MJCC — Melbourne Japanese Christian Church

Melbourne Japanese Christian Church (MJCC) is the Japanese congregation of Canterbury Presbyterian Church. We are a vibrant Christ-centred, Christ-proclaiming community representing many nations. We are committed to the reformed tradition, with a focus on the preaching of the Word of God and worship and fellowship on the Lord’s Day.

In 1991, the Rev Stephen Young established Melbourne’s first Japanese-language ministry at Canterbury. It is still the only Japanese church in this city and its Gospel witness is as vital today as it has ever been. Over those 32 years, the church has seen many, many Japanese come to Christ, be baptised, and grow in their faith. The ministry has also inspired many young Australian’s to commit their lives to missions work in Japan. It’s a wonderful legacy and we can only imagine what God has in store for the years to come. 

Canterbury Presbyterian Church is a constituent part of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria.