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Find and share hope in Melbourne Foothills

We are City on a Hill Melbourne Foothills, a Christian church that exists to Know Jesus & Make Jesus Known.
Services launching on November 16th at 10am
(Eva Burrows College, 100 Maidstone St, Ringwood VIC 3134)

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Local Community

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Faith

Find Hope in
Everyday Life

Your postcode alone doesn’t create a great life. But a community of hope will.

For many of us, the cost of living has forced us out of city life and we have come to Melbourne Foothills to build a better future for ourselves.

Beautiful parks, reserves and new cafes have everyone excited about what this area has to offer.

But we know that “where” you live doesn’t solve life’s challenges. Social stigmas and financial pressure can quickly make life more worried than fulfilled.

Even if you have a beautiful home, a friendly family and a job you enjoy, we all long for something more.

True meaning and fulfilment is found in relationship with Jesus.

We need more than streets and houses. We need a community where friendships grow, families feel supported, and everyone can live with purpose.

We believe that the way of Jesus is how we were designed to do life. And community was and is at its core. You are invited to experience this unique community for yourself.

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“I was comfortable, content and pretty satisfied with where life was. But as I was introduced to and learnt more about Jesus for the first time, I discovered that there was so much more. That the deep longing that I had previously just ignored actually had a fulfilment that would provide real purpose. Jesus comes to not just bring life but life abundantly and as a community we want to help you discover that for yourself.”

Pat Donohoe

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

“Being apart of Melbourne Foothills has deepened my love for God, my love for his people and my love for those who haven’t met him yet.”
Sarah
“It is an absolute joy to be a part of the Foothills church plant! I have been so encouraged by the earnest love for Jesus that is so evident in this community. Doing life & fellowship together is true blessing.”
Brooke
“I’m grateful to be a part of City on a Hill. Our community and leaders welcome you to come as you are, no matter where you’re at in your journey with Jesus. My church supports me to grow continually in my faith, and I’ve made lifelong friendships along the way!”
Jack

Three ways to get involved in our community

1. Visit us this Sunday

All are welcome! You’ll encounter Bible teaching, engaging worship, a kids program and a friendly, diverse community. We meet every Sunday at 10am at Eva Burrows College, 100 Maidstone St, Ringwood.

2. Become a Disciple of Jesus

Learn more about following Jesus by joining a mid-week Gospel Community, a small group gathering 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 your 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 Melbourne Foothills.

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Get to know your team

Pat Donohoe

Lead Pastor

Pat Donohoe

Patrick Donohoe is the Lead Pastor of City on a Hill Melbourne Foothills. Pat thinks that the person of Jesus is the most important news for humanity and is passionate about helping people know him. He is the husband to Carly and with their three children they live in Boronia. Pat is a passionate outdoorsman, footy fan, and you will often find him running the trails of Mount Dandenong.

Emma Parnham

City Kids Coordinator

Emma Parnham

Emma is the City Kids Coordinator at City on a Hill Melbourne Foothills. She studied Arts and International Development Practice at university, and worked a variety of different jobs. A love for working with kids, and the desire to see them never know a day without Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, prompted her to embark on a ministry apprenticeship journey, with a particular focus on the City Kids program. Emma enjoys being outdoors, hiking, painting, and all things creative.

We’re part of a larger movement.

One Movement
Many Churches

Currently, City on a Hill exists across 13 local churches, in 6 cities, and 3 states. Our Melbourne Foothills church began in 2025.

Know Jesus and
Make Jesus known

Our churches are united around this mission. We want many to experience the 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 10am at Eva Burrows College, 100 Maidstone St, Ringwood VIC 3134.

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. Everyone is welcome no matter if you’re new to Christianity, interested to learn more, looking for prayer, or have been a Christian for a long time.

What should I wear?

Come as you are. We dress pretty informally!

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 of Christianity are you?

City on Hill Melbourne Foothills 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 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 Melbourne Foothills 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).

Whether you are new to Melbourne Foothills or have been living here your whole life, we would love to meet you.

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