Christian Churches In Ringwood

What Are The Types Of Christian Churches In Ringwood?

 

With over 1200 churches in Melbourne (and many in Ringwood), it’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to find a church.

Every church is different in its approach (and even its beliefs), so how do you find the best church for you?

Here we’ve listed the 10 most popular denominations of churches in Ringwood, with some examples as a directory to help you on your hunt for a place to worship and grow in your faith.

1) Pentecostal churches in Ringwood

What is a Pentecostal church?
A Pentecostal church is known for its emphasis on a relationship with Jesus through the Holy Spirit. Pentecostal churches are not all under the same denomination or umbrella, so there is a wide variation in the types and styles of worship within the term ‘Pentecostal’.

Pentecostal churches tend to be modern, enthusiastic churches, often known for their contemporary worship music and services.

Example of a Pentecostal church in Ringwood:
C3 Powerhouse Melbourne East
Location: Unit 3 & 4/100 New St, Ringwood VIC 3134

About: C3 Powerhouse Melbourne East is a vibrant church in Ringwood, with programs for children, youth, young adults and adults. They meet on Sundays at 10am, and have a warm, welcoming team out in the car park ready to greet and help you find your way around. Their vision is to see lives transformed and are passionate about people finding a relationship with God, and a church community to call family.

 

2) Baptist churches in Ringwood

What is a Baptist church?
The fundamental basis of a Baptist church is its belief in Baptism later in life once someone has chosen to follow Jesus. While many other Christian churches practice this, this was historically the founding where the Baptist church began.

Every Baptist church is autonomous, meaning that they vary in areas like vision, worship style and services. Key earmarks of a Baptist church, however, include congregational worship, Bible teaching and a focus on Christian living and outreach.

Example of a Baptist church in Ringwood:
Light Community Baptist Church
Location: 42-44 Dublin Road, Ringwood East, Victoria 3137

About: Light Community is a church that follows Jesus, a place of hope where people encounter His love, power and truth. They have services that run every Sunday at 9.30am, and are always welcoming new visitors – no matter what stage or phase of life you’re in.

 

3) Methodist churches in Ringwood

What is a Methodist church?
The Methodist church began in the 18th-Century, founded by John Wesley who was seeking to reform the Church of England. Methodist churches believe strongly in a personal relationship with God through simplicity of worship, with services involving liturgical and spontaneous patterns, often using the Book of Common Prayer.

Examples of Methodist churches in Ringwood:
Glory Methodist Church
Location: 1393 High St, Wantirna South, Victoria 3152

About: Glory Methodist Church has a wide community of Chinese members, with Chinese Sunday worship and children’s Sunday school on Sundays at 2pm, and an English service at 4pm. Their mission is to make disciples and spread the gospel.

 

4) Anglican churches in Ringwood

What is an Anglican church?
The Anglican church is one of the third largest Christian churches that practice communion, after the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. The two most important beliefs they hold are the trinity of God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit), and the deity of Jesus Christ as both man and God. With a rich history, Anglican churches often have large, traditional church buildings, and follow liturgical services with Holy Communion.

Examples of Anglican churches in Ringwood:
Mullum Mullum Anglican Church (St Paul’s)
Location: 40 Warrandyte Rd, Ringwood, Vic 3134

About: The Mullum Mullum Anglican church has been a part of the Ringwood community for over 140 years. Their first building was on Mt Dandenong Road, near where Daiisey’s Hotel is now located. They have a variety of services open to the community, including Sunday’s 8am traditional communion service, 10am all-ages contemporary service and Wednesday morning Holy Communion services.

 

5) Lutheran churches in Ringwood

What is a Lutheran church?
The Lutheran church started in the 16th Century through the theology of Martin Luther. They are very similar to traditional Catholic churches, but the key difference in their beliefs is that Lutherans view Christ as the head of the church, while Catholics insist on good works being required for salvation.

A Lutheran service is very conservative and uses alters, specially dressed clergy and follows a liturgical structure.

 

Examples of Lutheran churches in Ringwood:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Location: 57 Wantirna Rd, Ringwood Victoria 3134

About: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is welcoming visitors and is open during the week for contact and questions. They have a regular Sunday service at 9am, with children and youth programs available.

