St Jude's
Bowral

St Jude’s Bowral is a community of Christian people who worship Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

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Jesus says he is the only way

Aug 2, 2026
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St Jude’s Anglican Church
38 Bendooley St,
Bowral NSW 2576

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St Jude's Bowral

St Jude’s Bowral is a community of Christian people who worship Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. The church exists to make and grow disciples of Jesus Christ.

We invite you to join us and discover more about him. Every Sunday of the year we gather to be reminded and encouraged from the Bible in the power of the Holy Spirit.

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What's on at St Jude's

Providing Life-Saving Maternal Healthcare in Africa with Guest Speaker Dr Andrew Browning AM

August 31, 2026

Join us for an inspiring evening of hope-filled stories from maternal healthcare work on the ground in Africa, as Dr Andrew Browning AM shares about his life's work caring for some of the world's most vulnerable women.

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CMS Southern Highlands Mission Expo

September 19, 2026

CMS Southern Highlands Mission Expo is a wonderful opportunity for communities to gather together for an afternoon and focus on God’s glorious mission to the nations, learn from God’s word and hear from CMS missionaries.

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BIG DAY IN

September 28, 2026

One BIG day of holiday fun and faith for kids in years 2-6. Kids enjoy a fun filled day exploring activity stations, making new friends, playing games and hearing about God.

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Our Mission

Jesus Christ is the risen Lord and Saviour and calls everyone to follow him.

‍“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20).

‍St Jude’s exists to make and grow disciples of Jesus in the Highlands

‍We make disciples by declaring the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.

We grow disciples by gathering them into churches, that they might worship and obey Jesus now and in eternity to the glory of God the Father.

We invite you to join us and discover more about Jesus.

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The Ministry Team

At St Jude’s we are blessed with a dedicated and faithful ministry team. Please contact us should you have an inquiry or need.

Rector

Rev Dr Gavin Perkins

Doctor of Ministry (TEDS Chicago), MA Theol (MTC), BD (Hons 1) (MTC), BA (UNSW)
Gavin’s doctoral studies led him to an investigation of how we best prepare Christian believers to interact with the community and speak up for Christ in an increasingly contested context.
Senior Associate Minister

Kate Pearse

Dip Ed, Dip Th, Cert 4 TAE, Grad Cert Div (in progress)
Kate’s background is in education, both children and adults, has completed the Anglicare Counselling Course and authored a parenting program that is offered in the Sydney Diocese. She is the co-director of Women’s Ministry Development for the Sydney diocese, facilitating PD days for women church workers.
Senior Assistant Minister

Rev Dan Budd

BD (Hon 1) (MTC); BA (UOW)
Dan joined the ministry team in December 2025, after six years as an assistant minister at Narellan Anglican Church. He loves seeing people grow in their love for God and his word, and is excited about the possibilities of this at St Jude's.
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Connecting In

At St Jude’s we have a vibrant community with events and connect groups that meet regularly and cater for the different needs of our diverse community.

Connect Groups

In these small gatherings we seek to establish and equip each other as disciples of Jesus by encouraging one another from the Bible as we teach its word, pray for one another, and persevere in love with intentional Christian fellowship.

Kids at St Jude's

What a joy to share the gospel with our kids and see them share it with their friends.
St Jude's offers a variety of children's programs and events, all designed to help our children grow in their faith in and love of Jesus.

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Youth

At St Jude’s Youth, we’re all about two things: making great friendships, and learning from the Bible about Jesus and his love for us. If you’re in High School, we’d love for you to come and hang out with us!

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Adults

We aim to provide opportunities for our members to grow in faith, to find their place of mission, and to build community. through a range of ways

Prayer

Prayer is so fundamental to the life of our church for the simple reason that God our Father is the one from whom all blessings flow. Our dependence on God, rather than our sinful self-reliance, is never more clearly expressed than in prayer.

Christian Care

At St Jude’s Bowral, we desire to care for each other as we experience the joys and challenges of life. The Christian Care model allows us to share God’s compassion and love to those around us, extending the grace that God has generously showered upon us in Jesus Christ.

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Mission Partners

The congregations of St Jude’s are actively involved with link missionary partners ministering locally, in our State, our region and further afield.

With a focus on the indigenous, cross-cultural, rural and developing world, we build relationships through financial support, prayer, visitation and communication.

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RESPONSE

Have you become a Christian Recently

That’s wonderful news!Jesus said that "there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

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St Jude's Articles

The Goodness of God and His Word

Rev Dr Gavin Perkins
August 2026
The goodness of God is fundamental to his character. God reveals the heart of who he is to Moses in Exodus 34. He is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. That is, at the core of his being, God is good. This means that everything God does is good, and that everything he says is good.
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Pursuing Wisdom

Rev Dan Budd
July 2026
As I was reading Ephesians 5 recently, I was struck by the kind of disciplined attention Paul calls Christians to in this chapter. Believers are to pay close attention to their lives, so that they might live wisely for the Lord, making the most of every moment. But such attentiveness to how we live can be so difficult can’t it? Life is so busy, and often we can feel like we’re just keeping our heads above water with all the responsibilities we have: work and family life, friendships, school, community events, health challenges etc. It’s far easier for us to simply drift through life, letting life pull us along so to speak.
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The Unchanging Word in a Changing World

Rev Matt Jacobs
June 2026
Late last year, I went to a 25 year reunion for Youthworks College. Reconnecting with old friends, I was struck by how much has changed. We're all older. There are different lecturers at college now. Hundreds of former students were there — significantly more than the 26 in my class. So much has changed!
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Services

Traditional Building:
Sunday 8:00am
Sunday 10:00am
Sunday 4:00pm

Auditorium:
Sunday 9:00am
Sunday 5:00pm

Address

Locate Us

St Jude’s Anglican Church
38 Bendooley St,
Bowral NSW 2576

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 9-12pm

ABN:  47 044 202 152

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0476 244 433

office@stjudesbowral.org.au

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