St Luke's Anglican Church
St Luke's Anglican Church 14-11-2017 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria
St Luke's Anglican Church 14-11-2017 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria

St Luke's Anglican Church

Yea, VIC 3717

Church Information

Church Name: St Luke's Anglican Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: 1 Pelissier St, Yea VIC 3717, Australia
Suburb: Yea
State: VIC
Postcode: 3717
Foundation Stone Laid: 10-03-1868
Foundation Stone Notes: 

The foundation stone was laid on 10/3/1868 by Mrs W L Ker. The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited.

A plaque records: Ecclesia Anglicana - For the teaching of - The Catholic Faith - and to the Greater - Glory of God - This Parish Church of St Luke - consecrated 21st October 1984 - Rector ~ The Rev D W McMonigle - BA BD - + Maxwell - Bishop of Wangaratta

A plaque by The National Trust - Victoria records: St Luke's Church - Nave built 1868 - Sanctuary and Vestry Added by 1907 - Architect Albert Purchas - Recorded.

Many memorial plaques and gifts are noted inside the church building including: A M D G - In memory of - Eaton Stannard Purcell - A faithful worker & Regular Worshipper - 1876 - 1933 - Erected by Parishioners & Friends.

A plaque records: In 1942-1943 During the war years, Ivanhoe - Grammar School was evacuated to the Township - of Yea as an attached on Australia was feared. - This plaque was presented to St Luke's Yea on - the 7th Feb 1982 by the Old Boys of the School - who worshipped in the church during those years. - This plaque marks their association with this Parish.

A Roll of Honor for 1914-1918 is located in the church.

Date Opened: 00-10-1868
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The St Luke's Anglican Church, Yea is part of the Parish of Yea and the Diocese of Wangaratta. The first formal Anglican worship arrangements in Yea  began in 1857, when Mr Ashe, a lay reader was appointed, followed by Mr Cramer, also a lay reader in 1860/1. The original church building was opened in October 18681. The hall was opened in 1925, and over the years the church and hall have been extensively renovated to meet the needs of the congregation. The church celebrated its 150th anniversay in 2018. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 17/11/2017.

Note 1: For more of the church story see - The Story of Yea - A 150 Year History of the Shire /by Harvey Blanks, Melbourne, The Hawthorne Press, 1973. page 170.
Last Updated: Sunday 5th March, 2023
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