About Churches of Christ

We live in fast-changing times. Churches of Christ have a vision for these times. It is a vision that builds on the church’s contribution to Australian society over 150 years.

It is a vision to help Australians find faith, and to live with the demands of the future.

We care about our multicultural society. We can make a contribution to Australia by helping people to develop a meaningful faith relevant for our modern times.

Theology

The beliefs and teachings of the Churches of Christ are based on the Bible. In our preaching and Christian education, we concentrate on the essential aspects of the Christian faith, allowing for a diversity of understanding with non-essentials.

We are careful not to reduce the Bible to statements that include some people, while excluding others. This does not mean our theology is so broad as to become shallow. Instead it represents our enthusiasm to major on the essential message of the love and grace of God. Our main theme is that Jesus is the risen Son of God and Saviour of humanity.

We encourage people to respond to Jesus by making an intelligent and meaningful commitment to him, and to observe his teaching.

We encourage people to follow their commitment to Jesus by expressing their faith through baptism by immersion. Baptism is a symbol which marks a turning point.

We leave our former life behind, and with God’s help, make a new beginning. We affirm the scriptures as our authority for Christian belief and practice. Each Sunday we celebrate Communion. By sharing together in the Lords’ Supper, we not only remember how important Jesus is to our faith, but also draw close to him for renewal. We believe that Jesus is very close to us during communion.

Communion is a meditative and prayerful part of our worship. In communion we reaffirm our belief in the Easter message of the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Worship

Churches of Christ recognise that worship is an important part of life. Our aim is to provide worship which is positive, refreshing and renewing.
All are welcome to share in our services. Worship is informal and friendly. Services are easy to follow with preaching from the Bible that is interesting and related to life.

Our worship is alive, simple and uncluttered, relating to current Australian needs. Our worship is designed to be helpful. Worship is presented in an atmosphere supported with music, prayer, scripture and teaching. Worshippers should leave feeling refreshed, closer to God, and encouraged for the week ahead.

You will find a variety of types of worship in Churches of Christ, from traditional to contemporary. Children are welcome in worship, and children’s segments help them to express themselves in worship, and to develop in faith.

Because we believe worship enriches life, we make an effort to create worship which is noted for its simplicity and vitality.

For more information visit http://cofcaustralia.org.