HolROYD COMBINED churches



Regular Activities of the HCMF

  • Weekly Prayer Meetings
    Thursdays 8am at office of Holroyd New Life Church, 106a Jersey Rd Greystanes.  For all involved in ministry responsibilities.  Join us for prayer, discussion, and then for coffee afterwards at Gloria Jeans, Pemulwuy around 9am, if you have time.  Now in it’s 17th year of regular operation, we continue to pray within the parameters of 1 Tim 2:1-4 -  I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 

So we carefully focus on Council, local authorities – politicians, the Police - churches, leaders, schools, aged care ministries, etc.

  • SRE (Special Religious Education)
    HCMF oversees Scripture in our five local high schools and liaises with the extensive program in the 23 primary schools of our district. It's a combined churches ministry. See the SRE webpage for more information.

  • Combined Services and Celebrations
    Representatives from many churches gather together three times a year to commission (in Feb) our SRE representatives in the schools, celebrate Pentecost Sunday, and celebrate our common call to fulfil the Great Commission. More details on the Coming Events webpage.

  • Chapel and chaplaincy ministry
    Undertaken by a roster or ministers into retirement villages in the district. Cardinal Gilroy Village and its smaller hostel in Greystanes receive weekly chapel. Merrylands Care and Genista receive monthly chapel. Ministers are available for personal chaplaincy matters upon request.

  • Council Prayers and Citizenship Ceremony Participation
    Conducted in conjunction with Holroyd Council. A recent-former Mayor publicly commented on the effective role the Ministers' Fellowship has played in the Community. We seek to conscientiously work with Community groups (including Holroyd Police LAC) and Council for the ongoing benefit of the quality of life in our district.

  • Holroyd Ministry Development College
    Courses for local people to be better equipped to serve God, His church, and the community. Over 120 students from more than 20 churches have completed at least one unit since in began 11 years ago. See the Holroyd MDC website for current courses and location details.

  • Volunteer Pastoral Care for the Elderly
    Mrs Jean Ireland coordinates the training of volunteers who wish to help and grow in their expertise in assisting the elderly. Details of the extensive training program offered by Southern Cross are available by contacting JeanIreland@sch.org.au or 9632-3144.

  • Other regular Christian ministries are highlighted on the Local Churches & Ministries webpage.