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Saturday mornings at Burwood
We’re passionate about knowing Jesus and sharing his love with others. All of us have a unique story, and we would love to hear yours. Join us as we grow together and celebrate the life-changing message of Jesus.
9.30am
Café
Our friendly greeters will meet you at the front door and show you where to go. Visit our café for a complimentary hot drink.
10.00am
Worship service
First up is our worship service for all ages. Expect inspiring worship music and a relevant Bible-based message.
11.30am
Groups for all ages
Next we gather in smaller groups to discuss and share. We have options for kids to adults.
12.30pm
Lunch – Last Saturday of the month
On the last Saturday of each month we have lunch together. This is a catered vegetarian meal with vegan options. All are welcome!
How to find us
If you’ve never been to Burwood Church, it may be a little tricky to find your way to the front entrance. Scroll through the images to get a visual on where to enter the car park and find your way to the front door.
1. Enter via Highbury Road
2. Follow the driveway to the T-intersection
3. Turn left at the T-intersection
4. Enter the underground car park or nearby open spaces
5. Walk up the ramp (on your right as you enter the underground car park)
6. Enter via the main front door!
We hope this helps and we look forward to seeing you!
10.00am Worship Service
There’s something inspiring about coming together to worship Jesus! Our worship services are for everyone, young and old. Come just as you are, wear what you feel comfortable in, and expect to be moved by the love of God.
Expect uplifting music, a relevant message, and stories of what has been happening in our community. Our services are usually one hour long. At the end there is a short break before moving to groups at 11:30. You can use this time to grab a free coffee or catch up with a friend.
11.30am Groups for all ages
At Burwood Church we love gathering in small groups (have you seen our mid-week groups on offer?) We love them because they are a great places for making friends and sharing together. On Saturday mornings from 11:30am we have the following groups meet:
Adult Groups
Go beyond the sermon in one of our discussion groups for adults. These groups share and discuss the message from the worship service, looking especially at how we can live it out in our lives.
Youth
Find your way to our Youth Room to join other young people passionate about Jesus. Discuss the message of the day and hang out together. This group also has regular social events.
Teens
This group is for secondary students to not only hear stories about Jesus, but also dig deeper into the Bible. The lessons are discussion and activity based.
Juniors
The Juniors group is for grades four to six. Lessons are interactive and Bible discussions lively. A fun and practical space where kids love learning about God.
Primary
Children from grades one to three are invited to join our primary group. Kids can expect crafts, games, Bible stories and other fun ways of learning about God’s care for them.
Beginners
This group is for our littlest ones from babies to prep and features singing, dress ups, bible stories and learning how much Jesus loves us. Parents love to get involved too.
Entrance/ Cafe Area
During this time you may prefer to relax with some refreshments in our foyer. Take some time out or catch up with a friend.
Burwood Groups
Burwood Groups are about doing life together. We have a variety of groups from brunch to Bible study and from cooking to craft. Our groups are places to meet new friends, care for others, have lots of fun, and grow in our relationship with Jesus. We have two semesters of groups per year and they are open to everyone.
Semester One groups (2024)
- Crafternoons
- Clean Up Australia
- Our House
- Prayer Group
- Youth
- Croydon Soup Kitchen
- Croydon Souop Kitchen Prep
- The Chosen
- Munch & Mumble
- Prayer Chain
- 10,000 Steps
- Duolingo Language Learners
- Mums at the Table
- Refugee Sponsorship Group
Community Partnerships
Jesus and compassion go together! As we care for others we follow his example. One way we’ve chosen to do this is by partnering with organisations and ministries that are living this out. We invite you to partner with us as we partner with them.
Our Community Partnerships
- Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia
- Adventist Development and Relief Agency
- Restore One
- Croydon Soup Kitchen
- Road to Bethlehem
- And more…
“…And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
What we believe
Seventh-day Adventists are passionate about Jesus. We want to know His story, to be in relationship with Him, to experience His love and to share Him with others. Our beliefs, worship, and service, spring forth from this.
Here is a snapshot of some of our beliefs
The Bible
We believe that the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, tells us the story of Jesus. It is God’s authoritative guidebook on truth, salvation, and loving others. Through the study of the Bible, Jesus speaks to us and we grow closer to Him.
Salvation
When God created our world, it was a place of joy, love and perfection. However, sin has broken this harmony, replacing it with pain, suffering and death. The cross is God’s answer. It is the centrepiece of His rescue plan. On it, Jesus died the death that we deserve and offers us forgiveness and eternal life.
The Sabbath
When God finished creating our world, he set aside the Seventh day for the purpose of rest, reconnection, and remembrance of Him. In our increasingly busy lives, the Sabbath is Jesus’ invitation to spend time with Him.
The Second Coming
The return of Jesus will be the glorious climax of the plan of Salvation. Jesus Himself will descend from heaven, the dead in Christ will be raised to new life, and we will be caught up together with them to meet Jesus in the air. From then onwards, we will always be with Jesus.
Mission
Jesus has established His church with a specific mission – to take the good news of Salvation to the ends of the Earth. Jesus doesn’t just give us this mission, he also empowers us to achieve it. He does this by giving us the Holy Spirit who equips us with all that we need to be Christ’s effective witnesses.
Meet our Pastors
Fraser Catton
Pastor
Fraser is the Senior Pastor at Burwood and has been in local church leadership for nearly twenty years. Before church work he worked in banking and finance. He is married to Julie and together they have three girls, Sophie, Elliana and Abigail. Fraser is passionate about following Jesus and inviting others to do the same. He also enjoys tennis, reading, spending time with the family and gathering in a kitchen to cook and eat food together!
Mobile: 0421 895 421
Email: frasercatton@adventist.org.au
Jared Smith
Associate Pastor
Jared is our Associate Pastor here at Burwood Church. He’s married to Kylie and they have a daughter, Elora, who is full of smiles and adventure. He enjoys tennis, surfing, woodworking and anything outdoors. He loves journeying with people as they discover Jesus.
Mobile: 0432 166 926
Email: jaredsmith@adventist.org.au