Axios Conference - June 2017
Axios Conference - June 2017
Sunday 4th June 2017
Location: Church Hall, 34 Smith Street, Parramatta.
Instead of a weekend long Discipleship Conference this year AXIOS will happen on Sunday 4 June and Sunday 15 October. It will have the same great content for each of us to keeping on learning how to be followers of Jesus, ’worthy of our calling’. This year’s theme is: "To equip his people" Ephesians 4:12. Having looked at the needs of our current congregation and the makeup of our community, this year we will be offering a range of breakout teaching sessions that will help to equip us as Salvos in a constantly changing world.
THE PROGRAM
- 8.00am - Kneedrill
- 9.00am - Coffee and Croissants
- 9.30am - Children and Youth Worship (in the main hall) - ages 3 to 20'ish
- 9.30am - Breakout Sessions
- 10.30am - Morning Tea
- 11.00am - Youth Group Lifegroups
- 11.00am - Children's Program (in the main hall ages 3-12)
- 11.00am - Breakout Sessions (repeated)
- Noon - Lunch (pre-order or bring your own)
- 1.00pm - Worship Service (all ages)
- 2.30pm - Close
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Sharing your faith with children - with Tammy Tolman
Grandparents, Parents, Aunts, Uncles, Youth Leaders, Children's Ministry workers, School Teachers. Children are our future and sometimes is is hard to know how to talk to them about our faith.
Talking about faith with your Hindu neighbour - Marelyne Bishop
Hinduism is one of the fastest growing religions in Australia mostly through immigration from India. With 996 million Hindus in India and 275,000 Hindus in Australia (in 2011) how do we interact at work, on the sporting field, at the shops or at our highly popular mid week playgroups and music group.
Gathering at tables: a How to Guide - Belinda and Lynden Spicer
You have heard about Gathering at Tables. We have actually gathered at tables and there is a knife and fork in our hall each week to remind us. Come to this session to find our more from our Area Officers, Belinda and Lynden Spicer.
Talking about faith with your Chinese neighbour - Lydia Hong (from Hurstville Corps)
Be guided through what is, for many of us, an ancient and deeply complex culture. Come along to learn a little about how to share your faith with people with a Chinese background.
View more details and register on the Axios website.
Getting to Parramatta Salvos
Parramatta Salvation Army is located in the heart of Parramatta's CBD. There are plenty of transport options avaliable. We're within walking distance of Parramatta Train Station, Parramatta Wharf, various bus stops and many parking options.
We are on the corner of Smith Street and Phillip Street, Parramatta.
Find out about our Public Transport and Parking Options.
First Time?
Absolutely everyone is welcome to join us. For the best experience, please arrive 15 minutes before the service. If you need assistance with anything, our friendly welcome team are avaliable to help. We can't wait to meet you!
Transport & Parking
There are plenty of transport and parking options avaliable to you, including on-site parking. FIND OUT MORE.
Facilities
Our church has a spacious, dedicated family room, where you can spend time in the service with your child. There are comfortable seats, toys, and a microwave. Plus, you are still able to hear and see what's happening in the main service.
There is also disabled access and toilets throughout our building.
