National Gathering Program

While we’re still finalising the detailed program, we wanted to share a general outline to help you get a sense of the weekend's rhythm as you plan your travel. The schedule below reflects what the gathering will feel like — a balance of worship, workshops, shared meals, and connection time.

Please note that we won’t be providing separate, catered children’s activities at this event. Children/Youth are very welcome to attend and participate in the offered sessions, with parent or guardian supervision.

Please note: National Gathering is an alcohol-free event.

Friday Afternoon– Arrival & Connection

  • Afternoon arrival and check-in from 2pm onwards

  • Time to settle in and reconnect, explore Wisemans Retreat

  • Dinner on Friday evening is self-organised and at your own expense. Please book a table via The Long Table at Wisemans Retreat The Restaurant is open from 5:00pm–till late. We recommend reserving a table in advance at your preferred time. Guests will be able to split bills on the night.

  • Optional informal evening gathering in the Cattai Conference Room

Saturday – Full Gathering Day

  • Grazing Breakfast between (8:00-8:45am) - The Long Table Restaurant

  • Announcements, hymn sing, morning worship and setting apart

  • Morning tea

  • Field 4 Strategic Plan with Apostle Lach Mackay

  • Keynote address and Australia Mission Centre Strategic Plan with Meredith Carr

  • Shared lunch

  • Discussions and Q&A on the Strategic Plans

  • Session on the future of children’s and youth ministries

  • Afternoon tea

  • Session with President of Seventy Joelle Wight

  • Panel discussion

  • Communal dinner (6:30-7:30pm) - Long Table Restaurant

  • Interactive Session

Sunday – Worship & Sending Forth

Room check out 10am (luggage storage room available)

  • Grazing Breakfast (8:00-9:00am)

  • Morning hymn sing

  • Session on the Sacraments with President of Seventy Joelle Wight

  • Morning tea

  • Saints Care Strategic Direction with Spark Strategy

  • Shared lunch

  • Discussion

  • Closing Communion Worship

  • Program concludes at 3pm

  • Shuttle Bus pick up 3:30 pm