On the 18th of March 1990 the hymnal page in the photo below floated into the garden of the Uniting Church Manse on the corner of Hunter and Daly Streets in Brunswick West. The page was escaping from the fire that had destroyed St. John's Anglican Church a few metres away. The Uniting church minister, … Continue reading Sing a new song to the Lord
New bishops, new areas
It was announced this week that our Diocesan areas are being re-arranged into four from the current three episcopal areas. From September St. John’s will be in an area that runs North-South including the local government areas of Nillumbik, Hume, Whittlesea; Banyule, Darebin, Merri-bek; Melbourne, Yarra, Port Philip. From September, our new Bishop will be Megan Curlis-Gibson, who is … Continue reading New bishops, new areas
Working Bee 16/5, 1 to 5 pm
We have done amazing work in the last few years to make our property more welcoming, safe and comfortable for all who use it. Visitors regularly comment on the improvements. This is why our working bees are part of our welcome and outreach to our local community. In response to suggestions from a few members, … Continue reading Working Bee 16/5, 1 to 5 pm
Taking a fence
The church house (vicarage) fencing project is complete. Check out the before and after photos below. Several of our neighbours have been commenting on how much of an improvement this is. Completing the fencing also marks the completion of the vicarage renovation project which began in 2024. With much thanks to God for everyone who … Continue reading Taking a fence
