Our Activities and Services:
St John's Playgroup
Playgroup runs on Thursday mornings during school term, from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Cooper Centre.
Friendship and support for mothers and carers.
Toys and crafts for toddlers and preschoolers.
Caring helpers and a gentle approach to stories, songs and prayers suitable for small children.
Kids and Craft Market
Creative crafts and everything you need for kids: new and old. Drop into the lounge for tea and a chat or grab a sausage from the sausage sizzle.
St John's Close
Retirement Accommodation: supporting the elderly in our area with six independent living units managed and maintained by the parish.
Services to the Wider Community:
Dixon House: We collect food for the Dixon House emergency food relief program.
At Christmas we collect for Christmas hampers for families in need.
Hope for Glen Eira: We were participants in the Hope for Glen Eira Food Drive, organised by Ormond Anglican Church.
Kids Hope: Our parish participates in Kids Hope at a local primary school, with volunteers providing one-on-one mentoring for kids at risk.
Derek and Rosemary Snibson, CMS Missionaries: We are sponsoring Derek and Rosemary Snibson who are working in the Northern Territory training Aboriginal leaders to help train others in Aboriginal communities.
Spaces for Local Community Groups:
St John’s has a number spaces for use by the church and wider community: the main worship area, the chapel, narthex, Cooper Centre and hall. Some of these spaces are available for rental, learn more....