Wesley Church
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Wesley Church is a Neo-Gothic bluestone church built in 1858 which underwent major restoration works in 2018-19. Significant modifications were made to the interior of the church while preserving its traditional character. External features of the church were also restored in a major way with a new slate roof, and cleaning and repointing the stonework, and cleaning and repairing all the stained glass windows. The environment surrounding the church has also been sympathetically addressed including the complete restoration of the three other heritage buildings on the site: the Caretaker's Cottage, the Manse and the School House.
What's On
There will be a musical performance on the organ, tours and talks about the windows at Wesley and the history and stories behind them, and tours of the heritage building.
On Sunday, Professor Grace Ji-Sun Kim will deliver a free, public lecture about her new book When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a more Just Christianity.
Children's Activities
Come design and build your own heritage building! Using materials and templates designed by a local artist, we encourage kids to get creative with a building of their own.
Images: (1) Statue of John Wesley in front of Wesley Church. Photo: courtesy of Wesley Church. (2) Choral concert 'Sounds of Singing' in 2022. Photo: courtesy of Wesley Church and Kate Sadler. (3) Hoban Chapel att Wesley Church. Photo: courtesy of Wesley Church Melbourne.(4) Gardens in front of Wesley Church on Lonsdale St. Photo: courtesy of Wesley Church. (5) Statue of John Wesley in front of Wesley Church. Photo: courtesy of Wesley Church.
Important Details
Time & Date
Saturday 27 July
Open access 10am-5pm
Tours run 10.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 3.30pm
Running for 30 minutes in groups of 12
Sunday 28 July
Open access 12pm-5pm
Tour runs 1.30am
Running for 30 minutes in groups of 12
Free public lecture 3.30pm-5pm
No bookings required
No bookings required. Tour group capacity is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meet in Wesley Church foyer
ACCESSIBILITY
Partially wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom
The ground floor of Wesley Church is fully accessible. The mezzanine is reached by stairs and is not accessible by wheelchair.
Location
136 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
