By Renee Wood
The community’s invited to the re-launch of Father’s House Church in Healesville on Sunday 5 February.
A church service will be held at 10am, with free barista coffees and food to follow.
Pastor James Hewitt said all are welcome to attend.
“People can come to have some barista coffees and network and chat, and come and build community and meet new friends – it’s a good way for community to just engage,” Mr Hewitt said.
It’s a Pentecostal church affiliated with the Australian Christian Churches.
This is the second church for Father’s House Church which also has a Wonga Park site. Michael and Cynthia Fletcher are the location leaders for the Healesville church.
“We believe in that we can really help the Healesville community and not only just help people in terms of food…but also help people in terms of connection and friendships.”
The 11 Symons Street, Healesville property was first purchased in October 2019 but Covid and restrictions closed the church until now.
During this time, a food relief van has been operating from out front of the church on Monday nights.
“There’s obviously the demand and the need really, for help, particularly as cost of living is going up. That’s a big help into homes really.”
