Holy Cross Anglican Church Hackett

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Hackett’s 60th Birthday Party – Saturday 28 October, 3-8pm

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On October 19, 2023

In Events and activities, News, Notices

We are honoured to be holding Hackett’s 60th Birthday Party on the church grounds, co-hosted with the Hackett Community Association and our friends from St Margaret’s Uniting Church. It’s going to be an amazing community occasion, and everyone is welcome!

Featuring FREE kids entertainment (bouncy castle, face painting, Funky Fairy), a wide range of food trucks, and live performances including:

  • 3.00pm: student bands from Dickson College
  • 4.00pm: CAKE CUTTING AND “HAPPY BIRTHDAY HACKETT”
  • 4.15pm: Good Faith Choir – gospel / world music
  • 4.30pm: Folk Dance Canberra
  • 4.40pm: local piano students including rising star JJ Neeman
  • 5.15pm: Broad Spectrum – folk / rock / blues
  • 6.15pm: a breezy summer set from a Mystery Local Celebrity
  • 7.00pm: Chris Van Der Wielen Trio – classic hits from 1963 to 2013

Plus classical music by members of the ACT Youth Orchestra and local performers

Also featuring the HACKETT SQUARES community art show – enter your 30cm square artwork and win a cash prize! Entries close Wednesday 26 October.

Sunday 17 September, 9.30am – Celebrating 60 Years

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On September 13, 2023

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On Sunday 17 September we are celebrating our 60th anniversary with a special Holy Cross Day Eucharist at 9.30am, presided by Bishop Mark.

The service will include music from the Good Faith Choir, a confirmation, and the reception of a member into the Anglican Church of Australia.

Following the Eucharist, all are welcome to join us for a “chicken and champagne” lunch. We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome to Lent!

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On February 20, 2023

In Events and activities

On Tuesday 21 February, join the Holy Cross church family for our famous all-age Pancake Party! Sign up online at www.holycrosshackett.org.au/pancakes (to help us with numbers) .. or just turn up on the day.

  • 5.30pm: a short all-age time of prayer and praise (for those who wish)
  • 6.00pm: pancakes, fun and games
  • $5 adults, free for kids – pay online, or cash / card on the door.

On Wednesday 22 February, come along to a special meditative time of prayer, and receive the traditional sign of ash on your forehead as a symbol of your desire to make a good Lent.

  • 10am: Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes
  • 6pm: Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes

And from Monday 27 February, please do join one of our many Lent Study Groups for a six week Missional Spirituality course (click here to buy a copy of our Lent book). Take some time out of your busy week for prayerful reflection, to make some great new friends, and learn more about how we can join in with what God is doing in the world around us. Sign up online at www.holycrosshackett.org.au/lent

  • Monday night: Hackett home group
  • Tuesday night: Ainslie home group
  • Wednesday night: online group
  • Thursday 10.30am: onsite at Holy Cross Hackett

Advent Sunday Joint Service 9.30am

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On November 27, 2022

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Our Advent Service on Sunday 27 December is a joint service at 9.30am (rather than our usual 9.00am).

Zoom ministry will be provided this Sunday by St Margaret’s at the following link: https://uca-nswact.zoom.us/j/97088373486?pwd=ak9jY2ovTTZkbjA1aE5PSzVaMGFxQT09

Meeting ID: 970 8837 3486.     Passcode: 732688

Welcome to Christmas at Holy Cross!

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On November 22, 2022

In Notices

Our fabulous programme of Christmas events is out now – featuring:

  • Saturday 26 November, 2.30pm: Choir Concert – “Songs of Heaven & Earth”
  • Sunday 27 November, 9.30am: Advent Sunday Eucharist, joint with St Margaret’s Uniting Church
  • Sunday 27 November, 7pm: Darkness Into Light
  • Sunday 4 December, 5pm: Family Christmas Time Out
  • Friday 9 – Monday 12 December: North Canberra Nativity Festival (also on Facebook)

And much much more! Check out the posters below for more information.

Holy Week and Easter services

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On April 7, 2022

In News, Notices

Pancakes … and Lent at Holy Cross

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On February 25, 2022

In News, Study, Worship, Youth Ministry

Join us Tuesday 1 March 6pm for pancakes in the church! Family friendly, free (donations welcome), open to all! Book online: holycrosshackett.org.au/pancakes

You’ll also find our Lent programme below, with something for all ages – please do come along and join us.

Holy Roundabout Youth Group

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On February 10, 2022

In News, Notices, Youth Ministry

We are launching a new regular Sunday afternoon youth group for 11-17s this term!

Check out the flyer below for more details … All welcome!

CHRISTMAS SERVICES – update

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On December 23, 2021

In Worship

All our Christmas services (other than the Kids Nativity) will be available on Zoom: click here to join.

CHRISTMAS EVE, Fri 24 Dec

5pm: Kids Nativity

– this will be held OUTSIDE under the cherry tree, by request of parents who would prefer their children to be in a space with better ventilation. The weather should be fine. Bring a rug if you want somewhere comfortable to sit! Chairs will also be available.

11pm: Midnight Mass in the church

CHRISTMAS DAY, Sat 25 Dec

9am: All Age Eucharist in the church (NB no morning tea will be served)

BOXING DAY, Sun 26 Dec

10am: a simple said Eucharist, followed by morning tea in the Annex

Christmas Events

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On December 9, 2021

In Notices, Uncategorized

Join the Holy Cross community and friends for our Christmas events! All welcome.

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