 

6) Presbyterian churches in Ringwood

What is a Presbyterian church?
Presbyterian churches broke off from the Roman Catholic Church in the 1600’s. They follow what is called a ‘reformed theology’, and are often quite conservative in their worship style, with corporate communion and congregational worship and prayer.

Examples of Presbyterian churches in Ringwood:
Knox Presbyterian Church of Easter Australia
Location: 358 Mountain Highway, Wantirna Victoria 3152

About: Knox Presbyterian Church is a Christian community that regularly meets in what they call ‘reverent worship and loving fellowship every week’. Visitors are always welcome at their Sunday morning and evening services at 10am and 5pm.

 

7) Uniting Churches in Ringwood

What is a Uniting Church?
The Uniting Church began in the 1970s as a union between the Methodist Church of Australasia, a large portion of the Presbyterian Church of Australia and a number of other traditional churches. The worship style is therefore quite similar to the conservative nature of Methodist and Presbyterian churches. An earmark of this Church is its commitment to social justice and working in the community.

Examples of Uniting Churches in Ringwood:
Ringwood Uniting Church
Location: 30-32 Station Street, Ringwood Victoria 3134

About: Ringwood Uniting Church describes their purpose as being ‘called into God’s mission, contributing in the tradition of Jesus to known and unknown neighbours’ lives, in the Spirit of God’s compassion, justice and liberating reconciliation’. They meet every Sunday with in-person worship at 10am.

 

8) Church Of Christ In Ringwood

What is the Church of Christ?
The Church of Christ is a movement of independent churches, so each church will vary in their application of their faith and how they worship. They practice congregational worship, prayer and preach messages directly from the Bible.

Examples of Church of Christ churches in Ringwood:
Ringwood Church of Christ
Location: 13 Bedford Road, Ringwood Victoria 3134

About: Ringwood Church of Christ meets every Sunday at 10am for what they describe as a ‘contemporary, intergenerational, authentic and Jesus-centred service’. Visitors are always welcome and they even run their services online.

 

9) Salvation Army Churches in Ringwood

What is a Salvation Army church?
The Salvation Army was derived historically from the Methodist church and is now a large, worldwide church. They are known for their focus on bringing salvation to the poor, destitute and hungry, supporting people’s physical needs with practical help. They are renowned for their charity op-shops, homeless shelters and disaster relief campaigns.

Examples of Salvation Army churches in Ringwood:
The Salvation Army Ringwood Corps
Location: 49/53 Wantirna Rd, Ringwood Victoria 3134

About: The Salvation Army in Ringwood meets every Sunday at 10am to pray, worship and learn together. They also run youth groups, women’s and men’s ministry groups and midweek music groups.

 

10) Catholic Church in Ringwood

What is a Catholic church?
The Catholic church was previously known as the Roman Catholic Church, and the original, historical Christian church. They follow an extremely traditional service style, with liturgy and the Eucharist, which is also called Mass. Through the leadership of the priest, they recite prayers and readings from the Bible and receive communion together.

Examples of Catholic churches in Ringwood:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Location: 14 Bedford Rd, Ringwood Victoria 3134

About: Our Lady of Perpetual Help runs an 11am Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, which is live-streamed each week.

Holy Spirit Parish Ringwood North
Location: 120 Oban Rd, Ringwood North, Victoria 3134

About: The Holy Spirit Parish is an inviting community, welcoming everyone to worship, grow, belong and serve together as disciples of Christ. They have multiple midweek service times, and meet on Sundays at 9am and 5pm.

How to find the best church in Ringwood for you?

Every church is different and will provide a different worship experience, so sometimes the best way to find the right church is to start visiting churches that have a warm welcome for new people.

If you are nervous about visiting a new church, you can reach out and connect with them beforehand, either by calling their church office or finding them on social media. Online, you can see more about what they are like, and what they do, and can ask any questions you have.

An earmark of all Christian churches is that they should be welcoming of new visitors and open to the community, so if you are considering going to church – don’t hesitate to take the step and visit one today!