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Check out our 2026 focus points.

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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New to Bayside? Explore our faith community.

New to Bayside?
Explore our faith community.

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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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There are many ways you can get involved in the Bayside family

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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Exploring Faith?

Ask questions, discover the Christian faith and go deeper

Faith Steps

Weekly Messages

18 May 2026 | Ps Rob Buckingham

DNA Series – Connection | Ps Rob Buckingham

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11 May 2026

Mother’s Day Interview with Ps Christie Buckingham

4 May 2026

Awe & Wonder | Emma Day

27 April 2026

Living the Good Life … the Jesus Way Pt 3 | Ps Mark Conner

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Coming Up

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

Next Gen: The Gathering

Next Gen: The Gathering

Fri 22 May7.00pm-9.00pmBayside Church
There's food, community, worship, and relevant teaching on the importance of the Holy Spirit, and prayer time to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
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Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday

Sun 24 May10am-11.30amBayside Church
Join us on Sunday 24 Mayfor Pentecost Sunday.
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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.

Atonement Christian living Repentance Theology

The Prodigal Son & Penal Atonement

20 May 2026

I’ve been reflecting on the Prodigal Son story recently. It’s an amazing parable that seems to encapsulate Jesus’ message of good news—the Gospel.

Part of my reflection has focused on how this relates to—and…

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Rob Buckingham

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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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