SMAGLOW | St Mary's Cathedral - Church in Kuala Lumpur

SMAGLOW is back!

The SMAGLOW church camp is a time for the community of believers from the English services to come gather and meet for the weekend for a time of communal fellowship.The weekend will be a focused event with talks from our guest speaker, electives topics, ice-breakers & games, with lots of fun activities thrown in plus food and snacks to keep the energy going - all whilst we hold each other in prayer and loving care. It will be a time to bond, to get to know each other better, to meet others whom we hardly get to on a regular Sunday and participate in discussing the future and vision of the Church.

Theme:

What does God’s guidance in our life really look like?

1-3 May 2025

Port Dickson Methodist Centre, Port Dickson

Camp Fees

Normal / Adult
Twin Room (RM280/pax)
Mattress (RM220/pax)
Dorm Single (RM170/pax)
Whole Dorm 6 pax (RM750/room)
Double Suite 4 pax (RM1,800/suite)

Child
0 - 3yo (FREE)
Twin Room (RM210/pax)
Mattress (RM160/pax)
Dorm (RM120/pax)
Food ONLY (RM60/pax)

* no towels and toiletries provided

Speaker

Rev. Paul Harrington has a law degree from Adelaide University and several years of work as a lawyer came before Paul completed a theological degree at Moore College in Sydney. He joined the Trinity Church Adelaide staff team in 1988, was appointed Rector in 1993, and became Senior Pastor of the Trinity Network when the first church plant commenced in 2001. Paul is married to Sue (also a lawyer), and they enjoy time with their adult children and grandchildren.

15 Exciting Electives

Note: Each participant can attend up to 2 sessions.

1. Heart of Worship
Coming back to what Worship is really about.

2. Honoring God Post-Retirement
How to make wise/godly decisions about life after “work”.

3. Sabbath RESToration
How to rest in a way that restores your soul.

4. Choosing a Life-Partner
Right approaches in choosing a life-partner.

5. Ministry Matters!
Who does ministry in the church and how?

6. Prayer: Intimacy with God
Cultivating intimacy with God through Prayer.

7. Appreciating Liturgy
How to get the most benefit from the richness of Anglican Liturgy.

8. Workplace Evangelism
How do we share the gospel at our workplaces?

9. Walking with the Hurting
How to walk alongside the hurting.

10. Biblical Friendships
How to have a God-glorifying perspective on friendships.

11. Spiritual WARfare
How can we not let the devil prevail?

12. Mental Health: A Christian Perspective
Understanding Mental Health through a Christian lens.

13. Grieving with Hope
Moving forward with our grief.

14. ChristAInity: Artificial Intelligence, Real Faith
How Christians can rightly approach AI

15. Godly Parenting
Creating Christian Culture for your Kids.

Camp Reps

Tim
Pastoral Team

Thilly
Liturgical 7am

Shang Hwah
Liturgical 9am

Sophia
Liturgical 9am

Charissa
Liturgical 11am

Kijay
SMACC Wisma

Suaran
SMACC 1

Wilson
SMACC 1

Melissa
SMACC 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the closing date to register?
A: Closing date to register for camp is 31 March 2025.

Q: Can I register first, and make payment later?
A: Yes you can. This will help us anticipate the number of participants for SMAGLOW 2025. However, please ensure payment is done by 31 March 2025.

Q: How can I pay?
A: Bank transfer would be the preferred payment method. Just email us your banking/payment slip. Details are below:

Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
Acct Name: St Mary’s Cathedral
Acct No: 312-1-4233469-1
Description: Please include SMAGLOW + Name of Camper
E.g.: SMAGLOWSuaranSingh

You can email your banking/payment slip to [email protected]

Q: Can I pay via cash?
A: Yes you can, just approach any of our camp reps but online transfer is preferred.

Q: Can I register and pay for my roommate / someone else?
A: Yes you can, please inform the other person that you have done it on their behalf so they don’t register/pay for themselves.

Q: Can I make an anonymous donation to someone’s camp fees?
A: Most definitely! Just inform our camp reps. You can see their names and pic above.

Q: Can I choose my own roommate?
A: Yes you can.

Q: I am coming alone and do not have a roommate. Will you assign me a roommate?
A: Yes we will help to assign, however to ensure everyone is comfortable with your roommates, we would strongly encourage you to identify someone. You can update the name in the form later.

Q: Can I request for my elderly parents to be staying near me?
A: Yes you can. Please indicate in the form.

Q: Can I room with my friend / relative of the opposite gender?
A: Only if he/she is your father/brother/mother/sister. If it’s anyone else, we will help make an appointment for you to discuss this with the pastoral team 🙂

Q: What if I wanted a room to myself?
A: You can indicate it when you submit the form and a camp representative will be in touch. However, do understand that the availability is limited, so we cannot make any promises!

Q: What is the itinerary for the weekend?
A: We haven’t finalised the itinerary yet, but trust assured, we will share it once it’s completed.

Q: Will there be free time?
A: Yes, there will certainly be free time during the camp. We aim to strike a fair balance in the various activities - thus take it as pray, eat, rest, repeat. 😀

Q: Can I come for a daytrip? Are you allowing daytrippers?
A: No, we do not encourage daytrippers. You will miss out on some of the sessions, discussions and fellowship.

Q: Will there be nap time for my children? They are still young and can get very cranky without their nap time.
A: There will be free time for the children as well. We are making arrangements so that parents who need to tend to little ones can still follow the talks virtually. More updates closer towards the camp weekend.

Q: What activities will you have for children?
A: We have an exciting line up for children of all various ages. So don’t worry, more updates closer towards the camp weekend.

Q: Can I change my electives later even if I have submitted my form?
A: Yes you can, but depending if we have space for your newly selected elective.

Q: How far is the venue from the Church?
A: According to Google, and depending which route you choose to take, the campsite is at most 102km away from church and will take an estimated 1 hour and 25 mins to get there.

Q: I have dietary needs. Who should I speak to about this?
A: We will cater to the most common dietary expectations with some options for vegetarians. Realistically, it won't be possible for us to cater to every dietary needs or expectations. You are most welcome to bring along your snacks / foods that are suitable to you, provided it is permitted in the Hotel premises.

We will be updating the site with more details in the coming weeks. So keep coming back to stay updated! If you have any questions, you can reach out to the camp reps via [email protected]

See you in PDMC!