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DIVERGENT CHURCH TUGGERANONG WODEN
Checking out a Church can be pretty daunting experience. if you have been searching for a Church in Tuggeranong or Church in Woden maybe you have found the right place for you.
At DIVERGENT CHURCH TUGGERANONG (usually called South) we want people to feel at home from the moment they arrive.
At present, we meet together with our CITY CHURCH as we prepare to launch a Sunday presence in the South of Canberra. We already have a Tuggeranong and Woden presence, so we encourage you to come on a Sunday and meet with our community.
Where ever you are in life, we know that God has called us out to walk with him and in community. That is why at Divergent Church Belconnen we are passionate about spurring one another on to everything God has for us.
As we are part of the wider Divergent Church Canberra family we meet with all the gatherings on the first Sunday of each month for what we call ONE. If the first Sunday is coming up, we encourage you to check our main page, Divergent Church Canberra for information about the ONE Gathering.
Also, check out a little more about Divergent Church Tuggeranong community below.
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At Divergent Church Tuggeranong is not about looking at the back of peoples heads. To help facilitate deeper commuynity, we have small but important habits to step by step build community. For example, in our Sunday gatherings we have a brief 'half time break', a chance to grab and coffee, connect, pray and be family.
Also vitally important to us are our LIFE COMMUNITIES, you can get connected into a LifeCom at our sunday gatherings.
Team Leadership
We have great Regional Leaders in Kade & Rachel Klemke.
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)
Discovering Divergent Church Tuggeranong
If you are searching for a church in Tuggeranong or exploring options for a church near Woden, Divergent Church Tuggeranong is part of the wider community of Divergent Church Canberra. We are a local Christian church serving the south of Canberra and welcoming people from Tuggeranong, Woden, and surrounding suburbs who want to explore faith, grow spiritually, and experience authentic Christian community.
Many people naturally ask questions when they first hear the name Divergent. What does it mean? How do we operate as a church? What do we believe? You can explore these questions and more on our Understanding Divergent page.
A Christian Church in Tuggeranong Serving Woden and South Canberra
Divergent Church Tuggeranong is a Christian church serving the south of Canberra, including Tuggeranong, Woden, and nearby communities. Our desire is to see people encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and experience genuine Christian community in everyday life.
Our church community includes people from Tuggeranong, Woden, Molonglo Valley, Weston Creek, and other parts of Canberra who gather together to follow Jesus and support one another in faith.
Divergent Church Tuggeranong is part of the wider Divergent Church community across the city. If you are looking for a church in Canberra, you can also explore the broader Divergent Church Canberra community and vision.
What Does “Divergent” Mean?
At Divergent Church Tuggeranong, the word divergent reflects our desire to follow Jesus in a way that often looks different from the values of the surrounding culture. Jesus calls his followers to live by the priorities of a different kingdom — God’s Kingdom (Matt 6:33; Matt 16:24–26).
Our name reflects a conviction that the life Jesus calls us to live will often look different from the patterns of the world around us.
Jesus’ Kingdom: Not of This World
Jesus explained the nature of his kingdom clearly when he stood before Pilate:
“My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” – John 18:36 (NIV)
Jesus’ kingdom is fundamentally different from the systems and values that often shape the world around us.
In his kingdom:
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Faith overcomes fear
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Life triumphs over death
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Truth stands against lies
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Love defeats hatred
God’s kingdom doesn’t simply adjust the priorities of the world — it transforms them completely. In that sense, the life Jesus calls us to live is truly divergent.
Serving Tuggeranong, Woden, and the South of Canberra
Canberra is a city of remarkable diversity. From the town centres of Tuggeranong and Woden to the growing communities of the Molonglo Valley, people from many different backgrounds call this region home.
From busy professionals and university students to young families and retirees, the south of Canberra reflects a wide range of life experiences. Yet alongside this diversity is the pressure to follow the patterns of success, status, and comfort that often shape modern culture.
The Bible calls Christians to something deeper.
The Apostle Paul writes:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 (NIV)
At Divergent Church Tuggeranong, we take that calling seriously. Church is not simply a Sunday event but a community of people shaped by the life and teaching of Jesus.
A Church Living Out the Gospel in Tuggeranong
Our Mission
To make “All In Disciples devoted to His Kingdom.”
This vision flows from the Great Commission and reflects our desire to see people grow as disciples who follow Christ wholeheartedly.
Church is not merely a building or a weekly gathering. It is a community of people sent into the world with purpose.
At Divergent Church Tuggeranong, we want to see the hope of Jesus lived out across Tuggeranong, Woden, Molonglo Valley, Weston Creek, and the wider Canberra region — in neighbourhoods, schools, workplaces, and friendships.
We also deeply value the wider network of churches across Canberra. Our desire is not to compete but to complement the good work God is already doing throughout the city.
A Church for the Curious, the Searching, and the Sceptical
Whether you live in Tuggeranong, Woden, Molonglo Valley, Weston Creek, Belconnen, or Gungahlin, you are welcome at Divergent Church.
Many people come with questions about faith, the Bible, and the meaning of life. Our church seeks to be a place where people can explore those questions honestly.
Divergent Church is a community of real people following a real Jesus in everyday life.
Here you will find a space where:
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Questions and doubts are welcome
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Spiritual growth is encouraged
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Faith develops over time
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Jesus remains at the centre of everything
You do not need to have everything figured out before coming along. Simply come as you are.
Serving Communities Across Canberra
Divergent Church Canberra is part of a growing Christian community serving people across the city. Many who gather with us come from suburbs throughout Canberra, including Tuggeranong, Woden, Molonglo Valley, Weston Creek, Belconnen, and Gungahlin.
Wherever you live in Canberra, our desire is to see people encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and experience authentic Christian community.
Communities We Serve
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Church Tuggeranong
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Church Woden
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Church Molonglo Valley
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Church Weston Creek
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a church in Tuggeranong?
Yes. Divergent Church Tuggeranong is a Christian church serving the Tuggeranong region and welcoming people from across the south of Canberra.
Is there a church near Woden?
Divergent Church Tuggeranong is located close to the Woden area, and many people from Woden and surrounding suburbs are part of our church community.
What kind of church is Divergent Church Tuggeranong?
We are a Christian church centred on Jesus, committed to biblical teaching, authentic community, and making disciples who live for God’s kingdom.
Visit Divergent Church Tuggeranong
If you live in Tuggeranong, Woden, Molonglo Valley, Weston Creek or anywhere in Canberra and are looking for a welcoming church community, you are warmly invited to visit Divergent Church Tuggeranong and experience church with us.