Welcome to York Street Church of Christ
Planted in faith, growing as a family, and reaching the world.
At York Street Church of Christ, we’re a family of believers dedicated to following Jesus, growing in faith, and making a difference in our community. Grounded in God’s Word and led by the Holy Spirit, we’re passionate about sharing the love of Christ, discipling others, and creating a welcoming environment where people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the transformative power of God.
We believe that church is more than a place to gather — it’s a family where lives are changed, relationships are strengthened, and faith is lived out. Our heart is to reach beyond our walls to impact Ballarat and beyond with the message of hope and salvation in Jesus Christ.
Join us as we grow together in faith, worship passionately, and serve our community with love!
Ballarat Church Services
for people from all ages and stages of life
Looking for a Christian church in Ballarat that lets you worship God in a way that suits you and your family? Then York Street is just the place for you. Whether you’re a long-time Christian, new to faith, or not really sure if God’s even real, we’re here for you.
We run three services every Sunday and have facilities and programs for kids and babies so you can come with them, too.
9:00 am Sundays
Traditional church
service
Join us for a worship experience that honors the rich traditions of faith while remaining alive with the power of the Holy Spirit. Through timeless hymns, heartfelt prayer, and biblical preaching, our traditional service creates a sacred space where God’s presence is felt and lives are transformed. Come and be refreshed as we worship with reverence, passion, and a deep sense of community.
11:00 am Sundays
Family church
service
Our family service is a place where all generations come together to worship, learn, and grow in faith. While the main service engages adults with inspiring worship and relevant biblical teaching, Yorkie Kids Church runs a dynamic, age-appropriate program for children of all ages. Kids will have fun, make friends, and discover God’s love in a way that speaks to them. Whether young or old, there’s a place for everyone as we journey in faith as a church family!
6:00 pm Sundays
Youth and young adults church service
Our evening service is a space where youth and young adults can encounter God in a fresh and powerful way. With passionate worship, relevant teaching, and a welcoming community, this service is all about real faith and real connection. Whether you’re exploring faith or looking to go deeper, come as you are and be part of a movement that’s shaping the next generation for Christ!
Online church service
in Ballarat
Can’t make it in person? That’s okay — you can live stream our 11:00 am service or watch it later during the day. On Mondays, we remove all but the message section of our service, so if you’d like to watch the whole service, please watch it on Sunday. The messages from all our previous services from the past few years are also available to watch on demand.
Attend any service
you like
Our church services each tend to have a specific style, so find the one that’s right for you. We also have facilities for kids and babies, who are welcome at any service.
Connect with a Ballarat church program that’s right for you
Ready to develop your relationship with God in a fun environment surrounded by like-minded people? Great!
Meet the York Street team
We’re a bunch of ordinary people who love Jesus and have experienced the life transformations He brings.
Grow deeper in your relationship with God
Ready to dive into your faith more? We’ve got some resources to help you get a better understanding of God, the Bible, and yourself.
Help us help our community
What if everyone in our community and beyond had what they needed and could live life to their fullest potential through finding Jesus? That’s our mission, but we can’t do it alone.
Got questions?
There’s no such thing as a silly question at York Street. Here are some answers to some common questions.
When you walk into the church before the service, our Welcome Team will greet you and give you a Connect Card. This is our way of keeping in touch with you. You can fill out as much or as little as you like. Don’t have a pen? That’s okay — there’s often pens on the back of the pews or you can ask anyone with a teal lanyard for help.
Our church services usually follow the same format each week. We’ll start with a few songs, update you on any church news, and reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice during communion. Then one of our pastors will deliver a message before finishing with a few more songs.
After the service, people often spend time chatting together in the foyer, coffee area, and main church area. Someone will be there making coffee if you’d like one.
Feel free to participate as much or as little as you’d like. Sing along or don’t. Stay for coffee and a chat afterwards or don’t. It’s completely up to you.
Absolutely! We have a range of facilities for kids and babies. We also have our kids’ church program, Yorkie Kids, that runs alongside our 11:00 am service. One of our key focuses at York Street is to partner with parents and families to share our faith with the next generation.
If you’re sick, please stay home for everyone else’s health. You can live-stream our service instead.
For every other “if”, the answer is absolutely yes! York Street is a safe place for everyone — you’re welcome here no matter your colour, shape, personality, ability, past actions, addictions, or anything else. You matter to God, and you matter to us. God loves every member of his family, and so do we.
Whatever you feel comfortable in. Some people like to dress up, and others like to dress casually. There are no dress codes at York Street. Come as you are — all that matters is that you’re here.
There’s a carpark at the front of the church on York Street and an even larger carpark at the back accessed via Joseph Street.
If you have questions or need to talk to someone before, during, or after the service, find someone with a teal lanyard and they can help you.
If you have questions or need to talk to someone during the week, please contact our office or a specific team member.
Please contact our office and someone will help you.