Garage Sale
For: Local community
When: Saturday, 7th October 2023 from 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Our annual Garage Sale is a time when we invite our local community onto our church site to buy second hand items such as clothes, furniture, toys and all sorts of treasure!
Unfortunately, we cannot accept the following items: Stained mattresses, bikes, toys (all full), cots, car seats, computers, whitegoods (unless in good condition and with a manual) or broken items.
Large items please hold off until the week beginning 2nd of October and deliver to the Lower John Knox Hall (at the back of the property).
Final acceptance of goods Thursday 5th of October.
For more information: Contact Church office or find out more about making a donation
Celebrating the Gap
For: Local community
When: Sunday 29th October to Sunday 5th November 2023
This is a community festival to “Celebrate the Gap” in honour of The Gap Uniting Church’s 150th year anniversary.
For more information: See our dedicated webpage for this event, and follow our Facebook page to keep up-to-date with this event.
Schools Ministry
For: Local school community
When: Throughout the year
As a congregation we are intentional about our school’s ministry. This includes providing:
- KidsHope Aus mentors in The Gap State School (TGSS);
- Supporting the local chaplaincy program financially via Donate Now – SU QLD (You can assign your gift to a specific school or to The Gap District Chaplaincy to support the areas most in need across our suburb);
- being involved in Religious Instruction (RI) in Primary Schools in The Gap.
The Ministry Team and also volunteers from the congregation work at The Gap State School and also Payne Rd State School to help deliver approved CRI curriculum in the local schools. A highlight of the year is also the whole of school service that TGSS attend at Easter and Christmas at our church.
For more information: Contact Church office
Community sponsors & supporters
For: Local businesses
When: Throughout the year
The Gap Uniting Church runs a range of activities and events which behind the scenes require a considerable amount of work and resources.
Sponsorship provides local businesses the opportunity to show their commitment to The Gap and surrounding suburbs residents, as well as raising awareness of their business generally. There are various levels of sponsorship and advertising opportunities available.
For more information: Contact Church office
For more information
Explore our Affiliations with other areas of The Uniting Church in Australia.
If you are experiencing hardship and require support, there is support available either through our church or affiliated organisations. Explore support.