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Help Defend Marriage

8th May 2010 by Paul Vaartjes (Website Administrator)

For information about the proposed Relationships Register Bill 2010, as well as a list of MPs who you can contact about the proposed changes to these laws, view the Family Voice Australia information sheet here.

Posted in Topical Issues

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

6th May 2010 by Paul Vaartjes (Website Administrator)
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Once again, WCRC is hosting an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. The morning tea will be held after the 9:30am service on Sunday 16th May.
Please give generously to this cause, where all proceeds will go to the Cancer Council (Donations over $2 are tax deductible) to help them in their fight against cancer.
All are welcome to stay after the service to join in the fellowship and fundraising!

Posted in Community

Soccer Round 4

3rd May 2010 by Amanda and Aaran Peggs

Round 3 saw our Division 1 team play against Wollongong Church of Christ at our home ground. Our team had an outstanding 7-2 win over the Wollongong CoC.

Our premier division team also played against Wollongong Church of Christ with the game resulting in a 0-0 draw.

Our Division 1 team are now sitting in 5th position on the ladder with our Premier Division team sitting in 2nd position.

We'd like to say a big thank you to all our supporters who turned out at our home game this week and those who have supported us at our other games during the season so far. We truly appreciate your support!!

This week's Round 4 games will be played at the Kiama Sports Centre with both our teams facing off against Team Kiama.

1pm- Division 1 kick-off

3pm Premier Division kick-off Read more »

Posted in Group Update Soccer

We Love The Gong

30th April 2010 by Paul Vaartjes (Website Administrator)


Here at Wollongong Christian Reformed Church, we love 'the Gong'.
God has blessed us with an absolutely beautiful city. We love the beautiful escarpment, the sunny skies, the lovely weather, and the amazing beaches (in fact, our church building is located just across from the fantastic Fairy Meadow beach). Read more »

Posted in Community

Round 3 - Church League Soccer

27th April 2010 by Amanda and Aaran Peggs

Round 3 on Saturday 24th April saw both our teams taking on other church teams at Darcy Wentworth Oval in Warrawong.

Our 1st division team played Wollongong Baptist at 1pm. The game resulted in a 1-1 draw.

Our premier division team played a new entrant to the comp, Wollongong Prodigy. Our team were successful in securing a 1-0 win over the W'gong Prodigy.

This week sees our teams return to our home ground at Thomas Dalton Park in Fairy Meadow. Come down and support the boys as they represent our church.

First division kicks off at 1pm with Reformed B's playing against Wollongong Church of Christ B's followed by Reformed A's playing Wollongong Church of Christ A's at 3pm.

Hope to see you there!!

Posted in Upcoming Events Soccer

Market Day Photos

25th April 2010 by Paul Vaartjes (Website Administrator)

The annual Market Day at Wedderburn Christian Campsite was held again yesterday. Many came to enjoy the food, markets, and activities. The event managed to raised over $8000 for the mission of the campsite.

See below for some photos of Market Day 2010 (or click here to view this on the actual site) Read more »

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Posted in General Post

Illawarra Missions Day

20th April 2010 by Paul Vaartjes (Website Administrator)

Gripped By Grace - Illawarra Missions Day
The Illawarra Missions Day is on again for 2010.

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Posted in Upcoming Events

Upcoming Church Soccer Games: Sat 24 April

19th April 2010 by Amanda and Aaran Peggs

Hi Everyone

The Church Soccer season for 2010 is now underway. This year Wollongong CRC has the privilege of entering 2 teams into the comp, with Fairy Meadow Reformed having teams in both 1st Division and Premier Division. Each week you will be able to view our game results by viewing our group page through this website. You can also view the results of our games in the Illawarra Mercury each Monday. Also Premier division fixtures can be seen in the Mercury's Tuesday Shootout edition. We will also post the location of each of our games weekly so you can come down and support the team as they play.

Just to give you an update on the first 2 rounds of the 2010 season... Read more »

Posted in Upcoming Events Soccer

Ladies Card Making Night

12th April 2010 by Paul Vaartjes (Website Administrator)
Ladies Card Making Night

Card Making Night - Church Building Fundraising Event
Want a chance to meet with other ladies and let your creative side have some fun?

On Wednesday 9th June 2010 the Wollongong Christian Reformed Church will be hosting a Ladies Card Making Night to raise some additional funds for the church building project.
The event costs $20 per head, with $5 per head being donated into the church building fund. We hope you and your friends can come along for a fun night of fellowship and card making. All are welcome to join us at this event. Read more »

Posted in Upcoming Events

Online Sermons now available!

10th April 2010 by Paul Vaartjes (Website Administrator)

Recordings of sermons from our Sunday Worship Services are now available for members of the website to listen to!

If you are logged in as a member, simply visit www.crcw.com.au/members/sermons to listen to some sermon recordings.

The current process means that sermons will only be available a few weeks after they are preached, but it is hoped the turnaround will be shortened in the future

Please check out this new feature, make use of the content, and let us know your thoughts and comments.

Posted in Website Updates Worship Services

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Wollongong Christian Reformed Church
98 Carters Lane, Fairy Meadow NSW Australia 2519
PO Box 197, Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519
Sunday Services at 9:30am and 6pm
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