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CHURCH PLANT – ALL THE GOOD BITS!
On 31 July 2022 we announced the location of the new church plant – Kurralta Park! We
will be known as Seeds Kurralta Park. 

To answer some common questions we have provided some general information; 

When will this happen?
We are planning to start holding Sunday services in February 2023, with the official launch in the first week of March. Key steps will take place between now and then. 

Who will be involved?
Mark and Joy Elford are leading the church plant and we are pleased to announce that a core team has been assembled to move this venture forward. The core team consists of Tom and Ella Bates, Dan and Tayla Grear, David and Carolyn Sharp , Hugo and Leah Hopton and Mark and Joy. We are now looking for those God is calling to join in. We are praying for a good number of people to go and be this new church. We would love people of all ages and family compositions to consider joining. 


What sort of church will it be?
This church plant is to be a campus of Seeds. It will come under the governance of Seeds and the administration of Seeds. Our Senior Pastor will be over both churches. Seeds will be “one church in several locations”. The Seeds Church structure will evolve to accommodate Kurralta Park, online and Aberfoyle campus. It means that the new church and Seeds Aberfoyle Park, will share resources and some people (admin team, preachers etc). Our desire is for the new church to get going quickly and not be burdened by admin and other church related duties. The new plant will carry Seeds DNA, but we expect it will look different and have a contextual fit.
Our mission continues to be “Bringing people to Jesus and being transformed into His passionate disciples”. 

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How can I get involved?
Firstly, we ask you to pray for this new venture. We are also now asking people to specifically and prayerfully consider joining this new church plant. To respond to this call, we have developed a form where you can indicate your response and also provide comments that will help the team to plan and dream so that Seeds Kurralta Park can serve God and the community in this new era. Scan the QR code to access the response form. Please note that this is an “expression of interest" and is not “binding” but will help with planning going forward. We are hoping folk can respond over the next 6 weeks. 

Mark, Joy and the Core Team

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When can I hear more?
We will be holding another gathering on Sunday 23 October 2022 where we update everyone on developments and have the opportunity to worship, pray and ask questions. Other announcements will be made at services, in conjunction with social media. 

Where will this new church be?
The exact location is 1-3 Hare Street, Kurralta Park. The church building was opened in 1955 and is in good condition and well equipped. We are blessed to be allocated this wonderful building by the UC Synod for the new Seeds church plant. We thank those who have looked after the Kurralta Park site and who left it in a great condition for us to use. 

Will anyone be on staff at this new church?
Yes, Mark will be 0.6FTE, as the Pastor of the church. Alongside of that we are looking for a 0.3FTE worship and 0.3FTE children’s ministry persons. In due course both these 0.3 part time positions will be advertised. 

What will be happening in the next few months? 
​We are aware that we are establishing a church in a new location which is different to Aberfoyle Park. The core team will be intentionally engaging with key community groups, local and state government agencies, schools and neighbouring churches to get an understanding of community needs and aspirations , what programs are currently operating and where there may be gaps. This will really help Seeds Kurralta Park to develop our missional priorities and make connections with our new community.