Christianity isn’t just a set of ideas, rules, or philosophies. At its heart, it’s about a person to know - a person who shows us exactly what God is like, and what he thinks. Christianity is about Jesus Christ.

Over seven sessions, Christianity Explored takes you through the Gospel of Mark - an eyewitness testimony about who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means for us today.

We’ll watch a short film together that will kick off the conversation, and you can ask any question you’d like as we look into life with Jesus.

Youth Group is on at Reforming House!

We’ll be diving into the Book of Ruth, with all the food and fun on Friday nights!

>> 7.00pm to 9.00pm <<

And… Grade 6s invited to join for Term 4!

Christianity isn’t just a set of ideas, rules, or philosophies. At its heart, it’s about a person to know - a person who shows us exactly what God is like, and what he thinks. Christianity is about Jesus Christ.

Over seven sessions, Christianity Explored takes you through the Gospel of Mark - an eyewitness testimony about who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means for us today.

We’ll watch a short film together that will kick off the conversation, and you can ask any question you’d like as we look into life with Jesus.

Bee Teams we can serve in…

Deep Cleaning Crew: Team Leader TBA

• Clean the rusted floor stains in the cafe and from the Drum Tables

• Clean the Chapel Chairs

• Craft supplies

• Carpets

• Toys

• Dust bookshleves

Gardening Crew: Team Leader TBA

• Weeding and watering checks

• Laying turf

Carpentry Crew: Team Leader Nick Wall

• Complete Chapel Stage

  • Final Box made for right-hand side of stage

  • Left Step Handrail

  • Skirting Board

  • Liaise with media team and music team for array of cords to be sorted and labelled, with final arrangement of the stage (including trap doors if needed etc.) and mezzanine to be undertaken by media, music and maintenance teams.

  • Carpeting of Stage (?)

Maintenance Crew: Team Leader Jakeb Sheahan

• Move the child safe gate from the Welcome Desk to the verandah entrance.

• Mezzanine fence black panels

• Cupboard doorway

• Cupboard shelves

• Clean the under stairs area and seal against mice & rats

• Install sound bats in Junior Kids Room and Senior Kids Room

• Hand sanitizer dispensers in the kids church rooms

• Install paper towel dispensers in the Kids Rooms

• Gate/lockable door in the Junior Kids Room for a storage nook

• Attach bumper reflectors to kerb

• Install a wire grate fence in the gap between the side fence and the building on the front of the west side of the building.

• Pool noodle for roller door in the wind the roller door closest to the chapel on the right hand side.

• Solar lights on cross church sign

• Stainless steel shelf to go in kitchen above the sink

Christianity isn’t just a set of ideas, rules, or philosophies. At its heart, it’s about a person to know - a person who shows us exactly what God is like, and what he thinks. Christianity is about Jesus Christ.

Over seven sessions, Christianity Explored takes you through the Gospel of Mark - an eyewitness testimony about who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means for us today.

We’ll watch a short film together that will kick off the conversation, and you can ask any question you’d like as we look into life with Jesus.

THIS Saturday is the PYV Big Day Out for youth hosted in Ballarat.

If your youth is interested in attending we have a youth group bus leaving the church building at 8.15am this Saturday, the 24th.

To register, head on over to the PYV webpage here.

And please let us know if they are coming!

That means Youth Group is not on THIS Friday. But we will be back again on Nov 6th for a scavenger hunt!

Not sure what is on? Check out our website: reformingchurch.org/youth

The Youth Leadership Team for this trip are: Nick, Aaron and Michelle

Christianity isn’t just a set of ideas, rules, or philosophies. At its heart, it’s about a person to know - a person who shows us exactly what God is like, and what he thinks. Christianity is about Jesus Christ.

Over seven sessions, Christianity Explored takes you through the Gospel of Mark - an eyewitness testimony about who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means for us today.

We’ll watch a short film together that will kick off the conversation, and you can ask any question you’d like as we look into life with Jesus.

Studying the great Romans 8 together, with different women preaching and teaching to women.

Please bring a plate of food to share for brunch.

10.00am at Reforming House.

Youth Group is on at Reforming House!

We’ll be diving into the Book of Ruth, with all the food and fun on Friday nights!

>> 7.00pm to 9.00pm <<

And… Grade 6s invited to join for Term 4!

