Events
Easter At BRBC
Easter is coming up and we would love to have you join us throughout this special season as we remember Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem, His death for our sins on the cross, and His resurrection.
Our Easter season includes:
29 March - 9am Palm Sunday Service
3 April - 9am Good Friday Service
5 April - 9am Easter Sunday Service, 5:30pm Easter Resonate Service
If you are interested in being baptised at our one of these times, please contact andrew@brbc.org.au.
Embrace Girls Night In
Ladies, enjoy a beautiful evening of fun, creativity, and connection. The night will feature hands-on workshops including card making and rock painting, along with games, board games, pampering stations, relaxed connection spaces, colouring, and more.
Delight in Asian-inspired cooking demonstrations with tastings, followed by dessert and drinks — including our fun Pistachio or Raspberry Cloud lattes, finished with a touch of Dubai chocolate.
We’ll also be sharing a love gift in support of Jazz Cooper’s mission work in Ethiopia, and you’ll have the opportunity to browse Liz’s gift and book stall on the night.
Grab your friends, neighbours, or daughters and come along for a warm, joy-filled girls’ night in.
Saturday, 7 March from 7pm - 9pm. Tickets will be $10 per person, everyone is welcome!
Bracko Youth Camp 2026
Bracko Youth Camp is a weekend full of fun for everyone in grades 7-12! You'll be learning more about God while having the time of your life. This is not a weekend you're going to want to miss! See you there!
Dates: Fri, 27th February - Sun, 1st March 2026
Where: Bribie Island Retreat and Recreation Centre Cabin Accommodation
Drop off is at BRBC at 5:00PM and pick up is from BRBC at 6:30PM. (Travel on camp will be via bus and leaders cars).
Who: For grades 7-12
Cost: $130 (inc. accommodation, meals, transport & activities)
Seniors Service
Join us for our first Seniors Service for 2026 on Wednesday, 4 February from 2-4pm.
Enjoy an afternoon of Worship, Bible teaching from John Sweetman, and Afternoon Tea.
Everyone is most welcome, so please feel free to invite family and friends.
A financial donation to help cover costs would be greatly appreciated.
Bracken Ridge Carols Spectacular
We’re so excited for the 2025 Carols Spectacular coming up on 14 December! Join us for our Christmas festival 4-7pm including food trucks, markets, rides, Santa photo’s and more. Carols Spectacular show kicks off at 7pm and finishes with the fireworks! Bring your picnic rugs, camping chairs, glow sticks, and prepare for a wonderful night of celebrating Christmas together with the rest of the community!
RIDES
Our rides are back for 2025 and with something for everyone. Armbands will be available for purchase on the day for $15 which gives you unlimited rides.
FIREWORKS
After the Carols Spectacular is all done, we'll also have Fireworks to celebrate at the end of the show. Our Fireworks are set to go off around 8:30pm so get the word out and let people know.
SANTA
Santa will be available at the festival for meeting and free photo’s thanks to our friends at Ray White Bracken Ridge.
ANIMAL FARM
Have a lovely time at the free animal farm.
We love our sponsors who make this wonderful event possible! If you are interested in sponsorship please click HERE for more information or email alex@brbc.org.au
Christmas is Coming
Herald the Christmas season in with gingerbread house making, markets and food! Food and markets will be serving from 4-8pm. Please click below to register for a gingerbread house building session at 4:30pm or 6:30pm.
Eagles Wings Bayside Walk
You are invited to participate in the inaugural Eagles Wings Bayside Walk. This is a chance to participate in a lovely walk with our church community 5km along the waterfront from Upper Moora Park, Shorncliffe to Decker Park, Brighton on Sat 1st November 7:30am. We encourage you to have someone sponsor you or you are welcome to sponsor yourself, even a small amount can be helpful to our friends in Zambia. This event is open to all ages and for more information and to register please click HERE.
This event happens in conjunction with the challenging Blue Mountains Eagles Wings Walk. Those walkers are taking on the arduous challenge of 60-70km of mountainous walking over 5 days on 2-8 November. Our church has supported Eagles Wings over many years in changing the lives of children living in poverty in Zambia. Those walking from our church are Barb Lingwood, Tony Schlencker, Peter Dooley, Sue Dooley and Karen Heath. Click on their names to access their fundraising links and for more information. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Men's Night - The Arena
The next Men’s Ministry event is ‘The Arena’. Join us for a night of fun, food, input and community.
