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WELCOME TO
THORNBURY CHURCH OF CHRIST

Welcome to the friendly church on the corner. We’d love to have you join us, even if you don't believe what we believe, we hope that you'll find a place to belong.


We see ourselves as a community of people who gather in obedience to God’s call to all people. We understand ourselves as shaped by the Biblical stories, that call us to be Christ-centred and prayerful whilst being fully engaged in our local context. We serve others through caring for people and their needs, providing a safe place to learn and grow so that we are better-equipped to address the issues that are confronting us and the wider community. We aim to educate and equip those willing to use their gifts in service and witness to those around them.


We are an independent church affiliated with the Churches of Christ movement in Victoria and Tasmania.  

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CHURCH SERVICES

Join Our Community

Our Sunday and weekly prayer services are geared to worshippers of all ages. Coming together as a community strengthens and guides us in our daily life. For those who wish to join us, you are always welcome.

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CHURCH SERVICES

Sunday's 10am

Our usual Sunday program is varied and evolving as we grow and change as a community.  We currently have four different types of services each month, for some brief descriptions see below:  


1st Sunday of the month: Worship accompanied by organ, communion & Bible message.

2nd Sunday of the month:  Communion, teaching DVD & small group discussion.

3rd Sunday of the month:  Creative worship, communion & Bible message.

4th Sunday of the month: 45 min Church Service 

5th Sunday (when we have them) Acoustic worship, communion & guest speaker. 

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SMALL GROUPS

Tuesday 11am in the chapel
Women's Group Fortnightly Thu 7.00pm with Maree
Young Men’s Group Online Wed 6:45pm with Brandon

Small groups are great ways to share life together, read the bible and discuss.  One hour only.

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PRAYER TIMES / REQUESTS

Tuesday - Friday 8:30am & 8pm (30 min) on zoom.

You are welcome to join the meeting via our zoom link or contact us to send through your prayer request.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

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FOOD RELIEF

Our Food Relief Program has really grown over the last four years and since the beginning of the pandemic we have seen a sharp increase in community need.  Our produce ranges from gourmet sourdough bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen pre-cooked meals and various pantry items. We would like to thank our generous supporters, volunteers and regular suppliers.  


Frequently Asked Questions

When are you open? Monday & Wednesday's 2:30pm - 5pm

Friday's 10am - 12:30pm

(except public holidays) 

Who can come? Anyone (if you are unwell please stay home) 

Do I need a health care card? No 

How often can I come? As often as you need. 

Can I volunteer? Yes, send us a message on the Contact Us page or just drop in. 

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SMITH ST COMMUNITY PANTRY

The Smith St Community Pantry has been supplied, refurbished and installed due to the generosity of the local community.   It is located on the church premises but it is managed by local neighbours and friends who keep it clean and check it from day to day.  

What can we put in the pantry?

  • Unopened non perishable food eg: dry pasta, cans fruit/veg, sauces, soups, noodles, flour, rice, beans, biscuits, long life milk, cereal etc.

  • Toiletries eg: tooth paste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper

  • Cleaning products eg: dish soap, washing powder, spray cleaners, 

  • Baby needs eg: nappies, wipes, baby food etc.

  • Garden produce eg: lemons, oranges, plums, apples, cucumber, zucchini

What can't we put in the pantry?

  • opened / stale food

  • food that requires refrigeration

  • really out of date food

  • unwrapped food (other than fruit/veg)

  • random items that would usually be given to an op shop eg: furniture items, books etc.

*Please note that we have a couple of local bakeries that donate left over bread and food from their end of day trading. They have permission to put the non-perishable food in the pantry individually wrapped for those who are in need and reduce waste.

If you are a local business or have a larger donation we would love to hear from you. 

We are a proud CareWorks partner and able to issue instant tax deductible receipts for all donations towards our community programs by clicking the link below.

OFFERINGS & DONATIONS

Direct Deposit

Thornbury Church of Christ
Westpac
BSB 033 073  Account 893111
Ref: Offering (1), Community Meals (02),  Food Relief

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COURSES

ALPHA

Currently running on Tuesday @ 6:30pm

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that create a safe and honest space, online or in person, where people can explore life, faith and meaning.


Alpha is an environment for anyone and everyone who wants to explore life and the Christian faith, ask questions, and share their point of view. Alpha is free and everyone is welcome. 

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THE MARRIAGE COURSE

Our next course starts 24th Oct 2023

The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Book, developed The Marriage Course for couples looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. The course is designed to help couples build strong foundations, learn to communicate more effectively and resolve differences well.

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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CAFE

THINK LOCAL COMMUNITY CAFE

Think Local Community Cafe is a non-profit social enterprise set up to service the caffeine needs of the Thornbury community. We use only the best Fairtrade organic coffee, roasted by Just Planet and have a range of ready to eat sweet and savoury goodies, for breakfast on the go or a refuel to get you through the day.

Starting with a mobile coffee cart, we have grown into our food trailer at the front of the Church (390-398 St Georges Road Thornbury). As a social enterprise, our desire is to channel all profits back into the community, initially in the form of community meals programs before expanding to other community care initiatives.  

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OUR VOLUNTEERS

At Thornbury Church of Christ, our community programs operate with the help of our fantastic volunteers.

We always need volunteers to assist with our community programs and social enterprise cafe.

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CONTACT US

390-398 St Georges Road

Thornbury VIC 3071

Our church is conveniently located at the corner of St. Georges Road and Smith Street in Thornbury.

Tram number 11 along St Georges Road between stops #32 and #33 or a short walk from the Thornbury train station. 

03 9484 2918

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