Planetshakers explores"Peace in a Fractured World" This Christmas
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Melbourne, VIC – December 2025 – As families across Melbourne prepare for Christmas celebrations, Planetshakers Church is inviting the community to discover peace amid life's divisions and uncertainties through special Christmas Day services focused on the theme "Peace in a Fractured World."
With Christmas Day services at 9 AM and 11 AM on December 25 at 400 City Road, Southbank, addressing one of the season's most enduring yet challenging messages: peace on earth.
"'Peace on earth' remains one of the most quoted Christmas ideals, yet it often feels furthest from reality," says Pastor Neil Smith International Director, Planetshakers. "In our current climate of polarisation, outrage culture, and ongoing conflicts, Christmas offers us a vital invitation to pause the hostility and rediscover what genuine peace looks like."
Beyond Political Peace
Pastor Neil emphasises that the peace celebrated at Christmas extends beyond political treaties or ceasefire agreements, reaching into the relational and personal dimensions of everyday life.
"We're not just talking about peace between nations, though that matters deeply," he explains. "We're talking about peace in families torn apart by disagreement, peace in workplaces marked by tension, and the inner peace so many are desperately seeking in an age of anxiety and burnout."
Peace Begins Locally
At a time when global challenges can feel overwhelming, Planetshakers' Christmas message affirms that meaningful peace begins locally and personally—in how individuals treat one another, resolve conflicts, and choose connection over division.
"Peace starts with the person next to you," Pastor Neil notes. "It begins in our homes, our streets, our daily interactions. Christmas reminds us that transformation doesn't require us to fix the entire world—it invites us to start right where we are."
Service Details
What: Christmas Day Services – "Peace in a Fractured World"
When: Wednesday, December 25, 2025 at 9 AM and 11 AM
Where: Planetshakers Church, 400 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006
For more information, visit https://www.planetshakers.com/
About Planetshakers
Planetshakers is a vibrant, contemporary church with a global reach and a passionate commitment to worship, community, and faith. The Melbourne City Campus serves thousands of people each week, offering a welcoming community where individuals and families can explore faith, find support, and make meaningful connections. Through initiatives like Empower food relief centres across Victoria, Planetshakers is committed to serving the local community with practical love and support.
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