At our Prayer Service, we’ll sing a song together (perhaps a song that is a prayer) and have a short talk from the Westminster Confession of Faith as it teaches through biblical doctrine. There’ll be time for Q&A, but most of all we will devote half of our evening service to prayer (appoximately 30min).

We’ll pray through Scripture, take prayer requests and be led in prayer from the front. We’ll pray in small groups, in large groups and in small moments of silent personal prayer.

Everyone is welcome, kids are welcome. So, come along, bring your requests before God, we will be expectant in prayer together, we will not be anxious about anything, for we will pray about everything.

You are invited to attend the Central Victoria Police Remembrance Day service held in Bendigo, to remember Police staff who have died during the course of duty.

This is an annual event that has been held in Bendigo for a number of years and gives staff of Victoria Police, the local community, civic leaders and school representatives an opportunity to come together and honour those brave persons who have given their life to uphold the right.

(Russ serves as Police Chaplain and leads the service)

WHEN

Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 10.00AM

WHERE

St Paul’s Anglican Church

4 Myers St, Bendigo

Parking is very limited around the church; there is ample parking near Friends Kebabs.

Police Members & Veterans wishing to march:

March will commence from the Williamson / Myers St Intersection. 

Form up point is ‘Friends Kebabs’ – 10 Myer St by 9.45am. 

March will commence promptly at 10am

Let us know you’re coming, so we can cater for the crew!

On Friday 18 September we’re hosting a ‘Food, Fire & Faith’ Men’s Event, on the topic of ‘Facing Hardship’.

We gather with the men of Reforming, at 17 Victa Road East Bendigo.

We'll have some food from 6:30pm and a discussion around 'Facing Hardship' from 7:30pm.

If you plan to be there for dinner please let me us know so that we know how much food we'll need.

RSVP for you and your friends here:

Every Sunday, Men and Women scarred by crises and betrayals worship among us. Our Lord not only calls us to help them but equips us to do so. Out of her careful study of Scripture and years of counselling experience, Darby Strickland has written a comprehensive resource to help counselors, church leaders, and laypeople understand the unique wounds of trauma-and then to come alongside sufferers with effective, thoughtful care that shows the love of Christ.

When It’s Trauma – A day seminar with Darby Strickland.

Darby is a respected counselor, author, and faculty member with the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF). Her work has equipped countless churches to recognise and respond wisely to trauma and domestic abuse within their congregations. This event will be a valuable opportunity for pastors, elders, ministry leaders, and pastoral carers to strengthen their understanding and sharpen their shepherding skills.

Why this event matters for church leaders:

• Trauma is increasingly present in the lives of those we serve.

• Many of us feel under‑resourced when complex situations arise.

• Darby offers biblically grounded, practical frameworks that help churches care well.

• You’ll gain tools to support survivors while also navigating the wider pastoral implications.

Event Details

Location: Melbourne CBD (Collins St)

Date & Time: Sat 5th Sep 9am-4pm

Cost: from $58pp (ministry group ticket discount) 

*Earlybird discount ends this week*

Youth Group is on at Reforming House!

We’ll be diving into the Book of Judges, with games themed around theology - along with profession of faith classes available for those seeking to make a profession of faith.

All with a NEW TIME!!

>> 7.00pm to 9.00pm <<

As believers, we are commanded to love one another.

Jesus gives us the model, the example, the motivation, and the reason for loving one another. And He gives us the power to do so by his Holy Spirit living in us.

Join us at our 2026 On the Road conferences, as we wrestle together through what it means to love one another – our families, our church, our communities, and people from every tribe and nation. To love others so much, that we are delighted to share not only the gospel, but our lives as well…so that the light of Jesus will shine into the lives of those living under the shadow of darkness.

Our keynote speaker Natalie will share from Scripture, and from her family’s experience over the years to encourage you about how God is constantly at work through us when we unreservedly love one another, by His grace and power.

On the Road also includes an interactive workshop time. Our workshop leaders will be looking at some of the other One Another commands; Forgive One Another, Encourage One Another and Be Humble to One Another.

The day runs from 9:15AM-3:30PM. Tickets are $50 per person for a catered ticket, or $35 BYO food.

Book here for the Benalla conference and talk with Aimee about car-pooling:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1608961

Youth Group is on at Reforming House!

