From Sunday Dec 29 through to Sunday January 15 inclusive, we will be combining our two services (9:30am and 8:00am) to the one shared time at 8am.

Most people find the earlier start helpful during the peak of summer as it's cooler and the kids are up earlier anyway!

People are encouraged if they want to connect with each other for a shared meal or a swim at someone's house during Christmas January.

Our Christmas Carols services will be on Sunday December 22 - 8am (traditional) and 6:00pm (families). There is no 9:30 service this Sunday - it is held at 6:00pm.

Our Christmas Day service will be at 8am on Wednesday December 25. (we promise you'll be out the door by 9am kids... plenty of time for presents!)

So don't come at 9:30 on Dec 22 (that's our carols service, come at 6:00pm then) Dec 29 or Jan 5,12,19 as you'll find that we're just putting away the morning tea...

Did you know that Thomas Edison had built an electric car in 1910, using a Nickel Iron battery (NiFe)? He was convinced that large scale mass production of electric vehicles was the way of the future and entered into a partnership with the Ford Motor Company. But they weren't the first to build EV's, with nearly a century of development preceding them...

To find out where we have come from in our EV automotive history, come along to our first men's breakfast of 2025! Bring a mate and enjoy a full cooked breakfast for only $10.

Our Men's Breakfasts are held every two months on the first Saturday of the month starting at 7am in the hall at Emmanuel Uniting Church, 92 Laurel St Enoggera. The cost is $10, $5 for juniors and free for first-time attendees. Please pay on the day either with cash or by eftpos.

RSVP is essential for catering purposes by Thursday 30th January.

Please register via our form here

Welcome to 2025 and we're excited about the discipleship journey our young people of various ages and stages will be embarking upon. To enrol your young person into the program of your choice please follow the following links:

Children, Youth and families - New Enrolments 2025.

Boy's Brigade 6:30pm Wed Commence Wed Feb 5 enrol-here

Girl's Brigade 6:00pm Thurs Commence Thurs Feb 6 enrol-here

Playgroup 9:30am Fri Commence Fri Feb 7 enrol-here

Lego Club (f/n) 3:00pm Fri Commence Fri Feb 7 enrol-here

YDG (f/n) 5:00pm Sun Commence Sun Feb 9 enrol-here

Sunday School 9:30am Sun Commence Sun Feb 2 enrol-here

Join us at Grinstead Park on Friday January 17th for a morning of play; a sausage sizzle to follow, and a summer-time swim at Newmarket pool after lunch.

Children are to be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times.

9:30am - meet at Grinstead Park (shand st) to join with playgroup families for a morning of interactive play on the various playgrounds available.

11:30 am FREE sausages sizzle bbq lunch

1:00pm - we head to Newmarket pool for a swim and waterslide.

Families are to make their own way to and from Newmarket pool, and are responsible for their own expenditure (entry, drinks / lollies) whilst there. Please note the BCC has reduced price on pool entry this summer to 2$ per person ! Directions, and conditions of entry are listed here

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/outdoor-activities/council-pools/newmarket-olympic-swimming-pool

Newmarket pool requires active supervision of children 5 and under by parents and direct line of site supervision for children 12 and under. It has undercover areas, playground, water park, heated pool, outdoor pool, water slides and a cafeteria.

Christmas has arrived! A time when people of all ages, all around the world stop to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

This week, you might like to take the time to read some books, watch some videos, or go to Church to learn more about Jesus. The wonderful thing about Jesus is that he invites everyone to follow him.

Full resources are in the PDF attached, or available in print from Emmanuel Uniting Church

Christmas is getting closer! Everywhere we go we see Christmas. We hear Christmas. We smell Christmas. We might even feel Christmas. What have you been noticing? What brings you joy?

This week, we encourage you to take some time to think about your Christmas traditions. What Christmas traditions have been passed down to you? What new traditions have you started in recent years? Are there any new traditions that you’d like to start this year? As you feel surrounded by Christmas, we pray that you may experience joy – not just moments of joy but a long-lasting joy.

Full resources are in the PDF attached, or available in print from Emmanuel Uniting Church

There are so many wonderful activities and events that people can participate in during the Christmas season – light shows, parades, concerts, carols, face painting, dinners, and MORE. It’s easy to get caught up in doing things, that we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves, OR love others.

This week we encourage you to LOVE all that Christmas offers and think about how you can actively LOVE yourself and others, during this time.

