We're a bunch of ordinary Australians, who mostly live in Hawthorn, but also other suburbs nearby like Richmond, Kew, Canterbury, Surrey Hills, and even further away!

We meet up (nearly) every Sunday about 10.30, but our connection is 'live' all week with small groups, youth group, play groups, friendships, and working together to love and serve our community.

The core of why we get together is our shared interest in and love of Jesus. Everything else is secondary.

HWBC is not a new church, in fact we have been around for nearly a century! We have a hope and dream that all of Melbourne will be renewed by getting to know Jesus, but we're starting with our little part here...

If you've come across church before, you might be a bit surprised by a few things. And maybe more if you never have!

We could spend a lot of time explaining them here, or just invite you to turn up one Sunday.

If you think church should be about being formal, well organised, smooth and professional, we may not be the church for you!

But if the idea of a community of people who are working on being real, who try to welcome the hard questions of life, faith and everything...who acknowledge brokenness and delight in healing and reconciliation, and who are convinced that Jesus is the Answer, the Wisdom, the Truth that our world is longing for - if that appeals to you - then maybe you should come say g'day!

 

A Few Practical Things about Sundays

Sunday gatherings start at 10.30 (although people are often late, don't panic if there's noone there but you and the band!). We aim to finish by 12pm most weeks.

Parking is a bit hard to find so we suggest using feet/bikes/public transport. There are the 75, 109, and 48 trams, and Hawthorn train station a short walk away, we are about 6km from the CBD. If you need to drive, try looking near St James Park (big park on corner of Burwood Road and Barton & Denham Sts)

Kids are always welcome, some weeks we have some organised separate activities (this is being developed), others they stay in with everybody.

There's no offering or collection, and nothing for sale (we take note of Jesus' opinion of such things) so if you are visiting you can leave your money in your pocket.

Singing is a big part of what we do together, and the musical styles vary from pretty loud to just fun and occasionally powerful...if you're not into singing that's fine, just come along and listen and enjoy.

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