Welcome to the Parish of Modbury and Golden Grove

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In the weeks following Easter, the Church lingers in the reality of the resurrection—not as a past event, but as a living, present force that continues to shape the world. If the empty tomb and the risen Christ confront us with the truth that death has been overcome, the readings for this Fourth Sunday of Easter invite us to consider what that truth looks like when it takes root in human lives and communities.

The picture offered in Acts of the Apostles is both compelling and challenging: a community devoted to prayer, fellowship, and shared life, marked by generosity and joy. This is not an idealised vision, but a glimpse of what happens when people begin to live in the light of resurrection. Their life together becomes a tangible sign that something new has begun.

In First Epistle of Peter, this shared life is described as a “spiritual house,” built from “living stones,” grounded in Christ himself. It is a powerful image of belonging and purpose, reminding us that our identity is not self-made, but given through the mercy of God.  And in Gospel of John, Jesus speaks of himself as the gate through which life is found—life

not merely sustained, but abundant. Together, these readings draw us into a deeper question: if Christ is risen, how then are we to

live? This sermon reflects on the shape of resurrection life, the kind of community it forms, and the invitation to participate in a hope that remains real even in a world still marked by struggle and loss.

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Usual weekly services and activities:

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Sunday:        Holy Communion 8.00 am

                       Holy Communion 10am

Monday:       Bible Study 10.00 am 

Tuesday:       Holy Communion 8.30 am

                        Community Garden 9.30 am

                        Christian meditation 9;30-10am alternate Tuesday from

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Wednesday: Bible Study 10.00 am

                        Fortnightly Foodbank   10.00 am

Thursday:      Holy Communion 10.00 am

Friday:            Community Garden 9.30 am

                        

 

1st Tuesday of the month Community Garden BBQ 11.30 am

1st and 3rd Sunday of the month Bari Service 11.30 am

2nd Thursday of the month Men's Group 7.30 pm

1st Friday of the month "Come as You Are" - Women's Fellowship 10-12 ​

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