Full resources are in the PDF attached, or available in print from Emmanuel Uniting Church

Emmanuel Playgroup offers a safe place for children 0-5 to play and develop social skills with their peers and other children and adults. It is a great place to make new friends, learn new things, and become part of a community. We welcome all young children and their carers including stay-at-home, work-from-home, and work outside the home; mums, dads, grandparents, and nannies.

We meet each Friday during school terms at 9:30 - 11:30am. Each week we have a different theme and activities to engage children. A large range of toys helps provide new experiences every week.

Cost: gold coin donation per child, per session. Bring your own food and drink.

Before attending Playgroup, all participants including children and adults MUST complete an online enrolment form here

Girls' Brigade is great for primary and high school-aged girls looking for fun and friendship in a safe and supported environment.

We meet Thursday nights during school terms at Emmanuel Uniting Church

Prep - Grade 2 (Cadets) 6pm - 7:30pm

Grade 3-5 (Juniors) 6pm - 8pm

Grade 6-8 (Seniors) 6pm - 8pm

Grade 9-11 (Pioneers) 6pm - 8pm

All girls have the opportunity to earn awards and participate in leadership development appropriate to their age in smaller groups:

Girls' Brigade empowers girls and young women to be themselves, to develop and use their gifts and skills, and to discover what it means to have life to the full in their generation. Our weekly program includes a wide range of activities that supports the spiritual, physical, and emotional growth of girls and is committed to the values of:

- Living: We live our lives with God at the centre. Our relationships are centred on Him and rely on His word and direction.

- Community: We promote a sense of Community and belonging within Companies

- Partnering: We partner with churches to reach local communities with the good news of Jesus Christ

- Uniqueness: We accept the uniqueness of each girl & leader, using our individual talents to serve others as we grow

- Safety: We require safety for all girls and leaders

- Fun: We have fun in everything we do!

We would love to welcome you to Girls' Brigade soon.

Before attending Girls' Brigade, all participants including children and adults MUST complete an online enrolment form here, and must check-in every week.

Boys' Brigade provides Fun, Challenge and Adventure for boys aged 5-18 years

We meet Wednesday nights during school terms at Emmanuel Uniting Church

5-7 years (Anchors) 6:30pm-8pm

8-11 years (Juniors) 6:30pm-8pm

12-18 years (Seniors) 6:30pm-8:30pm

We offer a weekly program that challenges Boys spiritually, physically, socially, and educationally. Our focus is on friendships, leadership, the self-discipline needed to achieve excellence, and understanding the Christian faith. All Boys have the opportunity to earn awards, badges, and participate in leadership training, working towards their Queen's badge (the highest award a boy can receive).

Our company also participates in other activities such as camping and inter-company competitions.

We would love to welcome you to Boys' Brigade soon.

Before attending Boys' Brigade, all participants including children and adults MUST complete an online enrolment form here, and must check-in every week.

Sunday School runs during school terms within our 9:30am Sunday Service and provides a time where children aged 3 - 12 can share in fun, faith, friendships, and learn about Jesus.

Our leaders provide a range of varying experiences to help children draw closer to God through music, bible teaching, prayer, games, and creative activities. All our leaders are safe-ministry trained and screened, and will love your kids almost as much as you do.

All children aged 3 - 12 are welcome and meet as one group in the Church Hall. A range of activities including games, craft, challenges, and small group time are provided to enhance age- and developmental- appropriate learning and connection for all.

Children will start each service in the church auditorium with the congregation for songs, prayers, videos, communion, and announcements and will move to the hall with their leaders when advised. In 2025 we will continue to follow the same readings and themes as Sunday Worship, learning more about the heart of God, and how to follow him.

Before you or your family attend Sunday School you MUST complete an online enrolment form here

We are also still encouraging households to continue with Faith at Home practices whether they attend weekly Worship and Sunday School or not. Dig in at Home resources that match and complement worship and Sunday School are available at www.emmanueluca.org.au/dig-in-at-home

Community Helping Hand is one way we can connect with our local Community by offering Help, using our Hands and Hearts.

What we offer is not fancy gourmet food, but basic things: baked beans, rice, noodles, milk, tea bags, toothpaste, etc.

COMMUNITY HELPING HAND HOURS ARE

THURSDAY 9am - 12 noon only.

This is an emergency service only.

