St John's Toorak Anglican Church
Melbourne VIC
3142
Who we are
The foundation of St. John’s Toorak can be traced back to a meeting hosted by Mr. H. W. Dauglish in his Heyington Place home (now part of St Catherine’s School) in November 1859. It was resolved at this meeting to appoint trustees and commence subscriptions for the building of a church in Toorak. Within months one of the six trustees appointed at that first meeting, Mr. Alfred Ross, had donated sufficient land from his property ‘Orrong’ for the site of the church and over £1500 had been raised. The newly appointed government architect, William Wardell, was contracted to build the new church, on its present site, in the early English Gothic style. Wardell also designed and built St Patrick’s Roman Catholic cathedral in East Melbourne. In April 1860 the Governor of the colony of Victoria, Sir Henry Barkly, laid the foundation stone and building commenced. Following a delay caused by some difficulty in seperating the new parish of Toorak from the existing parish of South Yarra, St. John’s Toorak was opened for worship, again by Sir Henry Barkly, in July 1862. As the first vicar, the Revd Walter Fellowes, was still in transit from England, the first service was led by Dr Bromby, the first Headmaster of Melbourne Grammar School.
Church Website
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Leadership
Leader Name:
The Reverend Roger Williams
Leader Position:
Locum Vicar
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact The Reverend Roger Williams
Other Church Leaders:
The Reverend Hilary Roath - Associate Priest
The Reverend Kirsty Ross - Assistant Curate & Children's Minister
The Reverend Kirsty Ross - Assistant Curate & Children's Minister
Administration
Admin Name:
Sally Robertson
Admin Position:
Parish Administrator
Phone:
Fax:
03 98264395
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Sally Robertson
Driving Directions to St John's Toorak Anglican Church
Travel/Direction Tips
St John's is easily accessible via public transport.
the No. 8 tram stops out the front of the church at the corner of Orrong Rd (stop 37).
The 605 bus also stops at the front of the church.
the No. 8 tram stops out the front of the church at the corner of Orrong Rd (stop 37).
The 605 bus also stops at the front of the church.
St John's Toorak Anglican Church Service Times
Sunday:
8am Holy Communion - A traditional service of Holy Communion, with hymns.
10am Sung Eucharist - A choral service of worship (Holy Communion) led by the parish choir and including hymns, anthem and motet. Children's ministry is part of this service weekly, with Sunday School offered during school term.
An Evening Service of Holy Communion is at 5pm on the First Sunday of the Month (only) in the Angel Chapel.
During the week:
11am Thursday - A service of Holy Communion in the Angel Chapel.
Sunday services at All Saints Kooyong:
466 Glenferrie Rd, opposite Scotch College
9.00am (Holy Communion)
Sunday services at St John's are available for viewing by webcast.
The service may be viewed live in real time, at 10am each Sunday, or a recording of the previous Sunday's service may be viewed at any time during the course of the following week.
It's been more than 8 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
8am Holy Communion - A traditional service of Holy Communion, with hymns.
10am Sung Eucharist - A choral service of worship (Holy Communion) led by the parish choir and including hymns, anthem and motet. Children's ministry is part of this service weekly, with Sunday School offered during school term.
An Evening Service of Holy Communion is at 5pm on the First Sunday of the Month (only) in the Angel Chapel.
During the week:
11am Thursday - A service of Holy Communion in the Angel Chapel.
Sunday services at All Saints Kooyong:
466 Glenferrie Rd, opposite Scotch College
9.00am (Holy Communion)
Sunday services at St John's are available for viewing by webcast.
The service may be viewed live in real time, at 10am each Sunday, or a recording of the previous Sunday's service may be viewed at any time during the course of the following week.
It's been more than 8 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 18s:
Children of all ages are always welcome at St John's.
On the second and fourth Sundays of the month we hold Sunday School in the Kinder room. These activities take place during the sermon and all of the activities supervised by adults who hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents are welcome to attend these sessions or to enjoy the service in the Church.
Saint John's also has a dedicated Children's Corner - a safe and comfortable space for children and parents to enjoy. The Children’s Corner has toys, books, comfy cushions, and a quiet area for reading and relaxing.
On the second and fourth Sundays of the month we hold Sunday School in the Kinder room. These activities take place during the sermon and all of the activities supervised by adults who hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents are welcome to attend these sessions or to enjoy the service in the Church.
Saint John's also has a dedicated Children's Corner - a safe and comfortable space for children and parents to enjoy. The Children’s Corner has toys, books, comfy cushions, and a quiet area for reading and relaxing.
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St John's Toorak Anglican Church History
The way, the truth, and the life
Lord Jesus, thou who art the way, the truth, and the life; hear us as we pray for the truth that shall make all free. Teach us that liberty is not only to be loved but also to be lived. Liberty is too precious a thing to be buried in books. It costs too much to be hoarded. Help us see that our liberty is not the right to do as we please, but the opportunity to please to do what is right.
St John's Toorak Anglican Church listing was last updated on the 26th of June, 2015
