Jesus says ".. I was in prison and you visited me." What is a Christian response to the issues of mass incarceration, recidivism, and the public policy of the 'spiraling' youth crime wave ?

Our guest speaker for the June breakfast will be Jesse Caulfield, who spent fifteen years in prison.... chaplaincy, speaking to some of his experiences and learnings from ministering to those who are in the Correctional Centres of Queensland.

Our Men's Breakfasts are held every two months on the first Saturday of the month starting at 7am in the hall at Emmanuel Uniting Church, 92 Laurel St Enoggera. The cost is $10, $5 for juniors and free for first-time attendees. Please pay on the day either with cash or by eftpos.

RSVP is essential for catering purposes by Thursday 5 June 2025

Please register via our form here

A Worship, Prayer & Praise Night for Youth and Young Adults led by Youth and Young Adults (the whole church is invited)

Friday 13 June

6:30 - 8:30pm

Chermside Kedron Community Church

For more information contact Fernando youthworker@mrpres.org.au or 0423 723 822

Day Camp is on again!

When: Monday 7 - Thursday 10 July 2025

Where: Samford Valley Community Church (44 Mt Glorious Rd, Samford Valley)

Emmanuel Uniting Church is a bus stop and meeting point for leaders and campers to travel each day to Samford Day Camp.

Registrations will close Wednesday 18 June.

If you have any questions, or would like to chat about how you can help or participate, contact Jess Pinkerton jess@emmanueluca.org.au or 0438168706 or Milly MacPherson camps@mrpres.org.au 0447 028 376

Register HERE

There are many ways that you can support and participate in Day Camp…

Campers (grade 1-6)

Attend whole of day camp Monday - Thursday

With other campers of same age & gender, participate in activities while building relationship with leaders, God and each other.

Fusion (leadership program) (grade 7-8)

Attend whole of day camp Monday - Thursday

With other leaders, learn to lead and support campers, leaders and directors while building relationship with God and each other.

Small group Leaders & Helpers – many required (grade 9+ and adults)

Attend whole or parts of camp Monday - Thursday

In pairs, lead a small group (approx. 5-8 kids) through activity rotations during each day of camp.

Training and planning support is provided.

Activity Helpers - Cooking, Craft, Prayer, Sport, Fire cooking, First Aid, Behaviour Support – many required (adults)

Be at camp for whole days or part days Monday-Thursday, 9am – 3pm.

Help with set up, pack down, facilitating activities and supporting campers and leaders during the day.

Bus stop helpers – 4 required (adults)

Be at church Monday - Thursday 7:45-9:00am & 3:30-5:00pm.

Help with check-in process, meet and greet parents & campers.

Emmanuel Church is having a combined Sunday Service on May 25 at 9:30 am - there will be no 8am service on that morning.

Following our service, at 10:45am we will be holding our General Meeting, reviewing the past six months of mission and ministry and outlining our goals for the year ahead. Our budget and strategy for the 25/26 financial year will be shared as part of our meeting.

Our Ministry and Mission report and budget has been sent to members via direct e-mail.

If you have any questions please send them to secretary@emmanueluca.org.au by 19th May 2025..

Join us for Easter 2025 as we reflect on God’s ongoing story of renewal for the whole of creation, and how our story weaves and intertwines with God’s story. Over seven

weeks, we will journey with people from past generations and hear stories of how God renewed their lives through transforming encounters, forgiveness, reconciliation,

and faithfulness. As we hear and reflect on the stories of others, we will also reflect on how God is renewing our lives, and our Church, and what God is calling us to do in the

renewal process.

The 2 attached documents contain resources, including recipes, videos, prayers, and stories, to help your family explore scripture, themes, and special days of Easter at home.

Join us for Lent 2025 as we reflect on God’s ongoing story of renewal for the whole of creation, and how our story weaves and intertwines with God’s story. Over seven

weeks, we will journey with people from past generations and hear stories of how God renewed their lives through transforming encounters, forgiveness, reconciliation,

and faithfulness. As we hear and reflect on the stories of others, we will also reflect on how God is renewing our lives, and our Church, and what God is calling us to do in the

renewal process.

The 2 attached documents contain resources, including recipes, videos, prayers, and stories, to help your family explore scripture, themes, and special days of Lent at home.

