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Canberra Baptist Church
Bulletin
25 October 2026
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Led by the Spirit, we will explore together what it means to follow Jesus today, build an inclusive, caring community, and share God’s love and justice in words and actions.
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Click above to watch the service. |
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It’s great that you’ve taken the time to connect with us here at Canberra Baptist Church, we appreciate it can be a big step, so well done! Please complete our online Connection Card, it will help us to start to get to know you, share a bit about ourselves, and help connect you into our community.
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Thank you to everyone who brought their animals last Sunday or who welcomed our visiting animals and humans to church. It was a wonderful service! A few people sent photos of their animals after the deadline, so these were included in this week’s Sunday to Sunday. (Unfortunately, Belinda misspelt Alana’s name in Sunday to Sunday, but here is another picture of her beautiful dog, Holly.)
Please keep Thorwald and Jill Lorenzen in your prayers. Jill was admitted to hospital on Thursday.
Belinda and Aron will be away, after this Sunday, for the next two weeks, spending some time with Zach in Japan.
| 🎁 Happy Birthday |
* Marion Eiben – 25th
* Daniel Nganga – 25th
* Elias Travers – 25th
* Anneke Blackburn – 27th
* Anthea Snowsill – 27th
* Edna Jones – 28th
* Helen The – 28th
* Jolene Knox – 31st
* Robert Waites – 31st |
| ..and to anyone have having a Birthday this week |
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If your birthday is not in our database and you would like to be included – we really encourage you to please contact office@canbap.org or speak to Belinda or Steve.
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Family Church
Meeting this Sunday 25 October
starting at 10.00am as part of the Sunday morning worship service, then heads to The Lounge (in church hall).
Leaders: Ciru & Steve
Family Church is for families or households with a child 0yrs to Year6 in school. It is a creative, casual, multi-generational (all-age) approach to learning and sharing about God’s love.
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Sunday Youth Group
Next Meeting Sunday 1 November
Please join Celeste in the hall next Sunday, for Sunday Youth Group! And check out the Whatsapp for info about other youth events.
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Explore for Young Adults
1st Meeting – after church
Sunday 1 November
Looking to explore faith more deeply and connect with other young adults? Explore is a new monthly gathering for people in their 20s and 30s (including those who’ve more recently left school or college), meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 11am. Join us as we open the Bible, share life, and encourage one another in faith.
To find out more or join, click here, scan the QR code or speak with Steve C (m) 0429 808 012 (email) steve@canbap.org
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Kingston Kids Playgroup Volunteers Wanted
Could you help create a welcoming space for local families?
Kingston Kids Playgroup is a significant and rewarding ministry of our Church, run through our community centre.
It is looking for volunteers to join the team as either a Playgroup Coordinator or Playgroup Buddy. Both roles are supported, flexible and designed around shared leadership.
For more information:
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Family Church Event – Walk the World
Sunday, 08 November
Walk the World is coming up!
Even though this will be a part of Family Church on the 8 November, all are welcome to join in this fun, community building and faith growing prayer event.
Walk the World is about being mindful of the world around us, enjoying God’s beautiful creation, connecting as a church and praying for the community and the world.
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El Nino Mulch Working Bee MKII
Saturday 21 November
Back by popular demand, El Nino Mulch Working Bee MKII will be held from 9am-12pm on Saturday 21 November, followed by a sausage sizzle at the Manse. Our target will be to mulch the Gang Gang Garden and remaining Manse gardens. Do put the date in your diary and join the fun! Contact: David Holly
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Kids@Canbap 2027
Registrations Now Open!!
The summer holidays are coming, and so is Kids@Canbap! Join us from 18-20 January 2026 for three fantastic days of games, crafts, music, Bible stories, activities, and fun with friends. Open to children in Kindergarten to Year 6 (please register using your child’s 2026 school grade).
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out.
Registrations are now open! Register here today or scan the QRcode. ☀️🎨🎵⚽📖
A great way to finish the school holidays!
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Saturday 24 October, Hughes Baptist Church
9am – 4pm, ‘Everyday Peacemaking’
PeaceWise is a training program to help people build a framework for peacemaking in their everyday lives. The listed price per person is $80 per person. For those attending a Baptist Church in the Canberra Region, there is a subsidy that will reduce the per-person cost to $57.