Due to the current Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic Community Helping Hand has had to reduce it's service hours and had to put other guidelines in place to try and keep everyone safe. We ask that if you are unwell that you do not come for a face to face consultation and call and we will try to deliver to you if we can. (this is will depend on volunteer capacity)

YDG is happening in 2025!

It's a not just a group - it's about who we are as young people - doing the journey of figuring out what it means for us to follow Jesus as we navigate the highs and lows of highschool, first jobs, sporting triumphs and snapchat.

We get together fortnightly on a Sunday from 5-7pm, in our natural environment (the couch :D ) where we dinner and chat about life ... this is often preceded by uno no mercy, gagaball, or nine square... and yeah we do some bible digging that often leads to many, many questions about who wrote what , and why, and how do we apply this in the world of Travis Scott... tiktok. Occasionally this breaks out in dramatic form (we do love our re-enactments) or sleepovers (movies don't watch themselves you know)...

So if you're entering into middle school, highschool or feel called to disciple those who are figuring themselves out... complete an enrolment form here.

For further information about Youth Discipleship - ask Jesse.

Calling all junior budding lego creators, enthusiasts and casual builders.

Emmanuel UCA is excited to welcome you to Lego Club, every second Friday afterschool during term.

Primary and middle school aged participants (prep - gr 9) are invited to come and discover, fun, friendship and faith -Seniors will be invited to assist lead and mum's and dad's are welcome to hang out around our cafe / lounge too.

Drinks and nibblies are available to our participants too - come straight after school has finished and join us!

This is a ticketed event with limited numbers. Registration for the participants (children aged 5 - 18) is essential. Adults do not need to register.

All participants and leaders must complete an enrollment form herebefore attending.

We'd love to see you there!

Please be aware of the following safety information:

- Participants will be invited to engage with lego to create and play. Lego pieces are small and present a choking hazard for children 3y.o. and under. Therefore infants and toddlers (3 and under) are not permitted in the hall for the duration of the event. They are welcome to remain under parents direct supervision in the foyer or in the outside grassed area.

- Lego assembly requires finger dexterity. If your child has special needs, please let us know so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

- Lego supplied by Emmanuel UCA remains the property of Emmanuel UCA and is not to be taken home. If your child brings their own lego from home, they do so at their own risk and no responsibility is taken to any loss or damage of your child's lego.

- Our normal sign in and sign out process will be required for all participants in Lego Club. For those participants who are signed in, they are to remain in the hall (or traverse directly to and from the toilets) for the duration of the event. Please do not leave the event without signing your children out.

- If your child becomes sick, please do not attend the event.

- Limited parking will be available in the church carpark. On-street parking will be available in Laurel St and South Pine Road.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lego Club

An Explore Group is an intentional gathering of people who meet to study the bible and apply it to their daily lives and to pray for and support each other. As expressed in Acts 2:42 – 47, Explore Groups meet to develop authentic Christian Community. Explore Groups meet weekly or fortnightly.

Each Explore Group is unique. Each group will have a time of bible study and discussion, where the passage being studied is understood and applied in our contemporary setting. In addition there will be a time of prayer. There may also be times of sharing and eating. Each Explore Group works out together how they will spend their time.

If would like to join one of these Explore Groups and would like to know more information please contact the church office and we will get the group leader to give you a call.

Current Explore Groups

Women's Explore Groups

Women’s Bible Study

Mon 12.30pm

Bible Babes

Mon 7:30pm

Thursday Night @ Emmanuel

Thurs 6:30pm

Men's Explore Groups

Thursday night

(mixed mode / zoom) @ 7:30pm

Mixed Adult Explore Groups

Wednesday Morning

Wed 9:15am

Bunnies Explore Group

Tues 2:00pm

Wednesday Wonderers

Fortnightly Thurs 7:00pm

Thursday Thinkers

Thurs 1:00pm

If none of these times suit please also contact us there may be other like minded people and we can start a new group.

Uniting Early Learning Enoggera is a small and nurturing child care and kindergarten with mixed age, family style groupings of 2-5 year olds. We accommodate up to 27 children daily at our Enoggera centre on the north side of Brisbane.

Our diverse team of experienced and qualified educators are dedicated to giving your child the best educational start in life. They provide an inclusive, play-based, nature-based environment; encourage a sense of wonder and adventure; and create an understanding of lived Christian values. Here, children learn the meaning of love, forgiveness, respect, service to others, equality, inclusiveness and care for the environment – ideals, important to healthy friendships, families and society.

Book a tour of our centre now!