Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Avoca Beach Village Church celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023 after six decades of continuous worship on its site at 62 The Round Drive, Avoca Beach. Famous for its white A-frame structure, the church was built in 1963 and has a congregation of 15 to 20 members. It is part of the Christian Community Churches of Australia and is a progressive, inclusive church. Every Sunday from 11 am till 12 pm, the community is invited to attend its worship service, which includes a friendly cuppa afterwards where everybody is welcome. The community is also encouraged to attend its regular Tuesday healing prayer sessions from 1 to 2 pm. Hosting frequent guest speakers, the community church always features interesting visitors to listen to. To recognise the 60th anniversary, the church recently underwent a renewal with fresh paint, new signs and a new carpet. With the assistance of members from both Kincumber and Copacabana men's sheds, the church is looking as good as new. So, on behalf of my office, I would like to congratulate the Avoca Beach Village Church on its 60th anniversary. The fabric of our communities is made stronger with churches like yours. Keep being an inclusive, welcoming and compassionate place for all of those in the community, not just in Avoca Beach but right across the Central Coast.