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Word
We treasure God's Word - our foundation for preaching, teaching, studying, and living.
Grafton Baptist Church / Since 1876
Your home in the
Clarence Valley.
A church family following Jesus, with a heart for Grafton. Wherever you're starting from, you're welcome here.
A warm welcome
Life together.
Faith in Jesus.
We're ordinary people learning to follow an extraordinary Saviour.
Some of us have been part of church all our lives. Others are just beginning to explore what they believe. We gather to worship, open the Bible, pray, and encourage one another in everyday life.
Our purpose is simple: to know and glorify God. We'd love you to be part of the story.
Our purpose & visionAt the heart of our church
What shapes us
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Prayer
We want to be a praying people - shaped by personal and corporate prayer, seeking His presence and power.
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Family
We are a warm, welcoming, and hospitable family - loving, serving and encouraging one another.
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Helping
We want to be a church that listens and responds to our community - meeting needs with mercy and compassion.
Meet our pastor
Hi, I'm Tim.
It's a privilege to be part of what God is doing here in Grafton.
Tim McManus has served as our pastor since July 2024. His heart for this church is to see people come to know Jesus and grow as His disciples.
Meet Tim“My prayer is that faithfulness would mark not just my time here, but the whole life of this congregation, as we continue to glorify God.”
Rev. Timothy McManus · 150th anniversary booklet
Time in God's Word
Sermons
Sunday teaching, beyond Sunday.
A place to listen again, catch up or explore the message of Jesus. Our recordings will be hosted on Spotify, with direct audio links where available.
Recordings coming soon
Bible teaching for everyday life
Our audio library is on its way. Find out how to listen when recordings become available.
Explore sermonsFor our neighbours
Community Space
A little practical help can make a real difference.
Food relief, everyday essentials and someone who will listen. Community Space is one way our church responds to people facing difficult times in Grafton.
You don't need to be part of our church to get in touch.
1876 – 2026
150 years.
A continuing story.
From eleven founding members after the great flood of 1876 to a church family still serving Grafton today. We give thanks for God's faithfulness through every generation.
Explore our storyLife in our church
Gatherings & events
Our regular Sunday gathering is at 9:30am. See our gatherings and anniversary programme.