FOCUS

Welcome to
FOCUS Church

Welcome to FOCUS Church! We are a group of international students and graduates at UNSW who want to know Jesus better as we study God’s Word (the Bible). While you are in Sydney come and join us.

欢迎来到FOCUS大学基督教会！我们有来自世界各地的成员，包括众多讲普通话的朋友们等着你来一起探索生命，认识耶稣。

Selamat datang! Kami adalah persekutuan untuk pelajar dan pekerja international. Ayo bertumbuh dalam pengetahuan Anda tentang Yesus dan dalam iman Anda.

Each Sunday we meet together for church at 10am in the Keith Burrows Lecture theatre at UNSW. On Friday evenings, we meet in smaller groups to study the Bible and share life together. Where possible, these groups reflect our different languages and nationalities. Whether you live on campus or nearby, come and join us to learn about Jesus, and what it looks like to live for Him together at university and beyond.


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FOCUS Church

A contemporary evangelical church that particularly serves international students and graduates.

Sunday 10am | Keith Burrows Theatre J14, UNSW

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Bible Study Groups

Meet others in small groups from similar cultures to read the Bible, share life and pray together.

Friday evenings starting in week 1

Mandarin 7pm | Science & Engineering B26
Cantonese 7pm | Squarehouse Level 2
Indonesian 7pm | Business School 215
International (English) 7pm | Squarehouse Level 2


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Bible Triplets

Read an account of Jesus’ life with a couple of others to explore who Jesus is.

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Discover Jesus

Jesus is the foundation and goal of everything we do! He made us and loves us and is the meaning of life! If you would like to meet Jesus, ask your questions, or get to know some Christians at Uni, please join us at the Quadrangle!

Tues, Wed, Thu 11am | Quadrangle*
(*Look for the Discover Jesus sign)


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CORE Theology

Learn to think deeply about God and our world and how we live day-to-day.

   Tues 3pm | OMB G31
              Wed 2pm | Colombo Th B *
Tues 7pm (FOCUS) | Colombo Th B     

* Wks 4, 7, 10 Wallace Wurth LG03


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CORE Training

Small group courses that equip every Christian to live serving their King.

 Tues 2pm | Quad Sundial   
  Wed 3pm | Quad Sundial   
Thurs 2pm | Quad Sundial    
Tues 8pm | Goldstein Building

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Sunday Church Gathering

Each week we meet together on Sunday mornings to read the Bible and hear it explained. It is a great joy to spend time praying together and singing as we learn more about Jesus and what he has done.

Our meetings are casual and friendly, but we take God seriously. Stay around for lunch afterwards as we get to know and encourage each other. We would love you to join us!

Sunday 10am | Keith Burrows Theatre J14, UNSW

Friday Bible Study Groups​

Meeting in small groups is an important part of our community at FOCUS. Each week, we meet on Friday evening to read and study the Bible, to spend time praying, and to share life (and sometimes a meal) together. Not only are they great fun, these groups teach us to read and apply the Bible well and are the foundation for many friendships. Where possible, we meet in groups that reflect the culture and language we've grown up with. At the moment, we have Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian and International groups. Friday Nights | Get in touch to find out more or join a group.

Bible Triplets

Who is Jesus? How can we know? What does it mean to be a ‘Christian’? Why would I want to do that?

Bible Triplets are all about two or three students meeting up each week to read the Bible and ask big questions together.

If you have questions or aren’t sure where to start with reading the Bible, get in touch and we would love to help you!

Discover Jesus

Jesus is the foundation and goal of everything we do! He made us and loves us and is the meaning of life! If you would like to meet Jesus, ask your questions, or get to know some Christians at Uni, please join us at the Quadrangle every Tues, Wed & Thu (11am)!

CORE Theology

If God has made the world and the Bible tells us how we are to live in the world, theology is all about knowing God truly and learning to view the world with His eyes.CORE Theology is a fun and engaging weekly seminar that won’t let you sit back with indifference. It's a great place to stretch you in your thinking and firm-up your foundation to live rightly in service of God and others!

