Current Notices
‘Hope25: Hope in An Uncertain World’
A National Anglican Initiative
Between Easter and Pentecost, we join with every Anglican Church in Australia in especially sharing hope in our uncertain world. One way we can do this is by committing to a season of prayer for our Parish of St John’s, our community and the world. We invite you to commit to hopeful prayer by signing-up in the Narthex and taking a new parish ‘Prayer Commitment Card’ as a reminder.
Sunday 18 May, following the 10am service
There will be a brief review meeting for those who have committed to our Prayer initiative for Hope25, so we can encourage each other. We hope to see you there!
Parish Survey
This week, you may have received a request to complete a Parish Survey, designed to help me and the Parish Council better understand our parish make up and thus ways in which we can continue our ministry and perhaps new ways of doing things! The survey can be accessed here or hard copies will be available in the Narthex. Those subscribed to our newsletter will also receive an email with the link to complete the survey. It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and all responses will be kept confidential. Thank you in advance for your time and valuable input. The Vicar
Prayers for Christian Unity, Thursday 29 May at 11am,
Toorak Uniting Church
Our next Prayers for Christian Unity with our fellow christians will be on Thursday 29 May at 11am at Toorak Uniting Church. We will celebrate the ‘Week of Prayer for Christian Unity’ which officially begins on Sunday 1 June. Following the service there will be a light lunch provided.
Archbishop Election Synod – UPDATE
As communicated earlier, a Synod to elect our new Archbishop will commence on Friday 23 May at 6.30pm with a Eucharist at St. Paul’s Cathedral, followed by the first sitting of Synod from 8.00pm until 10.30pm. The Synod continues on Saturday 24 May from 10am until 5.30pm. If necessary Synod will continue on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 May, from 7pm. Our Synod representatives are Jenny Smith, Adriaan den Dulk (Warden), Anthony Mannering and our clergy. On Monday 12 May the names of four clergy nominated for the position of Archbishop were confidentially disseminated to all the Synod representatives. No Synod representative may discuss these names with anyone other than Synod representatives. Please respect this process and do not ask. Please do pray for the nomination of the new Archbishop and for our Synod representatives, and all those of the Diocese, as we come to this important Synod in the life of our Diocese. Latest updates are available here: https://www.boardofnominators.org/
The Vicar
PRAYER FOR THE SELECTION OF OUR NEW ARCHBISHOP
Eternal God, shepherd and guide, in your mercy give your Church in this diocese a shepherd after your own heart, who will walk in your ways, and with loving care watch over your people. Give us a leader of vision and a teacher of your truth. So may your Church be built up and your name glorified;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer Book for Australia, p. 212.
Community Groups
Various community groups meet in our church hall, ‘Buxton Hall’, on a regular basis.
Happy Destiny
AA
Wednesday 6.30pm
Toorak Tuesday
NA
Tuesday 7.30pm
Kumon
Maths & English Learning Programme
Monday, Tuesday & Friday
3pm-6.30pm
Outreach
St. John’s Toorak supports various worthwhile community organisations.
Continue reading to find out more!
Richmond Churches Food Centre
The Richmond Churches Food Centre is an ecumenical, grass roots initiative that has been providing food security for hundreds of people each week for some 30 years. At Richmond Churches Food Centre people receive enough food and a warm welcome, regardless of their background, culture, beliefs or lifestyle.
Christ Church Mission Community Centre
St Kilda’s Little Mission
The Centre offers opportunities for social interaction and personal growth, particularly through free weekly meals, emergency support, volunteering opportunities, engagement in free or low-cost activities, and community outreach.
Saint Mark's Community Centre
St Mark’s Fitzroy, partnered with Anglicare Victoria, provides support to people in the community who are experiencing primary and secondary homelessness in the City of Yarra and the City of Melbourne. Including emergency relief, case management, facilities such as showers and laundry as well as hot meals.
Dixon House
Anglicare Victoria
Dixon House is a neighbourhood centre located in the heart of Clayton, in the City of Monash, Victoria, Australia. They have a range of programs and services that cater to the needs of those in the local community. Their hope is to provide a place where you can make friends, learn new skills, volunteer your time, and get support.
Connie Benn Centre
Brotherhood of St Laurence
BSL believes that all children have a right to quality and affordable early education and care regardless of cultural or social background. BSL runs a variety of programs, offering opportunities for both parents and children to make connections and learn in a safe and culturally caring environment.
Sunday Suppers
Anglican Parish of
St. Silas & St Anselm
The Parish of the Parks community offers meals to those in need every Sunday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the church hall.
For Port Phillip residents with a concession card, food parcels are given out on the first Sunday of each month from 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
“Get Out for Good”
Anglican Criminal Justice Ministry – Anglicare Victoria
This program provides people who have been released from prison access to social and emotional support. Drop in Centres, phone calls and informal meetings provide safe spaces to talk about what they are going through and encouragement to reconnect with family, friends and community. The program acts to strengthen people’s ability to identify and develop their own resources and build capacity while making the adjustment from prison to the “outside”.
Refugee Child Outreach
Brotherhood of St Laurence
This program works with children and families who are newly arrived in Australia. Settling in a new country is challenging and navigating a complex system of services for children can be confusing. The program is open to families with young children of a refugee background, who are seeking asylum or arrived in Australia on community detention.
The Lazarus Centre
St Peter’s Eastern Hill,
East Melbourne
The Lazarus Centre operates onsite at St Peter’s in East Melbourne. The centre provides food, pastoral care and essential support to people experiencing homelessness; it provides people a warm and secure place to eat breakfast seven days a week, every day of the year. Breakfast is available daily between 7:30am and 9:00am. On Fridays at 11.00 am a BBQ is held in conjunction with Doutta Galla Community Health Services.
Order of St Lazarus Victorian Commandery Foundation
Charitable Trust
A foundation to help poor, disadvantaged and marginalised members of our community. OLJ aims to promote and assist education in hospital care and administration, nursing and first aid and to establish and promote aid and assistance to hospitals, medical centres and institutions for the treatment of human ills of every kind.
The Mission to Seafarers Victoria
(MTSV)
The Mission to Seafarers Victoria has operated from its heritage-listed building in Melbourne’s Docklands since 1917. Serving a special place in the life and community of those who live and work at sea, the dedicated team of staff and volunteers provide comfort, a friendly face, and a sense of community to the thousands of seafarers who visit the Port of Melbourne annually.
The Queen’s Fund
Since 1887, The Queen’s Fund has been dedicated to supporting single women & children in Victoria who are in distress, crisis, or emergency situations. They are committed to providing them with the necessary resources and assistance to help them overcome their challenges and lead a better life. The Queen’s Fund is one of Victoria’s oldest charities, run by women for women.
