Greensborough Church of Christ

The Greensborough Church of Christ is a religious organization in Australia that has played a significant role in the formation of the Living Faith Church. This church is part of the Churches of Christ in Victoria and Tasmania (CCVT) group, which is included in the National Redress Scheme[3].

History and Cooperation

In 2006, the Greensborough Church of Christ joined forces with the Uniting Church in Greensborough to form the Living Faith Church. This cooperative effort was based on the principle that by working together, they could achieve more for their mission than they could separately[1]. The two churches came together as one congregation, meeting at Grimshaw Street, and sold the Church of Christ property in Briar Hill. This cooperation involved both denominations, supporting them through their respective funds[4].

Mission and Programs

The Greensborough Church of Christ has been involved in various community programs, including assistance for disadvantaged people, friendship groups for adults, youth development initiatives, and charity programs aimed at promoting religious teachings within the framework of Protestantism[5].

Legal Status

The Greensborough Church of Christ is registered as a nonprofit organization in Australia, with an Active ABN of 72 191 895 380 RR0001[5].

Affiliations

It is part of the broader Churches of Christ network in Victoria and Tasmania, which is involved in the National Redress Scheme[3].

[1] https://www.livingfaithchurch.org.au [2] https://uniting.church/thisismyuc-livingfaith/ [3] https://www.nationalredress.gov.au/institutions/greensborough-church-christ [4] https://www.livingfaithchurch.org.au/about-us [5] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/2d0f0f53-39af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182