Denomination: Church of Christ
York St Church of Christ is a large regional church that aims to be a healthy church, relevant to all generations. Situated in the historical Victorian city of Ballarat we desire to serve our city, region and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our core values are God, Bible, Small Groups, Discipleship, Mission (Local, National and Global), Evangelism, Worship, Training, Love, Justice, Unity, Prayer, Service, Stewardship, Grace and Relevance.
York St Church of Christ is affiliated with Churches of Christ Vic/Tas a movement born in the early 1800s in the United States. Barton W. Stone and Alexander Campbell previously Presbyterian clergy, were leading figures who sought to renew the whole Christian church on the pattern set forth in the New Testament, without regard to the creeds which allegedly kept Christianity divided. Churches are now found throughout the globe, claiming to concentrate on the essential aspects of the Christian faith, allowing for a diversity of understanding with non-essentials.
Among key practices are the weekly celebration of the Lords Supper(Communion) on the first day of each week and a commitment to believers baptism by immersion in water.
York St Church of Christ is affiliated with Churches of Christ Vic/Tas a movement born in the early 1800s in the United States. Barton W. Stone and Alexander Campbell previously Presbyterian clergy, were leading figures who sought to renew the whole Christian church on the pattern set forth in the New Testament, without regard to the creeds which allegedly kept Christianity divided. Churches are now found throughout the globe, claiming to concentrate on the essential aspects of the Christian faith, allowing for a diversity of understanding with non-essentials.
Among key practices are the weekly celebration of the Lords Supper(Communion) on the first day of each week and a commitment to believers baptism by immersion in water.
