St. Sidhom Bishay Church

St. Mary and St. Sidhom Bishay Church is a Coptic Orthodox Church located in Dural, Sydney. Established in the early 2000's by the Late Very Reverend Father Misael El-Antony who was a monk from St. Anthony's Monastery in Egypt, the oldest Christian monastery in the world. Since its establishment, the Church has become well known for its loving and welcoming culture that caters for all.

The church fathers and congregation welcome you to our family. There is something for everyone. The Church holds weekly bible studies, youth meetings and fellowship, where the roots and belief of our ancient faith are taught. But more importantly, it’s where your questions are answered. The Divine Liturgy is celebrated regularly during the week – a true taste of heaven on earth. Our family is diverse and we offer all our services in the spirit of love and acceptance.

This App will provide you with further details about our parish and its services as well as contact details if needed.

Our app aims to foster a sense of community and belonging among the members of St. Mary and St. Sidhom Bishay Church in Dural, Sydney, by providing easy access to church events, facilitating communication, and enabling seamless participation in parish activities.

**Features:**

1. **View Events:** Users can browse through upcoming church events, including weekly Bible studies, youth meetings, fellowship gatherings, and Divine Liturgy schedules. Each event listing includes details such as date, time, location, and a brief description.

2. **Update Your Profile:** Members can create and manage their profiles within the app, including personal information, contact details, and preferences. They can update their profiles with new information or modify existing data as needed.

3. **Add Your Family:** Users have the option to add their family members to their profiles, enabling easy management of household information and ensuring that everyone in the family stays connected to the church community.

4. **Register to Events:** To participate in church events, members can register directly through the app. They can select the events they wish to attend, indicate the number of attendees, and receive confirmation of their registration.

5. **Receive Notifications:** The app sends push notifications to users to keep them informed about important updates, reminders, and announcements from the church. Notifications may include event reminders, schedule changes, prayer requests, and community news.

By embracing technology and leveraging the power of mobile connectivity, the St. Mary and St. Sidhom Bishay Church Community app serves as a digital hub for nurturing faith, fostering fellowship, and strengthening bonds within the church family.