The Exchange hosted by the Melbourne City Adventist Church

Often times the church emphasises the need to know God while in contrast, the world emphasises the need to know yourself. Which is more important? This weekend we will explore how both are interconnected. The Bible states that one cannot know God if one does not know him/herself and vice versa. Join us this weekend to as we discover more of who we are in the context of a relationship with God.

The workplace can be a stressful environment, especially as many return to the office. How can we continue to find meaning at work? How can seeking God impact our attitudes in the workplace?

What is justice? In a world of divergent news, complex issues, and conflicting priorities, how do we determine what is truly just and right? Explore with us biblical principles of justice

Join us as guest speaker Pr Darren Croft shares how we can be bold in sharing God with others.

Is change possible, and if so, how? Explore with us how we can be a “new creation”.

How can we have a better prayer life in the new year? Join us online this Saturday @ 11 am as our guest speaker Jonathon shares principles of prayer. Jonathon, originally from New Zealand, serves as a chaplain at Gilson College.

Our guest speaker Pr Ryan Vidot shares how we can respond to Jesus being alive.

What does it mean that Jesus is the “light of the world”? How does knowing Jesus bring hope? During this season of lights, explore what it means to shine.

Join us as we wrap up our series on the tale of three kings. There are moments when the mercy that God gives promotes injustice. How does God balance out giving mercy to people who perpetually do evil? Why does God allow and even forgive those who do wrong? Join us this weekend as we explore the unfairness of mercy.

So far we've looked at the lives of Saul and David. This week we'll explore the life of Ahab, who was recorded as the worst king in Israel, and yet how God showed him mercy.

Join us for part 2 of our 3-part series on the lives of 3 Kings of Israel. Explore with us the story of David and what it means that he was a man after God's own heart.

Nathan Brown, editor of Signs Publishing, will share a reflection on the importance of thinking about racism in the work of justice, aspects of the history of racism and some of what the Bible offers as a resource for antiracism in the world today.

The world is a mess. How do we praise and worship God in troubled times? How do we endure the pressures we face externally and internally? Explore with us how we can be a blessing in the suffering.

Join us as we explore the stories of Saul, David, and Ahab. These three kings had very different encounters with God. Their lives reveal valuable insights into the vast depths of grace and how grace can shape the direction of our lives.

Even positive changes can be daunting when we have been through so much uncertainty and transitions already. How can we face our future with courage and conviction? Explore with us the story of Joshua.

What are your general reactions to the idea of fasting? In mainstream Christianity, faith is often expressed as a celebration of life and love. However, faith is also about surrender and suffering. Fasting has been a significant spiritual practice in every major religion. This weekend we will revisit the purpose and power of fasting.

How does our relationship with God produce self-control in our lives? How can we keep in step with the Spirit so that we can resist temptations?

In a world where we applaud roasts over toasts and vengeance over forgiveness, is gentleness even possible? Explore with us a Spirit-produced gentleness that is not weak or passive.

A What does it mean to be faithful? How is God faithful to us and how can we produce this fruit of the Spirit?

A man named Malchus experienced the miracle of Jesus. Who was he? What happened? Find out how the love of God flows for His enemies.

What does it mean to be a good person? What does the Bible say about goodness?

We may not be able to travel far or do much outside of work and exercise these days, but it’s the little things that make a difference: sunshine, a good meal, an act of kindness. It’s also the little things that can make a big impact in our lives and in the lives of others. Explore with us the power of little things.

"Most people do not see things as they ARE; rather, they see things as THEY are." - Richard Rohr. How do we learn to see the way that God sees? Explore with us as we examine the story of the healing of the blind man in John 9.

You may be going through a storm right now and wondering, 'Where is God?' Find faith in the presence of God in the storm. Guest speaker Pastor Fraser Catton.