For more than 140 years we’ve served the people of the Northern Illawarra with the Christian gospel.
For how we do that as an Anglican Church, the order, expression and governance of our gatherings, leadership, property, and resources are all tied to our Anglican formularies, which are in-turn shaped by being a Parish in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney.
Yet as the current church family of Bulli Anglican here and now, we also desire to be distinct in how we conduct Our Mission: To overflow the grace and love of Jesus to one another, the Northern Illawarra and beyond.
Therefore, we have 6 distinctives we adhere to as we grow in Christ together at BAC. Not only are we Christian and Anglican, but we are also - Biblical, Evangelistic, Relational, Humble, Discipling, and Local
Relational
Whatever our current relationship or identity status is in this life, all disciples will be brothers and sisters in Christ for all eternity. While we await that great day, Jesus gathered his people together into His body, the church. Therefore, we meet purposefully and relationally to encourage one another.
Jesus’ concern and commands for how Christians relate means we respect all people types and strive to keep safe all vulnerable people in our care. We invest in Safe Ministry and do not hide behind anonymity. We create safe spaces to meet, share, celebrate and promote God’s work in each other’s lives, as the Holy Spirit transforms us into the likeness of Jesus.
John 13:34-35; 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12; Hebrews 10:24-25
What makes us distinctive here? We are Relational.