We seek to deepen our relationship with God and each other through vibrant and joyful worship that includes song, prayer, drama, teaching, friendship, action…

Our morning service has a particular focus on children and their families (including Communion). Sunday evening is a relaxed contemporary worship which seeks to meet the needs of our youth and adult community.

We are dedicated to supporting each other to live authentic Christian lives which celebrate, anticipate and reveal the transforming, forgiving and healing love of Jesus Christ for ourselves and the community we serve. Sunday Sunset has a strong history of commitment to children and their families as well as to Christian growth through listening, reading, teaching, knowing and responding to God’s story found in the Bible.

We are part of the Anglican Communion which expresses the core of our mission as proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom:

• To teach, baptise and nurture new believers
• To respond to human need by loving service
• To seek to transform unjust structures of society
• To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth
• To worship and celebrate the grace of God
• And to live as one holy catholic and apostolic Church

Bonds of affection - 1984 ACC - 6 p49, Mission in a Broken World - 1990 ACC p101) reworked by ACC 13 June 2005)

Sunday Sunset is committed to…

• Becoming a large church that impacts our community with the message of Jesus Christ.
• We are committed to listening carefully to the lives of the society around us. This is so we might speak and act in a way that God’s gracious invitation to new life in Jesus Christ is heard and responded to.
• A welcoming place to belong where lives are transformed, healed and renewed.

“Growing and Living as Disciples of Christ” through:

1. relevant, vibrant and Spirit filled worship and prayer
2. living as an inviting, caring and learning community
3. proclaiming the Good News that seeks to engage and transform lives and our community
4. identifying, supporting and growing Christian leaders
5. strengthening and supporting the ongoing ministry towards Children and Youth

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Do I need to have an invitation to come?

Let this be your invitation! We would love to see you. We are an open community of people whose common interest is growing in knowledge of God through Jesus Christ and in relationship with each other.  You are welcome to join us at either service each Sunday (10am Sunday Brunch or 5.30pm Sunday Sunset)

What time should I arrive?

If you are coming to Sunday Brunch then its best to arrive in time to join our service at 10am. This morning service is followed by some morning tea.  In the evening most people arrive between 5 and 5.30pm for a less formal gathering to chat and have a sausage. The more formal service time begins at 5.30pm.

Is there a cost to attend?

If you are new to our community then you are our guests. We want you to enjoy your visit and meet some of the community and not feel any compulsion to give. People who have become committed to attending our community are encouraged to show their support through regular giving which supports the life of the Church.

What happens during the service?

MORNING  SERVICE:  Our morning service has a particular focus on children and their families all joining together for the beginning of the service. The children generally go out to various suitable activities (see Groups / Children for more info) while the adults remain for a time of listening, learning and praying. The children return for the final part of our service (including communion) which generally finishes between 11.15am and 11.30am. The service is followed by a light morning tea.

EVENING SERVICE: People generally arrive between 5 and 5.30pm for a chat and a sausage. Sunday evening is a relaxed contemporary worship which seeks to meet the needs of our youth and adult community. The more formal service begins at about 5.30pm with singing and prayer, listening and learning. This service which generally finishes between 6.45 and 7pm.

Men's Group

Do you have to attend Sunday Sunset to be part of Men’s events and activities?

The short answer is no! Many of the Men who lead and attend these activities attend Sunday Sunset on a regular basis. Some men may not find coming to Church the best place to belong to our community. We want to invite you to come to one of our events to meet Christian men and be challenged by the life of Jesus. Our men’s groups might well be a more appropriate place for you to find friendship, support and asks questions about life.