Welcome to the Parish of Modbury and Golden Grove

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This Sunday’s readings invite us into a different kind of faith than the one we often expect.  Rather than offering clear answers or easy certainty, they draw us into a deeper awareness of God’s presence—one that is sometimes hidden, often quiet, but always real.

 

In Acts, Paul stands among the many altars of Athens and recognises something profoundly human: our instinct to seek, to name, to reach for what we do not fully understand. His attention falls on one altar in particular, dedicated “to an unknown god.” Instead of dismissing this as ignorance, Paul sees it as a place of possibility—a sign that even in uncertainty, God is already near. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks tenderly to his disciples: “I will not leave you orphaned.” He does not promise them clarity or control, but something more enduring—his presence. The gift of the Advocate is not a set of answers, but a companion who abides with us, even when life feels unclear or unsettled.

And in 1 Peter, we are encouraged to hold onto hope—not with force or argument, but with gentleness and reverence. In a world marked by complexity, challenge, and uncertainty— globally, nationally, and in our own lives—this kind of hope matters deeply.  Together, these readings remind us that faith is not about having everything resolved. It is about learning to recognise that God is already with us—even in the unknown.

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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

                        21 Jan 2025

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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