Come join us for FREE dessert, dinner and to meet other new people at Unichurch.
Rego for SWA 2025 has now closed. If you missed out and still want to come shoot us an email at youth@hunterbiblechurch.org
You’re invited to another unmissable weekend. Come forge new friendships, strengthen existing relationships and deepen your love of God.
Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years, or just curious this weekend is for you.
This year we will dig into 1st Thessalonians and the topic ‘Living now, for then’. Expect hard hitting talks, deep chats and loads of fun.
Check out our FAQ’s and last year’s timetable below to get an idea of what you’ll get up to!
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As with Youth Weekend Away, it’s best to leave your phone at home - you will need to leave it in your bag during most of the camp and won’t be allowed to use it during sessions, seminars, or games.
Bring a Paper Bible and a Pen!
Cabins are for RESTING and SLEEPING - not hanging out, unless a leader gives you permission otherwise.
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We know finances are tight for many this year. If the cost is going to be a barrier to your youth coming along please shoot us an email at youth@hunterbiblechurch.org
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You can let us know about any special requirements in the relevant section of the rego form.
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We’d love for you to come to as much of the weekend as possible but we understand this may not be possible for everyone. Reach out to us at youth@hunterbiblechurch.org to chat about your options.
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Going away for a whole weekend with lots of people you don’t know can be scary. If your youth is feeling extra anxious, reach out to us at youth@hunterbiblechurch.org. We’d love to chat about some ways we can support you and your youth to ease some of those anxieties.
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Yes! You’ll be asked if you need a lift or can give one when filling out the rego form. We’ll keep you posted on how this will work closer to the date.
Check out last year’s timetable for an idea of what to expect
Who am I after I retire?
Join Prime Time as Dr Chris Wellard (Adult Psychiatrist and part time triathlete) addresses the joys, challenges and realities of an inevitable stage in all our lives. He will walk us through some of the physical and mental issues that can impact our sense of self and will reflect on the faith that informs his practice and worldview.
This "Life After Work" event is for those approaching or already enjoying retirement.
Afternoon tea provided as well as time for questions.
Saturday July 26
2:30-4:00pm
10 Reserved Rd, Garden Suburb
Practical Theology
This semester, we have four theologically loaded seminars running while our regular courses are on pause. Come along to these topical deep dives, even if you’re not in a regular HBC Train course.
30th July - Guidance and voice of God: The Last Word on Guidance.
6th August - Sending: Going, Going, Sent.
10th September - Church History: Horrible, Holy, History.
8th October - Money: Shrewd Stewards.
5:30pm-7pm, Wednesday Nights
10 Reserved Rd, Garden Suburb.
Come and explore Bible translation, language and culture!
Ross and Lyndall Webb from Wycliffe will share their experience and expertise in a one day interactive course (with good food to keep you going!) that will give you:
- a practical taste of how language learning need not be as bad as you think
- a quick peek into cultures & its importance to Bible translation
- a taste of linguistics in the service of Bible translation
- a fun introduction to the practice of Bible translation
- an idea of how the Bible translation movement could use you
Saturday 2nd August 2025
9am - 5pm
HBC Garden Suburb
Chat to Stu Harrison around church for more info, or email him sharrison@hunterbiblechurch.org
Mission Beyond: Engaging With Islam - supporting and praying for those beyond our reach
Join us for part 2 of our church wide event with one of Australia’s leading Christian apologists amongst Muslims, Sam Green.
Come along to be informed, convicted, humbled and enabled to think into engaging with Muslim communities in Newy and beyond.
Thursday 11th Sept 2025
7:30pm-9:30pm
HBC Garden Suburb
MTS Mission Minded Newcastle will gather people from the Central Coast to the Northern Tablelands to think about how the gospel will shape our futures and prayers.
There’ll be four main sessions in 2 Timothy with Dave McDonald, plus you’ll get assigned a mentor to talk through your future plans, and you’ll get time in a peer group with people in a similar stage of thinking and life.
There’ll be time to reflect, and we’ll have some great meals together, meeting people from all over NSW.
Thursday 25th - Saturday 27th September 2025
10 Reserved Rd, Garden Suburb.
Contact mtsmmnewy@allforthekingdom.org for more information.
Stay updated with us on Facebook or our instagram page @mtsmm_newy.
Compassion works!
Our church has been partnering with Compassion Australia to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name for many years. Now we have a chance to witness the difference the work of Compassion makes with our own eyes!
See firsthand how our local church partners are serving their communities in the Philippines. You will meet and be encouraged by church leaders as well as visit local families in their homes.
On this trip you will travel to Manila and Iloilo City with small groups from like-minded Australian churches. Join us to see how local church members worship God in both word and deed by ensuring each child is known, loved, protected and released from poverty in Jesus’ name.
“Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.”
Psalm 145:13
Get the dates in your diary now!
We’re planning another unmissable weekend. Come forge new friendships, strengthen existing relationships and deepen your love of God.
Check out our FAQ’s and last year’s timetable below to get an idea of what you’ll get up to!
-
It’s best to leave your phone at home - you will need to leave it in your bag during most of the camp and won’t be allowed to use it during sessions, seminars, or games.
Bring a Paper Bible and a Pen!
Cabins are for RESTING and SLEEPING - not hanging out, unless a leader gives you permission otherwise.
-
We know finances are tight for many this year. If the cost is going to be a barrier to your youth coming along please shoot us an email at youth@hunterbiblechurch.org
-
You can let us know about any special requirements in the relevant section of the rego form.
-
We’d love for you to come to as much of the weekend as possible but we understand this may not be possible for everyone. Reach out to us at youth@hunterbiblechurch.org to chat about your options.
-
Going away for a whole weekend with lots of people you don’t know can be scary. If your youth is feeling extra anxious, reach out to us at youth@hunterbiblechurch.org. We’d love to chat about some ways we can support you and your youth to ease some of those anxieties.
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We’re expecting over 100 youth to come along to camp this year which is SO exciting but it does mean that logistically it’s too big a task for us to arrange lifts for every youth. If you can’t drive your youth to or from camp we recommend chatting with some other parents to see if they are able to give them a lift. If you’re really struggling to find someone, reach out to us at youth@hunterbiblechurch.org. We’ll work to put you in touch with someone that may be able to help.
