Various groups and activities are available within St Luke's to provide social fun and fellowship as well as outreach for all adult age groups.  Please contact St Luke's office for dates and further information.

Christianity Explained

Trained leaders explain and discuss the basics of the Christian faith from the Bible in small groups over a six week period.  Groups are formed as needed.

Craft Classes

Craft classes provide an outreach to our community by offering a range of craft instruction at a small cost, together with a short devotion, morning tea and friendship. These classes meet Thursday mornings during school terms, and a creche is available.

Drama

Opportunity for gifted people to perform dramas in Sunday services and special events.

ESL (English as a Second Language)

Trained teachers conduct classes in English for those in the community wishing to learn or improve their English speaking skills. Volunteers also assist in these classes. 

OPALS

"OPALS" is a program of activities especially designed for people who have grown-up families, or perhaps are without a marriage partner. It is a varied and vital program which encourages people to have fellowship and become involved in the life of St Luke's.

A variety of children's ministries exist at St Luke's. All provide caring environments where children of all ages can learn about Jesus in fun-filled and creative ways at both weekly gatherings and occasional weekend camps.

Sunday School

Children's programs are run in conjunction with the 10.15am Sunday Family service during school terms. The children participate in the Church service for the first 10-15 minutes and then move out with team leaders to their own programs. Team leaders share a strong desire for children to grow in a knowledge and love of Jesus Christ through Bible teaching, craft, games, singing and group work.

Groups are:

Pre-school: Age 3-5 years

Infants: Kindergarten to year 2

Primary: School years 3 to 5

CHARGE

A co-ed group specifically designed for Year 6 - 8 children. During school terms the group meets in conjunction with the 10.15am Sunday service.

Sunday School Holiday Program

During mid-year school holidays, regular Sunday school is in recess and an alternative holiday program is available for children pre-school - year 6. Prior to the sermon during our two family services (10:15am at St Luke's and 10:00am at Miranda North Community Church), children move out with volunteers to enjoy Bible stories, games and craft. 

G4J - for girls

A girls' club for Years 2 - 6 held on Thursday evenings, in the school term, starting at 6pm with a dinner program and continuing on until 8.30pm. Team leaders nurture and encourage the girls through Bible teaching, craft, games, cooking and occasional weekend camps.
 

SLABS - for boys

SRE (Special Religious Education)

A team of trained men and women teach Scripture in local primary and high schools each week during school terms.

Creche

On Sunday mornings a Creche is held in the cottage during the 10.15am Family service, catering for ages 0-2 years. Alternatively, parents may wish to keep their very young child with them in church, or if their child is unsettled, they may take advantage of the sound proofed, glassed "crying room".

Rostered volunteers (and in some cases, paid helpers) provide care during -

10.15am Sunday Family service
10.00am Miranda North Community Church service
Ladies Bible Study - 10am Tuesday morning
Craft Classes - 10.30am Thursday morning (during School terms)

 Playtime

On Fridays 10am - 12 noon play group operates in the cottage. Playgroup operates as a mother (or father) and toddler group with planned activities for the children and opportunities for young mums or dads to mix with other parents. Please contact the church office for more details.

Our Youth ministry program provides a variety of opportunities for fellowship, Christian growth and evangelism with people who serve as discussion leaders.

CHARGE

Meeting in the Office foyer Sunday Mornings 10:15am-11:30am during the Sunday Family Service, a fellowship group for years 6 - 8. The group participates in talks, drama, Bible study, games and activities.

Jackos

An outreach program on Friday evenings 6:30 - 9:30pm for years 7 & 8 with games, activities and Bible discussion.

ATF (Against The Flow)

For Years 9-10 on Friday evenings 6:30 - 9:30pm offering Bible study discussion groups, games, supper and fun.

Triple 7

For Years 11-12 on Friday evenings 6:30 - 9:30pm offering Bible discussion groups, activities, outings and supper.

The Great Escape

Each year in the July school holidays we run a five day youth camp for students years 6-12. With 40 leaders and over 120 students, this is a highlight of the year's program.

Confirmation

Classes are for Year 10 students and above led by leaders teaching the truths of the Bible in order to establish and strengthen commitment to Christ, prior to Confirmation.

SRE (Special Religious Education)

High School ministry to Years 7-12 with a focus on teaching the Bible and encouraging students to attend the church youth program.

A social program (and Bible Study groups) for the 18 - 30s age group.  

Christianity Explained

Trained leaders explain and discuss the basics of the Christian faith from the Bible in small groups over a six week period.  Groups are formed as needed.

Drama

Opportunity for gifted people to perform dramas in Sunday services and special events.