shatford AM , James von Stieglitz Parish Council Rector Churchwardens Ken Bock OAM Glyn Evans Meredith Lawn Selina Leung Jonathan Malota Christine Murray Peggy Sanders Amy Taylor Gillian Taylor John Williams Yosua

Funerals At this very sad and difficult time, we offer our assistance and experience to support you in relation to all aspects of funeral arrangements. Please do not hesitate to contact the Parish Office on 02 9876 3362. or at office@eppinganglicans.org.au The Funeral Guidelines Document is available for download by clicking here .

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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