Cost is $12/person which includes a drink, dinner (pulled pork burgers) and dessert. This is an event for teens and men. Input will be around Hebrews 12:1-3.
Please be sure to register online for catering purposes by Wednesday 22nd October where you can pay by credit/debit card.
Any questions can be directed to Andrew Pickard.
End of Year Seniors Celebration
Join us for our final Seniors Celebration for the year!
The gathering will be around lunch with a special program and special guest, Meryem Brown coming to share a special message. Feel free to invite friends and family.
The cost for the luncheon will be $15 per person. The preference is to register and pay online, however if this is difficult, please email leigh@brbc.org.au for assistance in registering.
Week of Prayer + Prayer Night
With our church entering a season of transition, we are turning to God in prayer over the next week with a Week of Prayer and a Prayer Night.
We have set aside 12 hours to pray together at church from 6pm Friday 10th October to 6am Saturday 11th October, and have hourly time slots available. Please join us in praying together by registering below.
Starting Monday 6th October, use the Prayer Guide PDF to pray every day this week wherever you are as we seek God together.
Baptism Information Session
If you’ve made the decision to follow Jesus, getting baptised is an important next step in your journey. Baptism is a public declaration and demonstration of the faith that you already have in Jesus. It’s an expression that the old has gone and the new is here. If you would like to know more about baptism we’d love to support you in this step of faith by exploring the meaning and calling of baptism at our Baptism Information Session.
Men's Breakfast
Men of all ages are welcome to join us on Saturday 6 September for a hot breakfast. It will be a great time in community together and to be inspired and encouraged by guest speaker, Jason Elsmore, who is the Senior Pastor of Gateway Baptist, Director of the Qld Baptist movement and an author. Invite your friends and family for this great Men's Ministry event.
Guess Who’s Coming To Coffee
Ladies, sign up with a friend and enjoy a coffee and a chat with a small group of women (6-8) at a local cafe. It's a great opportunity to meet other ladies in the BRBC community - some you may know already, others are friends to still meet. Enjoy a morning or afternoon chatting and relaxing with lovely food and company!
Church Camp
Grab the camping gear, pack the car and head to Camp Somerset for a weekend of fun and community. With camping and cabin accommodation available this weekend is suitable for everyone and to make it even better the weekend is fully catered for!
Registrations have now closed…
Church Camp 2024 Highlights
This year at camp we are going to be exploring Heart Discipleship. Heart Discipleship is a way of following Jesus that helps you to pay attention and respond to what the Holy Spirit is doing in your hearts in your everyday moments of life. God changes you to become like Jesus from the inside out, but it looks different for each person because the Holy Spirit leads you in a way that is unique to you, your life and your season.
Seniors Service
Join us for an afternoon of worship, input and community. Everyone is welcome. Feel free to invite family and friends. Afternoon Tea is provided. Financial donations to cover the cost are much appreciated.
State Of Origin Night
Everyone is invited to watch game 3 of the State of Origin on the big screen at the church. Bring your own snacks & non-alcoholic beverages. No need to register. We’ll see you there!
Kids Holiday Club
Three days of action-packed fun for primary school children. Games, science, art and more. Join us as we explore God's great love!
Registrations have now closed!
Not sure what Kids Holiday Club is like? Check out the time that we had last year…
Men’s Night State Of Origin II Game
Men of all ages are invited to watch game 2 of the State of Origin on the big screen on Wed, 18th June at the church. Join us for dinner before the game or just come for the game. If you would like dinner please register by Tues, 17th June. Cost for dinner is $10 which includes gourmet pizzas, a drink & dessert. Love to see you there!
Seniors Service
Join us at our next Seniors Service for an afternoon of worship and community.
Everyone is welcome. Feel free to invite family and friends.
Afternoon tea is provided. Financial donations to cover the cost much appreciated.
A Trip To Zambia - Eagles Wings Night
You’re invited to take a trip to Zambia and enjoy a market atmosphere that includes food, music, stalls and drumming. All funds raised will be going towards scholarships for Eagles Wings students to gain additional qualifications after school, which helps with future employment opportunities.
Celebrating Women - Luncheon High Tea
Our celebrating women's event is for all women, no matter your age or stage in life. We want to celebrate you for who you are! Come along for a high tea luncheon and bring a friend for a special time of community, fun, inspiration and food. Guest Speaker is Sally Contessi.
