In
infant baptism parents and God parents offer their prayers and encouragement
on behalf of their children so that they may learn about Jesus and come to put
their faith in Him as they mature.St Jude's is an Evangelical Anglican Church. Its various services provide a range of worship styles to encourage all members of the community and spread the message of the gospel.
Baptism is an acknowledgement of a personal Christian faith. It involves the acknowledgement of Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour and a desire to repent or be sorry for those things which we have done which offend our God.
In
infant baptism parents and God parents offer their prayers and encouragement
on behalf of their children so that they may learn about Jesus and come to put
their faith in Him as they mature.
Our Parish ministers are always happy to discuss your child's baptism with you. Please call the Rector, Rev. Stephen Fifer, for an appointment.
As an Anglican church we
also offer adult baptism.
St
Jude's is a popular venue for weddings and couples come from all over to be
married in the highlands. We are sympathetic to the fact that there are
many reasons for choosing St Jude's as a wedding venue. We emphasise
that we will conduct a Christian service at the same time allowing the couple
to include various personal things into what is considered to be a traditional
style.
We encourage couples to take part in a wedding preparation course, which is usually held on a Saturday between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. These courses are very popular and are held both in Bowral and in other conveniently placed locations across Sydney.
It is important to choose
your wedding date and time with at least one months notice so that legal obligations
can be fulfilled and adequate preparation made. Please telephone the
Rector, Rev. Stephen Fifer for further information.
Funerals are always sad
occasions. Our Anglican service is designed to offer comfort - allow
for an element of thanksgiving and for personal contributions from the family
if desired. It also allows us to consider more deeply the Christian faith
and the hope that we have in the risen Lord Jesus. Parish ministers are always
on hand to visit and to talk with you about the necessary arrangements
To arrange for any of these services, you should contact the person indicated.
[Go to Contact us] or submit the More Info form.
Other services include: 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion; 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship;
Contemporary Family & Youth Services @ 9:45 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Midweek; Evensong; Special.
Come and
join us each Sunday.
You will always be welcome!