The worshipping community is at the heart of the Christian faith. When we gather together for corporate worship we remind ourselves that we belong to a grand narrative of love, peace, reconciliation and justice that begins and ends with the grace of God. Through the songs we sing, and the prayers we live, we encounter what it means to be salt and light to the world. Join with us as we re-imagine the world together, and learn and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Sunday 8:15am Service
Our early morning service each Sunday is a worshipping community of all ages. We follow the lectionary each week, sing a mixture of contemporary songs and classic hymns (accompanied by an organ and a baby grand) and there is a Sunday School programme during school term for primary school children. We also have a morning tea after the service where visitors are warmly welcomed.
Sunday 10:15am Service
Our second service held each Sunday morning features contemporary worship with an amazing assortment of musicians and singers. With a full worship band and a relaxed atmosphere, lectionary based biblical preaching and a youth and childrens program during school term. This is a great service for young families (and those who would prefer to sleep in). Wear your shout-out-loud singing clothes to this one and enjoy catered morning tea afterwards.
Sunday 5:30pm Grace Service
Grace Community of Worship provides a
ministry for people with special needs, and on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of
each month they share their hospitality with folk from Christine Court. More details here
Sunday 6.00pm Service
Our third service each Sunday primarily caters for youth and young adults (although all are invited to attend!). At this service we encourage our emerging preachers and leaders to grow and learn (with service themes changing from week to week), and the music reflects the hopes and dreams of a younger generation of worshippers. The first Sunday of each month also features our special youth service, CRANK.
CRANK Youth Service
Crank is a special service held on the first Sunday of each month, where the youth of Ipswich can come together to praise and worship God, turn up the volume, and have heaps of fun! Crank features great speakers, video production, games and activities, (smoke machines?), a catered coffee shop, and an awesome time in the presence of God. This service is designed for young people by young people. If you are of high school or university age, come along and join in the celebration with the very best of modern Praise and Worship music. (Older ages are also encouraged to come along - but you may need to bring your ear-plugs!) With band members writing their own material, there are songs to be heard here that are unique to Glebe Road UC.
Midweek Service
We also have a more traditional midweek service at 9.30 am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. This service is primarily designed for those who have difficulty attending on Sundays, and also includes a wonderfully catered morning tea afterwards.