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We are Bayside Church, a dynamic, family church with people of all ages

Welcome to Bayside Church! We invite you to join a thriving church that believes in being relevant, passionate and making a difference in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs and beyond.

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There are many ways you can get involved in the Bayside family

Exploring Faith?

Ask questions, discover the Christian faith and go deeper

Faith Steps

Weekly Messages

18 May 2026 | Ps Rob Buckingham

DNA Series – Connection | Ps Rob Buckingham

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11 May 2026

Mother’s Day Interview with Ps Christie Buckingham

4 May 2026

Awe & Wonder | Emma Day

27 April 2026

Living the Good Life … the Jesus Way Pt 3 | Ps Mark Conner

Coming Up

Bayside Church hosts many special events during the year. Here’s a menu of what’s coming up

Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday

Sun 24 May10am-11.30amBayside Church
Join us on Sunday 24 Mayfor Pentecost Sunday.
FUTURE IMPACT – a First Fruits Offering

FUTURE IMPACT – a First Fruits Offering

Sun 31 May10am-11.30amBayside Church
Every year, we take the opportunity to sow into the FUTURE IMPACT of Bayside Church through a sacrificial offering.

Rob Buckingham's Blog

Senior Minister, Rob Buckingham, blogs about faith and life.
Learn how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.

Atonement Christian living Repentance Theology

The Prodigal Son & Penal Atonement

20 May 2026

I’ve been reflecting on the Prodigal Son story recently. It’s an amazing parable that seems to encapsulate Jesus’ message of good news—the Gospel.

Part of my reflection has focused on how this relates to—and…

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