New to Christianity?

If you’re new to Christianity — or just checking things out — you’re very welcome to join us. You don’t need to have it all figured out, and there’s no pressure to pretend you do.
Many students arrive at uni with questions about life, purpose, and faith. Christianity answers those questions by focussing on the good news of Jesus. At Swinburne Christian Union, your questions are taken seriously, and you’re invited to explore them together.

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Hi. I’m Parker. I studied Engineering at Swin until last year when I graduated. I wasn’t a Christian when I first came to Swinburne. But I’d been reading the Bible, and looking at Christian videos on YouTube. I wanted to see if Christianity had a better system for life. So I decided to go along to CU as well. They were very welcoming. I had lots of questions, and the Bible talks were very helpful. They even helped me find a local church I could go to.

I didn’t just have my questions answered. And I didn’t just find a better system for life. I’ve found life itself in Jesus. Life to the full. I’d recommend anyone wanting to know more about Christianity to go to Swinburne Christian Union.

Parker

Engineering

What to expect

Uni is a time when big questions come up — about life, purpose, and who you’re becoming. You don’t need answers to come along.

This is a relaxed, welcoming space where people read the Bible, ask real questions, and think honestly about Jesus. There’s no pressure to speak, agree, or perform.

You’re free to listen, ask, or just take things in — at your own pace, alongside others.

Get connected

If you’d like to explore alongside others, come to an event, meet students, and see what CU is like in real life.

Join a Bible Study Group

If you’d like to explore Jesus more deeply, join a small group to read the Bible and ask honest questions.

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Common Questions

Yes! Swinburne CU is affiliated with the Student Union as an official group.

You’re very welcome to come – regardless of your experience of church (or if you have no experience of church!). Swinburne CU is a place to make friends and discover more about Jesus.

Our group is part of AFES, the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students, a national community of students discovering Jesus together. All AFES groups across Australia stand in the same grace of God, the same gospel of Christ. Being part of this wider community means we’re connected to other campus groups, supported by experienced staff, and able to be part of something bigger than ourselves.

We understand the pressures on uni students – exams, assignments, work, and more. It can be hard. We don’t want to overload your schedule, but we really do want you to make the most of your time at uni by exploring faith together with us. We run several events a week, on different days and times – some in the day, some in the evening. Just start off small. Perhaps there is just one event that you can make it to?
There are also opportunities to connect outside of semesters, including our midyear camp in July, and NTE (our National Training Event) in December. 🙂

Totally valid question. There’s an increased awareness of questionable sects operating on university campuses. At Swinburne CU, we’re never okay with manipulating or coercing people. We strive for transparency: we openly name our beliefs, affiliations and leaders, and are associated with the Swinburne Student Union.

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