Every Sunday our church gathers for worship. For us, this is the most important event of the week — a time when we come before God together, listen to His Word, and encourage one another.
Corporate worship is more than a tradition or a matter of personal preference. God Himself commanded His people to gather together. The author of Hebrews urges us “not to neglect meeting together” (Heb. 10:25), and throughout biblical history we see that God revealed Himself in the assembly of His people — from the tabernacle in the wilderness to the first churches of the apostolic age. Sunday worship is a continuation of that story. When we gather on the Lord’s Day, we take part in what the church has been doing for two thousand years: hearing the Word, responding with prayer and praise, and participating in the sacraments.
The order of our worship is shaped by Scripture. Each element of the service — Scripture reading, preaching, prayer, singing, the sacraments — is a means through which God speaks to us and forms us as His people. We follow the pattern the church has developed over centuries. This order helps us focus on God — on who He is and what He has done for us in Christ.
If you are looking for a church or simply want to learn more about the Christian faith — come along. We are glad to welcome every visitor, whatever your background or story.
The Elements of Our Worship
Our worship service is straightforward. What matters to us is that everything we do in our gathering is grounded in Scripture and draws us closer to God.
We set aside time to read the Bible aloud — from both the Old and New Testaments. It may sound simple, but we believe that God’s Word has the power to change hearts all on its own.
Preaching is an important part of our service. Our pastors usually work through books of the Bible in sequence, verse by verse. This helps us tackle difficult topics and see Scripture in its fullness. The goal of each sermon is to understand what the text meant for its original readers and to work out how it applies to our lives today.
We pray together — giving thanks to God, confessing sin, and interceding for those close to us, for our city, and for those who have not yet heard the Gospel. Prayer reminds us that in everything we depend on God.
We sing together — psalms, hymns, and contemporary songs. What matters to us is that the whole congregation sings together, expressing gratitude to Christ. We try to choose songs with clear and faithful theological content.
We regularly celebrate the Lord’s Supper, remembering Christ’s death and looking forward to His return. When a new believer is baptised, it is always a special and joyful moment for the whole church.
Fellowship and Membership
Once a month after the service we stay for tea and fellowship. It is not a compulsory programme, but it is often over a cup of tea that conversations begin which grow into real friendships. For newcomers, it is a chance to feel part of the community.
God did not design the Christian life to be walked alone. There is no concept of a “believer on their own” in the New Testament — faith is always lived out in community. The apostle Paul compares the church to a body: “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” (1 Cor. 12:27). The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you,” and in the same way we cannot do without one another. Everyone in the church has their own place, their own gifts, and their own role.
This is why we consider membership in a local church to be important. It is a deliberate decision to be part of a specific community. A church member takes on responsibility: to pray for others, to support them in difficulties, to serve with their gifts, and to be accountable to one another. And the community, in turn, takes on the care of that person. This is how the church works in the New Testament — a family where everyone is needed.
If you are looking for a church family like that, we would be glad to have you among us.
Service Times
On Sundays we hold two services: an English service at 9:00 AM and a Russian service at 11:00 AM. We are one church, even though we speak different languages.
What to Expect on Your First Visit
If it is your first time with us — do not worry. You will be greeted at the door and helped to find your way. There is no dress code — come as you are. During singing, the words are displayed on screen, so you do not need to know anything in advance. Nobody will ask you to stand up, introduce yourself, or do anything unexpected. Just come and feel at home.
During the service, Sunday School runs for children. Children begin the service with their parents and then go to their own class, where they study the Bible in a way that is accessible to them.
How to Find Us
We are located at 10 Lawson Street, Ermington, NSW 2115. Ermington is about 20 km west of Sydney’s CBD. By car the journey takes around 30 minutes. Free parking is available on surrounding streets.
If you have any questions — get in touch. Come along any Sunday — we would love to see you.