St Peter's by the Lake Anglican Church
Paynesville, VIC 3880
Church Information
| Church Name: | St Peter's by the Lake Anglican Church |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Street Address: | 35 Newlands Dr, Paynesville VIC 3880, Australia |
| Suburb: | Paynesville |
| State: | VIC |
| Postcode: | 3880 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | 31-07-1960 |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | A foundation stone records: To the Glory of God - This stone was laid by - The Right Reverend - David Arthur Garnsey - MA Th D -- Bishop of Gippsland - 31st July 1960. A plaque in the Narthex records: Blessing of the Narthrex Enhancements - and Memorial Windows - Dedicated to the Glory of God - by - The Right Reverend Dr Richard Treloar - 12th Bishop of Gippsland - in the presence of - The Right Reverend Dr Jeffrey Driver - 10th Bishop of Gippsland, and formee Rector - 17th November, 2024 - Architect: Slap Architects - Engineer: La Porta Consulting - Builder: Legend Homes - Windows: Almond Glass - Rector: Reverend Dennis Webster - Wardens: Robert Fordham ~ Helen Gwynn ~ Ross Tucker. A plaque on the flagpole records: To the Glory of God - and in memory of - Martha Hamilton - and her daughter - Eliza Ruth Hamilton - This flagpole is made from - the boom of 'Boomerang' - launched Paynesville 1907 - and owned for many years by - Miss E R Hamilton. A plaque on a garden seat records: Donated to - St Peter's Quiet Garden - by - Stella & Fred Ellis - 2002. |
| Date Opened: | 25-03-1961 |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
The St Peter's by the Lake Anglican Church is in the Parish of Paynesville and part of the Diocese of Gippsland. The first service at Toonalook (now Paynesville) on the Gippsland Lakes took place on 30/11/1879, conducted by the Rev Ernest Hartmann, from Bairnsdale. The present church building was opened and dedicated on 25/3/1961 by Bishop Garnsey. The church was consecrated on 4/7/1976 by Bishop Delbridge. The church site also includes a 'Quiet Garden' including a labyrinth, for the use of parishioners and the public. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 11/6/2026.
Note: Photograph attrubution/source - https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122101506380371001&set=a.122101506446371001
For more of the church story see - https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/66804deb-c079-402a-ac33-de910e3273a3/downloads/St%20Peters%20Jubilee.pdf?ver=1682216892881
