Community Initiatives
Bike Shed
The community bike shed is for all your bike fixing and up-keep needs. We also organise donations of repaired bikes to asylum seekers. This free initiative is run by Newtown Erskineville Anglican Church & is open to all. It is on every first and last Saturday of the month between 11:30am-2pm.
We Belong
We Belong is a community of adults with intellectual disabilities who come together to enjoy games, food and sharing in the good news of Jesus. It is on the first and third Friday nights of the month from 7-9pm.
Contact us at hello@neac.com.au to find out more
Community Garden
The community garden runs every Saturday from 10:30am behind the cottage of Newtown church. You're welcome to stroll through the garden, buy some fresh honey or join the gardeners in cultivating this beautiful space.
Food Ministry
Every Thursday afternoon a team of church and community volunteers take food to the streets of Newtown to give frozen meals and fresh fruit and veggies to those in need. Find out more below:
Cemetery Volunteering
Over the course of the last several months many people have expressed an interest to get involved and make a contribution to the upkeep of the Cemetery – providing expert advice, participating in regular gardening and maintenance activities (e.g. painting, picking up rubbish) or using their skills to support future initiatives.
Email hello@neac.com.au to find out more
Junior Jivers
Junior Jivers is a half hour music and movement group for children under five, meeting every Monday during public school terms in the Erskineville Anglican Church building. It’s a fun session that includes singing, playing instruments, movement, dancing and a story time. Parents and carers join with their children, providing a great opportunity to enjoy singing and dancing together. It's also an opportunity to meet others in our community over morning tea and coffee afterwards.
Graveyard Youth is a fun and welcoming space where young people in years 6-12 can hang out, have fun, and discuss the big questions in life. We meet at St Stephen's Church in Newtown, from 5-7pm on Fridays during school terms. Cost is $3 per person (max. $6 per family).
Our Youth Leaders are well trained, enthusiastic, love to help kids learn about the bible, and are required to have a ‘Working with Children’ check. As part of our safe ministry practice parents are required to register their kids using link below.