Join us for Lent 2025 as we reflect on God’s ongoing story of renewal for the whole of creation, and how our story weaves and intertwines with God’s story. Over seven

weeks, we will journey with people from past generations and hear stories of how God renewed their lives through transforming encounters, forgiveness, reconciliation,

and faithfulness. As we hear and reflect on the stories of others, we will also reflect on how God is renewing our lives, and our Church, and what God is calling us to do in the

renewal process.

The 2 attached documents contain resources, including recipes, videos, prayers, and stories, to help your family explore scripture, themes, and special days of Lent at home.

Emmanuel Playgroup offers a safe place for children 0-5 to play and develop social skills with their peers and other children and adults. It is a great place to make new friends, learn new things, and become part of a community. We welcome all young children and their carers including stay-at-home, work-from-home, and work outside the home; mums, dads, grandparents, and nannies.

We meet each Friday during school terms at 9:30 - 11:30am. Each week we have a different theme and activities to engage children. A large range of toys helps provide new experiences every week.

Cost: gold coin donation per child, per session. Bring your own food and drink.

Before attending Playgroup, all participants including children and adults MUST complete an online enrolment form here

Girls' Brigade is great for primary and high school-aged girls looking for fun and friendship in a safe and supported environment.

We meet Thursday nights during school terms at Emmanuel Uniting Church

Prep - Grade 2 (Cadets) 6pm - 7:30pm

Grade 3-5 (Juniors) 6pm - 8pm

Grade 6-8 (Seniors) 6pm - 8pm

Grade 9-11 (Pioneers) 6pm - 8pm

All girls have the opportunity to earn awards and participate in leadership development appropriate to their age in smaller groups:

Girls' Brigade empowers girls and young women to be themselves, to develop and use their gifts and skills, and to discover what it means to have life to the full in their generation. Our weekly program includes a wide range of activities that supports the spiritual, physical, and emotional growth of girls and is committed to the values of:

- Living: We live our lives with God at the centre. Our relationships are centred on Him and rely on His word and direction.

- Community: We promote a sense of Community and belonging within Companies

- Partnering: We partner with churches to reach local communities with the good news of Jesus Christ

- Uniqueness: We accept the uniqueness of each girl & leader, using our individual talents to serve others as we grow

- Safety: We require safety for all girls and leaders

- Fun: We have fun in everything we do!

We would love to welcome you to Girls' Brigade soon.

Before attending Girls' Brigade, all participants including children and adults MUST complete an online enrolment form here, and must check-in every week.

Boys' Brigade provides Fun, Challenge and Adventure for boys aged 5-18 years

We meet Wednesday nights during school terms at Emmanuel Uniting Church

5-7 years (Anchors) 6:30pm-8pm

8-11 years (Juniors) 6:30pm-8pm

12-18 years (Seniors) 6:30pm-8:30pm

We offer a weekly program that challenges Boys spiritually, physically, socially, and educationally. Our focus is on friendships, leadership, the self-discipline needed to achieve excellence, and understanding the Christian faith. All Boys have the opportunity to earn awards, badges, and participate in leadership training, working towards their Queen's badge (the highest award a boy can receive).

Our company also participates in other activities such as camping and inter-company competitions.

We would love to welcome you to Boys' Brigade soon.

Before attending Boys' Brigade, all participants including children and adults MUST complete an online enrolment form here, and must check-in every week.

Christians grow in community. There is no unity without community and there is no community without gathering regularly together in a small group where you can get to know a few people intimately and share life's journey together.

Our grow groups are intentional gatherings of 4-6 (sometimes more) people each week who share life together through:

- looking back - at the week that was,

- looking up to what God is saying, through bible discovery,

- looking in to see how I apply what God is saying in my life

- looking out to the world around us and inviting others to discover life in Jesus

If you would like to join a grow group or find out more please contact us

https://www.emmanueluca.org.au/enquiries

YDG is happening in 2025!

It's a not just a group - it's about who we are as young people - doing the journey of figuring out what it means for us to follow Jesus as we navigate the highs and lows of highschool, first jobs, sporting triumphs and snapchat.

We get together fortnightly on a Sunday from 5-7pm, in our natural environment (the couch :D ) where we dinner and chat about life ... this is often preceded by uno no mercy, gagaball, or nine square... and yeah we do some bible digging that often leads to many, many questions about who wrote what , and why, and how do we apply this in the world of Travis Scott... tiktok. Occasionally this breaks out in dramatic form (we do love our re-enactments) or sleepovers (movies don't watch themselves you know)...

