Learn more about us

We are a group of ordinary people who believe that Jesus changes lives, that church is better when we do it together, and that there is always room for one more around the table.
We are a church for people of all ages, stages, and stories.
We would love to journey with you!’

How to find us...

Brighton High School is on the corner of Elderslie Road and Brighton Road.

There is plenty of parking in the school car park, and we are gathered in the Performance Hub building from 9:30am each Sunday.

Bus Routes

– Catch the 522 bus to Bridgewater
– At Cove Hill Road, switch to the 521 bus (or in Bridgewater just walk to the bus stop)
– The bus leaves at 9:10am to arrive in time for our pre-service fellowship together

What to expect on a Sunday...

– We meet from 9:30am at Brighton High School
– Our service starts at 10am, and runs for around 70mins, we then gather for morning tea
– There will be singing, prayer, teaching and Bible reading
– There is a kids ministry program during the service for all children and youth who would like to participate. There is a creche corner set up each week for infants and caregivers.
– We regularly share in communion (GF bread and juice)
– You will be met by a friendly team at the door who are happy to answer any questions you may have

Our Vision

To be a thriving church in the Jordan River Valley where people find community, discover new life in Jesus, grow in faith, and share his hope.

Our Values

At New Life Anglican Church we want to love God and others with our hearts, our heads, and our hands, and so:

  • We seek God together
  • We welcome as Jesus does
  • We forgive others because God has forgiven us
  • We are generous
  • We want to be more like Jesus

Staff Team

Joel serves as Church Planter, bringing a heart to minister to people of all ages, telling them about the new life in Jesus. In his role, Joel oversees Services, Music, Kids and Youth, Evangelism and Mission and Community Groups. Outside of ministry, Joel works as a music teacher at a local primary school, loves spending time with his wife Tegan and their kids, and watching sport, especially AFL and cricket.

Tegan serves as Church Planter, and loves sharing about Jesus with anyone and everyone. In her role, Tegan oversees Pastoral Care, Prayer, Governance, People Flow and Leadership Development. Outside of ministry, Tegan spends time as a mum, caring for her and Joel’s young children, loves spending time doing things as a family, and reading something interesting.

Supporting us Financially

Account Name: The Anglican Church of Australia Brighton Parish
BSB: 067-000
Account: 00802750