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Find a place where you belong. Right here in Craigieburn.

We are City on a Hill Craigieburn, a Christian church that exists to Know Jesus & Make Jesus Known.

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(Hume Anglican Grammar School, 100 Mt Ridley Rd, Mickleham)

Join a Loving
Local Community

Explore Life-giving
Faith

Find Hope in
Everyday Life

150,000+ people call Craigieburn and surrounding suburbs their home.

However, building a good life here can still be challenging.

Rising costs, busy schedules, and the complexity of many multicultural households can leave many families feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure where life is heading.

If you came here chasing the “Australian dream” or hoping for a better life, you’ve probably realised that the stress doesn’t disappear just because you’ve moved.

Building a new life, whether in a new suburb or a new country, can be confusing, exhausting, and lonely.

But here’s the truth: you weren’t meant to do life on your own.

We believe that we are designed to do life together, no matter your background.

With economic and cultural expectations around us we need people we can lean on.

We believe that the way of Jesus is the best foundation for our lives. And community was and is at its core. You are invited to experience this unique community for yourself.

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I long to see people from all nations & backgrounds come to know Jesus. Craigieburn and the surrounding area is a great place to live, so many are moving here to chase the Australian dream of the good life. But that is a challenging quest for many. My heart yearns to see the beauty truth & relevance of Jesus impact lives in this multicultural, multigenerational area. Jesus loves Craigieburn and we are here to make his name known.

Graeme Chiswell

Lead Pastor – Craigieburn
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What it’s like to be part of our community

““I’m excited because the church is such an open, welcoming group who care for the community around them and have hearts to share the good news and joy of Jesus with those who are lost or struggling.”
Dave
“I’m grateful to be part of the new church plant in Craigieburn. It’s been an answered prayer to find a community that’s grounded in faith and genuine love for God and his people. I’m excited to grow together, serve others, and see God move in powerful ways through this new season.”
Steffi
“It is divinely beautiful to see a group of people so affected by God’s love that they, in spite of resistance, joyfully persist to know Jesus and make Him known to others. I can’t wait to see how the Holy Spirit moves at City on a Hill Craigieburn.”
Max

Three ways to get involved in our community

1. Connect with us this Sunday

All are welcome! You’ll encounter Bible teaching, engaging worship, a kids program and a friendly, diverse community.

2. Explore faith with others

Learn more about following Jesus by joining a smaller midweek gathering, a setting where you engage with the Bible and build deeper connections with people. We’d also be happy to meet with you 1-to-1 to talk through questions you have and explore faith more deeply.

3. Live a meaningful life

Discover new found hope, identity, confidence and joy by knowing Jesus and making Jesus known alongside others.
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Jesus invites us to be used by him in building his church. Whatever your background or skill set, there is a place for you to contribute by using your gifts to serve.
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God invites us to worship him in all areas of our lives, including the way we spend our money. Your generous giving fuels the health and growth of City on a Hill Craigieburn.

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Get to know your team

Graeme Chiswell

Lead Pastor

Graeme Chiswell

Graeme Chiswell is the Lead Pastor of City on a Hill Craigieburn. Before stepping into this role, he was the discipleship minister at City on a Hill Melbourne. Graeme is married to Nicky. They have two married sons and 3 gorgeous granddaughters. He is a keen golfer and regular bike rider. With a strong background in teaching and pastoral ministry, Graeme brings a heart for gospel-centred community and a desire to see people come to know and grow in Christ. He leads City on a Hill Craigieburn with warmth, biblical clarity, and a passion for Melbourne’s north.

We’re part of a larger movement

One Movement,
Many Churches

Currently, City on a HIll exists across 11 local churches, in 6 cities, and 3 states. Our Ballarat church began in 2025.

Know Jesus and
Make Jesus known

Our churches are united around this mission. We want many to experience the life-giving and life-changing joy of knowing him.

10 Cities
Vision

City on a Hill’s vision is to reach 10 cities with the beauty, truth and relevance of Jesus, by planting 50 churches.
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Visit this Sunday

We meet at 4pm at Hume Anglican Grammar School, 100 Mt Ridley Road, Mickleham.

Come along to one of our friendly and diverse gatherings. Every Sunday we meet to hear God’s word, sing, pray and spend time together.

Our service has a kid’s program catering from 10 months to grade 5.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I expect on Sunday?
On Sundays we gather together to build friendships, learn about Jesus from the bible, sing together, pray together and some weeks take communion together. We have a creche and kids ministry for the little ones. Everyone is welcome no matter if you’re new to following Jesus, interested to learn more, or have been a Christian for a long time.
Is there a kids program?
Yes! We love children and want church to be the highlight of their week! Most weeks the children go through the same Bible passage as the adults.
What should I wear?
Come as you are. We dress pretty informally, kind of like we were going out for a meal with family or friends.
Can I just show up on a Sunday?
You sure can! No need to let us know you’re coming, but if you do let us know we can save you a seat, and make a plan to connect with you before or after our gathering.
What denomination are you?
City on Hill Craigieburn is an Anglican church that is part of the City on a Hill movement of churches. Some City on a Hill churches are independent and some are Anglican.
What is your vision?
City on a Hill’s vision is to reach 10 cities with the beauty, truth and relevance of Jesus by planting 50 churches. Our vision at City on a Hill Craigieburn is that we will be a “city set on a hill” (Matthew 5:14) where souls are saved and a family where deep disciples are made.
Why plant new churches?
Church planting is one of the most effective ways to build new disciples of Jesus, and grow the broader church. New churches are new communities, and therefore new opportunities for people to connect or reconnect with a church community. And new churches stretch Christians to pray more and be on mission, sharing the good news of Jesus with others.
Can I invite others?
Absolutely! The more the merrier. No need to let us know.
What is the gospel?
The gospel is the good news, or in other words good story of Jesus. The God-man who became like us – human, 2000 years ago. And then lived a perfect life, suffered a brutal death, before rising from the dead on our behalf. The gospel is bad news of our sin and rebellion, but also the good news of Jesus’ forgiveness and offer of a new life. A new way to live: one of joy, peace, and hope.
What do you believe about the Bible?
The Bible is God’s revelation to us. The words of the Bible are divinely inspired and without error. The Bible is sufficient for knowing God and equips us to live holy and meaningful Christian lives.
What do you believe about Jesus?
We believe that Jesus is the God-man. That he was a real, historic man who was also God in the flesh. We believe he lived the perfect life, suffered, died and rose again on our behalf. We believe that soon he is coming back to judge the living and dead, and that following him leads to a better life, one of quantity (eternity) and quality (joy).

No matter where you are from or why you are here. You belong at City on a Hill Craigieburn.

Visit this Sunday, we’d love to see you.
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