CORE Training

Because the Christian life is about service, CORE Training is a series of practical small group training courses. They will equip you to know and share what you believe, to read the Bible on your own and with others, to write and lead Bible studies, and much more!Make the most of your university years to be equipped to serve others well, both now and into the future!

Prayerfully proclaiming the crucified Christ as Lord of all,
we evangelise, teach, train and send each other
as God’s servants into all the world.

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Discover Jesus

Join us to meet the man who made the world and changed the world and knows every person in the world!

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Plan to meet with others to learn from God’s word, make deep friendships, and keep exploring and investing in your relationship with Jesus! You can

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About Us

UNI
CHURCH

Each week we meet together on Sunday evenings to read the Bible and hear it explained. It is a great joy to spend time praying together and singing as we learn more about Jesus and what he has done. 

Our meetings are casual (you are unlikely to see anyone in suits) but we take God seriously. Stay around for a bite to eat afterwards and join us for dinner nearby. We would love you to join us on Sunday night.

THE
BIBLE
TALKS

Engage with God’s life-giving, life-changing word through these interactive talks designed to fit into the UNSW timetable. The same talk is repeated three times each week, followed by afternoon tea if you’re able to stick around.

No prior knowledge required, though wherever you are at, we want to encourage, challenge and stretch you!

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BIBLE
STUDY

Meeting in small groups is an important part of our community at Unichurch. Each week, groups meet in homes and colleges on Campus to read and study the Bible, to spend time praying, and to share life (and sometimes a meal) together. Not only are they great fun, these groups teach us to read and apply the Bible well and are the foundation for many friendships.

Bible Studies meet on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Get in touch to find out more an join a group.

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CAMPUS
GROWTH
GROUPS

Join with a small group of students from your faculty for 1.5 hours each week to share life, learn from the Bible and pray together. Campus Growth Groups are a great way to connect with others at Uni, while working out how to read the Bible for yourself and discover who God is and how to live for Him.

We meet under the sundial in the Quadrangle, then sit at tables, on the grass (if the sun is shining) or in an empty room nearby.

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BIBLE
TRIPLET

Who is Jesus? How can we know? What does it mean to be a ‘Christian’? Why would I want to do that?

Bible Triplets are all about two (I know, not technically a triplet!) or three students meeting up each week to read the Bible and ask big questions together. 

If you have questions or aren’t sure where to start with reading the Bible, get in touch and we would love to help you!

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CORE
THEOLOGY

If God has made the world and the Bible tells us how we are to live in the world, theology is all about knowing God truly and learning to view the world with His eyes.

CORE Theology is a fun and engaging weekly seminar that won’t let you sit back with indifference. Wherever you are, we want to stretch your thinking and firm-up your foundation to live rightly in service of God and others!

SIGN UP FOR TERM 1

CORE
TRAINING

Because the Christian life is about service, CORE Training is a series of practical small group training courses. They will equip you to know and share what you believe, to read the Bible on your own and with others, to lead a Bible Study group, and help you transition from Uni to the rest of your life!

Make the most of your university years to be equipped to serve now and well into the future!

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Simon Sheely

Simon did his traineeship at CBS before studying at Moore College.  He will return to pastor the Unichurch congregation.  Having lived in one of the colleges while studying, he is well equipped to minister to the residents at the university.  He is married to Ange.

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Ross Ireland

Ross did his traineeship at CBS before studying at Moore College.  He will return to be the dedicated evangelist on the team and will also serve the wider ministry enabling communication between students, grads, and supporters.  He is married to Lilian and has two children.

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Talar Khatchoyan

Talar graduated Moore College in 2018 and has served at Yagoona Anglican and Naremburn/Cammeray Anglican Church.

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Dr. Jerome Jayasekera

Jerome was born in Malaysia, grew up in the US and spent time in Egypt. Having come to faith as a postgraduate student at uni, he loves the opportunities that uni life opens up to encountering Jesus. He is super keen to help everyone at uni, particularly postgrads and academics, find true meaning and life in Jesus. He loves spending time with his family, outdoor activities, and engaging in thought provoking conversations.