Cherry Church

This winter, with its higher rainfall, has seen water oozing from hillsides; sent house gutters overflowing; and has made rubber boots mandatory for outside footwear. We can only be grateful for the rain and the regeneration it brings to the environment. + Services held on Sundays at 9.30am – and all are welcome.

THaving recently thought about the sacrifices of Australians in global conflicts, it came to mind that our district has been well represented by those who served our nation. Each of those people had a story to tell. It would be good to look at one of them + Services held on Sundays at 9.30am – and all are welcome.

The heritage of the church building and headstones is part of a rich fabric that makes Cherry Gardens such a special place. Most precious in that heritage, though, is the fact that the church has been used for Christian worship since its opening, in March 1849, 172 years ago. Services held on Sundays at 9.30am – and all are welcome.

Autumn is upon us and, across the valley from the Cherry Church, the tree nursery’s tints are changing into different, more colourful hues. And as Autumn brings these alterations to the natural world, we also enter the Christian season of Lent, the precursor to Easter.

There are many times when it is difficult to discern what exactly is going on in our world. Probably the most recent example for the Cherry Gardens community and our neighbouring communities is how to deal with the frightening reality of fire. Especially those fires which have been deliberately lit.

The Cherry Gardens Church, its garden and its gravestones are an integral part of the heritage of our district. They’re a reminder of those who have gone before, paving the way for our generation, and of the Christian faith that underpinned the community. Just a reminder that the Church community is always available to assist anyone who has a pastoral need.

Cherry Church recommenced services during July. We warmly welcome anyone to joins us at 9.30am each Sunday morning. The Church community is always available to assist anyone who has a pastoral need.

After many, many weeks of closure for worship, Cherry Church began its Sunday services on 12 July, at 9.30 am. It’s a welcome return to our worship in our community after the first break in over 170 years. The life of the Church though, hasn’t ceased during the closure. We want to emphasise that we provide pastoral assistance and support for anyone who requires it.

Please note that due to the COVID-19 situation there are no church services at present.

You Are Invited To A Community Church Service 15 March 2020, 9.30am Cherry Gardens Church 87 Hicks Hill Road, Cherry Gardens. Where I grew up, in the South-East, I knew my neighbours and most of the people in my country town and many of them went to the local church service. Church was where we shared, fellowshipped and cared for one another. It was the core of the community where help was given when needed.

Each year we are pleased to provide the Cherry Gardens Community Carols. Our thanks go to The Cherry Chatter Committee for much needed advertising, The Cherry Gardens Memorial Hall who provide use of the hall free of charge each year, The City of Onkaparinga for their grant.

Christmas is coming soon. A time when for many it is an end of the year holiday, well-earned after a year of hard work, a time with family and friends to eat together and enjoy each other’s company. A time for giving gifts and remarking on the excited fun and joy experienced by children and grand-children, nieces and nephews.