Aug 22

Caitlin with a vege creationOn the third Sunday of September, we will see the return of our lunches and activities afternoons. All parents, those who are young at heart, and those who wish to encourage the children are invited to share in lunch and activities.

The Kid’s club runs every Sunday of the year from 10am until around noon. Children begin in worship with the congregation and contribut to the community sharing time. After some specific teaching in worship, the Kid’s Club continues beyond the Sanctuary where the children are able to learn and play in a suitable environment.

A creche is always available also.


Aug 21

Papa & MamaThe Cook Island Christian Church showed their love for Papa and Mama Oremetua Ta & Mata William last Saturday with a sendoff Cook Islands style!

Papa Ta dancing (AVI 2MB)

Minute of appreciation – Ministry of Ta Samuela William (pdf)


Aug 21

An event of the life activities group.

A small fee is charged per night, come and enjoy this life activity.

All welcome

Venue: Oakleigh Worship Centre – hall


Aug 21

Monthly meeting of the Balkara Parish Council.

Member congregations include the Cook Islands Christian Church, Clayton Congregation; the Tamil Church, Melbourne; and the St. David’s, Oakleigh congregation.


Aug 21

Weekly prayers of intercessions, open to anyone who wants to care for others through prayer.

All are welcome to come and share in this important ministry.

Location: Oakleigh Worship Centre, 154 Drummond St., Oakleigh


Aug 21

Wednesday Community Luncheon

$4 for a three-course lunch?

No, this is not a mis-print! Up to 80 people enjoy this regular gathering, for community, great food, and entertainment.

Now in it’s 14th year, all are welcome to come, eat and enjoy.

Every Wednesday (start of February until first week of December),
Oakleigh Worship Centre Fellowship Room.community luncheon


Aug 19

A brief worship for those attending the community luncheon and workers in the Oakleigh CBD.

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The community lunch follows at 12:30. All welcome.


Aug 19

Weekly worship of the Tamil Church Melbourne,
Service in both English & Tamil languages.

Communion on 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Service is followed by a light supper in the hall.

All welcome


Aug 19

Hebrews (11-12) lists a great number of fragile and flawed people who are commended for their faith. They form part of a great ‘cloud of witnesses’ who encourage us in our own fragile and flawed humanity to live our own lives of faith.

Sermon at St. David’s, Oakleigh, Rev. Arnie Wierenga, 070819 (pdf)


Aug 19

All are welcome to join the Clayton Ekalesia of the Cook Islands Christian Church/Uniting Church congregation for the official Presbytery of Nepean release of pastoral ties worship service. Rev. Mano Manopavan will be preaching and presiding on behalf of the Presbytery.