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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 the topic, Designed for Connection: God, Love, and Relationships. 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!
If something happens and you need to reach us, you can reach out to one of the following contacts:
Nathaniel Dean (senior boys leader): 0423 458 402
Cassie Smith (senior girls leader): 0466 976 897
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/tents 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
This year we’ve also introduced the option of camping to reduce costs. You may be required to bring a tent if you choose this option. Let us know on the form if you have a tent you can bring.
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.
Yes! We are offering limited spots on a mini bus that will be leaving and returning from Garden Suburb. If you need this, rego ASAP to secure your spot.
This year we’ve introduced the option of camping to reduce costs. You may be required to bring a tent if you choose this option. Let us know on the form if you have a tent you can bring.
Check out last year’s timetable for an idea of what to expect
If so, we’d love to invite you to a combined training night for several of our ministry teams!
We’ll kick off with dinner at 6pm, and tap-and-pay will be available for payment on the night. After dinner, we'll have a combined all-in session opening the word and then each team will break off for focused sessions.
If you’re bringing kids, they can enjoy a movie while the adults are in their sessions.
We can’t wait to spend this time together. Rego below to let us know you're coming!
Wednesday, 29th July
6pm-9pm
Hunter Bible Church - Garden Suburb
10 Reserved Rd, Garden Suburb
Please also register your kids.
As we prepare to multiply our Sunday morning congregation into two services, we want to gear up for this season together. One simple way to do that is by sharing some time and a picnic together after church. It’s a chance to slow down, enjoy each other’s company, deepen existing friendships, and get to know people you may not usually spend time with. As our church family grows, these opportunities help strengthen the relationships that make our community such a joy.
Lock it in your diary, and make the most of this unique season before we launch into our two new services.
BYO Picnic Lunch
12:30pm
Sunday, 2 August
Speers Point Park
BYO Picnic Lunch
12.30pm
Sunday, 2 August
Lambton Park
Whether you’re moving on, moving away or thinking about joining one of our other congregations, this night will help you think through these big decisions.
We’ll run though some biblical principles that will help us make kingdom-minded decisions for the future. Plus, we’ll enjoy dinner & dessert together.
Wednesday, 5th August
6:30pm-9pm
Hunter Bible Church - Garden Suburb
10 Reserved Rd, Garden Suburb
Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve been to church, maybe you’ve never been before, maybe you have questions about Jesus - this will be the perfect week to come and check things out.
There’s no expectation, just an opportunity to see what happens at church and meet a few people. There’s a full kids’ program from babies to Year 5, and we’ll have some food together afterwards too.
9am + 4pm
Sunday 9 August
If you're wondering which is the right step for your family, come along to our Infant Baptism & Dedication Info Session. We'll explore what the Bible teaches, explain the purpose of both baptism and dedication, and give you the opportunity to ask questions as you consider the next step for your child.
City - 13 September
Garden Suburb - 20 September
Every year God sends thousands of students to begin studying at the University of Newcastle. Our hope and prayer is that God would work through us to make Jesus known to these people.
We’d love to see thousands of students come to know Jesus, stand firm in him throughout their university years, and have the joy of serving him for the rest of their lives.
Come join us as we launch into the new semester together by lifting our eyes to what God wants for Unichurch and how we can be involved in bringing the incredible news of Jesus to the campus.
3:30pm — 9:30pm
Saturday 15 Aug
10 Reserved Rd, Garden Suburb
Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve been to church, maybe you’ve never been before, maybe you have questions about Jesus - Come along to Unichurch and check things out.
Plus, enjoy FREE desserts & dinner.
5:30pm Dessert
6:30pm Church
7:45pm Dinner
5:30pm, Sunday 16, 23 & 30th August
CT202 Theatre, University of Newcastle
Find out more about Unichurch or more TreatsBeforeEats!
Get ready for a night of fun with friends as you flex your brain biceps and compete to be crowned Trivia Champs!
After some fun trivia questions, we’ll hear a short talk about one of life’s bigger questions; “What am I here for?”
Trvia teams will be formed on the night.
All welcome! Who will you invite?
This night is week 1 of a 4 week Series. Find out more about the following weeks of the Life Series here.
7pm-9pm
Monday 31st August
Hotel Jesmond
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 with Tim Baldwin (Anchor Church, Coffs Harbour), 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 24th - Saturday 26th September 2026
10 Reserved Rd, Garden Suburb.
Check out the website or contact mtsmmnewy@allforthekingdom.org for more information.
Stay updated with us on Facebook or our instagram page @mtsmm_newy.
Compassion Australia is our long-time partner who has been faithfully releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name for decades. We love the work of Compassion because they understand that everyone's most dire need is to know Jesus. Each year, we celebrate Compassion Sunday right across our church family at different times. This week at church, we’ll celebrate Compassion Sunday together.
Why not take this opportunity to look into who Compassion is, and spend some time praying about how you might be able to partner with them to release kids from poverty in Jesus' name?
Check out Compassion HERE.
Compassion Australia is our long-time partner who has been faithfully releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name for decades. We love the work of Compassion because they understand that everyone's most dire need is to know Jesus. Each year, we celebrate Compassion Sunday right across our church family at different times. This week at church, we’ll celebrate Compassion Sunday together.
Why not take this opportunity to look into who Compassion is, and spend some time praying about how you might be able to partner with them to release kids from poverty in Jesus' name?
Check out Compassion HERE.
