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Divergent Church Gungahlin - a Christian Church for the North of Canberra
Welcome to Divergent Church Gungahlin
Checking out a church for the first time can feel like a daunting step. If you’re searching for a church in Gungahlin or looking for a Christian community in Canberra’s growing northern region, you may have just found the right place.
Divergent Church Gungahlin is part of the wider Divergent Church Canberra family. Many people from across the Gungahlin region already connect with our community, and our heart is to serve people and families throughout this part of Canberra.
Our current Sunday gathering meets just a short drive away in Bruce at Radford College, making it easily accessible for people from suburbs across Gungahlin such as Franklin, Harrison, Amaroo, Ngunnawal, Casey, and Nicholls.
Wherever you are in life or faith, we believe God calls people to walk with Him and with one another. At Divergent Church we are passionate about encouraging one another to grow in faith and step into everything God has for us.
As part of the wider Divergent Church Canberra community, all of our gatherings come together on the first Sunday of each month for a combined gathering called ONE.
You can find details about this gathering on our Canberra region page.
Below you can explore more about the vision, community, and life of Divergent Church serving the Gungahlin region.
10:27AM
DIVERGENT CHURCH
BELCONNEN GUNGAHLIN
A Church Serving the Gungahlin Region
At Divergent Church North, serving Gungahlin and Belconnen, we take a short break during our gathering. a chance to grab a coffee, connect with others, pray together, and simply be family. For many people exploring a church in Gungahlin, these moments of conversation and connection become an important part of feeling at home.
Life Communities Across Gungahlin
Another important part of church life for us is our Life Communities. These smaller gatherings are where deeper friendships grow and faith is lived out in everyday life for people across the Gungahlin region of Canberra.
Rather than meeting only in one place, Life Communities gather wherever people naturally spend time, cafés, workplaces, university campuses, and homes across Gungahlin and the surrounding suburbs.
If you’re interested in joining a Life Community, you’re always welcome to ask at a gathering or get in touch with us.
Team Leadership
Divergent Church Gungahlin is led by Ciaran and Sammy Keating with the wider team.
As a Church, we also wholeheartedly operate with a wider Leadership team that serves our gatherings and church as a whole. In each gathering is a specific leadership team that care for and lead that gathering.
KIDS
Children and Youth are not the Church of the future, they are the Church. Our heart is to see them thrive in their faith
Our Sunday kids and youth communities cover 3 - 17 years, with additional activities for Youth outside of the Sunday.
For more info on kids or youth you can go to the Kids page or Youth page
who is
what do we
why
Why are we different? Because Jesus said,
"my kingdom is not of this world" (jOhn 18:6)
Frequently Asked Questions – Divergent Church Gungahlin
Is there a Christian church in Gungahlin?
Yes. Divergent Church North serves the Gungahlin region of Canberra, welcoming people from across the northern suburbs who are exploring faith, returning to church, or looking for a Christian community. At present we meet just outside of Gungahlin but very close.
Divergent Church is centred on Jesus and the Bible, and our desire is to help people grow spiritually, build meaningful relationships, and live out the teachings of Christ in everyday life.
Many people from suburbs across Gungahlin including Franklin, Harrison, Amaroo, Ngunnawal, Casey, Nicholls, Moncrieff, and Taylor are already part of the Divergent Church community.
Where does Divergent Church Gungahlin meet?
While we serve the Gungahlin region, our current Sunday gathering meets nearby in Bruce at:
Heath Lecture Theatre
Radford College
1 College Street, Bruce ACT
Our gathering begins at 10:27am on Sundays, except the first Sunday of the month where we meet as ONE with the wider Divergent Church Canberra family.
Radford College is located in the Belconnen district of Canberra and is easily accessible for people living across the Gungahlin region and North Canberra.
How far is Divergent Church from Gungahlin?
Radford College in Bruce is only a short drive from most Gungahlin suburbs. Typical travel times include:
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Franklin – around 10 - 12 minutes
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Harrison – around 12–15 minutes
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Amaroo – around 15 minutes
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Ngunnawal – around 15 minutes
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Casey or Nicholls – around 18 minutes
Because of this proximity, many people from across Gungahlin and North Canberra already connect with the Divergent Church gathering each week.
Is there a church near Franklin, Harrison, or Amaroo ACT?
