Welcome to CABC Thornleigh
To nurture disciples in God's word. Be sowers of God's love.
About Our Diverse Community
Multicultural Roots
We embrace English, Mandarin, and Cantonese speakers alike.
Inclusive Atmosphere
From children to youth to seniors, all find a home here.
Welcoming Spirit
Newcomers quickly feel part of our close-knit family.
Sunday service
Engaging Sermons
Dive into thought-provoking messages that transform lives.
Spirited Worship and Welcoming Community
- 9am main hall: English
- 9am side hall: Mandarin
- 11am main hall: Cantonese
To know more about Mandarin congregation, visit https://mandarin.cabc-t.org.au/
Selah Sundays
Integrating our singing and reading of God's word
Nurturing Children's Ministry
3L: LEARN, LOVE and LIVE
- LEARN: Know who God is
- LOVE: Love God with all our heart
- LIVE: Let the love of God change our lives and how we live
Teaching Material: The Gospel Project
- Heart Transforming
- Age Aligned
- Chronological
- Theologically Rich
- Missionally Minded
- Christ Centred
Dynamic Youth Programs (TYF Friday 7:20-10pm school days)
Grow Through Small Groups
Dive Deeper in Faith
Share life, study the Bible, and pray together in a supportive environment.
Encourage one another in your spiritual journey
Build Lasting Connections, Extend a helping hand in times of need
Who are we?
Chinese and Australian Baptist Church - Thornleigh was founded in July 1989. Since 1984, Rev. Joseph Fung responded to God's guidance, and, together with Rev. Burman of Eastwood Baptist Church began to reach out to the Cantonese speaking Chinese migrant community, resulting in the establishment of CABC Thornleigh. All this time the Church has upheld its foundation – the Word of God. The ministry of our church has always centred on the Word of God – our Sunday worship, our all-age Sunday school, our cell groups and fellowship groups all built upon this foundation; but from the beginning, never forgetting the Great Commission. Right from the beginning, CABC-Thornleigh already established a mission fund, supporting local and overseas mission.
Here we see a beautiful picture, the Australian and Chinese pastors and brothers and sisters then, in responding to the gospel need of the community, joined in local mission, establishing the church, spreading the Word of God, and supporting overseas missions. Just as the Lord Jesus, before his ascension, instructed the apostles and said, “…You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). We thank God for His provision throughout the years, for establishing CABC-Thornleigh this big spiritual family to proclaim Christ and witness the power of His Gospel.
Contact
News
A Special Members Meeting will be held on Sunday, 12thApril 2026 at 1:00pm, both in person at church and via Zoom. The Zoom details had been sent to all members on Thur. 9th April. If you have not received it, please inform the church office office@cabc-t.org.au.
Non-members are also welcome to attend as observers or join via the livestream, and we warmly invite all to stay informed about the affairs of the church.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and vote on whether to appoint Pastor Kenny Tse as a full-time Cantonese pastor of our church. Pastor Kenny Tse has previously preached at our Cantonese congregation during the Saturday and Sunday services on 21st and 22nd March, 2026. Sermon recording can be viewed on our church YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/@cabcthornleigh).
The quorum of the meeting is 40% of the membership eligible to vote (equivalent to ~102 people). The motion will pass only if more than 75% of those present vote in favour (at least 77 votes in support).
Card for the Moorman’s The HMT would like to send a care package over to Shirley & Joe! We would like to do an online card that includes messages from CABC – just to give them a little update on how we’re all going and let them know that we are thinking and praying for them! If you would like to sign the card, please scan the QR code or click on the link below.
https://sendwishonline.com/en/sign-cards/PMC0Yurxwv6VtaQ4zg1WqXjl8kmh
Church Camp Fundraising Lunch is on TODAY $10 each for fundraising. Those with a ticket may collect their lunch after service. Those without a ticket may check for any spare lunches available on a first-come first-served basis.
*To support the funding for church camp, please continue your online transfer and include "ChurchCamp26" in the description.
Church camp will be held at the Collaroy Centre from 17–19 April. Those not attending please take note of the followings,
English Sun. 19/4 service – no service at church. There will be no recording or live-streaming.
Cantonese Sat. 18/4 10am service – will be cancelled but combined with Sunday 11am service on 19/4
Cantonese Sun. 19/4 11am service - in person worship as usual at church with sermon from recording of church camp service.
Mandarin service - no service at church, but service from the camp will be live-streamed
There will be no children Sunday School at Thornleigh on Sun. 19/4.