Programs
Sunday School
The faith
Bible Study & Prayer Groups
When Christ began his ministry he first gathered a community of followers around Him.
Private devotion has an important place in the Christian’s life however the Bible demonstrates that Christian faith is based on a community of people.
The major theme of the Armenian Divine Liturgy is the communion of the faithful of the Church with each other and with Jesus Christ in Holy Communion. Outside the main worship service, faithful are encouraged to continue their faith journey through weekly learning opportunities.
Ladies Prayer Group
This group gathers in the Church to worship in song and prayer. Weekly teaching is provided by either clergy or church elders on a rotational basis.
Attended by women of all ages.
Tuesday 10.30 am – 12 pm
Evening Bible Study
The weekly study is based on the Scriptures and provided by the Primate.
Attended by male/female of all ages.
Wednesday 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Ladies Bible Study
The study centres on a chosen book of the Bible and is given by a church elder.
Attended by women over 25 years. Sessions only take place during school term dates.
Thursday 10.30 am – 12 pm
Youth Bible Study
This group targets young adults aged 18 years and over. The sessions are taken by clergy and offer practical topics applying Biblical principles to daily life. Sunday 7.30 pm onward
Christian Education
In-school Scripture Classes
An Armenian Apostolic Scripture program has been developed to provide religious education to primary-aged Armenian students in day schools.
The program focuses on a course of Biblical teaching from both the Old and New Testaments with the outcomes-based program highlighting Christian principles and morals.
Volunteer facilitators, who are faithful members from the Church Bible Study groups devote their time and service each week to visit schools and facilitate classes.
“And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.” [Matthew 18:6]
Orphan Sponsorship Program
The Armenian Church Orphan Sponsorship Program commenced after the devastating earthquake in Armenia in 1988 when thousands became homeless, were displaced and families shattered when loved ones were lost. The compounded effect of the Nagorno-Karabagh conflict in the 1990’s escalated the need for financial relief and sadly, orphan sponsorship.
Some 20 years hence, orphan sponsorship continues to be a real need in Armenia. The effects of economic pressures and broken families place responsibility on fellow Armenians to care for the welfare needs of the children in the Motherland.
The cost of helping a child in need is $240 (AUD) per annum. As a sponsor you will receive a profile of your sponsored child. It is general practice for children or their lone parent to keep contact with caring benefactors at Christmas time by sending messages of well wishes.
The Program is managed in Armenia by the Araratian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
The beneficiaries of the Program are the children of needy single-parent families. The spouses of these families are generally widowed or abandoned with little prospect of gainful employment. Your contribution supplements whatever small income they are able to derive to help them live with dignity.
Sponsorship of a child is ongoing until the age of 18 years.
Enquiries to: Mr Setrak Kassabian setrakkassabian@bigpond.com
Church Radio
The Voice of the Armenian Church Radio program is broadcast weekly on Sunday evenings from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm on 2NSB FM 99.3.
The radio program is produced by a group of volunteers dedicated to serving the church through their love and interest in radio broadcast. Through this medium they are able to bring the Armenian Church into households with programs dedicated to teaching the Armenian Apostolic faith combined with news and cultural items relating to the Church.
If you are interested in joining a dynamic team of faithful volunteers in this service, contact the Radio Program Co-ordinator, Mr Kevork Nazarian on …..
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Armenian Community Welfare Centre
The Armenian Community Welfare Centre operates from the premises of the Church of Holy Resurrection. The main office is located adjacent to the Church Office and all day care services are conducted in the Edgarian Hall.
The Centre was officially established in 1982 under the auspices of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Australia and New Zealand to assist newly-arrived Armenian migrants in their quest to settle in the adopted country.
The Centre has since expanded its services and programs to meet the changing needs of the community. It caters primarily for the aged and frail by provision of aged day care services, dementia and respite care, a home visiting program and monthly outings program.
The Centre also provides an information and referral service to ensure all members of the Armenian community gain equitable access to mainstream social and community services.
In more recent years, increased youth issues have instigated new services targeting youth needs.
The services of the Centre operate as follows:
Community Worker or Info Ref??? Weekdays Time
Youth Worker Weekdays By appointment
Young Women’s Cultural Awareness Group Monday Time
Dementia Day Care & Carer Respite Tuesday Time
Aged Day Care Centre Wednesday
Friday Times
Monthly Outings Normally 3rd Thursday of the month
Home Visiting Times
Enquiries to: Armenian Community Welfare Centre: (02) 9419-6394
