Join us on Sunday
You can find us at 4 Oliver St, Freshwater
Whatever ideas or belief you have about God, come as you are!
We love welcoming anyone into our community to help you explore those ideas and beliefs.
We know that walking into a church can be nerve – racking. We don’t expect everyone to be Christian, in fact we love that many are coming to check out Jesus for the first time.
8am gathering
This is our traditional prayer book service with hymns and regular communion. If you stay afterwards, you’ll enjoy great coffee and morning tea in our downstairs hall.
10am gathering
This is a gathering for all ages and stages with contemporary songs, prayers, interviews, with programs for kids and youth (age 1 – year 8). If you stay afterwards, you’ll enjoy great coffee and morning tea downstairs.
6pm gathering
This is a gathering for adults of all ages and stages of life where our Young Adults also attend. Every 1st Sunday of the month we have dinner together and every other week we enjoy supper and hanging out after the service.
What to expect
Whether you are looking for a new church family or exploring Jesus, we’d love to have you along one Sunday.
At our gatherings you’ll find a group of Northern Beaches locals who come together to learn of the life, love and freedom that Jesus offers. If you are not familiar with church, our gatherings are very relaxed and you will always find a warm welcome.
When you arrive, you'll meet someone on the door who will help you get a name-tag (every person gets one!) But if you’re not feeling the whole name-tag thing, no worries at all. You’re still very welcome to join us, no pressure.
During the service, you won’t be asked to say or do anything that you’re uncomfortable with. There will be live music, prayers, Bible reading and a sermon during the service. Afterwards there will be a chance to stick around to good food, coffee and conversation. We are a social lot, but if you need space, that’s cool too!
FAQ’s
Where can I park?
There isn’t a designated parking space on our church property, but we do have a circular driveaway you can use for pickup and drop off. We recommend parking in one of the three nearby council car parks which you can find on the map below.
What should I wear
We are a casual and laid back church community. Come as you are.
Is there wheelchair access?
Yes, both the top and bottom story of our building can be accessed via ramp. We also have an accessible toilet in the hall.
Is there a hearing Loop?
Yes, we have a hearing loop installed in the church building. If you still have trouble hearing, you can ask the person at the sound desk to turn the hearing loop up.
Will I be asked for a donation?
No. St Marks is funded by the generosity of its members. If you are visiting, or checking us out, please feel under no obligation to give.
What if I am sick one week and cannot make it?
There is the option to join on Zoom for 8 am (Meeting ID: 966 5971 2924) or 9:45 (Meeting ID: 958 2993 7290).
Where is the church building?
We are located on the corner of Oliver and Lawrence Street in Freshwater.
The top story is the entrance to the church, and can be accessed from Lawrence Street.
The bottom story is the hall where we have morning tea/ supper after the service. The entrance to the downstairs hall is through the white picket fence.
