St Columb's Hawthorn

04/06/2026

A call to go and make disciples of all nations, baptising in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and living under the authority of the risen King.

Join us at St Columb’s Church, Hawthorn, as we gather each Sunday and grow together in God’s Word.

03/06/2026

Missed Sunday’s sermon? Catch up now with Rev. Mark McDonald’s message - The Trinity: Not a Puzzle to Solve, But a Life to Share

This encouraging reflection explores the beauty of the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and how the Trinity is not simply a doctrine to understand, but the source of Christian unity, love, and life with God.

We’d also love to see you next Sunday at St Columb’s Church Hawthorn.

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02/06/2026

Looking for a great coffee and a friendly place to connect?

A reminder to come and check out The Prodigal Hub Café at St Columb's Church. Whether you're after a quality coffee, something sweet, or simply a welcoming space to sit and chat, we'd love to see you.

Open:
☕ Wednesday to Friday, 8:30am to 2:00pm
☕ Saturday, 9:00am to 12:00pm

Come by, say hello, and enjoy the company of some lovely people.

30/05/2026

Twilight session this Sunday 🌙

This week we’re exploring suffering through story, poetry, and essay, seeing how these different biblical approaches work together to speak with realism, hope, and purpose.

It’s another “choose your own adventure” evening, choose a pathway to begin with, then compare reflections around the tables together.

📍 St Columb's Café
🕔 Sunday, 5pm
👥 All ages welcome

Games, snacks, and Bible conversation included.

29/05/2026

A call to be filled with the Holy Spirit and bear witness to the risen Christ with boldness, joy, and faith.

Join us at St Columb’s Church, Hawthorn, as we gather each Sunday and grow together in God’s Word.

22/05/2026

Missed Sunday’s sermon? Catch up now with Rev. Mark McDonald’s message, *The Ascension Is Not Absence, Jesus Takes His Throne*.

This powerful reflection from Acts 1 explores the Ascension of Jesus, his reign at the Father’s right hand, and the call to faithful waiting and prayer as we look toward Pentecost.

We’d also love to see you next Sunday at St Columb’s Church Hawthorn, as we continue our Ezra Nehemiah series together.

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21/05/2026

As part of the global Anglican prayer movement, Thy Kingdom Come, and alongside the Love Bangladesh outreach movement, join us this Friday at St Columb’s Church for an evening of fellowship, testimony and prayer between Ascension and Pentecost.

📍 St Columb’s Church
🕡 BBQ: Friday 22nd May, 6:45pm to 8:30pm
🌙 Overnight Prayer: 8:30pm to 8:30am

We’ll begin with a BBQ dinner and hear from special guest speaker Mosh, sharing his story of coming to faith in Christ, growing up in Bangladesh, and now living in Australia.

From 8:30pm onwards, we will gather in the sanctuary for an overnight prayer vigil. Together we will worship, pray for revival, and lift before God our families, neighbours and community.

“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.”
Psalm 95:6

All are welcome!

20/05/2026

Community Meal | Mexican May 🌮

Autumn April was hard to follow, but bring on Mexican May!

Join us for another relaxed evening of good food, conversation, and community. We are a warm and fun loving group who care deeply about building connection around the table. If you enjoy a family style meal with good people, come along, bring a friend or two, and enjoy a meal generously paid for by someone else.

19/05/2026

A call to lift our eyes to the risen and ascended King, who reigns over all things and sends His people in hope.

Join us at St Columb’s Church, Hawthorn, as we gather each Sunday and grow together in God’s Word.

14/05/2026

A call to honour faithfulness, strength, and the life lived well before God.

Join us at St Columb’s Church, Hawthorn, as we gather each Sunday and grow together in God’s Word.