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..
We're sharing around a table together - and the whole family is invited.
Come and go as you need to during the evening.
This is an all age event - children and adults of all ages are welcome!
Bring a plate for 'potluck' dinner or dessert to share.
RSVP to Jess@emmanueluca.org.au or playgroup@emmanueluca.org.au