Come join us on Sunday at Church, 09:30am or 5pm.
Sunset Rock sits in a beautiful setting amongst the bushland of the Adelaide Hills, making it an idyllic place to sense the closeness of God, to worship Him and to enjoy a full life with God and His people.
Sunset Rock invites you to join us in worship:
WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday Service
Time: Join us at 09:30am or 5pm every Sunday at church. To get more details and resources please contact us, join our email list or visit us on Sunday.
WE ARE THE GENERATE CHURCH
The Generate Presbytery is part of the Uniting Church of Australia in SA. Read More.
The Uniting Church seeks to be an innovative, growing church proclaiming Jesus Christ, empowered by the Spirit to transform God’s word. Read More.
We are a young church – formed on the 22nd of June 1977, when the Congregational, Methodist, and Presbyterian Churches united to become one.
The Basis of Union is the document that affirms our Christian faith and is the guide to what is central to the life of the Unitng Church in Australia.
Read the Basis of Union here.
BELIEFS – PURPOSE – POLICIES
Our Beliefs
We believe in one eternal God who created of all things out of nothing and continues to create. He exists in three persons, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
We believe that God loves each and every person and desires a vibrant relationship with each of us so that we might discover abundant life with Him both in this world and in the next.
We believe that sin has separated us from God, and from the relationship He desires with us.
We believe that Jesus Christ as both God and man, is the only one who can reconcile us to God.
We believe that Jesus lived a sinless life, and that He was the only one who could offer enough—His life, so that our sins won’t come between God and us.
We believe Jesus rose from the dead to demonstrate His victory over death. He is currently alive and active in our world today and is revealing Himself to everyone, but not everyone wants to see Him.
We believe that God offers everyone, forgiveness of sins, reconciliation to God and the gift of eternal life. However, it is only when we turn to Jesus and take Him on for ourselves, that this is made a reality in our lives.
We believe that those who have turned to Jesus also receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit enables Christians to become like Christ (although not completely) and equips them to serve with spiritual gifts.
We believe that the Bible is God’s Word, and it is accurate, authoritative and applicable to our everyday lives.
It is our joy, as the community at Sunset Rock who follow Jesus, to serve Him by offering His love to all people through both word and deed. All who come into our midst are welcome to share in this love.
Our Vision
To Know Jesus and make Him known
Our Mission
To worship God
To create a caring community with our sisters and brothers in Christ
To serve the wider community
Our Policies
Please Note: The Sunset Rock “Premises” includes all or any part of the buildings and the surrounding land owned by the Uniting Church
Catastrophic Fire Days
On days where the CFS has issued a “Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating” for the Mt Lofty Ranges, Church services and any other Church gatherings at the church premises will be cancelled.
Alcohol on Sunset Rock Premises
If a person or group who hire the premises wish to use alcohol, then permission needs to first be gained from the Sunset Rock Church Council
Activities and Events Consistent with our Beliefs
- Any activity or ceremony that worships or edifies or invokes any power of any person, spirit or object resembling or attesting to be a deity of any type, is not to be held on the premises or grounds of Sunset Rock.
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The Rites of Marriage of the Uniting Church in Australia is that marriage is between a man and a woman, until death separates them. We also believe that the scriptures do not condone same gender couples living together as married couples. Consequently, couples of the same gender are not to be married on the premises of Sunset Rock.
Social Media Policy
“Out of respect for people’s privacy, please seek their permission before taking photos of them at church or related church activities. Parent/guardians need to give consent for minors. You will need to indicate what you intend to do with the images you take.“
Further details can be found on the Uniting Church website in their Safe Church section – policy and documents and regulations. sa.uca.org.au
MEET THE MINISTERS
PASTOR
Jane Mitchell
Hi, I’m Jane Mitchell. I began attending Sunset Rock Church in 2004 when my eldest child started at the local High School. As a family we have loved the fellowship, teaching and opportunities to explore our faith. After working part-time in various Administrative roles, COVID-19 gave me an opportunity to begin some formal theological studies, which lead to this ministry in the role of Pastor that was developed from within the congregation.
I love working with this ministry team and this warm, friendly, Jesus-seeking congregation. As we explore our faith together. In my spare time I like to play Tennis, go E-bike riding, read and spend time with family, friends and fur-babies! Feel free to contact me if you need to chat about life and/or faith
MINISTER
Rev Greg Pearce
Hi. I’m Greg Pearce, minister at Sunset Rock. I’m married to Raylene. It’s been an exciting thing for us to return to ministry, especially at Sunset Rock, after I retired a few years back. I’ve made the discovery that the Good News of Jesus only ever gets better, so I love everything about the opportunity we have to talk about him, to receive from him, rich worship, and growing as people through our faith. Do contact me to talk about it and to find your way into this great adventure (0428450100).
Raylene and I are both love the garden, reading, writing, some sports, talking about the weather, movies (Raylene) and, also in Raylene’s case, facebooking with people all around the world, including the Middle East, where she lived for ten years. Lots to talk about!
INTERGENERATIONAL WORKER
Izzy Rogers
Hey there. I’m Izzy Rogers, the Intergen worker at Sunset Rock, I work with all ages from young children to adults. I live locally in Stirling and love the community that we have. Working to bring all ages together is a wonderful ministry and finding who you are in Christ is awesome to be a part of. If you want to be a part of this awesome complex yet simple meaning of Christ please contact me.
Some things I enjoy doing in life are dancing, rollerskating, getting outdoors with friends and reading.
I would love to chat or catch up over a coffee.
Call me on 0468 443 974.