Covid Restrictions
We remain in lockdown and probably will for some time yet. We will continue to bring services to you online until we are able to meet together in person again.
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The church office remains closed but Karen is continuing her good work from home and can still be contacted on the church phone number.
While we currently have only one case location in Castle Hill and one in Kellyville, it is imperative that we exercise every caution. Even if you have had your second vaccination it does not completely prevent you getting Covid or passing it on. It does reduce the severity of an infection for you, but not for those you may pass it onto. Did you know that even after a second vaccination, it is still another two weeks before it reaches its maximum effectiveness?
If you would like prayer support during this difficult time, or would just like someone to speak with, please call the office and Karen will put you in touch with someone who can connect with you.
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August Rosters are now on the Roster page.
Rostered people will record or live-stream from home.

Parramatta Mission Winter Food Appeal
Extended to the end of August
Please help those in need this winter by donating:
Clothing and Hygiene products
Non-perishable food
More details in separate window here

Garage Sale supports Hawkesbury's Helping Hands
Volunteers at Hawkesbury's Helping Hands are working through COVID lockdown to ensure that people in need can still access food and support services. On June 30 the service handed out over 130 food hampers to people in need.
Just days before the current lockdown, the charity received a $20,000 donation from Wesley Castle Hill Uniting Church.
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John Peberdy presented the cheque to Linda at the South Windsor depot (pictured) where she was being helped by volunteers Rex Thompson and Jackie Hallam who all became quite emotional. John told them that the money had been raised by garage sales held at the Uniting Church on Showground Rd, Castle Hill. $10,000 was donated to help flood victims and the rest was to help with other programs targeting the homeless and others in need.

Linda said: “It is going to make such a massive difference to so many people. It’s an amazing donation. It could not have come at a better time. It will enable us to give (flood victims) ongoing support for an extended period of time.”
Hawkesbury's Helping Hands is continuing its food hamper pick up days and weekend meal services and may extend hours at its COVID-Safe venue in South Windsor. All volunteers are wearing masks and abiding by the 4m social distancing rule.

Linda estimates that the charity is feeding about 1,800 people a week with its various programs including food hampers, weekend dinners, school breakfast and lunch clubs. During the 3-week of the floods they distributed 5000 hampers. Meal services on Saturday and Sunday evenings at 6pm are now operating as takeaway services. Food Hamper pick-ups are on Wednesdays between 12pm and 3pm and Saturdays between 10am and 1pm.

Linda said people affected by the Hawkesbury Floods still needing assistance outside of these hours should call and make an appointment. Hawkesbury's Helping Hands depot is at 28 Walker Street, South Windsor. Call 4577 7077 to make an appointment. International students are also being helped.
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Wesley Walkers for 17th July Postponed to 21st August (and probably longer)

Newscope is being produced, and will still be emailed to members, or recent issues can be downloaded here.
Printed copies will also be available for those who return to church, and mailed to those who are unable to attend.

Free Verandah Library (at McPhail Cottage) is now closed

Have you considered Giving Direct?
There is information and a link to download a form here.

Newscope weekly newsletter is available for download here