The warmer weather has finally arrived at the City of Marion, and we're encouraging you to get out and about this spring to enjoy all of the events, programs and activities happening across our city.
There's a heap of school holiday entertainment available at a number of our facilities across the City of Marion for the whole family to enjoy.
From nature-based adventures and crafty fun to sporting sessions and stimulating workshops - there's sure to be something happening near you to keep kids, big and small, entertained.
Community centre activities
Get little brains and little hands busy with a selection of fun and crafty workshops. Kids will love the ample opportunities to get colourful and creative with our range of exciting activities. There is something available for children of all ages, who will enjoy hands-on creativity, learning, imagination and independent skills while they indulge in their own crafty abilities.
Nature lovers
For our young green-thumbs and nature-lovers, we have plenty of nature based activities with an environmental spin. These activities will connect kids with our local reserves and wetlands, filled with ways to explore, observe and learn about our magnificent wildlife. With opportunities for families to attend, these activities will celebrate the beauty of nature and teach little ones about the natural world around them.
Entertain me
If your kids love to be entertained, then sit back and enjoy the show with these fun performances created especially for children. If your child loves musicals, movies or watching stories come alive, these theatrical performances will have them hooked and on the edge of their seat.
Saturday 7 December
Location and times to be announced.
Church Board Secretaries will receive information about appointments of delegates, nomination for State Board and other important information in the comings days.
All Churches of Christ members are invited to attend. We will be in touch with more details closer to the date.
Saturday 19 October, 9am - 4pm
Aldgate Church of Christ, 54 Strathalbyn Rd, Aldgate
Cost: $55
Registration includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea as well as tea and coffee throughout the day.
Our theme is ‘Revitalise’ as we look forward to coming together with all leaders from across the movement to worship and learn, encouraging one another.
Jon Owen, CEO and Pastor at Wayside Chapel is our guest speaker. Jon brings over 20 years’ experience in social work, community development and outreach. He leads Wayside Chapel in Sydney’s King Cross, which supports those experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health, with a mission of creating community of no ‘us and them’.
Further event details including workshop topics will be shared soon.
All leaders, irrespective of experience or role are invited to attend.
Element Youth have enjoyed themselves last Friday night racing on table track car race off-site.
A BIG thank you to Brett and Helen inviting us for this night and extend an invite that this can be annual car racing for Element Youth!
Thank you for all the parents dropping and picking up their kids at the venue. We missed the other youth that couldn't be there on the night. We hope you guys are ok.
This Friday, we have Video Games night with praise and worship and mini-bible study.
We have the old Wii, PS2 and Super Nintendo games for the youth, we have classic video games for the night to play. We are also playing a bit of birthday games as two of our youth are celebrating their birthday this week. We will have ice cream cake on the night.
We cannot wait!
The bus is back on the road for the youth to get drop off and we have an amazing driver and helper to take them home on the night.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have a prayer needs or need to chat.
Unfortunately Friendship Club has had to be cancelled next week on Thurs 12 September due to unforeseen circumstances,
but we look forward to recommencing on Thurs 10 October 1pm.
Watch this space!
We are hosting a Light Party on the eve of Halloween Thurs 31 October here at Marion Church of Christ.
Connecting with our community as they wander the neighbourhood.
We'll have sausage sizzle, coffee, cool drinks, food, music, photo booth, games for kids and teens.
Wonderful family atmosphere - come and pop in for a free sausage to fill your tummies.
Mums and Dads, we'll have chairs out so you can stop a while and rest your weary feet.
Come along and invite some friends - for young and old to enjoy!
Music Team practices are 4th Thursday of the month.
We are back in the auditorium for Practices and Worship sessions starting 25th April tbc @ 7.30pm
(no practice on 28th March - Come along to Service of Shadows)
It's going to be fun hanging out together, praising God and worshipping with one another!
If you play an instrument or love to sing, then let us know admin@marioncc.org.au or 8277 7388
“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Renew Young Adults on tonight Tues 6 February 7-9pm 2024
gathering in the MCC lounge.
Week 2 Term 1 starting the Max Lucado DVD series
Jesus the God Who Knows Your Name
Session 1 God with Us
All young adults (18+) are welcome - come along and join the conversation, enjoy food, connect with other young adults in the community.
