Valley Heights Community Church

What happens on Sundays?

Sundays are a bit like the family gathering of God’s people.

As we come together we want to listen to God our heavenly Father speak, so the Bible is read and someone spends some time exploring the things we read and how they apply to our lives. There is generally a chance to ask questions about what was read and said.
We spend some time talking to God in prayer, usually led by someone out the front. Sometimes there is a chance for anyone who wants to, to pray – but no one is required to pray out loud.

We spend some time singing some songs that remind us about who God is and what he’s done. There are really only two places that Australian’s sing together; at the football and at church – that’s because football and God are two things that people get passionate about!
Sometimes someone will get up and talk a bit about what God has been doing in their life, or share the story of how they came to start trusting in Jesus. Once every six weeks we celebrate the Lord’s Supper together which is fully explained at the time.
We end our morning by sharing morning tea together. This is a chance to find out more informally about what’s going on in each other’s lives, how we can pray for and encourage each other. It’s a chance to meet new people or to ask the speaker some more questions. Hang around, grab a well made cappuccino and a bit of slice and meet some new people.

How long does it go for?

We take a pretty simple, no mucking around approach to church. We try and start on time at 10am and expect the ‘formal’ part of our gathering to finish by 11.15am. Morning tea can stretch out as people enjoy their conversations (and their coffee!) and you’re free to stay as long as you like to chat.

What about my children?

Valley Heights Community Church is committed to catering for the needs of families and so ensuring that your children are well looked after.

There is crèche available for toddlers and a well resourced children’s ministry for those up to the end of primary school. See our Children’s page for more details.

Normally toddlers are signed into crèche before the service starts. Those above toddler stage come into the church gathering for the first little bit and then go out with the Children’s Ministry Leaders to their area for their activities.

What if I don’t believe all this stuff yet?

Valley Heights Community Church aims to be a place where people can ‘check out Jesus’ or spend some time exploring ‘a Jesus shaped world view’ and so just be open and upfront about where you’re at in your thinking. No one will be pushy, but they will be happy to help.

If you’ve got honest questions or issues then nobody is going to be offended by you asking them – whatever they are. Our leaders have access to books and other resources that might be of benefit to you and are more than happy to sit down over coffee or lunch to talk about your questions – just ask!

Listen online to Bible talks:

These talks recorded at Springwood Factory Night Church, are repeats of the Bible talks at Valley Heights each Sunday from July 2008.
These talks recorded at Springwood Arvo Church, are repeats of the BIble talks at Valley Heights Community Church each Sunday to June.2008.

What should I wear?

We ’re pretty sure God doesn’t care and we’re not that fussed either, but some people ask.

If you’re in jeans and a collared shirt, you’ll fit right in. Have a look at some of the photos on the website to see what other people wear.

What about beyond Sunday?

Valley Heights Community Church runs mid-week ‘Growth Groups’ that meet in the evening and give a chance to read and discuss the Bible together in a lounge-room setting and get to know other people better.

There are also special courses for new believers or interested non-believers and special events for men and women. To find out more about any of these give our pastor Neil Atwood a call on 4751 1065 or send him an email.