Description

St Mark’s Fitzroy has a long and impactful history of serving diverse communities, including Aboriginal groups, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and the homeless population of Fitzroy. Through its legacy of activism and inclusion, St Mark’s has provided solace and support for generations.

What's On

Come take an interactive tour of St Mark’s. Moving through designated stops, you'll hear volunteers and subject experts share stories and historical narratives of St Mark’s role in community activism and care.

There will be personal displays and art from Reverend Doctor Cecilia Francis, the first woman priest to preside at St Mark’s; parishioner and contemporary artist Betsy Stoltz; and longtime attendee Ellen Green.

Don't miss the community centre's communal art piece, the exhibition Stories of Diversity & Belonging by students from Sacred Heart School Fitzroy, or the HIV/AIDS memorial emphasising the church’s long-standing support of the LGBTQIA+ community. You're invited to join a curator talk in the Rafters Gallery on Sunday afternoon.

See and hear the story of St. Mark’s ongoing role in supporting the Indigenous community of Fitzroy and the story of ‘The seven women who saved St Mark’s.’

Inside the children's library, you'll see stained glass windows that date back to the 1930s that were once part of Victoria’s first free children’s library during the Great Depression.

Enjoy the community screening of a classic 1930s Charlie Chaplin film, an homage to the church’s historical efforts in bringing joy to disadvantaged residents through cinema.

Children's Activities

A dedicated art therapy station for children will be available, allowing young visitors to engage with the event through creativity and storytelling.