St Peter's Eastern Hill Anglican Church
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St Peter’s Eastern Hill is a diverse Anglo-Catholic community based in East Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1846, St Peter’s is the oldest Anglican parish church in Melbourne on its original site, and one of the handful of buildings in Melbourne which pre-date the gold rush of the 1850s.
Find out more about historic features including the font and memorials to Charles La Trobe and Sophie La Trobe; the John Pinney Bear memorial; the Venetian Last Supper mosaic purchased at the Great Exhibition of 1880, the historic linoleum lining on our centre aisle dating from 1892; two significant stained glass windows by Melbourne artist Napier Waller; the 12-panel iconostatis' numerous examples of bronze work by Melbourne sculptor Andor Mészáros; and wooden carvings by famous Melbourne artist Ola Cohn.
What's On
Come hear more about our history and the many features within the building. There will be an informal chat with the leaders of our unique breakfast program for the homeless and a 45-minute organ and vocal recital. Visit our social enterprise coffee caravan, purchase great coffee and pastries, and also visit our on-sit book shop.
Children's Activities
Our program is family-friendly.
In Collaboration With:
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Anglicare
Anglicare Victoria is the state's largest provider of out-of-home care services for children and young people.
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Rhys Arvidson
Resident organist of St Peter’s
1. Image of interior with organ 2. Aerial image of St Peter's church
Important Details
Tour/event summary information
Saturday 26 July
Open access 10am—4pm
Organ and vocal recital 2pm
Running for 45 minutes
Bookings
No bookings required. Tour group capacity is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meeting Point
Disable wheelchair access restricted between 12 noon and 12.45pm due to Mass in Handfield Chapel
Accessibility
Fully wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom
