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St James’ Anglican Church Open house

  • St James Anglican Church 145 Mort St Toowoomba, QLD, 4350 Australia (map)

Visit Toowoomba’s Oldest Church, dedicated in 1869.

History and Tradition

  • Experience the ambience

  • Neo-gothic architecture

  • Stained-glass windows

  • Beautiful grounds

  • Learn about the rich history as a worshipping community, with links to the broader community of Toowoomba

What’s On

10 am: The History, Architecture and Stained Glass Windows

PowerPoint presentation by Lyn Hodgson

11 am: Sunday School Memories

Presented by Lynne and Julien

11.30 am: Organ Recital on historic pipe organ

Organists Eduarda van Klinken and Pamela Duane. Guest soloists Ian Kammholz, tenor, and a talented young violinist

12.30 pm to 2 pm: Renewal of wedding vows

Rev Mark and Rev Melissa, certificates given, register online

2 pm: Musical performance by Dinka youth choir

Experience the joy of these young singers

2.30 pm: Sing Praises

Join us for community ‘favourite’ hymn singing, led by St James’ Choir and organist Andrew Doecke

3.30 pm: Explaining Anglican Worship

Rev Mark and Rev Melissa

5 pm: Sung Evensong

Traditional High Anglican Evensong, commemorating the New Guinea Martyrs of World War II

Available all day

  • Refreshments for purchase: morning tea and lunch

  • Display of historic church vestments and vessels

  • History and archive displays

  • Mini marke table with home bake, preserves, plants, crafts

Our church and hall are heated.

This is a FREE EVENT. Donations to church ministry would be appreciated.