Discover a welcoming community in the heart of Ivanhoe
Inspired by Jesus, the Ivanhoe Baptist Church Community is dedicated to fostering a warm and supportive environment for all to explore faith and share life. Join us for a Sunday service or drop by the Livingstone Community Centre during the week. With over a century of service to Ivanhoe and its surroundings, we are a community where you will discover hospitality and connection. No matter where you are on your journey, you’re invited. Find us at the corner of Waterdale Road and Livingstone Street, Ivanhoe, Victoria – a place where you can belong.
"Love God... love your neighbour..." Mark 12:29-31
Livingstone Community Centre
Our community centre is a registered Neighbourhood House, a place for friendship, learning and belonging. We seek to strengthen community in a safe and positive environment and to nurture the social, intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of all who participate.
The Centre offers affordable short courses, choirs, playgroups, support programs, the Ivanhoe Makers Market, Foodbank, and a free weekly community meal.
All are welcome.
"Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with your God" Micah 6:8
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Craig is the church’s pastor. He works with the church’s deacons and the Livingstone Community Centre’s Committee of Management to provide leadership for the Church and its ministries.
He has extensive experience in church and denominational leadership and loves to see people growing in faith and life.
Rachael is a church Deacon, Safety Officer and Chair of the Livingstone Community Centre Committee of Management. She has been a member of the church since 2008 and has a professional background in clinical nursing and research.
Genevieve is our Centre Manager. She will be happy to help anyone wanting to enrol in an activity or who just wants some advice on what is available.
You will find Debra in the Office and around the Centre during the week. She’ll be very happy to assist you with your enquiries.
How to Contact Us
Complete the form below or email us direct
How to Find Us
- Address:
- 1 Livingstone Street
- Ivanhoe VIC 3079
- Australia
- Phone: (03) 9497-2014
- Email Church: info@ivanhoebaptist.org.au
- Email Community Centre: community@livingstone.org.au
- Office hours:
- Mon: 9.30am – 2.30pm
- Tue: 9.30am – 4.00pm
- Wed: 9.30am – 4.00pm
- Thu: 9.30am – 2.30pm
- Fri: 9.30am – 2.30pm
- Closed: Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays & School Holidays
- Car Parking:
- Free off-street parking (2 hours max) is available opposite us in the Ivanhoe Plaza carpark. Enter from Livingstone Street.
- Very limited tandem staff and disabled parking is available on-site. Enter from Waterdale Road.
- Public Transport:
- By Train: Ivanhoe Station (Hurstbridge line) is approx 300 meters from our entrance.
- By Bus: The 510 bus stops on Livingstone Street adjacent to us. Other routes and stops are nearby.
- Click here to plan your journey
A Church In The Community For The Community
Ivanhoe Baptist Church is delighted to be able to partner with the following agencies and networks to provide Christian and Community services to Ivanhoe, Banyule, Victoria, Australia and beyond.
Ivanhoe Baptist Church is a partner in the Mosaic ministry network along with West Preston, Rosanna and Regent Baptist Churches.
Through active partnership Mosaic encourages our individual churches to flourish, impacting our local communities with the message and presence of God’s Kingdom. issues and challenges, by working collaboratively, rather than overlapping or competing on ministry opportunities.
Banyule Churches Together is a fellowship of Churches who are united in their common commitment to Christ and the coming of his Kingdom, who have committed themselves to serve one another in both word and deed, who seek ways to strengthen their witness, service and worship, and search for fresh ways to express their unity in Christ so as to grow more united.
The network comprises Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, and Uniting churches from Ivanhoe, East Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Heidelberg West, and Rosanna.
Ivanhoe Baptist Church is a constituted member church of the Baptist Union of Victoria.
The Baptist Union of Victoria (BUV) is made up of over 250 churches and communities of faith throughout the state of Victoria. The BUV is a not for profit organisation, with a vision to be an association of flourishing churches with Christlike disciples that redeems society. Our mission is to encourage, equip and empower local church leaders to advance the Kingdom of God.
Vic FF&H
We partner with the State Government through their Neighbourhood House Coordination Program auspiced by the Department of Family, Fairness and Housing
A neighbourhood house is where people can become involved in community events, find out about other services or activities in the area, join a class or support group or take up an activity for fun and enjoyment.
Playgroup Victoria
The Livingstone Community Centre is a member of Playgroup Victoria, a not-for-profit, incorporated association committed to helping all Victorian families discover the benefits of playgroup. It advocates for the benefits of play in a child’s early years of learning and act as support base for communities and families wanting to start and successfully run a playgroup.
Heidelberg Magistrates Court
The Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court supports the Livingstone Community Centre in providing food and material aid to those in need.
Second Bite
SecondBite is a supporter of our FoodBank program.
SecondBite is one of Australia’s largest food rescue organisations. They work with food growers, manufacturers and retailers to rescue surplus and unsold edible food that would otherwise be wasted in landfill and distribute it to local charities and non-profits around Australia.
