Children's Programs
mainly music – Every Wednesday in school terms for children up to pre-school; provides a half hour program using music and movement followed by a half hour socialising.
For more information on these programs, please contact 0425 814 033 or the Church Office.
Uniting Church Adult Fellowship
UCAF (Uniting Church Adult Fellowship) meets monthly at the church hall on the fourth Wednesday at 1:30 pm
For more information contact 5251 3075 or the Church Office.
Op Shop
Our Op Shop operates 6 days a week in the church hall, Palmerston St entrance from car park.
Our trading hours are, Monday to Friday 11am to 4pm and Saturday 10.00 am to 12.30 pm.
We stock a large range of quality clothing, household items, books and more.
Volunteers come from both the Drysdale congregation and from community supporters.
Part of the profit is donated to community organisations. In December 2021 donations were forwarded to Drysdale Food Bank and Springdale Kinship Carers. In 2022 donations were forwarded to Drysdale Primary School Breakfast program, Springdale Neighbourhood Centre, Geelong Animal Welfare Service, and Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugee Support.
Breakfast Bible Study
The Breakfast Bible Study is held on the third Saturday of each month, from February, at Café Zoo, High Street, Drysdale at 8.00 am. The theme for 2023 will be based on the booklet “Isaiah: Trusting God in troubled times” by Howard Peskitt. For more information contact 5251 2210 or the Church Office.
Reflection
Recent activities include:
Retreat - Our retreat is normally held annually at the Portarlington Guide Hall. There is a themed study for the day and a time for personal contemplation. The date for the 2023 Retreat is Saturday 22 July. The guest speaker will be Rev Dr Geoff Thompson with the program still to be finalised. Attached for information is the 2019 Program
Pilgrimage – Saturday 25 March. A walk (driving is allowed) between five different locations with a liturgy to focus on aspects of a theme. The theme for 2023 is "Neighbours.” Lunch provided. No cost. Flyer for 2023 attached. Attached is the 2023 Liturgy
For more information on these events please contact 5251 2210 or the Church Office.
Groups using Church Hall
The church hall is available for hire. Please contact Ian on 0414 388 370 to discuss availability.
Groups regularly using the hall are:
Clifton Springs Garden Club: first Monday 7.30-9.00 pm
Coffee and Chat
A social gathering for coffee and chat at Cafe Zoo from 10.00 am. Contact 0438 521 618 for more information.