Mothers Union (MU Australia)

Part of the world-wide Mothers' Union movement which began in England in 1876 and now has 3 million members. It seeks to enrich marriage and Christian family life by bringing the influence of Jesus Christ into the home.

At the parish level, MU members actively support the wider ministry of the local church. St Jude's MU encourages and supports its local members through Bible Studies, interesting talks, and effective outreach activities.

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month, in the church hall, starting with a short devotion and talk, tea or coffee about 10:00am Then the formal part of the meeting at 10:30am.

For more information about Mothers Union please contact:

Joan Eberle`
Ph: 02 4861 6754
Email: jeb71451@bigpond.net.au

Know Your Bible

(KYB) is part of the work of Christian Women Communicating International (CWCI). KYB studies are designed to help women through personal study and group sharing to know God's Word and its message for today." Meetings are held at 7.45 p.m. every Tuesday, except school holidays.

For further information, contact:

Sylvia Carless
Phone: 02 4861 2728 or
Email: office@bowralanglican.org.au

Ladies Bible study

Each Wednesday between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon in the Church Hall, women with children can attend a Bible Study while their young children are cared for in a crèche.

To find out more, contact:

Deborah Brake:
Phone: 02 4862 3402
Email: gdbrake@bigpond.com

Most of the special activities for men centre around Men's breakfasts or Men's dinners, which provide an opportunity for the men to meet together, share a meal, and listen to a worthwhile talk on some aspect of Christian faith or experience.

These functions are held about six times per year and will be advertised in advance. to find out more, contact:

Jon Clare
Phone: 02 4861 7081
E-mail: jon@bowralanglican.org.au

Men are also encouraged to deepen their relationship with God and each other by forming 'Prayer Triplets' and meeting regularly to pray for the Parish and each other.

Brian Barham can help you to find suitable 'comrades in prayer'.
Phone: 02 4862 1052 or
Email: office@bowralanglican.org.au

Men's Bible Study Groups

St Judes offers men the opportunity to explore and understand the Bible.

To find out more about our men's Bible study groups, please contact our assistant minister:

Jon Clare
Phone: 02 4861 7081
E-mail: jon@bowralanglican.org.au

Breakfasts and Dinners

Held approximately 6 times a year, our men's breakfasts and dinners provide a great environment for exchanging ideas and getting to know one another.

To find out more contact:

Jon Clare
Phone: 02 4861 7081
E-mail: jon@bowralanglican.org.au

Retired Men's Group

All retired men from the parish are most warmly welcome. Meetings include challenging messages and morning tea.

To find out more contact Rev Vic Roberts
Phone: 02 4861 1032
E-mail: vic@bowralanglican.org.au

Contiki

Contiki is a weekly Bible study group for those in their late teens through to their late twenties. We meet every Wednesday night at 7:30pm during term time at someone's home. We hang out, hear from God's word, talk about what we've learned, share the challenges we face and pray for each other.

This group meets at the home of Jon & Fiona Clare on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Contact Jon Clare if you would like to know more.
Phone: 02 4861 7081
Email: jon@bowralanglican.org.au

FEAST (Families Eating And Studying Together)

This is a group for families and it's aim is: to create an environment where Christian families can discuss how to develop spiritually strong families and the issues they may face in achieving this.

FEAST is held on a Saturday night in a family home with the following format:

5.00 p.m. - arrive and settle children with the carers 5.15 p.m. - adult discussion time and children play 6.00 p.m. - families have dinner together 7.00 p.m. - families are free to go or to stay and chat

Check the calendar for dates

FEAST has proven to be a real encouragement to members of St Jude's as we seek to support each other in creating spiritually strong families. Meeting in a home and sharing a meal together enables us to do this in a relaxed and friendly environment.

If you would like more information about FEAST please don't hesitate in calling:

Jon Clare
Phone: 02 4861 7081
E-mail: jon@bowralanglican.org.au

Preliminary theological certificate course (PTC)

The PTC is a correspondence course run by Moore Theological College in Sydney. It is designed for those who wish to study the Christian faith at a deeper level.

Study notes are provided for each subject. There are 6 subjects in the course, one offered in each of 3 terms over 2 years. Each term is 10 weeks. There is a cost for the course and notes.

Course outline: Introduction to the Bible; Old Testament 1; New Testament 1; Ephesians; Doctrine 1; Elective (Promise to Fulfilment, Prayer Book, Christian Worship).

The group meets on Monday nights at 7:30 pm, and Tuesdays at 10.30 am.

New members can enrol in any term. For further information, contact:

Peter Dinning.
Phone 02 4862 2476 or
E-mail: pjdinning@optusnet.com.au

Introducing God

Most of us believe there is a God, however . . . . . .
"If there is a God, how can I know what he is like and how might I relate to him?"

To have a relationship with God you need to be introduced. Introducing God is about being able to have a relationship with God.

The course is held in a relaxed friendly environment over a cup of coffee, with a DVD presentation and discussion.

Courses are held on one night a week for 7 weeks with the first night being an introductory night and the course concludes with a Saturday (day) session.

Contact the Church Office regarding the next course.
Phone: 02 4861 6944 or
Email: office@bowralanglican.org.au

Fellowship and Bible study groups

The Bible has a central position of authority in all the doings of St Jude’s and as such we love to get together and study, unpack, discuss and submit to God’s incredible story of saving people through Jesus.

We meet at many different times and places throughout the week in order to make the Bible available to all who want to live a life with Jesus. There are more than 30 Bible study groups associated with St Jude’s meeting and praying in homes, halls and retirement villages throughout the highlands.

These include a women’s group with a crèche for pre school-age children (Wednesday 10:30 am – 12pm), evening groups for men and working women, a youth group on Friday nights and numerous mixed groups.

For details regarding a particular group or time contact:

Rita Brake
Ph: 02 4862 2637
Email: d_brake01@optusnet.com.au

As a part of the body of Christ, we believe the Bible to be the authentic words of God. Not simply powerful literature but living words capable, through the power of God’s Holy Spirit, of transforming lives.

Parenting education programme (An MU Australia initiative)

AIM - PEP is to encourage and support parents in their important role, through the education and discussion of family issues and skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.

CONTENT - the program looks at the following topics: Parenting styles Childhood development Children's self esteem Relationship building Discipline strategies Family growth.

FORMAT - The course operates on one night a week for five weeks. The course takes into account how adults learn best and how groups operate to their maximum potential. With these two issues in mind, the program consists of discussion times, small group work, multi media presentation, personal reflection time and various activities. This is presented in an atmosphere of learning together.

Find out more by contacting:

Pam Cartwright
Phone: 02 4861 1844 or
Email: office@bowralanglican.org.au