Loving God & Loving People
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We are committed to being a loving, learning, growing, accepting church in Jesus Christ. Parkes Community Church is a friendly, community church with a relaxed and contemporary feel. We are a praying community who are growing together in our faith in God.
Parkes Community Church are the founders of Parkes Christian School and are affiliated with the Baptist Churches of NSW and ACT.
What We Believe
We believe that the Bible is God’s Word. It is inspired, accurate, authoritative and applicable to our modern world and everyday lives.
We believe in the one eternal God who created all things. He exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. He is totally loving and completely holy. Our sin has separated each of us from God and His purpose for our lives, but God, in his infinite love, desires a relationship with his creation. Jesus Christ, being fully God and fully man, is the only way of restoring that relationship with God. Jesus lived a perfect life to die on the cross in our place. He rose again in victory over sin and reigns with God in heaven.
To receive this forgiveness and ‘new life’ we must turn away from our sins, believe in Jesus Christ, and submit to His will for our lives. Eternal life is the reward for all who take this step. We believe that Jesus is coming back again as He promised.
We believe that God has empowered us by his Holy Spirit so that we can achieve His purpose for our lives, which is to worship God and serve the community in which we live.
Kid’s Church
We run an exciting, modern program for kids of primary school age where they learn about God through the Bible and song and other activities. A nursery/crèche is also available during the service.
Youth Group
We run a fun-filled youth group every second Friday in the School Hall. All High School age youth are welcome to join us from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Please contact us for further information.
Kid’s Church
We run an exciting, modern program for kids of primary school age where they learn about God through the Bible and song and other activities. A nursery/crèche is also available during the service.
Our School
Parkes Christian School was founded in 1982 by Christian parents to assist them to bring their children up in a loving and caring environment.
The school is located in a rural setting on the outskirts of Parkes and is governed by a Board which is responsible for the direction and the philosophy of the school. The Board comprises representatives of Parkes Community Church – the founding church – school and community representatives.
Our Leadership Team
The Leadership team is currently made up of a group of Church partners who have been elected by the Church congregation as Elders. Currently, the Church is looking at options of employing a Pastor.
Church FAQs
Many questions get asked by visitors to the church, newcomers to town, and friends and neighbours of our members. Here’s a list of questions that may help you get to know Parkes Community Church better.
What time is your Sunday worship service?
We have one worship service at 10:00 am, held in the Parkes Christian School Hall. All are welcome to participate!
What do you offer for teenagers?
A youth group is held fortnightly on a Friday night for high school aged teenagers. Our youth have loads of fun with different activities such as playing sport, games, socialising together and learning more about God’s love.
What do you offer for children on Sunday morning?
Children from Kinder to Year 6 move out to their own Kids Church Program after the worship portion of the Sunday Service is complete.
What do you offer for babies and toddlers?
A crèche is available for little ones where they will be looked after while their parents enjoy the service.
Who goes to your church?
We have quite a mixture of people at Parkes Community Church. Our congregation truly spans the ages, from babies to folks in their 80s. But even more important than the kind of people who go here is the kind of people who are welcome here – everyone!
Do I have to belong to your denomination to attend?
Not at all! In fact, many in our congregation come from a church background other than the Parkes Community Church.
What kind of things do you do in your worship service?
We strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere at Parkes Community Church. We greet each other so everyone feels welcomed; we share announcements and church news; we sing together; we share the congregation’s joys and concerns and lift them to God in prayer; we read the Bible and listen to the sermon; we receive an offering to further God’s work; and we take communion fortnightly together. After the service, we spend some time catching up with each other over morning tea. All are welcome to participate.
Who are your ministers?
We are currently working towards employing a pastor.
What kind of outreach is the church involved in?
Parkes Christian School is our main outreach into the community. We also support Pastor Tui in Fiji in his prison ministry and the Chamberlains in Hong Kong.
Parkes Community Church
243 Back Trundle Road
Parkes NSW 2870
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Address
243 Back Trundle Road
Parkes NSW 2870
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Followed by morning tea
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Address
243 Back Trundle Road
Parkes NSW 2870
Services
Followed by morning tea
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