

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





























































































































