When registering, please indicate that you attend a Baptist Church and email the pastor at Hughes Baptist, Aidan Luke at aidanraluke@gmail.com.
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A special event for women
Saturday 31 October – with Dr Amy Erickson
from St Mark’s National Theological Centre
The Presbyterian Church of St Andrew are hoping to provide a positive opportunity for women to fellowship with one another and to listen to the teaching of Dr Erikson. Amy teaches theology and ethics at St Mark’s National Theological Centre in Canberra, is an author, co-author and editor of several books including ‘Sabbath Gospel: A New Narrative of Time, Rest and the Work of the Church’ and ‘God’s Yes to Women: Why the Bible’s Vision of Partnership is Good News for Us All.’
The session will end at 5pm, followed by dinner in the church hall at 5:30pm.
Please RSVP by 20th October, for catering purposes, to the church office at: office@standrewscanberra.com
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Currie Crescent Community Centre
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CCCC Newsletter
Term 3 2026
Click Here
Take a look, there are so many ways to participate in the life of the centre and don’t forget to share it with your friends and family.
For assistance or additional hardcopies, please contact the Church Office. |
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Webpages, Social Media and Helpful online links
see below
For more info or assistance please contact the Church Office
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CBC/CCCC App
 You are invited to download the CBC/CCCC Church App, it provides information about our groups, events, room hire, the church calendar, directory and much more. Keep up to date on the go.
For more information or assistance please contact the Church Office
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Thanks to Kerstin for today’s flower arrangements and to Cordelia for preparing flowers for next week.
Thank you to our October stewards, Janelle Billett and Monica Holly and our November stewards, Sylvia Frazer and Sue Lavery
Thank you to Meryl Jackson and Kathy Joyce for preparing communion in October.
Your contributions are very much valued and important.
If you’d like to be part of any of these roles, please contact the church office: office@canbap.org
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Young Families
At Canberra Baptist, we are delighted to have young families, children and babies at church! During worship, we offer:
- Family Corner – in the church foyer with craft, books and (quiet) toys. Feel free to take these into the worship space.
- Creche – a dedicated room in the church hall (turn right after entering the foyer). This room is for 0 to 5 year olds and their carers. It has a bottle warmer, nursing chairs, toys and activities and a live streaming TV so you can see and hear what’s happening in the church. Please note, children are not to be left unattended.
- Change table – inside the entry to the hall toilets.
Please note, you need to supervise your children in all these areas. And please leave the space as you found it – it’s a huge help!
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Direct Deposit
BSB: 062-901
Account: 10220184
iGive
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Tap & Give
Tap your card or phone on the tap terminal, next to the cash box in the vestibule.
Cash
Place cash donations in the metal box in the vestibule or call Ian Joyce on 0408 682 492
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The bolded groups meet this week,
the unbolded groups don’t meet this week.
If you would like any information about any of the small groups, please speak to Belinda or Steve.
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Sunday
10:00am Morning Worship
10:10am Family Church
10:10am Sunday Youth Group
11:00am Morning Tea
10:30am Board Games Group
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Monday
8.00am: Morning Prayers
6:00pm: Monica’s Yoga Class – link
7:45pm: Deacons
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Tuesday
8.00am: Morning Prayers
10.00am: Kingston Kids
& Babies Playgroup
11:00am: Morning Prayer Group II
7:30pm: Thomas’ Table
7.30pm: Feminist Book Club
7:30pm: Open Book Group
7:30pm: Movie Group
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Wednesday
08.00am: Morning Prayers
10.00am: Ladies Fellowship
(first Wed)
10.45 am: Cooking Circles
02.00 pm: 3:16 Study Group (2nd and 4th Wed)
07:30 pm: Choir Practise
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Thursday
8.00am: Morning Prayers
10.30am: Thursday Morning Bible Study
7pm: Soup and Faith
7:30pm Bible Book Club – Jeremiah
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Friday
08.00am: Morning Prayers
08:30am: Gardening Group
10.30am: Crafty Fingers
6:00pm: Youth Group
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