Judith preaching
Alexander's Laneways and Byways - April 2021
Laz’s Lane, Carnegie
Alexander's Laneways and Byways - April 2021
Glenhuntly Lane
Alexander's Laneways and Byways - April 2021 - Laz's Lane
Laz’s Lane Carnegie
Alexander's Laneways and Byways - April 2021
Rita’s Lane, Carnegie
Alexander's Laneways and Byways - April 2021
Rita’s Lane, Carnegie
Alexander's Laneways and Byways - April 2021
Rita’s Lane, Carnegie
Alexander's Laneways and Byways - April 2021
Rita’s Lane, Carnegie
Alexander's Laneways and Byways - April 2021
Rita’s Lane, Carnegie
Side view of palms
Church decorated for Palm Sunday
People through the palms
Preparing for the Easter service
Revd Gail, Marg and Izuru
Children's Talk
Heather talking to the children at Easter
Choir at Easter
Listening to the children’s talk
Hope at Easter
The amazing things you can do with eggs…
Renewing baptismal vows
Sprinkling the congregation
The morning tea
A refreshing Easter break
Jesus Travels: Josie and Rachel on Guitar
Josie and Rachel providing music for our new family oriented service with some more modern and child friendly music.
Jesus Travels: Josie's Talk
A chance to hear different voices: Josie presents her reflection on the road to Emmaus story.
Jesus Travels: Putting up our Prayer Feet
An interactive activity at our family service: everyone was invited to write or draw their prayer on the feet.
Sharing a reflective moment
Children participating in communion
Bishop Geneive preaches on St John's Day
Bishop Geneive Blackwell joined us to celebrate St John’s Day
St John's Day communion
People receiving communion on St John’s day
St John's Day presentation of certificates
David (second left) renewed his baptismal vows, while anthony (third left) was recieved into the Anglican church.
David and Anthony with Bishop Geneive
Bishop Genieve congratulating David (left) and Anhtony (right) after the service
David and Anthony with supporters
Alex (right) and Rachel (left) join David, Bishop Geneive and Anthony.
More supporters for David and Anthony
Alex (second right) and Alison (right) were supporters for David and Anthony on their journey
Ladies after lunch
Joan and Enid share a laugh after the St John’s Day lunch
Prayers and fishes
Carols Service 16 December
2018 Christmas Tree at St John's
Christmas Lights Party
Terry's Christmas Lights
Playgroup Christmas Breakup - 1
Playgroup Christmas Breakup - 2
The team
Fishes and reflections
Remembering Isobel
Christmas crib and flowers
Christmas crib
Christmas tree
St John's Close
Six retirement living units.
Unit 6
2 Bedroom unit, ground floor
Units and amenities
Each unit has associated garage and small garden space
Heather's funny faces
Take heart
Revd Judith and Jose look on
Collection
Full Immersion Baptism
Baptismal Candle
Baptismal Candle
Baptismal Candle
Full Immersion Baptism
Baptism Certificate
Last service before first Lockdown 22 March 2020
Sign of the Cross
Evening Service before first lockdown in Victoria 22 March 2020
David Powys on the organ
Organ Recital - St David’s Day, 2020
Ken Newell on the organ
Organ Recital, St David’s Day, 2020
Alex Scutt on the organ
Organ Recital, St David’s Day, 2020
After the organ recital - Alex Scutt at the organ
Organ recital, St David’s Day 2020
Evening Service before first Lockdown 22 March 2020
After the Organ Recital, St David's Day, 2020
An important role for the parish musician - inviting others to come up and examine and ask questions.
First Services after Second Lockdown - 15 November 2020
First Service after Lockdown ended - 15 November 2020
Heather's opening speech
David, Stephanie, Roger, Heather, Penny
What does he recommend, Marge?
Guess who's won the high tea door prize?
The High Tea Door Prize has a delighted winner!
The one who looks on glass...on it may stay his eye... or if he pleaseth...
Gathering for a music recital
Celebration of Ministry - 28 November 2011 - David and family
Gathering for a music recital
David Powys Celebration of Ministry November 2021
The congregation
Kevin Petersen addresses the congragation
David’s granddaughter reads the lesson as Kevin Petersen looks on
Penny Powys at the keyboard accompanying the congregation
Penny Powys
David Powys
Penny Powys addresses the congregation
Archbishop Phillip Freier addresses the congregation
Archbishop Phillip Freier blesses our endeavours
Blessing
Blessing
Blessing
Flies’-eye view of organist and congregation
Anthony Lyons with Archbishop Phillip
Spreading the Merry or merrying the spread?
A number of visitors from David’s previous ministries were our guests at St John’s
A number of visitors from David’s previous ministries were our guests at St John’s
David Powys Celebration of Ministries - Afternoon Tea
Parishioners from St John’s joined with others from David’s previous ministries at the afternoon tea following the service
Roger, Penny, David and Glynis
Parish Council 2022 with Bishop Genieve and David Powys
Archbishop and Building Appeal Commitee 2022
L to R: Mayve Patterson, Jill Baker, Cecile, Roger McGrail, Archbishop Freier, Vicar Santa Packianathan, Heather Saba
Entrance to the newly-named Pickford Hall
Celebration in the new Hall, as seen from foyer, after the service of dedication 21 August 2022
Pickford Family Group: Jill and family
Pickford Family Group: Jill and Family
Archbishop with Parish Council 2022
L to R: Graham, Glynis Rose, Eleanor Newcombe, Roger McGrail, Archbishop Freier, Vicar Santa Packianathan, Anthony Lyons, Lyn Beaumont, Rosemary Martin, Susan McDermott.
Celebrations in the Pickford Hall
Celebrations in the Pickford Hall after dedication service, 21 August 2022
The Plaque of Dedication
The Plaque in the entrance marking the dedication and naming of new entrance, church, and Hall.
Children's Activity: Memento of attendees
Jesus, our cornerstone, then the “bricks and mortar” marking everyone who attended the dedication service, 21 August 2022
Unveiling of the Plaque 21 August 2022
Archbishop Freier dedicates the newly renovated facilities, names the hall The Pickford Hall, and unveils the plaque.
Archbishop Freier, Vicar and Building Committee
L to R: Revd Gail Bryce, Roger McGrail, Revd Alexander Scutt, Peter Saba, Archbishop Freier, Terry Nisbet, Revd Santa Packianathan, David and Jackie Wagner (Atelier Wagner Architects). Absent: Revd Dr David Powys.
Morning Tea celebrations in the Pickford Hall
Morning Tea celebrations in the Pickford Hall - with Heather Saba, Children’s Minister.
Mayve Patterson and Jill Baker in the new kitchen
A quick break in serving morning tea for Jill Baker, organiser of the celebration food and drink, and helper Mayve Patterson.
Children's Activity in progress
Children’s Activity in the narthex with Heather Saba, and sermon in the church with Archbishop Freier.
The Archbishop follows the flock ...
After the final hymn, the congregation moved out into the narthex for the dedication of the renovated facilities and unveiling of the commemorative plaque. 21 August 2022
The Pickford Family
The Pickford family members gather in the Hall after the service and naming of the Pickford Hall in memory of Tom and Marjorie.
Celebration and Dedication - Worship
The Service of Dedication for the newly-renovated buildings, 21 August 2022
Children's Activity - Dedication
The “bricks and mortar” in preparation - marking everyone who attended the dedication service, 21 August 2022
Craft and Cuppa - a relaxing morning crafting
Craft and Cuppa - quilting
Craft and Cuppa - knitting
Craft and cuppa - card making