You are so welcome to check out our 2024 Church Community Calander HERE and join us for any of our weekly happenings. Below are some more details on our upcoming events and regular groups.
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Carols in the Carpark
Everyone in the wider community is welcome to join us for our annual outdoor Christmas celebration on Sunday December 8, from 6pm-8pm.
Starting at 6pm with a sausage sizzle and kids activitoies such as face painting and cookie decorating. Followed by a Christmas Carols Concert, bu our ‘Soul Choir’, from 7pm-8pm. Ending with a walk along Nanson Street to enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights and decorations, thanks to our wonderful neighbors!
Bring a blanket or low chair to sit on. We look forward to sharing the joy of the birth of Jesus together!
Please note there will be no morning service on Dec 8, as we will be preparing for the Carols event later that evening.
Christmas Day & December Services
Dec 1 Normal service
Dec 8 Carols in the Carpark 6pm-8pm (no morning service)
Dec 15 Nativity: A Journey of Wonder (as part of normal 10am service)
Dec 22 Normal service (kids & youth in chapel)
Dec 25 Christmas Day service, 10am (kids & youth in)
Dec 29 Normal (kids & youth in)
Dec 8 Carols in the Carpark 6pm-8pm (no morning service)
Dec 15 Nativity: A Journey of Wonder (as part of normal 10am service)
Dec 22 Normal service (kids & youth in chapel)
Dec 25 Christmas Day service, 10am (kids & youth in)
Dec 29 Normal (kids & youth in)
At Christmas, all the “beginnings” are brought together and we begin to live more in what God has done and is doing. Jesus began his incarnational work on Earth and we begin ours, till he returns.
Nativity: A Journey of Wonder
Join us on December 15 for our special Nativity service, at 10am. Together we will join the children as we go on a Journey of Wonder. For everyone – children, adults and newcomers.
Soul Choir
As part of our “Soulful Christmas” – Carols in the Carpark (Dec 8), we are creating a soul/funk/gospel choir. The choir will cater for Sopranos, Altos and Tenors (sorry Bass’s!) and carry the vibe of Aretha Franklin, Allen Stone, Jon Cleary, Scary Pockets (if you don’t know them… Spotify them!)
This is for anyone who can hold a tune. Choirs are a great way to connect people into a fun experience of community. Funk and soul choirs do it even better! Bring a mate, neighbour, or work colleague.
Rehearsals will be on the Thursdays of November (7, 14, 21 and 28 Nov) from 7pm-9pm at church. Plus, one final run through on Thursday Dec 5. The goal will be to learn four tunes for Carols in the Carpark on December 8.
For more info speak with Trav Fitch or email westcitychurch@gmail.com
Summer Holidays
Jan 5, 12, 19, 26: Kids holiday program for 3yr olds to grade 6s. Its time for some fun! Parents please sign your children in and out.
Dec 22-Jan 26: Creche open for parents. Youth join us in the chapel.
Jan 20-23: Westcity Youth join Subi Church’s Youth Camp.
Feb 2: Term 1 Kids, Youth & Creche Programs start.
Welcome to Westcity Dinners
For those who are new to Westcity church, or those who have recently joined our community and would like to learn more about Westcity. Meet some of the team. Share how Westcity functions, what we value, what we’re up to, the next steps of connection, if and when your ready.
The next dinner is on Feb 16, 2025. Free registrations are HERE.
If we have enough interest, for another dinner soon, we can look to host one more dinner in Nov 2024 – if you’d like to express your interest in that, please email westcitychurch@gmail.com before Oct 1.
GROUPS
Community life groups, you can join or start:
Home Church – coming together weekly or fortnightly to open up the scriptures, pray together, share a meal, hear each other’s stories and support and care for one another on the journey.
Connect Groups – gathering together weekly, fortnightly or monthly over a common interest. The sky’s the limit; whether that’s walking, prayer, pottery, gardening, playing a sport, painting or advocating for a social justice cause, it’s up to you.
Pop Up Groups – Short term groups of 4-8 weeks where we gather, learn and grow together. Whether that’s a book study, couples dinner or discussion group around a specific topic or cause.
Scroll down for a list of our current Home Church locations.
HOME CHURCHES
As a church we want to live out the 'welcome' and 'go' of Christ. We love gathering on a Sunday but we see our discipleship journey together as something so much more. It’s also the spaces in between each Sunday where we get to live out our faith in Jesus with one another.
Some people meet one on one at coffee shops, others meet in a group at their homes. Home churches are centred around Jesus' teachings and presence, undergirded by friendship with one another and service to each other. We see this as being a part of living out our vision of loving God, Loving people and following Jesus.
To find out more about our Home Churches, or to join (or lead) a Home Church, contact Phil Stevenson (Lead Pastor) phil.westcitychurch@gmail.com
WEMBLEY - Multigenerational
- Chin, Nellie & Karen
- Thursdays 8pm, fortnightly
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
- Bec
- Mondays 6.30pm-9pm, weekly
SWANBOURNE / CARLISLE - Multigenerational
- Rob & Loris, Stu & Ash
- Thursdays 7pm, during school term
- Around a meal table, with Bible discovery and prayer for one another as well as good fun
WESTMINSTER, MARANGAROO, YOKINE, BALGA - Rotating northern suburbs
- Sally & Theo
- Tuesday nights, with a meal
- 7pm-9pm
- Semi structured with Bible reading, community building and generally pooling our collective ignorance
- All ages welcome, including teens
KINGSLEY - Multigenerational
- Peter, Kerry, Steve and Gillian
- Wednesdays Fortnightly
- 7pm-8.30pm
MT LAWLEY - Multigenerational
- Jaxon
- Tuesdays, fortnightly, 7pm
YOUNG ADULTS 2030’s
A space for all people aged 18 – 39. We meet up, eat and experience who God is together. For those full of faith or no faith and all, everyone is welcome.
