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OUR belief
The 39 Articles of Religion are the essential beliefs of the Anglican church codified (1563). These articles drew their essence from holy scripture to sufficiently rule our faith and practice. This statement of fundamental truths is intended simply as a basis of fellowship among us (i.e. that we all speak the same things, (I Cor. 1:10; Acts 2:42). The phraseology employed in this statement is not inspired or contended for, but the truth set forth is held to be essential for Gospel ministry. No claim is made that it contains all Biblical truth, only that it covers our need as to these fundamental doctrines .
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The One True God
There is one true and living God, the Creator of heaven and earth, eternally self existent as three persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — each of whom possesses equally all the attributes of deity and characteristics of personality (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10, 11; Matthew 28:19, 20; Luke 3:22). According to the Scriptures the church exists to magnify and exalt God in worship, to train and instruct believers in their discipleship, to minister to the needs of its members and the world, encourage and develop the Christian fellowship of its members, and to equip its members to evangelize the world and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:41-47). |
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The Inspiration of Scripture
The sole basis of all our beliefs is the Bible, God's infallible inerrant written revelation of His Word. We believe that the scriptures, both the Old and the New Testament, are uniquely and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit and serves as the supreme and final authority in all matters in which it speaks (II Timothy 3:15-17; I Thessalonians 2:13; II Peter 1:21). |
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What do Anglicans believe about Sacraments? (Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Ordination, Marriage, Absolution, Anointing of the Sick)
The two sacraments ordained by Christ that are “generally necessary to salvation” they are Baptism and Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper or the Holy Eucharist). These are sometimes called “sacraments of the Gospel.” All who repent and believe on Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized as they are physically able and have opportunity. (Matthew 28:19, 20; Acts 8:26-38). Baptism is an outward sign of an inward spiritual renewal and rebirth. (Acts 10:47, 48; Romans 6:4). Holy Communion, consisting of bread, the body of Jesus Christ, and the fruit of the vine, the shed blood of our Lord and Savior, is the symbol expressing the divine presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. His suffering and death (I Corinthians 11:23-29); our fellowship and communion with all believers (Ephesians 4:4-6). The other five sacraments were not ordained by Christ as necessary to salvation, but arose from the practices of the apostles and the Early Church, or were blessed by God in Scripture. God clearly uses them as means of grace. |
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Salvation is a Gift
Man's only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God. It is wholly the work of God's free grace and is not the work, in whole or in part, of human works, goodness or religious ceremony (Ephesians 2:4-10). Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ by the regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir of God and a joint-heir with Jesus Christ according to the hope of eternal life (Luke 24:47; John 3:1-21; Romans 10:13-15; Titus 2:11; 3:5-7). It is the privilege of all who are born again by the Holy Spirit to be assured of their salvation from the very moment they trust in and confess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. This assurance is not based upon human merit, but is produced by the witness of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8.35-39). |
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Our Local Missions
The Missions Ministry of St Aug's strives to fulfil and perform the duties of Matthew 25:35-36 with commitment, prayer, service, and dedication through community outreach within the church, local community and beyond. Where God opens the door for evangelism and the witnessing of the Gospel we will gladly do for His name sake.
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OUR TEAM
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Rev Mee Ping LAU JPRevd Lau is our Senior Minister since 2016 who is also the diocesan person for multicultural ministries. Whilst oversees the parish ministry, he also holds special focus in reaching out to new migrant that includes the Chinese/Mandarin speaking population. He married Persis and had two adult children who love the Lord.
He is also a leading pastor of the Chinese Ministers Fellowship of South Australia. Mobile Ph. 0415 353 816 Email. priest@staugs.org.au |
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Rev Paul MonashFr Paul Monash joined the Parish in early 2022 as the associate clergy looking after the English speaking congregation under the leadership of the Senior Minister. He has worked around the globe.
He was specially invited to grow this congregation. Paul preaches many exegetical sermons and a risk taker. He continuously challenges the church and keeps trying new ways to reach out. Mobile Ph. 0487 080 087 Email. pmonash@staugs.org.au |
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Parish Administrator/Secretary:
Aaron Tan Aaron is a young man who is aspiring to the ordained ministry. He looks after the administration and also the Sunday School. He is a part-time student at Tabor College. Contact: 0449 922 005 Email. admin@staugs.org.au |
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Manager: Nadia Papazoglou
Faithfully serving with Aggies for the past many years, committed in rendering excellent and fair services to all her customers. She looks after all her volunteers and have been a very effective business lady. Contact: 08 8123 7372 |
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Music Director
Jeffrey Kong is our Music Director who have served many years as Head of Music at Brighton Secondary School, Adelaide, South Australia. He has been a great blessing for our parish family ever since he took on this role. Contact: 0401 719 580 Email. jkong@aussiebb.com.au |
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Wardens 2023-24:
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Parish Council 2023-24:
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Our HISTory
St Augustine’s Anglican Church Unley has a long history at the heart of the Unley area.
Many South Australian families have a connection with St Augustine’s through significant events in their past. This includes the joy of weddings and baptisms or the sadness of funeral farewells. It is also through the wider ministry of the church over many decades.
Indeed, many a visitor to our weekly services reminisce about these experiences. Our Unley Church has 2 distinct but united ministries based on language. The English ministry revolves around our 9 am service on Sundays. The Mandarin ministry revolves around our 11 am service.
The church buildings have for a long time played a prominent role in the local community. Centrally located in the Unley civic and shopping precinct, our history dates back to 1870. The original church building was dedicated on Sunday 28th February of that year.
Mr EJ Trimmer gifted the land the church was built on just 8 years earlier. One year later the villages of Unley severed their link to the Mitcham Council when they were declared a Corporate Town.
Many South Australian families have a connection with St Augustine’s through significant events in their past. This includes the joy of weddings and baptisms or the sadness of funeral farewells. It is also through the wider ministry of the church over many decades.
Indeed, many a visitor to our weekly services reminisce about these experiences. Our Unley Church has 2 distinct but united ministries based on language. The English ministry revolves around our 9 am service on Sundays. The Mandarin ministry revolves around our 11 am service.
The church buildings have for a long time played a prominent role in the local community. Centrally located in the Unley civic and shopping precinct, our history dates back to 1870. The original church building was dedicated on Sunday 28th February of that year.
Mr EJ Trimmer gifted the land the church was built on just 8 years earlier. One year later the villages of Unley severed their link to the Mitcham Council when they were declared a Corporate Town.
The current Church Building was dedicated on the 28th August 1924. This remains the principal place of worship today.
Both buildings, along with the old school building on the corner of Unley Road and Edmund Street are included in the State Heritage Register. The Register recognises the main church building for:
Adding to the history is the Memorial Tower and Our carillon of 13 bells. The landmark bell tower was built to remember those in the local community who served in the great war. It houses the Carillon of 13 bells.
Those bells that can be heard every Sunday morning before the English service. They are also played at Anzac Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies hosted across Unley Road in the Soldiers Memorial Garden. By choice, they can also be played at weddings and other special events.
Both buildings, along with the old school building on the corner of Unley Road and Edmund Street are included in the State Heritage Register. The Register recognises the main church building for:
- it’s Gothic Architecture,
- the William Morris Windows and,
- the Pipe Organ.
Adding to the history is the Memorial Tower and Our carillon of 13 bells. The landmark bell tower was built to remember those in the local community who served in the great war. It houses the Carillon of 13 bells.
Those bells that can be heard every Sunday morning before the English service. They are also played at Anzac Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies hosted across Unley Road in the Soldiers Memorial Garden. By choice, they can also be played at weddings and other special events.