Everyone is welcome

In the Anglican Parish of South Darebin, we have two worship centres, All Saints in Northcote and St James in Thornbury. In both of these communities we keep the best of the past while practising our faith in a tolerant, open and inclusive way. We love the beauty and mystery of both traditional and modern Anglican music, and we keep the traditional liturgy, festivals and seasons of the year. But we are communities with progressive values – we are tolerant of different viewpoints, interested in other faiths, respectful of people of all ages, backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. Our parish seeks to welcome everyone, to share our experience of God, to reach out to those who need help, and to engage in issues of social justice. We are aware of the injustices suffered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, traditional owners of the land on which the churches were built and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

We normally hold three services per week, with additional services or activity as appropriate to the church season; for example, Bible study sessions are held from time to time. For information about services and activities in our parish, see the Services page.

Services

Upcoming services

Hello.  My name is Chris Carolane, and I am the Acting Vicar of the parish.

I came here at the beginning of March 2024, and I know that if you join our community, you will find the same loving welcome that I received when I arrived. Perhaps you are looking for a new church, or are thinking about coming to church for the first time.  We would love you to join us.  Do not hesitate to contact me if you would like a chat.

Canon Chris

We are a people of varying ages from different walks of life and ethnic backgrounds.  Our main area of commonality is a shared belief in the Lord Jesus who taught that we should love each other in the same way that he showed radical love when he was on Earth. We take seriously Jesus’ command to love all people. 

It is this love for others that urges us to care for the marginalised, refugees and asylum seekers, indigenous peoples and the poor. We are people who pray for each other and those in need, and who seek to learn from what is written in Bible.

Find out more about South Darebin

History of St James Anglican Church Thornbury

Over 100 years in Thornbury

Clergy

Our Clergy

From the Vicar

Reading and reflection

Our community

Welcoming and inclusive

Social justice

Standing up for fairness

Facilities

For community use

History of All Saints Anglican Church Northcote

161 years in Northcote

All Saints is on the corner of High and Walker Streets, in Northcote, opposite Stop 26 of the Number 86 tram line. Wheelchair access is available via the north porch door. On- street parking is available.

St James is on the corner of Pender and Newcastle Streets in Thornbury. Wheelchair access is from the east door in Newcastle Street. The main entrance is via the ramp in Newcastle Street. There is ample on-street parking nearby.

Our parish is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.  We acknowledge their Elders, past and present, and pray for a just outcome for all Indigenous people. We pay our respects to First Nations website visitors.

We welcome people of any sexual orientation or gender identity and oppose sexism and gender discrimination in any form.