Ivanhoe Baptist Community

Mending - Joining with God in mending a beautiful, broken world #3
2024-05-26 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
In Luke 4:14–21, Jesus announces His mission to bring holistic restoration. As co-menders, we are called to engage in this mission by responding to the brokenness and injustice around us and worldwide. God envisions a restored creation—people, planet and cosmos alike—and invites us to participate in God’s grand, restorative vision. Join us as we contemplate this vision and how we might respond to God’s invitation to join in.
Morning tea and refreshments will be served after the service, followed by our Quarterly Church Meeting.

Community Lunch - Wednesdays @ 12 Noon
2024-05-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Livingstone Community Centre, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for our weekly Community Lunch at the Livingstone Community Centre.
When: Every Wednesday Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Come and savor the delicious dishes prepared with care by Ralph and the dedicated team of volunteers. Whether you’re a regular attendee or new to the area, we welcome you.
This lunch is not just about the food on the plate, but also about the friendly faces around the table. It’s an opportunity to meet new friends, catch up with neighbors, and be part of the wonderful tapestry that makes our community so special.
Please RSVP by the Tuesday (am) before the lunch you wish to attend, so we can ensure there’s plenty of food to go around!

Mosaic Combined Church Service
2024-05-19 10:00 - 11:30 | West Preston Baptist Church, 108A Cramer Street, PRESTON, VIC, 3072, Australia
You are invited to join us on Sunday 19 May @ 10am for our next Mosaic Combined Service as we celebrate the festival of Pentecost together.
Ivanhoe, Regent, Rosanna and West Preston Baptist Churches will be gathering at West Preston Baptist Church, (Corner of Cramer St and Gilbert Rd) 108A Cramer St, Preston for a morning of worship, inspiration, reflection and celebration.
Our guest Speaker is the Rev Dr Frank Rees – Associate Professor in the University of Divinity, former Principal of Whitley College, Member of the Baptist World Alliance Commission International Commission on Doctrine and Christian Unity, and Pastor. The service will be followed by morning tea.
𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲.
The service will also be live streamed on ZOOM using West Preston Baptist’s usual ZOOM feed. For details on how to join Zoom, feel free to get in touch with Paul Huglin at contact@wpbc.org.au or 0491 100 531.
Please Note: There will be no service at Ivanhoe Baptist Church that day.

Mending - Joining with God in mending a beautiful, broken world #2
2024-05-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
Through modelling the words, ways and works of Jesus in our relationships, we actively participate in God’s mending work within our broken world. Co-menders live as credible witnesses to Jesus, building relationships and sharing stories of hope and transformation.
Join us as we reflect on how we can live as credible witnesses to Jesus in our local neighbourhoods.
A light lunch will be served after the service.
All welcome.

Mending - Joining with God in mending a beautiful, broken world #1
2024-05-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
We live in a broken world, and our lives are testimonies to this brokenness. Yet, amid this reality, we find hope. Our mending God doesn’t discard us due to our fractures; instead, God desires to use us, broken as we are, transforming our wounds into wellsprings of empathy and strength.
Join us for as we begin to explore God’s invitation to be co-menders of this world.
The service will include Communion and will be followed by Morning Tea.
All welcome.

Sunday 28 April @ 10am Church Service
2024-04-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
Ever felt like you had life all figured out, only to realize the pieces don’t fit? So sure, that you need to put everyone else in their place, only to realise it is you who have lost your way? Join us this Sunday @ 10am for a journey of discovery. Witness the moment a bloke with all the answers meets the truth that changes everything and saves him from himself.
Morning Tea is served after the service. All welcome.

Sunday 21 April @ 10am Church Service
2024-04-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
Family relationships can be tricky at times. Jesus had a number of siblings with whom relationships were not always smooth sailing. Join us as we explore Jesus’ encounters with his brother James, and what hope that it might give us today.
Morning Tea is served after the service. All welcome.

Sunday 14 April @ 10am Church Service – followed by lunch
2024-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
In the week after the crucifixion stories were emerging of sightings of the risen Jesus. Thomas, one of the disciples wasn’t present when his friends claimed to have met Jesus. How could he confirm what he desperately wanted to be true? Join us on Sunday as we explore this encounter between Jesus and Thomas and discover what is means for us today.
The service will be followed by a light lunch. All welcome.

