St John's Church was consecrated in 1845.
Children ringing the school bell.
Get in touch with Canberra's early history!
St John's Church was consecrated in 1845.
St John’s Anglican Church (Consecrated in 1845), which dates back to the earliest days of European settlement in this area, is alive in the twenty-first century with people of all ages. We look forward to welcoming you to our worship, community life and other activities. The church is open on Wednesdays for private prayer and reflection - due to the Act Government Lockdown Extension all services are cancelled and the church is closed.
Worship service times
The ACT Government Lockdown has been lifted and
services will resume on Sunday 31 October beginning with
9.30am and 6.00pm - both in the Hall.
Wednesday 10am service in the church will begin 10 November.
Until then a pre-recorded service will be uploaded on Sunday morning.
For more information please see below.
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NO SERVICES on Sunday 24 October - Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost
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8.00 am - Eucharist in the church
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9.30 am - Holy Communion for families and people of all ages in the hall - kids@church and Youth Group. MORE...
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11.15 am - Mattins (BCP)
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6.00 pm - stjohns@6 Holy Communion in the church. While open to all, this service is aimed at students and young professionals. Explore what being a disciple of Jesus is all about in the ocean of postmodern life MORE...
No Service on Wednesday 27 October
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10 am - Traditional 1662 BCP Holy Communion with KJV Bible in the church MORE...
!PRECINCT ACCESS CHANGES!
Over the next few months, we will be upgrading our main driveway and carpark.
This means access to our church precinct is temporarily changing.
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Because of Covid the Parish Office is open on reduced hours . You are welcome to contact Canons Paul, Margaret and Kevin and Rev'd Vicky on their mobile phones. MORE...
Sunday@9.30 is for families and people of all ages. We share the Eucharist (Holy Communion), enjoy the company of others and there are fun, Christ centred programs for children and youth.
Wednesday at 10 am. The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) and the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible have nurtured Anglicans for over three hundred years in the Christian faith.
St John's is a popular destination for many couples, especially those requiring a more intimate worship space.
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The disruption of worship and other parish activities because of Covid-19 has had significant financial implications for the parish. MORE...
Hardship and setback can strike anyone—an unexpected crisis, the loss of a job, health problems, family breakdown and a number of other reasons. Our Centre is still open and we are here to help and support all people. Tel: 02 6248 7771
stjohns@6 is a Sunday evening church. While open to all, it is aimed at students and young professionals. Explore what being a disciple of Jesus is all about in the ocean of postmodern life.
Step back to the days of slate boards, slate pencils, blackboards, chalk and inkwells at the St John’s Schoolhouse Museum.
People are St John's. Get a sense of who we are by going to our PHOTO GALLERY...
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Please consider supporting our 2021 National Trust - St John's Church Heritage Conservation Fund Appeal to assist with the upgrade and refurbishment of the Heritage-Listed Rectory. Donations are tax-deductible. MORE...
St John's Precinct is an oasis in the heart of the Nation's capital. Looking for a church community? New to Canberra? You will find people here from all over Canberra. Come and see if St John's is a fit for you!