Upcoming Events
Easter services
Come Celebrate Easter with us!
All ages welcome.
Good Friday: 10am Service on Fri 29 March
A casual but reverent service to remember the death of Jesus, followed by a community morning tea sharing hot cross buns.
Easter Sunday: 10am & 5pm Services on Sun 31 March
10AM | A joyous celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, followed by an Easter egg hunt and sausage sizzle on the church lawn.
5PM | A joyous celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, followed by a community supper.
Reignite Women’s Event
Join us as for this exciting Women’s event at St Matthias on Saturday March 23 , 2024!
Reignite is an afternoon for the women at Matthias, to get to know each other better over afternoon tea and around a discussion table, open the Bible together, worship through song and hear from other women in our church.
This year, the Bible talk will be brought to us by Heather Plaister, who attends our 10am service. She will be speaking from 1 Corinthians 15 and encouraging us to consider how our work - whether it's paid or unpaid, at home or abroad - has incredible value and purpose under God.
Please contact either Judy Douglas, Kate Jonker, or Jamie Byrne if you have any questions or would like to help out.
Judy: 0419 287 556
Kate: 0403 087 835
Jamie: 0404 391 586
Registration close date: Sunday 17 March 2024
AGM 2024
Come and join us at our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 12 March at 6:45pm in the church.
Bring your own dinner or order some food ($15 cost).
Register to let us know you’re coming and whether you require catering.
Catering orders close: Sunday 10 March 2024
Christianity Explored
What is Christianity Explored?
What’s the best news you’ve ever heard?
Christianity Explored is an informal and relaxed four-week course for anyone who wants to think about the meaning of life and to explore the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith - Jesus Christ.
Whether you’re just checking it out for the first time, new to the Christian faith, or finding your way back to church - everyone is welcome to join!
What can I expect?
Explore
We explore a Bible passage together and talk about what we’ve read. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible, and you won’t be asked to read aloud or pray.
Watch
We watch a short film that outlines a certain aspect of Christianity, such as: Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? And how can God accept us?
Discuss
You will have an opportunity to share your thoughts on the topic, hear from others, and ask any question you want. Or feel free to just listen along.
How do I sign up?
Our next Christianity Explored course starts on Sunday 25 February at 12:00 pm and runs every Sunday for four weeks.
We’d love for you to join us! Please register below.
Lunar New Year 2024
Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year together at St Matthias on February 18, 2024!
We will be hosting a Lunar New Year Service followed by a scrumptious, resteraunt-catered lunch and dessert. There will be a Chinese instrument performance and plenty of fun activities to get involved in, including origami, making spring rolls, calligraphy lessons and Chinese tea making.
Tickets: $20 per person
Registration close date: Tuesday 13 February 2024
Ordination and Induction of Rev Dr Chase Kuhn
The Wardens of St Matthias Anglican Church invite you to the ordination as a presbyter and the induction of Rev Dr Chase Kuhn as our next rector on February 8, 2024 at 7pm. Light refreshments will follow.
All are welcome!
Newcomers Lunch
Newcomers Lunch is for anyone who is new or newish to Matthias. This is a chance for you to meet and get to know a few other people over lunch in the home of one of our church members. It will be held after our morning service at around 12:00 pm. Please let us know you’re coming so we can send you the details and connect you with the host. We look forward to having you join us!
Thanksgiving Dinner
Our Thanksgiving Dinner is a great opportunity to give thanks for God's goodness to us as well as to look forward to what is in store for us in 2024. Please make it a priority to attend - Monday, 13th November from 6:45pm.
Onboard
Onboard is for Christians who are new or newish to Matthias.
At Onboard we share with you our vision as a church, introduce you to some of our staff team and key leaders, and give you the opportunity to ask any questions that you have. It's a relaxed and informative event designed to give you a taste of who we are as a church and how you can get connected into our community.
Onboard will run after our morning service from 11:30am-12:15pm and after our afternoon service from 6:30-7:15pm. We will meet in a room within the church building. If you have any questions, feel free to let us know in the rego form below. We would love to see you there!
Newcomers Lunch
Newcomers Lunch is for anyone who is new or newish to Matthias. This is a chance for you to meet and get to know a few other people over lunch in the home of one of our church members. It will be held after our morning service at around 12:00 pm. Please let us know you’re coming so we can send you the details and connect you with the host. We look forward to having you join us!
Christianity Explored
What is Christianity Explored?
What’s the best news you’ve ever heard?
Christianity Explored is an informal and relaxed four-week course for anyone who wants to think about the meaning of life and to explore the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith - Jesus Christ.
Whether you’re just checking it out for the first time, new to the Christian faith, or finding your way back to church - everyone is welcome to join!
What can I expect?
Explore
We explore a Bible passage together and talk about what we’ve read. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible, and you won’t be asked to read aloud or pray.
Watch
We watch a short film that outlines a certain aspect of Christianity, such as: Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? And how can God accept us?
Discuss
You will have an opportunity to share your thoughts on the topic, hear from others, and ask any question you want. Or feel free to just listen along.
How do I sign up?
Our next Christianity Explored course starts on Sunday 15 October at 12:00 pm and runs every Sunday for four weeks.
We’d love for you to join us! Please register below.
Newcomers Lunch
Newcomers Lunch is for anyone who is new or newish to Matthias. This is a chance for you to meet and get to know a few other people over lunch in the home of one of our church members. It will be held after our morning service at around 12:00 pm. Please let us know you’re coming so we can send you the details and connect you with the host. We look forward to having you join us!
KYCK 2023
KYCK is an annual conference for high schoolers, held at the Katoomba Convention Centre (KCC) in the Blue Mountains. Matthias Youth will be going to KYCK#4 from 22-24 September 2023. It is always an excellent weekend, where our youth are challenged to grow in their faith & enjoy hanging out with each other.