Easter At BRBC
Easter is coming up and we would love to have you join us throughout this special season as we remember Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem, His death for our sins on the cross, and His resurrection.
Our Easter season includes:
13 April - 9am Palm Sunday Service, 5pm Worship & Healing Night
18 April - 9am Good Friday Service
20 April - 9am Easter Sunday Service, 5pm Worship At The Water (including a baptism)
If you are interested in being baptised at one of these times, please contact dave@brbc.org.au.
Worship At The Water Details
DATE & TIME: 20 April 5pm
WHAT: Worship + A Baptism + Sausage Sizzle
ADDRESS: End Of Lovers Walk, Shorncliffe
(Near Shorncliffe Pier, Down The Stairs From Moora Park)
Brigades Service & Church Picnic
You’re invited to join us for a special morning on 30 March! Head down to Decker Park at 11:30am after our special Brigades Service. Bring your own lunch, picnic blankets, chairs and games. It is always a great opportunity to join together and have some fun. Everyone is welcome!
Take Heart: Embrace Womens Event 2025
Join us for a night of input, worship, prayer & encouragement.
Cost is $20 (includes dinner & dessert).
Guest Speaker - Meryem Brown, Psychologist.
A love offering will be taken up for "Outback Futures", supporting mental health in rural Australia. A book stall will also be available.
World Day Of Prayer
Each year churches around the world gather in March for an ecumenical service, prepared and written by women from the focus country. This can be an amazing and empowering experience for them.
This year our church will be hosting the local gathering, hearing stories from the Women of the Cook Islands, praying for them, with an offering taken up which will support the special Bible Society project prepared for, and designed by the Cook Islanders.
Supper will be provided and this is a great opportunity to meet others from churches around our area. If you are inclined to do so, it’s very appropriate to dress in ‘Tropical Island’ colours and clothes!
If you plan on coming and can bring a plate of food to share for supper, please let Leonie know.
For those unable to make the evening service, Sandgate/Brighton region are holding their service at 10am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (118 Brighton Rd, Sandgate). All are welcome.
Worship Night
Join us as we pour out our praise to our God who loves us. On 2 February in our 5pm service we want to kick off the year by worshipping our Father together and experiencing the power of His Spirit. We will also have a baptism happening that night. If you are interested in being baptised, please contact dave@brbc.org.au.
Men's Night - Out Of Egypt
Join us for a special Men’s Night with some other guys, watching ‘Out Of Egypt’ from Appian Media. Follow a group of filmmakers as they attempt one of the proposed routes of the Exodus journey. Retrace the Israelites’ steps, as God led them out of slavery in Egypt, through the wilderness of Jordan, and to the Promised Land of Canaan. As they delve deep into the history, culture, and geography of the Exodus, they consider how God can take each of us on a journey from slavery to salvation. Dinner will be provided for $15 & the address to be shared upon registration.
Christmas At Bracken Ridge Baptist Church
Join us at Bracken Ridge Baptist Church this Christmas for our service on Christmas Eve at 6pm. Then after opening presents, join with family and friends to watch our Christmas Online Special at 9am as we celebrate the greatest gift to ever be given.
If you would like to attend a church service on Christmas Day, we have some great churches around us who are running a Christmas Day service including:
Church Online | 24 December 2024 (Christmas Eve Service)
Church Online | 25 December 2024 (Christmas Online Special)
Bracken Ridge Carols Spectacular
We’re so excited for our 2024 Carols Spectacular coming up on 15 December. There will be food trucks and music starting from 4pm with the main Carols show starting at 7pm. Bring your picnic rugs, camping chairs, glow sticks, and prepare for a wonderful night of celebrating Christmas together with the rest of the community!
RIDES DETAILS
Our rides are back for 2024 and with something for everyone. We’ll have the Storm, Super Slide, Inflatable and Climbing Wall. Armbands will be available for purchase on the day for $15 which gives you unlimited rides.
ANIMAL FARM
This year we’re also going to have an animal farm available for everyone to enjoy at zero cost.
FIREWORKS DETAILS
After the Carols Spectacular is all done, we'll also have Fireworks to celebrate at the end of the show. Our Fireworks are set to go off at about 8:30pm so get the word out and let people know.
ENQUIRIES & QUESTIONS
For any questions, please go to our Contact Page.