Good news!

Figtree Christmas Fest is a go!

Figtree Community Carols has unfortunately been cancelled for 2024.

It is our sad responsibility to let you know that it has been necessary to make a decision to cancel Figtree Community Carols for 2024.

We are very grateful for the generosity of Figtree High School, who have allowed the carols event to be held on their lower sports field for many years. Part of the reason we have enjoyed an excellent venue in the past is because of the care taken by the grounds staff at the high school to preserve the facility. However, inspections of the sports field in recent days have deemed that it has not sufficiently dried, in critical and heavy vehicle traffic areas for carols, from the storms of last month. As such, the sports field conditions as of today have been classified as unsuitable to host carols. Further consultation, with the Bureau of Meteorology, suggests that we should not expect the required drying conditions over the coming week that will return the sports field to an appropriate condition.

Of course, the question at this point is, 'why not wait and see?' Figtree Community Carols goes ahead with the services of numerous vendors and equipment suppliers. Cancellation rates increase exponentially and significantly the closer we get to the date of the event. The most appropriate course of action, in light of the information we have available, is to not place ourselves at high risk of a significant financial loss.

We share with you the disappointment of not being able to proceed with Figtree Community Carols this year. We take this opportunity, however, to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and extend an invitation for you to join us at Figtree Anglican Church’s Christmas services this year:

 

Christmas Eve

5pm – Family Service
(includes sausage sizzle and free kids' activities after the service)

9pm – Celebration Service

 

Christmas Day

8am – Traditional Service

9.30am – Family Service

 

We are located at 4-10 Gibsons Rd, Figtree.

 

Figtree Anglican Church invites you to Figtree Community Carols!

Special guest artists and local performers will lead us in singing all your favourite Christmas carols, with the evening concluding with a spectacular fireworks display (weather permitting).

There will be free face painting and activities for the little ones, carnival rides, and a BBQ as well as a range of food vendors. We'd love for you to join us, as we celebrate the Christmas season together. 

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

SUPPORTING THE RURAL FIRE SERVICE

It has been a longstanding tradition of Figtree Community Carols to take up a donation on the night for the local RFS. Last year, thanks to the generous donations of those who contributed, we were able to raise over $2,200. This year, there will be three ways to give in support of our RFS. Join us in supporting the RFS by giving securely online via the button below, or on the night give in cash.

HOSTED BY

Figtree Anglican Church is a community of people from all backgrounds who are drawn together by our belief, hope and trust in God through Jesus. We are all about being a community of grace, committed to making disciples of Jesus, loving God, and serving in our community and beyond. We believe that Jesus is for everyone, forever. We love it when people come and join us, and feel comfortable to explore their own faith. You are welcome here!

FAQs

Parking is available on the Figtree High School top oval, off Gibsons Rd. We encourage you to carpool where possible, or park and walk if you are able. There will be some parking at Figtree Anglican Church, but we ask that you leave this to those who are less mobile. There will be pedestrian access to the Carols available via Gibsons Rd and O'Briens Rd, with drop off zones on Gibsons Rd and in the Figtree Anglican Church carpark. 

NewDay Church on O'Briens Rd will also have their carpark available for the evening, this is a 10 min walk from the Northern entrance to Figtree Community Carols.

You may bring your dog, however it must remain on a lead and under control at all times. You are responsible for cleaning up after any messes. Please keep in mind that there will be a lot of other people in attendance so we ask that you be respectful at all times. Please be aware that the event finishes with fireworks at approximately 9:25pm. 

Rides tickets are $8 per ride or a family discount of 7 rides for $50. There will also be some free activities for kids including face painting and farmyard animals.

Most of our vendors are able to accept payments via card, there will also be ATMs available onsite should you need cash.

Since this is a family friendly event, we ask that alcohol not be brought on site. You are welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. 

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Contact Us

connect@figtree.church

(02) 4272 1322

9am - 5pm | Mon-Fri