Sunday 7 April @ 10am Church Service - inc Communion
2024-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
Disillusioned and lost, two friends are on the road, grieving over their friend who had been executed by the Roman authorities and now his body had disappeared. Their lives had fallen apart. When all seems lost, will they ever feel hope again? Join us on Sunday as we explore the Emmaus Road story and discover lessons for us today.
REMEMBER – Daylight Savings ended this morning. Make sure you have turned your clocks back one hour.

Easter Sunday Service - 10am
2024-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
It’s Easter Sunday, the tomb where the body of the crucified Jesus Christ was interred is empty. Jesus’ friends’ grief is compounded, until one by one he appears to them all. The world is turned on its head… because of Jesus.
Come and celebrate the Resurrection with us. The service will be followed by morning tea.
The theme “Because of Jesus” has been developed for Easter 2024 the Baptist Union of Victoria.

Good Friday Walk of Witness
2024-03-29 12:00 - 13:00 | St James Anglican Church, 252 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe, VIC, 3079, Australia
The Annual Good Friday Ecumenical Walk of Witness is on again this year.
Meet outside St. James’ Anglican Church, 252 Upper Heidelberg Road at 12 Noon.
We will then walk down the Ivanhoe shopping strip via Seddon St. Uniting Church
to Mary Immaculate Catholic Church

Good Friday Service - 9.30am
2024-03-29 09:30 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
It’s Good Friday, the day we solemnly commemorate the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Join us as we gather to remember humanity’s ultimate test of the love of God.
The theme “Because of Jesus” has been developed for Easter 2024 the Baptist Union of Victoria.

Maundy Thursday Communion Service - 7.00pm
2024-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
It’s Thursday Evening, Jesus and his friends are gathered around a table in an upper room for what turns out to be their last meal together before his death. Join us as we gather to remember the events of the Last Supper in a service of reflection and quiet contemplation.
The theme “Because of Jesus” has been developed for Easter 2024 the Baptist Union of Victoria.

Sunday March 24th @ 10am Church Service
2024-03-24 10:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
Walking the Way – Radical Discipleship
We continue our journey towards Easter with our “Walking the Way” series looking at how Jesus walked the journey of life and faith.
This week explores how Jesus chooses radical discipleship over complacency.
The service is followed by morning tea.
All welcome.

Sunday March 17th @ 10am Church Service
2024-03-17 10:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
Walking the Way – Loving your Neighbour
We continue our journey towards Easter with our “Walking the Way” series looking at how Jesus walked the journey of life and faith.
This week explores how Jesus chooses love over judgementalism.
The service is followed by morning tea.
All welcome.

Sunday March 10th @ 10am Church Service
2024-03-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
Walking the Way – Putting Down Self-Centeredness and Taking Up Humility
We continue our journey towards Easter with our “Walking the Way” series looking at how Jesus walked the journey of life and faith.
This week explores how Jesus chooses humility over self-centredness.
The service is followed by morning tea and lunch.
All welcome.

2024 McKinney Lenten Lecture - What is happening to asylum seekers in Australia these days?
2024-02-27 19:30 - 20:30 | St George’s Anglican Church Ivanhoe East, 47-51 Warncliffe Rd, Ivanhoe East, VIC, 3079, Australia
NOTE: The Lecture can now be viewed on-demand at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhVrJ_n_s1s
Banyule Churches Together presents the Lent 2024 Richard McKinney Memorial Lecture (Tuesday 27th February 2024). Lecturer: Sr Brigid Arthur CSB, AO Topic: What is happening to asylum seekers in Australia these days?
Hosts: St George Peace Memorial Church East Ivanhoe
Guest Lecturer: – Sr Brigid Arthur, CSB, AO
Brigid, a Brigidine Sister, grew up in the Wimmera rural community of Kaniva, and was educated at St Brigid’s College, Horsham. After her profession as a Brigidine, she began her long and passionate engagement as an educator, mainly with secondary students in Brigidine Colleges throughout Victoria. A life-long learner, Brigid continued to study and expand her knowledge and skills in many fields. As Principal in a number of Colleges and later a founding member of the Brigidine Secondary Schools Council, her passion for education that encompasses and promotes the inclusion and growth of all young people was paramount.
In 2001, whilst continuing her work with education, Brigid’s hospitality extended to the increasing needs of asylum seekers and refugees in our society. In a less than welcoming climate, her vision for students – ‘all are welcome’ – began to extend to the needs of asylum seekers and refugees. Now renowned as a refugee advocate and activist on social issues. She was co-founder of the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project and has acted as litigation guardian for children. She is also an author, trustee of Kildare Ministries, Life Member of Catholic Social Services Victoria and a winner of the 2021 Pro Bono Public Impact Award.

