CoMission

South Asia

DATES: 26th June – 16th July

LOCATION: South Asia

TEAM:  Selina, Paul, Megan, Charis, Ben, Rachel, Luke, Josh

DESCRIPTION: We will be involved in cultural orientation and engaged in grass roots visitation and evangelism (with the help of local interpreters) in partnership with an Australian missionary couple. One week will be in a large city, and the other two weeks we will be in rural areas where the gospel message has very little exposure.

Winter Study Camp (NB: team is now full)

DATES: 13th July – 18th July

LOCATION: CRU Lake Macquarie Camp & Conference Centre (40 Yarrawonga Park Rd, Balcolyn NSW 2264, Australia)

TEAM LEADER: Aaron Yap & Yolande Gilanyi

TEAM SIZE: 15 students

COST: ~$200

DESCRIPTION:  Join us on a Winter Study Cru Camp running from July 13-18 at the Lake Mac Campsite. If you delight in the gospel and desire to share it with others, why not join our CoMission and be equipped in evangelism (e.g. answering apologetic questions) alongside a team of people who have a variety of mission experiences?

Being a leader on this kind of camp is all about seizing opportunities to practically and spiritually serve a group of Year 12s as they prepare for the HSC, and to challenge them in their thinking as they prepare for life after high school. 

Practically, you will be involved in both the lead up and on camp itself, including organising sessions, supervising study, night patrol/lights out and orderlies. Spiritually, you will be involved in prayer, gospel conversations with campers, and preparing/running a discussion group. We’re excited to see what God does in and through us!

We know that life is busy for everyone so we are happy to work with you about the amount of energy you have to invest in camp, but we do ask you to commit to the full week. Those in the team will be expected to have a valid working with children check, complete Cru’s registration and safe ministry process, and attend 1-3 meetings in the lead up to camp. 

BaseCamp

DATES: 3 days between 15-18th July (and one recommended leaders training in the weeks beforehand)

LOCATION: St John’s Anglican Church, Ashfield

TEAM LEADER: Charlotte Hitchcock

TEAM SIZE: 9-12 Students

DESCRIPTION:  Basecamp is a kids club run by Christ Church Inner West usually with over 100 primary aged children. The kids begin and end each day all together as a large group. The rest of the day is spent in a mix of structured activity time and free play with other kids in their age group. Your job as volunteers will be to support a particular age group of kids by running discussion groups, helping the kids do activities and supervising the kids throughout each day.

DATES: 22nd July – 24th July (Plus either 26th July, or a later date that works for you)

LOCATION: Mainly UTS, with some Sydney sightseeing or hospitality

TEAM LEADER: Andy Tan & Kirsten Davies

TEAM SIZE: 12 students

DESCRIPTION:  Growing numbers of international students arriving to study at UTS means people from around the world have come to us! Many are open to learn more about Jesus and the Christian faith while they are in Australia.

During the Spring Orientation Week, this co-mission is a great opportunity for local domestic students to gain cross-cultural exposure without even leaving UTS, and to welcome others as God has welcomed us! Our program will include engaging with international students around campus through walk-up conversations and helping with Credo’s O’Week Stall; and getting to know people as we invite them to join us for a ‘Christmas in July’ themed Welcome Dinner, and a sightseeing (or other) social activity.

SHUM (Surry Hills Urban Mission)

DATES: Every Tuesday evening in November + a few Thursdays & Saturdays (depending on your availability)

LOCATION: Central Station & Surry Hills

TEAM LEADER: James Kerr and Kirsten Leung

TEAM SIZE: 5 students

COST: Self-prepared food to give away each Tuesday

DESCRIPTION:  Have you ever considered reaching out to the homeless at Central station or around uni? Do you want to set aside time to share the love of Jesus with them? Well, why not join the CoMission team as we partner with Surry Hills Urban Mission (SHUM)!! We’ll be doing mission each week for a month, focussing on bringing stories about Jesus and food to the street community on Tuesday nights. We’ll also get to join their Thursday Bible studies and church service on Saturdays. Jesus searches for the lost and reaches out to the marginalised – let’s embody Jesus together!

Chester Hill Anglican Church CoMission

DATES: 26th November – 30th November

LOCATION: Chester Hill Anglican Church

TEAM LEADER: Pierre Thielemans and Cindy Tan

TEAM SIZE: up to 12 students

DESCRIPTION: CHAC is a multicultural church seeking to reach the multicultural region of South West Sydney. The Credo team will be billeted and partner with CHAC in outreach activities, including sporting activities with refugee children, door knocking, handing tracts at the station, and helping host an evening event. We’ll also have opportunities to hear from the ministry team, hear about outreach to refugees, and participate in the Sunday service.

Leichhardt CoMission

DATES: 10th December – 14th December

LOCATION: All Souls Anglican Church, Leichhardt

TEAM LEADER: Marcus Lee & Candace Lum Mow

TEAM SIZE: up to 10 students

DESCRIPTION:  Assist with Christmas outreach and events, such as Carols, and participate in the regular life of the church at youth group and Sunday services. Lodging with church members is generally provided. Usually there are several preaching opportunities for those willing to engage in significant responsibility (ample feedback and support provided).  Returnees from previous Leichhardt teams are welcome again!