Manning Uniting Church  -  Connecting, Gathering, Growing, Giving…

2025 CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY SERVICE @ Manning Uniting Church

Rev. Claire Wright joins us to explore the Christmas Story as told in Matthew’s Gospel.  We’ll sing some famous carols (and some not-so-famous), tell lots of stories, and celebrate the birth of Jesus ‘Emmanuel’: God with us.

As we look back at what has been a tough year for many in our community, and what promises to be a tough summer for many others - and as we pause from the general craziness of the ‘holiday season' – we will ask:   

What might we feel is ‘missing’ from Christmas this year?

What might live at the heart of Christmas, that we can hold onto, no matter what?

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Manning Uniting Church  -  Connecting, Gathering, Growing, Giving…

Manning Uniting Church serves the communities of Taree, Cundletown, Old Bar and Tinonee.  The church has a heavy emphasis on social justice.
Office hours are 9.30am to 1.00pm Tuesday to Friday.  
Bookings:  The church's main centre in the heart of Taree houses the church building, offices, an auditorium and meeting rooms. Most of these spaces are available for booking for meetings, training, conferences etc. Contact the office for bookings. The church building and auditorium have modern audio-visual facilities, including data projectors, DVD players, screens and sound system.  These rooms, as well as the smaller rooms available for hire, all have air-conditioning.
 

The facility also houses the Red Dove Cafe, which is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and snacks from 9.30am to 2.00pm Tuesday to Friday.   

PLEASE NOTE:  The Red Dove Café is closed from 2.00pm – Thursday 18 December 2025 for their annual break and reopens for trading at 9.30am – Wednesday 28 January 2026

  
Visit the Red Dove Cafe's facebook page for menu specials:  https://www.facebook.com/reddovetaree
        
Street Library:  In the court between the cafe and the church is a street library, and there is also a library in the cafe.  Anyone is welcome to take from and contribute to these libraries. 
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Here are ways in which we might be able to help:

 

  • Emergency welfare services are available on Fridays between 9.30am–12.30pm. No appointment necessary. Current income statement from Centrelink required.
  • Friday table: Fresh vegetables & bread and pet food subject to availability from table in Foyer on Friday mornings from 9.30am–12.30pm.
  • Wesley Barbecue 8.45am Fridays  Forecourt
  • Connection Circle  9.45am - 11.00am  Fridays  Red Dove Cafe
  • Shower and bathroom facilities during office hours Tuesday–Friday from 9.30am–1.00pm. Towels and toiletries can be provided.
  • Orange Sky Laundry operates outside Manning UC on Friday mornings from 10.00am–12.00pm.

       

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WORSHIP SERVICES @ Manning UC on Sundays:    

All are welcome to our worship services on Sundays commencing at 9.30am in the church.   

Morning tea will follow the service. If you are visiting or are new we would love to meet you. Please introduce yourself, join us for a cuppa and learn more about Manning UC. 

Go to our WORSHIP PAGE for more details on our Sunday in person service and links to access on-line worship and other ways to continue to practise and deepen your faith at home.  

The mainspring of our vision at Manning Uniting Church remains connecting.

  • We ALL have a part to play in ensuring that we keep each other connected and in good spirits. Let’s commit to calling someone from church (and beyond) each day – especially those on the ‘margins’.
  • If you feel vulnerable out in the community and would like food or medical supplies delivered – or help in any way – please let us know.

If you're in need of pastoral support or prayer, please contact us. 

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Church Services @ Manning Uniting Church for Advent & Christmas 

Sunday 30th November - Advent 1 - HOPE                                                                                           9.30am – Worship Leader:  Sue Withnall                                                                                                       Bible Readings:  Isaiah 2:1-5   Matthew 24:36-44                 

Sunday 7th December - Advent 2 - PEACE                                                                                            9.30am – Worship Leader:  Ross Tingle   Message:  Mark Spencer                                                                   Bible Readings:  Isaiah 11:1-10   Matthew 3:1-12

Sunday 14th December - Advent 3 - JOY                                                                                               9.30am – Worship Leader:  Darryl Drury                                                                                                     Bible Readings:  Isaiah 35:1-10   Matthew 11: 2-11

Sunday 21st December - Advent 4 – LOVE     Communion                                                                   9.30am – Worship & Communion Leader:  Rev Lindsay Sheppard
 Bible Readings:  Isaiah 7:10-16   Psalm 80:1-7,17-19   Romans 1:1-7   Matthew 1:18-25

2025 CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY SERVICE @ Manning Uniting Church                                                   9.30am - Worship Leader:  Rev Claire Wright    WHAT'S MISSING?

What might we feel is ‘missing’ from Christmas this year?

What might live at the heart of Christmas, that we can hold onto, no matter what?

Sunday 28th December - Christmas 1                                                                                                          NO SERVICE

 

For the latest on worship services and happenings at MUC keep checking our Facebook page and website.

Keep up to date with news from National Assembly and NSW/ACT Synod websites. See also relevant posts on Presbytery News and Synod News.

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Manning UC is part of the Mid North Coast Presbytery - its website provides resources and further information about the Uniting Church in Australia.