About our congregation
ABOUT US
We aim to be a growing community of Christians through which:
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The good news of Jesus Christ is celebrated and shared;
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People of all ages are encouraged and assisted to worship God;
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We seek to hear and respond to God’s call;
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People are encouraged to grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and its application to everyday experiences;
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We are cared for and equipped to serve others;
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Marginalised members of the community are welcomed accepted and served.
Ministry & Worship
We have been a lay lead congregation for more than a decade, supported from time to time by lay preachers and retired clergy. Some ordinary (non-ordained) members have undergone limited training at the Centre for Theology and Ministry over the years. The result is a competent Worship group whose responsibility is to plan, schedule and deliver worship each Sunday.
Community Outreach & Activities
ELM ST MISSION
In 2019 Bayswater Uniting Church embarked on a new mission journey. A need arose to provide accommodation for an existing Social Support group run by Rev. Deacon John Tansey.
Thus Elm St Mission was born. The current Co-ordinator, Ms Barbara Laug, was appointed in 2023.
MEN'S GROUP
We are host to the Knox Cluster Men's Group which meets at 7:30pm on the first Thursday of each month except January. Sometimes we are addressed by a speaker, other times we share our interests or concerns but always engaging. Partners are invited on occasions.
FAITH EXPLORERS BOOK CLUB
The group meets via Zoom to read and discuss a book of current interest, relating to, but not necessarily directly on the topic of, our spiritual journey. We meet at 10:00 am every second Tuesday.
Find us
We are located at 654 Mountain Highway (cnr Elm Street) Bayswater near the main shopping strip.
Car parking is accessible from Elm Street.
Bayswater railway station, supermarkets and several coffee shops are in easy walking distance.
Knox Community Arts Centre with live theatre productions is nearby.