This Christmas Day we gather as a community at the special time of 9:30am to celebrate The Light We Carry.
Drawing on the words of John’s Gospel, we reflect on the mystery of the Word made flesh — light that enters the world, shines in the darkness, and is entrusted to us.

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"The space is small between love and grief."
The Rev. Sue McDonald provide one of our most powerful, and meaningful messages of the year, as she gives voice to the eternal midwife and reflects on the message of Advent, and the tragedy of last week's Bondi shootings.
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Box Hill Baptist is grieved by this weekend's disaffiliation of Canberra & Hamilton Baptists by NSW/ACT Baptists. Like many others, we value inclusion & diversity, and stand in solidarity with these churches as they seek to follow Jesus with welcome, justice, and love for all. #baptist #inclusion

Before we speak, let our words pass through three gates:

* Is it true?
* Is it kind?
* Is it necessary?

In our ever polarising world, learning that speaking less, and only when necessary, makes us stronger individuals. Saying less helps water our inner calm. 😊

#calm #peace #life

We're very excited to be the first to deliver this brand new resource - commencing June 11 2025! Interested? Check it out at exploringfaith.org.au

It's a big day at BHBC today!

First, we've got our new Bike Restoration sessions happening at our new Community Shed (rear of 470 Station St), from 2pm-5pm.

And then tonight at 7:30, we welcome Sally Goldner and Matt Glover to our special Understanding Trans Lives event at the church.

Phew!

What mountains need moving in your life? A little excerpt from Geoff's sermon last Sunday on "Prayer in the face of life's mountains".

An opportunity to hear stories, gain insights about the variety of transgender people and issues, and ask questions with our special guests, counsellor Matt Glover and trans advocate, Sally Goldner.
All are welcome as we create a space of genuine curiosity and respect. #trans #inclusion #affirming

The first of our new weekly Midweek Jams experiment! Not bad for a bunch of people who met only an hour ago! 😁

Where does Jesus need to do some 'table-flipping' in our own churches, or our own lives? Some thoughts from Eddie as we progress through the Last Week of Jesus (Full service here: youtu.be/jOILOqi72cQ )