We have a Facebook group called ‘Westcity Church – 2030s’. We regularly post invites to do things together there. Like if there is a band playing or good place to meet for pizza. All young adults are encouraged to post invites, ideas and suggestions on there.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Cultivating a Better World
Our mission is to provide a place of spiritual nourishment and reflection, where people can connect with nature and find awe and gratitude in God’s creation.
Chat to Stu or Ash for more info, or come join them in the garden most Sundays.
WESTCITY YOUTH
Our High School aged ministry. We connect, have lots of fun, make friends and grow in relationship with God and each other.
Sunday Youth @ Westcity – Every Sunday, during school term, 10am. Our youth join us in the chapel and then after worship, we head out for some discussion with a member of the youth team or teaching team around how our church sermon series relates and connects to the young people in our community. Sometimes we will also include some lunch hangs or other special activities. For a copy of the Youth Calendar email westcitychurch.com.au.
WESTCITY SENIORS
Love & Laughter Around the Table
Our weekly Wednesday Morning Tea, is open to all seniors, or anyone else who would like to join Mavis and this lovely group, for a cuppa and a chat. For details please email westcitychurch.com.au.
Love in Action – Group
Facilitating opportunities to act out the ‘Go of Christ’. We have a list of volunteer opportunities that people could participate in. We also look to serve together after church when an opportunity arises.
Chat to Bronwyn for more details or email westcitychurch@gmail.com.
Ministry of Meals
Loving our community in need, with homemade meals.
If you know of someone in need, or for more information email westcitychurch@gmail.com.
GUYS. BLOKES. GENTLEMEN.
Men’s Coffee – Wednesdays 10am.
Men’s Camping Trips coming again.
Dads and Kids Camping Trip coming again in May 2025.
MEN’S COFFEE
Men’s Coffee: Wednesdays 10am, at ‘Citizens of Brew-Ha’, 162 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco. During school term. Facilitated by Rob Price. It’s informal but intentional … men sharing life together!
WESTCITY WOMEN
At Westcity we want to create space for women to take time out, to be supported in the myriad of tasks that face women each day. So we connect, discuss and encourage one another. To invite Jesus to be at the centre of it all – the centre of our small decisions and our big moments, of our careers and families, of our mess and our order.
Women at the Well, Women’s Lunches, High Teas. Seniors Morning Tea every Wednesday morning. Email westcitychurch@gmail.com for more info.
Ministry for Mums, Dads and Young Families: To offer support, care and love during this intensive life stage of raising little ones.
We aim to provide support and kindness, by providing a care basket and the offer of some cooked meals, when a new baby arrives, or at other times as needed. For more information, or to find out how you could help with supporting young families in our neighborhood and community, email westcitychurch@gmail.com.
Volunteer with Us
Vocation originally means “calling”.
Duty without heart is just a transaction. Duty from the heart fulfils our calling. And we are all called to serve.
“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.” Proverbs 11:25
When I read this verse, what strikes me is that without heart who ever brings blessing won’t be enriched, without heart one who waters wont himself be watered. It’s just an action. To genuinely serve with all you heart is when we will be enriched, and we will be watered.
Our Volunteer Coordinator is there to support the healthy functioning of the volunteers within Westcity. I believe we are a Church that functions with heart. If you have a desire and feel called to serve, but you don’t know where or how, or maybe you don’t know what gifts you may be able to use please come and speak to me. I would love to help you try and find your place to serve.
For more information on volunteering with us please contact Nina Bergmann, Volunteer Coordinator, via westcitychurch@gmail.com.
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
Our Westcity Community Face Book page is a private group and is distinct from our Westcity public page. Each of our pages has its own distinct purpose: community building versus information sharing (although there is always some overlap). The community group allows us to check in with one another, ask for help and provide encouragement. This is just one of the ways we stay connected and build networks, outside of meeting at Nanson Street.
Please note that people ‘ask’ to join a group and then agree to a code of conduct that keeps a community safe and cohesive. This will automatically be forwarded to you when applying to the page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/10150134900805133/
Go to facebook.com or the Facebook app – search for the ‘Westcity Church Community’ page.
OUR STORIES
The Westcity Stories Podcast is here…it’s a beautiful opportunity to hear the stories of people in our local church community. We talk about people’s early life, faith, fulfilment & passions, perceived injustices and we ask for an everyday life tip to live life well.
Chin: A humble and thoughtful guy, and a much loved part of the Westcity community. He kindly shares his story of how Jesus has become more central to his faith and his passion for every person feeling they are seen. Jen: Listen to how Jen loves well and brings beauty into the world. Peter shares his experiences of facing death and how he is humbly looking forward to God’s recognition at the end of his earthly life. Mark tells about the life lessons he learnt in the jungle. Leah talks of her controversial childhood, dreams of becoming an actress and how she’s found fulfilment in her career. Andy: What a guy (and a great head of hair). Dot our longest serving church member. The Westcity Stories Podcasts are available on our Homepage. You can also listen on any of these platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts.
SPECIAL MOMENTS
COMMIT: For more info about baptism, please complete the Baptism registration form.
DEDICATE: For more info about having your children dedicated, please email westcitychurch@gmail.com.