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MASCOT WESLEY UNITING CHURCH VISION:
"Inspired by God and seeking to emulate the life of Jesus. We will identify and reflect God’s love by creating, participating in and walking with communities locally, nationally and globally." OUR VALUES: Radical Hospitality Passionate Worship Intentional Faith Development Risk Taking Mission and Service Extravagant Generosity |
About Us |
Sunday Services |
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Mascot Wesley has existed for 107 years! Originally a very strong Anglo Celtic Congregation but now, we are a multicultural, cross cultural and intercultural congregation with 98% of Tongan heritage. The two languages dominantly used are English and Tongan. We have Niuean members who speak their language, Indian Fijian family that speak Hindi. There are many young people and children who are creating a very active environment and presence every Sunday.
AT LONG LAST - OUR VISION OF BUILDING A NEW MULTI-PURPOSE HALL FOR THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH IS BEGINNING TO TAKE SHAPE! SYDNEY PRESBYTERY AND THE SYNOD PROPERTY TEAM HAVE ENGAGED CONSULTANTS TO OUR PROPERTY BUILDING PROJECT IN VIEW OF THIS DEVELOPMENT.
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Our Sunday Services are English Service at 10.00 am followed by a short refreshment break. The English Service usually led by our Minister but we have a vacancy at present and we are discerning the calling of our new Minister. The newly formed Brass Band, the Youth Senior Band and the High School Youth Band are supplying contemporary music and a vibrant worship environment. The new Mascot Wesley BRASS BAND now takes centre stage in leading worship twice a month in both the English and the Tongan Services
The Tongan Service commences at 12.00 pm. Tongan Services are led by 45 lay preachers On the last Sunday of the month, we have Inter-generational Worship at 10.00 am which is turning out to be very popular. All ages participate in sharing the scriptures of the day. First Sunday of the month is a Combined Holy Communion Service of Tongan Hymns and English Prayers, message in both languages. Fellowship and lunch afterwards in the hall. All are welcomed. Mascot Wesley Musical GiftsThe newly formed MWUC Brass Band practise every Friday 5pm-7.00pm. Mascot Wesley Uniting Church also has two bands. The Youth Band practices regularly for the leading of the English Service on Sunday mornings. The Senior Men's Band plays Tongan music both folk songs and gospels every week in Men's Bible Study and Fellowship. Both bands serve the wider community locally.
Our Tongan Choir practices twice a week on Saturday at 4.00pm and Sunday afternoon after the Tongan service. Choir Conductors: Peti Liku & 'Aisea Paea. Choir Master: Angahiki Lolo. Assistant Choir Master: Fotolina Kioa We visit and have worship fellowship with other Congregations with our bands and choirs. We have been asked to perform in community festivals and Carols by Candlelight at Mascot Memorial Park, as well as Presbytery functions and annual Synod Gatherings. Music is the air that we breathe, a gift from God for service. PROJECT PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT: The Formation of the Development Project Group (DPG) to facilitate requirements and potentials for the future development takes Mascot Wesley a step forward. Lisitoa Paea, Siulolo Koula and Toni Kauhiva are the Congregation Reps to this group with members from 3 members from Sydney Presbytery and and 2 members from Synod Property making up the rest. This is an exciting time for Mascot Wesley Uniting Church. Hopes and Potentials are alive! Our mission extends to the local primary schools as well with Rev Brendon Lukin teaching Religious Education in several local schools. We have also built relationships with neighbouring congregations of the Uniting Church like Hope Uniting In Maroubra, South Sydney Uniting Church and Mustard Seed Uniting Church in Ultimo. We have combined worships with these congregations at different times of the year. |
