Bendigo Ward - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

16/03/2026

Christ is the reason for the season...Come join us for this reason

15/02/2026

Times running out to register for cast and crew positions for
THE WAY OF THE CROSS
held Good Friday in Roslind Park Bendigo. A public Easter play of the re-enactment of the final hours of Jesus Chist's mortal life.

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The Way of the Cross Bendigo are excited to announce that audition registrations are now open for Way of the Cross 2026! Come along and be a part of the amazing theatrical performance depicting the last days, trial, death and resurrection of Jesus held annually in Rosalind Park on Good Friday.

Auditions will be held on Wednesday 18th February 6:30pm-9:30pm at the Bendigo Baptist Church.

We are changing the rehearsal schedule for Way of the Cross this year to help accomodate our busy schedules. We will have a short rehearsal run: 4 Wednesday rehearsals (March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th), 2 Saturday Intensives (March 7th & 14th ), Dress/Tech Rehearsals (April 1st & 2nd), & the Performance on Good Friday (April 3rd). For more information head to our website https://www.thewayofthecrossbendigo.com/register-for-auditions

24/12/2025

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Wishing you all the best Christmas sharing love, making memories and remembering the Christmas story 🎄❤️🙏🏼

Follow Santa's journey in this unique Christmas fable as he learns about Jesus' message of grace and discovers what it means for both the naughty and the nic...

16/12/2025

We have a special Christmas service this Sunday 21 December.
Come join us for our Christ centred sacrament meeting 10-11am 🎄⛪️🎄

07/12/2025

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26/11/2025

“My life growing up was shaped by two very different worlds. My mom was a Christian, and my dad was a Freemason. I was raised Southern Baptist, which meant church twice a week, sometimes more. Because of this, I’ve always been able to see life through two different lenses, and I think that’s what shaped me into who I am today.

“When I was young, there was a time I got in trouble, and my mom took everything out of my room except an encyclopedia and the Bible. As I read, I noticed that what I was reading didn’t always match what I had been taught. That experience urged me to search for a religion with teachings I felt were more aligned with the scriptures. That was the first step that pushed me to develop a personal relationship with God. From then on, it’s been me and Him. Every time I pray, I always feel like He is there.

“Over the years, I ran into the missionaries a few times, and each time I felt drawn to them. I felt what I was learning was more consistent with the teachings in the Bible, which was something I was looking for. Through my experiences reading the scriptures and growing my personal relationship with my Heavenly Father, I knew there was something special about this gospel. Years later, I knew it was finally time to take that next step and be baptized.

“Looking back, I can see that God had been preparing me all along. Although growing up in two different worlds wasn’t always the easiest, it gave me various perspectives that led me to question what I was being taught. The answers to these questions shaped and strengthened my testimony into what it is today.

“Everything happens for a reason. I don’t always know what is next for me, but whatever it is, I’m going to do it with the Lord’s guidance and blessings. Every good thing that has happened to me has come from my religious foundation. When things line up without me doing anything, I know that’s my Heavenly Father’s hand in my life, guiding me.” —Lee

04/10/2025

General Conference is the worldwide gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Church leaders from around the world share messages focused on Jesus Christ and His gospel.

We invite everyone of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds to watch, listen, and participate, all are welcome.

Participating in (watching) general conference helps us learn how we can find peace, hope, and joy through Jesus Christ. We learn how to strengthen our families as we follow Jesus Christ’s teachings and how to receive personal guidance and inspiration from God. It’s an opportunity to build faith in Him.

We'd love to have you join us for a wonderful experience 🙂

10am -12pm Morning Session

12pm - 1pm Picnic Lunch Outside (BYO lunch)

1pm - 3pm Afternoon Session

Location:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
11 Houston Street Flora Hill, 3550

What Is General Conference? It's the worldwide gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Church leaders from around the world share messages, or sermons, focused on Jesus Christ and His gospel. All Are Welcome: We invite everyone of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds to watch,....

09/07/2025

Bendigo Ward Relief Society announcement (from our RS teacher):

This week our discussion will be centred on Elder Christofferson’s talk, ‘Worship’.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/35christofferson?lang=eng

This is an excellent talk that encourages us to reflect on what worshipping means for us. Elder Christofferson asks us to consider four concepts regarding worshipping: actions, attitudes & feelings, exclusivity and emulating the Holy Beings we worship. I encourage you to highlight the passages that are important to you
and come prepared to share.

Here are some questions that will guide our Sunday discussion during Relief Society.

• Consider what changes you might make after reading the following quote, ‘To attend means to be present at. But to worship is to intentionally praise and adore our God in a way that transforms us!’

• What are some ways we can worship daily?

• What lessons can we learn from Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego?

• How does living a Christlike life serve as a form of worship? What do you do to emulate the Savior in
your daily life?

Thank you for your considered preparation and thoughtful participation.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson teaches about the actions that constitute worship; attitudes related to worship; the exclusivity of our worship; and the need to emulate the Beings we worship.

08/07/2025

Hey Bendigo Ward, who’d be keen to start preparing some tunes for a Christmas devotional? Not yet “approved” by the Bishop so just gaging interest. I’d like to try some different arrangements of songs and invite the community to attend
Have a great day, Jeff