Advent Retreat, Grindelwald, November 26-30, 2023
We are again holding an Advent Retreat at Grindelwald, just north of Launceston from Sunday afternoon, November 26th to Thursday morning, November 30th. Please let
Pentecost Service, Launceston
We are meeting in Newstead as usual on June 28th for our special statewide combined service for Pentecost, starting at 10:30m, followed by a meal
Tassie Retreat – Tarraleah – November 9-14, 2021
Tarraleah Village, in Tasmania’s wild and wonderful central highlands, is the destination for our Retreat this year. It begins on Tuesday, November 9th and concludes
Jonah
Jonah is one of those characters that jump out of the Bible. He is not the type of person you would expect to feature as
Minor Prophets Bible Study Series now online
You can view the introduction to our new series on the 12 Minor Prophets. We hold Zoom studies each fortnight on Fridays at 2pm. For
Christmas Carol Service
We invite you to listen to our annual Carol service. This year it is based on a 1918 King’s College, Cambridge, UK service of 9
New Study Series: “I Am” –Who is Jesus”
Who is Jesus? Who did he say he was? Join us in a study of the “I am” statements he made.
Want to hear the latest on Conspiracy Theories?
What is it about Conspiracy Theories that people find so attractive? Why do Christians tend to believe them more than many others? Simple answers are appealing, but too often appallingly untrue.
Church Service Videos
You can watch our most recent sermons below, including Easter and the Ascension celebrations below or by going to the Video page from the top
Bible Study Philippians 3:1-17
https://www.gci.org.au/media/tasmania/2020%2005%2001%20Phil%203%201-17%20P%20Hopwood%20Study.mp4 Other videos will be added soon, so please come back and visit us again.
Prayer & Share Zoom Meetings
Prayer & Share You are welcome to join us each Tuesday evening at 7pm for a Zoom meeting in which we share our lives and
Retreat – November 2-8, 2020
You are invited to attend our annual Retreat at Camp Clayton, Ulverstone on Tasmania’s stunningly beautiful northwest coast (in the hope the COVID-19 crisis and
Stay Being Church while Staying at Home
Hello everyone, At present we are only able to meet in small groups under 10, following government requirements for religious groups under the COVID-19 guidelines.
50th Anniversary Celebration
Grace Communion International in Tasmania is planning a celebration for our fiftieth anniversary on June 9th, 2019. Our first church service was held in Launceston
GCI Hobart House Church
We are a house church, meeting most Sundays in Howrah at 10 a.m. You will find a small, welcoming, relaxed and dedicated group of local
Breaking Religious Patterns
Matthew 9:9-17 “On hearing this, Jesus said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this
Join us in November (6-12) for our Retreat at Camp Clayton
The Bible: Written Word, Living Word Isaiah 55:11 NIV so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to
New Sermons added
Hello, Thanks to our regular followers for your patience. I have finally uploaded more sermons to our site. Here is a list. You can find
Pentecost Service – June 4, 2017
We are gathering in Campbell Town to celebrate Pentecost again this year. We hope you can join us in worship and fellowship on this special
Retreat, Ulverstone, 31st October – November 6th
Ulverstone Retreat – Tasmania The Tassie Retreat at Camp Clayton Ulverstone continued to be the spiritually rewarding experience that it has been for many
What is Love?
What is love? Quite naturally, people search for love. In 2012, What is love? was the most searched-for phrase on Google. People define love in
New Sermons added
Sermons on Colossians, the role of religious observances in our Christian identity, baptism, and the kingdom of God, among others, have been added. Just go
Jesus: Double Agent
Christmas, the traditional day for celebrating the birth of Jesus, provides the church its focal point for gratefully acknowledging the Incarnation of the Son of
Feeling Lonely?
Jesus Went With Him “The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers and cities; but to know someone who thinks and
What is Truth? Sermon series
New Sermon Series; What is truth? Pontius Pilate wasn’t the first or last to ask this question of the ages. Truth impacts every aspect
What Are Your Goals in 2014?