We’ll be diving into the Book of Judges, with games themed around theology.

There’ll be no Profession of Faith course on this night, as Russ is in Mildura for Presbytery.

>> 7.00pm to 9.00pm <<

Studying the great Romans 8 together, with different women preaching and teaching to women.

Please bring a plate of supper to share.

7.30pm at Reforming House.

To talk with your Elders at one of our monthly meetings, be that the in person or on Zoom, simply email: elders@reformingchurch.org

Or messaging below:

At our Prayer Service, we’ll sing a song together (perhaps a song that is a prayer) and have a short talk from the Westminster Confession of Faith as it teaches through biblical doctrine. There’ll be time for Q&A, but most of all we will devote half of our evening service to prayer (appoximately 30min).

We’ll pray through Scripture, take prayer requests and be led in prayer from the front. We’ll pray in small groups, in large groups and in small moments of silent personal prayer.

Everyone is welcome, kids are welcome. So, come along, bring your requests before God, we will be expectant in prayer together, we will not be anxious about anything, for we will pray about everything.

Youth Group: Spotlight at the Walls 🔥
Friday 31 July | 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Bundle up — we're heading out for a cracking night of Spotlight at the Walls! It's a winter classic, full of laughter, running, hiding, and great company.

What to bring:

• Warm clothes (it's a cold one!) and fully enclosed shoes you don't mind if they get muddy.

• A camp chair, if you have one

Food:
We've got snags sorted — sausages in bread with onion and sauce, plus marshmallows to finish the night off right. Please do let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

The night's flow:

• 7:00pm arrive at the Wall's home

• We’ll be diving into the Book of Judges, with games themed around theology - along with profession of faith classes available for those seeking to make a profession of faith.

• Wrap up by 9:00pm (Note later finish time)

Drop-off & pick-up:
Parents, please plan to drop off and pick up your young person, and parents are welcome to hang out together with one of the Youth Leaders inside the Wall home over a warm beverage. It is our preference if parents could kindly transport their teens to and from however transport can be organised in advance by contacting Russ 0407 488 491

Running late or not sure where to go?
Please don't hesitate to contact Russ 0407 488 491 if you need help!

Can't wait to see everyone there for a fun (and slightly frosty) night! 🧦🔥

To talk with your Board Managers about anything relating to the facilities and finances of the church, you can come for a short time to one of our monthly meetings, be that the in person or on Zoom, simply email: board@reformingchurch.org

Or messaging below:

Youth Group is on at Reforming House!

We’ll be diving into the Book of Judges, with games themed around theology - along with profession of faith classes available for those seeking to make a profession of faith.

All with a NEW TIME!!

>> 7.00pm to 9.00pm <<

📣 Just letting you know there are some changes to Youth group tonight.

Due to wet weather, we are not able to do our planned bonfire tonight - but Youth Group is still on! 🙌 

We will meet at the usual time and place 6.30-8.30 @ Reforming House 17 Victa Rd East Bendigo. ⛪️ 

If the rain clears we may still have some drum fires so make sure youth bring a warm coat! But if not, there will be plently of games and warm fun & fellowship. 🔥 

Youth Group is on at Reforming House!

We’ll be enjoying looking into Life with Jesus ~ A life that speaks: exploring evangelism - and having stacks of fun with board games!

>> 6.30pm to 8.30pm <<

Youth Group is on at Reforming House!

We’ll be enjoying looking into Life with Jesus ~ True love: exploring romance - and having stacks of fun with having a cook up!

>> 6.30pm to 8.30pm <<

Discussing chapters 1-4 of the book, ‘Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House’.

1.30pm at Belinda’s house.

Youth Group is on at Reforming House!

We’ll be enjoying looking into Life with Jesus ~ Treasure hunt: exploring money - and having stacks of fun with an actual treasure hunt!

>> 6.30pm to 8.30pm <<

Development Day 26 is the inaugural gathering of leaders from grant-receiving churches, and all those engaged in leading revitalisation from Sessions and Presbyteries.

This is a one-day conference intentionally placed on the day before the PCV Commission of Assembly, tailored for leadership and ministry development for the work of revitalisation in congregations and Presbyteries.

During the day everyone will be able to engage with experienced ministry practitioners in congregational and presbytery revitalisation.

Check it out »