Mosaic Combined Church Service
2024-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Rosanna Baptist Church, 5 Waiora Road, HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS, VIC, 3081, Australia
You are invited to join us on 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 for our next Mosaic Combined Service.

Ivanhoe, Regent, Rosanna and West Preston Baptist Churches will be gathering at 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝟱 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱, 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗩𝗜𝗖 𝟯𝟬𝟴𝟭 for a morning of worship, inspiration, reflection and celebration. The service will be followed by morning tea.

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲.

The service will also be live streamed on ZOOM (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83106281582…).

Please Note: There will be no service at Ivanhoe Baptist Church that day.

‘Christian Hope in our Contemporary World’ - 2023 Annual McKinney Advent Lecture
2023-12-05 19:30 | Mary Mother of the Church Parish Centre, 4 Waverley Avenue, Ivanhoe, VIC, 3079, Australia
A public lecture sponsored by Banyule Churches Together
‘Christian Hope in our Contemporary World’
Guest Lecturer: Cathy Jenkins
Cathy commenced her professional life as a teacher and has worked in a variety of environments including education system leadership in the Dioceses of Melbourne and Sandhurst, as a publisher and editor and a Diocesan leader of evangelisation and mission in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. Now working as the Executive Director: Mission Leadership with Mercy Health, Cathy is also Deputy Chair of the Sandhurst Catholic Early Education and Care Board and the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Board. Her academic background includes degrees in arts and theology and a master’s degree in leadership.
The lecture will be followed by supper and refreshments.
All Welcome

Alongsiders - People who Partner
2023-11-26 10:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
Join us for the last week of our four-week series, Alongsiders.
This week: People who Partner
The Alongsiders series has been developed by Baptist Mission Australia and encourages us to be people who get alongside others as we share the truth and love of Jesus with the world.
The service will be followed by Morning Tea and Refreshments.

Mosaic Combined Service
2023-11-19 10:00 | Regent Baptist Church, 734 High Street, RESERVOIR, VIC, 3073, Australia
Join the Ivanhoe, Regent, Rosanna and West Preston Baptist Communities when we gather for worship together for our final Mosaic Combined Service for 2023.
The theme of the service will be “Christ’s light to the world” (John 1:1-5, 9)
Morning tea and refreshments will be served following the service.
The TEAR fund Christmas stall will be available.
All welcome

Alongsiders - People of Prayer
2023-11-12 10:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
Join us for the third week of our four-week series, Alongsiders.
This week: People of Prayer
The Alongsiders series has been developed by Baptist Mission Australia and encourages us to be people who get alongside others as we share the truth and love of Jesus with the world.
Morning Tea and Refreshments will be served after the service and will be followed by a light lunch.
All welcome

Alongsiders - People of Love
2023-11-05 10:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
Join us for the second week of our four-week series, Alongsiders.
This week: People of Love
The Alongsiders series has been developed by Baptist Mission Australia and encourages us to be people who get alongside others as we share the truth and love of Jesus with the world.
We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper during the service.
The service will be followed by Morning Tea and Refreshments.

Alongsiders - People of Peace
2023-10-29 10:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
Join us for the first week of our four-week series, Alongsiders.
This week: People of Peace
The Alongsiders series has been developed by Baptist Mission Australia and encourages us to be people who get alongside others as we share the truth and love of Jesus with the world.
Morning tea and refreshments will be served following the service.

Sunday @ 10am Gathering with lunch
2023-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
This Sunday 8 October you are welcome to join our gathering at 10am as we explore faith and life. This week we investigate the power of hospitality.
Lunch will be served after the service.
All are welcome.

Sunday @ 10am - Creation Care
2023-09-24 10:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
If God created the cosmos and said it was very good, how should we relate to it? This week in the Baptist Union of Victoria’s Justice and Advocacy Series we explore Creation Care and what it might mean for us.
Join us in the IBC Chapel at 10am for a time of worship that includes music, prayer, learning and conversation, followed by morning tea in the LCC.

Church Anniversary
2023-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Ivanhoe Baptist Church, 1 Livingstone Street, IVANHOE, VIC, 3079, Australia
You are invited to join us as we celebrate 112 years of ministry.
The service will be followed by a buffet lunch.
ALL WELCOME