Connect Dinner
A chance to connect with each other and make new friends. Come to 5pm church, then stick around for dinner afterwards.
Everyone is welcome!
OneLove
OneLove is a one-day event for all women to gather together under life changing preaching and enjoy fantastic fellowship.
Please head to https://onelovewomen.com/register/ to register.
Onboard
Onboard is for Christians who are new or newish to Matthias.
At Onboard we share with you our vision as a church, introduce you to some of our staff team and key leaders, and give you the opportunity to ask any questions that you have. It's a relaxed and informative event designed to give you a taste of who we are as a church and how you can get connected into our community.
Onboard will run after our morning service from 11:30am-12:15pm and after our afternoon service from 6:30-7:15pm. We will meet in a room within the church building. If you have any questions, feel free to let us know in the rego form below. We would love to see you there!
Prayer Night
The Bible urges Christians to “continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” (Colossians 4:2).
We have so much to thank God for and to put to Him in prayer. Join us for a night of praising and praying to our Father in heaven.
Connect Dinner
A chance to connect with each other and make new friends. Come to 5pm church, then stick around for dinner afterwards.
Everyone is welcome!
BASECAMP
BASECAMP is an annual event for men who want to know God better. For more information, head to the BASECAMP website or speak to Tim Brake (10am) or Riley Irwin (5pm).
Please head to https://basecampmen.com/registration/ to register.
If you would like to go but require financial assistance, please speak to Tim or Riley.
Christianity Explored
What is Christianity Explored?
What’s the best news you’ve ever heard?
Christianity Explored is an informal and relaxed four-week course for anyone who wants to think about the meaning of life and to explore the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith - Jesus Christ.
Whether you’re just checking it out for the first time, new to the Christian faith, or finding your way back to church - everyone is welcome to join!
What can I expect?
Explore
We explore a Bible passage together and talk about what we’ve read. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible, and you won’t be asked to read aloud or pray.
Watch
We watch a short film that outlines a certain aspect of Christianity, such as: Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? And how can God accept us?
Discuss
You will have an opportunity to share your thoughts on the topic, hear from others, and ask any question you want. Or feel free to just listen along.
How do I sign up?
Our next Christianity Explored course starts on Sunday 30 July at 12:00 pm and runs every Sunday for four weeks.
We’d love for you to join us! Please register below.
Newcomers Lunch
Newcomers Lunch is for anyone who is new or newish to Matthias. This is a chance for you to meet and get to know a few other people over lunch in the home of one of our church members. It will be held after our morning service at around 12:00 pm. Please let us know you’re coming so we can send you the details and connect you with the host. We look forward to having you join us!
Equip
An excellent conference for women and teens, with a focus this year on the book of Haggai. We will hear about God's presence among His people and ask what it means for God to be with us today. Gather with us at St Matthias church to watch the livestream, chat and share lunch. Register via this form to access the group rate and request lunch or BYO.
REGO CLOSES END OF SUNDAY 11 JUNE.
Onboard
Onboard is for Christians who are new or newish to Matthias.
At Onboard we share with you our vision as a church, introduce you to some of our staff team and key leaders, and give you the opportunity to ask any questions that you have. It's a relaxed and informative event designed to give you a taste of who we are as a church and how you can get connected into our community.
Onboard will run after our morning service at 11:30am-12:30pm and after our afternoon service at 6:30-7:30pm. We will meet in a room within the church building. If you have any questions, feel free to let us know in the rego form below. We would love to see you there!
Prayer Night
The Bible urges Christians to “continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” (Colossians 4:2).
We have so much to thank God for and to put to Him in prayer. Join us for a night of praising and praying to our Father in heaven.
Newcomers Lunch
Newcomers Lunch is for anyone who is new or newish to Matthias. This is a chance for you to meet and get to know a few other people over lunch in the home of one of our church members. It will be held after our morning service at around 12:00 pm. Please let us know you’re coming so we can send you the details and connect you with the host. We look forward to having you join us!
Mother's Day
Please join us on Sunday, May 14 as we celebrate Mother’s Day during our 10am and 5pm services. Bring your mum or special woman in your life along to one of our services!
Christianity Explored
What is Christianity Explored?
What’s the best news you’ve ever heard?
Christianity Explored is an informal and relaxed four-week course for anyone who wants to think about the meaning of life and to explore the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith - Jesus Christ.
Whether you’re just checking it out for the first time, new to the Christian faith, or finding your way back to church - everyone is welcome to join!
What can I expect?
Explore
We explore a Bible passage together and talk about what we’ve read. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible, and you won’t be asked to read aloud or pray.
Watch
We watch a short film that outlines a certain aspect of Christianity, such as: Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? And how can God accept us?
Discuss
You will have an opportunity to share your thoughts on the topic, hear from others, and ask any question you want. Or feel free to just listen along.
How do I sign up?
Our next Christianity Explored course starts on Sunday 7 May at 12:00 pm and runs every Sunday for four weeks.
We’d love for you to join us! Please register below.
Ministry Feast
Join us on March 20 for the Matthias Ministry Feast.
This will be a great way to look ‘under the hood’ of Matthias and see how we are going with finances and with developing our property . We will also elect a number of leaders to various positions in our church family, so it would be great to be there to support and pray for them.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Newcomers Lunch
Newcomers Lunch is for anyone who is new or newish to Matthias. This is a chance for you to meet and get to know a few other people over lunch in the home of one of our church members. It will be held after our morning service at around 12:00 pm. Please let us know you’re coming so we can send you the details and connect you with the host. We look forward to having you join us!