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St John's Anglican Church

Alexandra, VIC 3714

Church Information

Church Name: St John's Anglican Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: 37 Downey St, Alexandra VIC 3714, Australia
Suburb: Alexandra
State: VIC
Postcode: 3714
Foundation Stone Laid: 13-11-1937
Foundation Stone Notes: The foundation stone of the present church building records: To the Glory of God - and for the teaching of - The Catholic Faith - This stone was laid by - The Rev Douglas Blake Th Schol - Rector - 13.11.1937.
Date Opened: 16-03-1868
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The St John's Anglican Church, Alexandra began about 1857, although due to lack of records little is known, with early services being conducted by lay preachers and visiting clergy, in private homes and schools. The first church building was a wooden structure erected at the corner of Webster and Nihil Streets. It was opened by the Dean of Melbourne, the Very Rev H B Macartney on 16/3/1868. The church moved to its present site in the 1930s, with the original wooden building being relocated to its present position, beside the new church building, about 1938. The present church building was consecrated in August 1943, by the Right Rev T M Armour, Bishop of Wangaratta. [Sourced from: https://www.alexanglicans.org/about-st-johns/a-history/ }. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 6/12/2020.

Note: Photograph attribution/source - https://www.alexanglicans.org/
Last Updated: Sunday 6th December, 2020
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