Welcome to 2024!
PROGRAMS AT MARIONLIFE 2024
We are pleased to be offering the following Programs at MarionLIFE:
- Adult Community Education Courses
- Garden Tool Library
- AOD Counselling by Life Without Barriers
- Marion Mugs (Coffee and Chat Group)
- Boost Business Incubator
- MarionLIFE Youth (Drop In + Events)
- *Brekky – watch this space*
- Budget Support & Financial Counselling by
- Refugee Support by ARA - Arabic and Spanish Speaking Case Managers
- Uniting Communities
- Christmas Day Lunch
- Tax Help
- The Neighbourhood Project
- Community Connections
- Volunteering
- Community Garden
- Walking Group
- Community Meal
- Women’s Legal Service SA
- Emergency Relief
- Women Together (Group for all Women)
For more information about each program or to find out more about volunteering, please contact us by phone 8277 0304 or email info@marionlife.org.au.
We kindly invite you to follow our social media accounts to stay connected with our programs and activities. To view our social media accounts, please visit the following links: MarionLIFE Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
BREKKY UPDATE
We are no longer holding Brekky for Blokes on Fridays, but we’re excited to share that it will be re-launching on Tuesday morning and open to all. The first Brekky on Tuesday is scheduled for Tuesday morning 13 February – watch this space for more details soon!
VOLUNTEER VACANCIES
All MarionLIFE services are made possible by kind-hearted volunteers generously giving of their time and passion to serve others – if you would like to give back to the community, please let us know! MarionLIFE welcomes expressions of interest for the following volunteer vacancies:
- Emergency Relief Receptionist
- Brekky Program Front of House
- Garden Tool Library
- The Neighbourhood Project
For more details about the volunteer role, please visit https://marionlife.org.au/volunteer/
Alternatively, to express your interest in volunteering roles please contact us directly by phone 82770304 or email info@marionlife.org.au
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF OUR SUPPORTERS
MarionLIFE Community Services Inc. appreciates and acknowledges the connection and support of the following groups who have provided financial, in-kind or other connection and support in the last 12 months allowing us to continue our work, providing meaningful, flexible and responsive care, support and pathways to individuals and families in need.
- Anglicare SA
- Ascot Park Primary School
- Life Without Barriers
- Lions Club of Edwardstown
- Australia Post
- Lions Club of Marion City
- Australian Refugee Association
- Louise Miller-Frost MP
- Baptist Care SA
- Beaumont Tiles
- Blue Bird Bakery
- Marion Church of Christ
- Marion-Warradale Uniting Church
- Monteverdi Singers
- CareWorks SA
- Morialta Trust
- Carthew Foundation
- Nadia Clancy MP
- City of Marion
- Oaklands Estate Kindergarten
- Centrelink
- Officeworks Marion
- Clovelly Park Primary School
- OzHarvestSA
- Coles Park Holme
- Park Holme Library
- Colonel Light Gardens Uniting Church
- Patritti Wines
- Community Centres SA
- Coopers Foundation
- Corner Uniting Church
- Cove Civic Centre
- Danks Trust
- Department for Education
- Department of Human Services SA
- Department of Premier Cabinet / Premier of SA
- Department of Social Services
- Edwardstown Lodge No. 168 – Freemasons
- Elizabeth South Community Centre
- Emmaus Christian College
- Foodbank SA
- Hindu Society of SA
- GIVIT
- Good360 Australia
- Good Shepherd Microfinance
- Inner Wheel Holdfast Marion
- Junction Australia
- SA Council of Social Service
- Share the Dignity
- Smartgroup Foundation
- Spendless Shoes
- St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church
- StreetSmart Australia
- Sunedin Specialist School
- The Village Co.
- Temple Christian College Marion
- TerryWhite Chemmart Marion
- Tonsley Future Energy Consortium
- Tonsley Village
- Toward Home Alliance
- UnitingCare Wesley Bowden
- Uniting Communities
- Volunteer SA&NT
- Westpac Foundation
- Women’s Legal Service SA
- Wyatt Trust / Lions Club of Richmond
Thank you also to the many individuals who support our work through financial and in-kind donations. You can support MarionLIFE this year by making a donation online here https://marionlife.org.au/donate/ or by dropping off non-perishable food and hygiene items at our centre at 877 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park.