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Groups for Women

Townsend Groups

Group of GFS women at Sydney GFS gathering

Throughout the Dioceses around Australia are a large number of adult members (including men) who meet under the GFS banner as a Townsend Group (using our founders name).

They meet together and share in fellowship at varying times depending on the Diocese.

You can find out more information about Townsend Members meeting times and dates through the Diocese or contact us through the button link below.

Wonderful Things Our Townsend Members Do

  • Meet for fellowship, support and prayer.
  • Organise outings of interest.
  • Donate to many organisations and appeals across Australia and worldwide.
  • Fundraise for various GFS Australia and GFS World projects
  • Support groups/branches around the country, including with scholarships and grants.

We support various Mission Projects financially or with goods.

  • Provide rugs for the elderly
  • Warm woollen beanies for Seafarers Mission
  • Handmade children’s jumpers, scarves, hats, gloves, socks and baby clothes
  • Premature baby items
  • Handmade items for homeless youth
  • Items to support foster care children
  • Hygiene products for at risk young women