So if you're entering into middle school, highschool or feel called to disciple those who are figuring themselves out... complete an enrolment form here.

For further information about Youth Discipleship - ask Jesse.

To cover food costs, we'd love a contribution of $25 per person per term for dinner ($60 for 3 or more participants from the same family). This can be paid via direct deposit or credit card online here. Please give your name and reason for payment.

Calling all junior budding lego creators, enthusiasts and casual builders.

Emmanuel UCA is excited to welcome you to Lego Club, every second Friday afterschool during term RECOMMENCING FRI 31 Jan 2025

Primary and middle school aged participants (prep - gr 9) are invited to come and discover, fun, friendship and faith -Seniors will be invited to assist lead and mum's and dad's are welcome to hang out around our cafe / lounge too.

Drinks and nibblies are available to our participants too - come straight after school has finished and join us!

This is a ticketed event with limited numbers. Registration for the participants (children aged 5 - 18) is essential. Adults do not need to register.

All participants and leaders must complete an enrollment form herebefore attending.

We'd love to see you there!

Please be aware of the following safety information:

- Participants will be invited to engage with lego to create and play. Lego pieces are small and present a choking hazard for children 3y.o. and under. Therefore infants and toddlers (3 and under) are not permitted in the hall for the duration of the event. They are welcome to remain under parents direct supervision in the foyer or in the outside grassed area.

- Lego assembly requires finger dexterity. If your child has special needs, please let us know so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

- Lego supplied by Emmanuel UCA remains the property of Emmanuel UCA and is not to be taken home. If your child brings their own lego from home, they do so at their own risk and no responsibility is taken to any loss or damage of your child's lego.

- Our normal sign in and sign out process will be required for all participants in Lego Club. For those participants who are signed in, they are to remain in the hall (or traverse directly to and from the toilets) for the duration of the event. Please do not leave the event without signing your children out.

- If your child becomes sick, please do not attend the event.

- Limited parking will be available in the church carpark. On-street parking will be available in Laurel St and South Pine Road.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lego Club

Uniting Early Learning Enoggera is a small and nurturing child care and kindergarten with mixed age, family style groupings of 2-5 year olds. We accommodate up to 27 children daily at our Enoggera centre on the north side of Brisbane.

Our diverse team of experienced and qualified educators are dedicated to giving your child the best educational start in life. They provide an inclusive, play-based, nature-based environment; encourage a sense of wonder and adventure; and create an understanding of lived Christian values. Here, children learn the meaning of love, forgiveness, respect, service to others, equality, inclusiveness and care for the environment – ideals, important to healthy friendships, families and society.

Book a tour of our centre now!

Sunday School runs during school terms within our 9:30am Sunday Service and provides a time where children aged 3 - 12 can share in fun, faith, friendships, and learn about Jesus.

Our leaders provide a range of varying experiences to help children draw closer to God through music, bible teaching, prayer, games, and creative activities. All our leaders are safe-ministry trained and screened, and will love your kids almost as much as you do.

All children aged 3 - 12 are welcome and meet as one group in the Church Hall. A range of activities including games, craft, challenges, and small group time are provided to enhance age- and developmental- appropriate learning and connection for all.

Children will start each service in the church auditorium with the congregation for songs, prayers, videos, communion, and announcements and will move to the hall with their leaders when advised. In 2025 we will continue to follow the same readings and themes as Sunday Worship, learning more about the heart of God, and how to follow him.

Before you or your family attend Sunday School you MUST complete an online enrolment form here

We are also still encouraging households to continue with Faith at Home practices whether they attend weekly Worship and Sunday School or not. Dig in at Home resources that match and complement worship and Sunday School are available at www.emmanueluca.org.au/dig-in-at-home

Entries for this year are now closed. See you at the Eisteddfod.

What is the Enoggera Eisteddfod

The Enoggera and District Eisteddfod has been an annual activity since its inception in 1960. It runs in August every year.

It provides an opportunity for young people up to 18 years of age to perform in front of an audience and to get feedback on their performance from highly qualified adjudicators in a friendly and safe environment.

Categories are

- PIANO

- VOCAL

- INSTRUMENTAL

- SPEECH AND DRAMA

The Eisteddfod relies on volunteers and sponsors to remain viable and to keep entry fees as low as possible.

If you can help in either way, please contact the secretary Laurel Muirhead.

Please email the secretary at eisteddfod@emmanueluca.org.au with any questions.

Laurel Muirhead

(Secretary)