Newtown Mission Drop-In Centre
Newtown Mission offers our local community a Drop-In Centre where people from all walks of life can come & relax, meet with people, make friends, seek help and support or a meal. The Mission is not about charity but about caring for others. All programs are based around this Christian value- Loving God and loving others.
The Mission is an opportunity for community to grow. Volunteers are mainly locals but people travel from all over the city to join in the meals program.
In the Heart of Newtown with Newtown at Heart
Compassion is the heart of our Drop-In ministry. Vision and direction is driven from a passion to see our community become a place of healing and peace based on the teachings of Christ. We endeavor to provide services and welfare for people in the Newtown and Inner City area. Our church takes seriously the Bible’s call from Isaiah 61: 1-2.
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners.
The Drop In is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-3pm for a free meal, hot drink and a friendly chat. Thursday nights from 6pm provide an excellent home-style meal. Volunteers assist with kitchen duties and care of patrons throughout the Drop In opening times.
The Thursday Night Chapel is a special time of Thanksgiving and friendship for all those who attend. The service begins at 6pm all are welcome.
The Drop-In Bible Study is open to all and meets before the Thursday night meal at 5pm. This intimate group enjoys fellowship, learning about God and worshiping together.
A Free Legal Service has been established in conjunction with ‘Homeless Persons Legal Service’. This service is available on Fridays from 1.30 -2.30pm (no appointment necessary).
For those who may be interested in volunteering at the Drop In, please fill out the application form.