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Check out our 2026 focus points.

Vision 2026
We exist to courageously love and empower people to become like Jesus.

We exist to courageously love and empower people to become like Jesus.

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All people have a place at Bayside Church.

All people have a place at Bayside Church.

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We offer groups to connect those in and around our community.

We offer groups to connect those in and around our community.

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We provide a pathway to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

We provide a pathway to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

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We are Bayside Church, a dynamic, family church with people of all ages

Welcome to Bayside Church! We invite you to join a thriving church that believes in being relevant, passionate and making a difference in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs and beyond.

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Bayside Kids

Bayside Kids is all about having fun whilst discovering who God is.
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Bayside Youth

Bayside Youth is the collective of young people of Bayside Church and the Bayside area.
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Bayside Young Adults

Connection - Commitment - Consistency
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Bayside Adults

Bayside Adults is all about celebrating different generations. Bringing different age and life stages together.
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Weekly Messages

29 August 2026 | Ps Rob Buckingham

Parables 1 – The Parable of the Minas 1 | Ps Rob Buckingham

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24 August 2026

Living Living the Good Life … the Jesus Way Pt 5 | Ps Mark Conner

16 August 2026 | Ps Rob Buckingham

DNA Series – Leadership | Ps Rob Buckingham

10 August 2026

Young Adult Takeover

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Coming Up

Bayside Church hosts many special events during the year. Here’s a menu of what’s coming up

PRESENCE | Youth Lock In

PRESENCE | Youth Lock In

Fri 11 Sep - Sat 12 Sep6pm on Friday-7pm on SaturdayBayside Church
Bayside Youth are choosing to be LOCKED IN on God for 25 hours. This LOCK IN will be full of FUN, COMMUNITY BUILDING, time in GOD's PRESENCE, and opportunities for FAITH TO GROW.
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Worship Night

Worship Night

Wed 16 Sep7.00pm-9.00pmBayside Church
In 2026, Bayside Church is hosting some mid-week worship nights. These nights are designed to provide an intentional space to worship God and be present in His Presence. 
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Rob Buckingham's Blog

Senior Minister, Rob Buckingham, blogs about faith and life.
Learn how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.

Jesus teaching The Bible

Understanding Jesus’ Parables

2 September 2026

First Published: 2 September, 2026

 

Parables were Jesus’ primary teaching method, alongside metaphor, simile, and dramatic action. According to Prof. Kenneth E. Bailey, Western theology is grounded in logic and intellect, whereas Jesus told…

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Bayside Church is a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission (ACNC). Bayside Community Care and Bayside Foundation are charities registered with the ACNC and have Deductible Gift Recipient status with the Australian Taxation Office.

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