The Right Premise An old saying tells us if we don’t know where we’re going, we won’t get there. It’s also true if we don’t
New Sermons added. “Who is Jesus?” series
How do you picture Jesus in your mind? The image we carry around of him has a great effect on how we see God and
Soldiers or Children of God?
God’s Greatest Work To me, one of the more frightening movie scenes occurs in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, where the Orc army is
Unanswered Prayer?
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We believe that prayer is vital to a life of faith. Skeptics may view it as merely talking aloud
New article added: Holy Spirit; Person or Power?
You can find a new article on the nature of the Holy Spirit, “Holy Spirit; Person or Power?” on the “Pages” menu to the right.
The Favour of the King
The Favour of the King Like many others, I enjoy keeping up with the British royals. The birth of the newest prince in July was
Retreat – Camp Clayton October 21-27, 2013 “The Psalms”
We are holding our annual retreat/festival at Camp Clayton, Claytons Rd, Bass Highway, just east of Ulverstone, starting at 3:30pm on Monday October 21st, and concluding Sunday
Healing
Divine healing or deliberate hoaxing? Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I believe that God heals. Healing was a significant part of Jesus’ ministry. It
God of Surprise!
When we survey God’s interaction with mankind; it has always been full of surprises. Full of the unexpected and the amazing. People have consistently had
In Search of Knowledge
Author and evangelist Ravi Zacharias tells of being a graduate student when a new edition of Encyclopædia Britannica was released. It was a massive work
One Small Life
The little babe was a gift too big to wrap. That one small life was all life. A King, born at the back of the
The Meaning of Christmas
Though we are in the Christmas season when we celebrate the joy of Jesus’ birth, we are in shock following two horrific events. In the
Is Mary “the mother of God”?
There are many mysteries to life and Christianity. How on earth does God become one with us? The story of Christmas provides the answer. A
Advent: Bad News, Good News
You probably know about the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, in which the Americans resoundingly defeated the British. But do you know that this battle
More Sermons Added
Check out the sermon section for new sermons on Advent, Temptation, The Letters of John, Love or Love Not the World, and the purpose and
Retreat – Oct 8-14th – Camp Clayton, John’s Letters
We are holding our annual retreat/festival at Camp Clayton, Claytons Rd, Bass Highway, just east of Ulverstone, starting at 3:30pm on Monday October 8th, and concluding
Grace From First to Last
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Grace is the first word in our name. We did not choose it because it sounds “religious.” Each word
Give Me One Good Reason I Ought to Go to Church
Give Me One Good Reason I Ought to Go to Church “Why do I need to belong to a church, anyway? Why shouldn’t I just
Is the Holy Spirit a Personal Being?
Some groups claim the Holy Spirit is God’s active force that he uses to reach beyond himself, or that it is spirit essence that God
Pentecost
Pentecost There can hardly be a greater way to give thanks for our life together than the celebration of Pentecost. Through
National Day of Thanksgiving
National Day of Thanksgiving Tomorrow marks our annual National Day of Thanksgiving. The day is designed as a celebration to thank God, and
Pentecost Service: Ross Town Hall, Sunday May 27th, 11am
We are holding our annual statewide Pentecost gathering at the Ross Town Hall, Main St. Ross, on Sunday May 27th, starting at 11am. There is
“God & Science: In the Pulpit,” March 28th
Rev Dr Graham Buxton is the Director of the Graeme Clark Research Institute, & Head of Postgraduate Studies in the School of Ministry, Theology & Culture at
What on Earth is Lent?
“Lent” What a strange, archaic and religious sounding word! It is a forty day time of year in the Christian calendar. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lent] It isn’t a celebration
Science is About Explanation, Religion is About Meaning
There is an insightful article by Alister McGrath at ABC the Drum on Science and Christianity; the following is a summary. I’ve listed some