Yes. Divergent Church is located only a short drive from many Gungahlin suburbs.
People from Franklin, Harrison, Amaroo, Ngunnawal, Casey, Nicholls, Moncrieff, and Taylor regularly attend the Divergent Church gathering at Radford College in Bruce.
If you live in the Gungahlin region and are looking for a Christian church nearby, you are warmly welcome to visit and connect with the community.
Do you plan to start a Church in Gungahlin itself?
Yes, our heart is to see a strong and healthy church presence in the Gungahlin region of Canberra, and we do hope to launch a gathering there in the future.
Already, a significant number of people connected with our North gathering live across the Gungahlin region. In fact, around half of the community currently travels from suburbs such as Franklin, Harrison, Amaroo, Casey, and Ngunnawal to be part of the church.
At the same time, we believe new gatherings are best launched with prayerful discernment, strong leadership, and a healthy community already in place. Rather than rushing the process, our desire is to see a future Gungahlin gathering begin in strength and in the right season.
For now, many people from across Gungahlin connect with the Divergent Church gathering at Radford College in Bruce. We continue to pray, prepare, and invest in the community in the hope that, in God’s timing, a vibrant gathering in Gungahlin itself will emerge.
How do I find a church near me in Gungahlin?
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If you’re searching for a church near you in Gungahlin, one of the best ways to begin is by exploring local Christian communities and visiting a gathering to see where you feel at home.
Divergent Church welcomes people from across the Gungahlin region who are exploring faith, looking for authentic community, or wanting to grow spiritually.
If you’re searching for a Christian church near Gungahlin, we would love to help you connect with the community.
What churches are in Gungahlin Canberra?
The Gungahlin region is home to a number of Christian churches from different traditions and denominations. Across the area you will find Anglican, Catholic, Baptist, Pentecostal, and independent churches.
Each church expresses Christian faith in its own way, but together they represent the wider Church across Canberra.
Divergent Church serves people across the Gungahlin region as part of this broader Christian presence, with a focus on biblical teaching, genuine community, and everyday discipleship.
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called.” Ephesians 4:4 (NIV)
Are there church services near Gungahlin on Sundays?
Yes. A number of churches gather across the northern suburbs of Canberra on Sundays.
Divergent Church meets every Sunday morning and welcomes people from across the Gungahlin region and North Canberra. Our gatherings include worship, teaching from the Bible, prayer, and time to connect with others.
We also believe church life extends beyond Sunday gatherings into everyday discipleship and relationships throughout the week.
What kind of church is Divergent Church Gungahlin?
Divergent Church is a Bible-centred and Spirit-filled Christian church focused on helping people follow Jesus together.
Our community is built around growing as disciples who live out the Kingdom of God in everyday life.
We emphasise:
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Teaching from the Bible
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Authentic Christian community
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Spiritual growth and discipleship
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Living out faith in everyday life
Our mission is to help people become “All-In disciples devoted to His Kingdom.”
You can learn more about our leadership, accountability, and beliefs on the Understanding Divergent page.
Do I need to believe in God to attend?
Not at all.
Many people who connect with Divergent Church are exploring faith or asking deeper questions about Christianity.
We believe honest questions are often part of the journey toward faith. Whether you are sceptical, curious, or already a follower of Jesus, you are welcome.
Jesus invites people to come just as they are:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Is Divergent Church connected to other churches?
Yes.
Divergent Church is part of the Divergent Church network across Canberra and beyond, and we are also connected with Australian Christian Churches (ACC).
We value the wider Church across Canberra and believe different congregations can serve the city together.
Our desire is not to compete with other churches in Gungahlin or Canberra, but to contribute to the broader work God is doing across the region.
Is Divergent Church a multicultural church?
Yes.
The Gungahlin region is one of the most culturally diverse parts of Canberra, and our church community reflects that diversity.
People in the Divergent Church community come from across Australia and from many nations and cultures.
We believe the Kingdom of God brings people together across cultural, social, and generational boundaries.
How can I get involved with Divergent Church Gungahlin?
The best way to begin is simply to connect with the community.
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Visit a Sunday gathering
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Connect with a Life Community during the week
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Meet others exploring faith and following Jesus
If you are looking for a church near Gungahlin where you can explore faith, grow spiritually, and build meaningful relationships, we would love to welcome you.
You don’t need to have everything figured out.
Just come as you are.