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Christ’s Death Means Our Life

This is one of the most well known stories in the Bible (John 3:1-16). Nicodemus was sincere. He knew Christ had something which gave him his great power and wisdom. Nicodemus wanted to know more about it. But Christ said ‘It isn’t what you know Nicodemus. If you want to be in a close, saving […]

is there a God?”

Just a few decades ago if asked the question “is there a God?” the resounding answer would have been yes. Whether you actively attended church or worshipped God was a different matter – but few would question whether God existed. Now, there seems an ever growing number of those falling into the unsure category or, […]

A BEAUTIFUL DEED

One of the most beautiful incidents in the life of Jesus took place just days before his death. The deed in question was a very simple act, the pouring of expensive ointment upon his body, but Jesus said that Mary and her action would always be remembered wherever the Gospel would be preached (Matthew 26:13; […]

GALSTON UNITING CHURCH

Galston Uniting’s Creativity Service last November was both beautiful and uplifting. The Craft Group displayed 31 quilts, rugs, a wall hanging and even a skirt made from men’s colourful ties. Five quilts were sold and five were donated to Westmead Children’s Hospital. Ten rugs were sent to “Wrapt with Love” and one quilt went to […]

ENDURING HOPE

A healthy and happy New Year to each one reading this article! As I write, I can hardly believe that we’re half way through January already! It’s difficult to understand the speed in which the years seem to come and go, but I AM reminded, as I reflect on our recent Christmas season, that even […]

News from St Benedict’s

St Benedict’s fete Sunday 10 March As always, this will be a great family day so please keep the date free. Best wishes for our Year Six students In early December St Benedict’s held a very special Children’s Mass to acknowledge and pass on everyone’s best wishes to our local Year Six students as they […]

Galston Uniting Church

Rural Fire Service – Blessing Service As residents of The Hills surrounded by bushland, I’m sure that we are all too well aware of the debt of thanks that we owe to our “Firies”. These volunteers are prepared to put themselves in harm’s way for us and give their time and energy to protect us […]

News from St Benedict’s Church

Celebrating confirmation at St Benedict’s Thirty-plus young people from the parish were confirmed at St Benedicts on Saturday 4 August. Because we don’t have a local bishop at the moment, with Bishop Peter Comensoli having left to take up the role of Archbishop of Melbourne, confirmation was presided over by our own Parish Priest Father […]

What it is to be a Christian

Hillslife Church has been exploring what it is to be a Christian; as the word seems to have been diluted in its power, its weight. Last month we looked at the clothing label Christians, those who lean in (put on more clothes) when times are tough, but when life is smooth – well who needs […]

SMELLING THE ROSES

If you were to ask people what they wanted out of life, most would probably reply, “All I want is to be happy.” Most people just want to be happy, and they work extremely hard to achieve that goal. They choose different avenues – self-help books, a change of occupation or lifestyle, for example – […]