{"id":92,"date":"2026-06-25T07:03:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/?page_id=92"},"modified":"2026-06-26T07:10:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T07:10:04","slug":"weekly-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/?page_id=92","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Sunday Worship services<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"802\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/inside-the-chapel-1-802x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/inside-the-chapel-1-802x1024.jpg 802w, https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/inside-the-chapel-1-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/inside-the-chapel-1-768x980.jpg 768w, https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/inside-the-chapel-1-1204x1536.jpg 1204w, https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/inside-the-chapel-1-1605x2048.jpg 1605w, https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/inside-the-chapel-1.jpg 1985w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10.15am to 11.30am followed by morning tea in the foyer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever asked yourself where can I find hope in today&#8217;s world. If so, we invite you to come inside and explore what it means to follow the calling to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are all on a walk through life, but we don&#8217;t have to do it alone. Those of faith find support and inspiration among others who are making a similar journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We celebrate weekly Communion, explore God&#8217;s Word together as we seek to understand the texts we read and the influence of the culture at the time. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Seek and Connect Group<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Every Tuesday from 10am &#8211; 11.45am including tea\/coffee.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The time is spent viewing a video or reading a particular passage from the Bible, followed by a lively discussion and prayer as we enjoy refreshments together. Everyone wh0o -participates is welcome to share their views, thoughts and ideas without judgement, as we are all at different points of our journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seek-and-connect-4-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seek-and-connect-4-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seek-and-connect-4-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seek-and-connect-4-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seek-and-connect-4-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/seek-and-connect-4-2048x1280.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Reflection and Prayer<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:21% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/praying-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/praying-5.jpg 225w, https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/praying-5-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Every Thursday in the chapel from 9-12 noon. Tea\/coffee available in the foyer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studies have shown that engaging in prayer can reduce stress by fostering a sense of trust in God&#8217;s plan. <strong>You don&#8217;t have to know how to pray before you do it.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talking to God is a simple and honest 2-way conversation that can happen anytime, anywhere &#8211; out loud or in your head. You can speak to God as a friend or loving Father. You can share your thoughts, feelings, gratitude or struggles without needing special words or a formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bibles are available and there is usually a minister or church elder on site if you wish to have someone to pray for you; someone to pray with you or someone just to sit quietly by your side in support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Food Pantry<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 31%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We provide a small food pantry consisting of non-perishable food items, some toiletries and recently have added home cooked food which is kept in our freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome donated food items, within date and any other items that can assist those who are struggling in our community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why not volunteer to help!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/food-pantry-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/food-pantry-2.jpg 540w, https:\/\/parkdalecofc.org.au\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/food-pantry-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sunday Worship services 10.15am to 11.30am followed by morning tea in the foyer. 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