THE
GATHERING
2026
CHURCH CAMP
30th Oct - 1st Nov
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Join us for a fellowship weekend away
The Gathering Camp is our biannual church camp - an opportunity for our church family to spend a weekend away together.
The Gathering Camp isn't a conference - it's a weekend about belonging to community. We want to spend unhurried, unrushed time together as a church family, making lasting memories and connecting deeply with each other and God. We hope you will find connection and refreshment as we spend quality time together.
A camp for all ages
The Gathering is for everyone in our NVBC community. From the youngest to the oldest. We have chosen the location and program specifically to provide an affordable and inclusive space for everyone.
What to expect
Crosslands features lots of outdoor activities, such as canoeing, swimming, bushwalking, and basketball, tennis and volleyball courts. For those who prefer a quieter pace, there will be lots of time to sit and chat by the river.
We will gather together for all our meals – there is a full commercial kitchen and dining hall on site.
Volunteering
We're asking that everyone who attends finds a way to serve on the weekend - you could volunteer in the kitchen, or help with the kids program, or cleaning, or on the carpark, or helping to run an activity. Serving alongside one another is a key way that we can get to know one another on the weekend, and it'll take many hands to make the weekend a success!
Ready to go?
Location
NEW
LOCATION!
Crosslands Youth & Convention Centre
100 Crosslands Road, Galston
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Crosslands Youth and Convention Centre is a family-friendly campsite located in tranquil Galston Gorge. Nestled beside Berowra Creek, the venue provides a beautiful setting for families and groups of various sizes to get away from the hustle and bustle, connect with each other, and enjoy outdoor activities.
Getting There
Location
100 Crosslands Road, Galston, NSW
Crosslands Road
The road into the campsite includes hairpin turns. Please drive carefully.
Cars, Minivans, Small Buses, Trailers and Short Caravans are capable of making the drive. Anything larger cannot.
Galston Gorge
Galston Gorge is the quickest route to Crosslands. Beware, the gorge also involves hairpin turns and has vehicle length restrictions.
Unsure?
Planning to tow something? Got questions? Let us know.
Arrival & Depature
Arrive
from 4pm on Friday 30th October
Depart
before 2pm on Sunday 1st November
Accommodation
Much of the accommodation is 'hostel-style', but there are also self-contained units and cottages. There is also the option to bring your tent and camp at the site, for a more cost-effective option. We will do our best to allocate accommodation according to need - families with children will have their own room, but adults may need to share rooms with others of the same gender.
Tickets are per-person attending, and include all costs: accommodation, food and activities.
If cost is a barrier for you, please contact the church office for assistance.
NOTE: Tickets are 'free' when registering online. After you have registered, you will be emailed an invoice with details of how to make payments.
Payments can be made by installments or all at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Program
17-19th Oct 2025
SATURDAY 18TH OCT
SUNDAY 19TH OCT
9:30
11:00
11:30
1:00
2:00
3:30
5:00
7:00
8:30
9:30
11:30
SESSION 4
MORNING TEA
Daniel Pappas
Keynote Speaker