Christ Church Castlemaine
& St John's Chewton
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Welcome to the Anglican Parish of Castlemaine
serving people across the historic Mount Alexander (Liyanganyuk Banyul) goldfield areas of Chewton, Castlemaine and surrounds Castlemaine Parish is a community that welcomes, encourages and supports people from all walks of life and human experience The Parish offers a variety of ways for people to express, explore and enjoy Christian faith in gatherings large or small, in silence and in song, occasionally or often Everyone is welcome Come along! |
Latest News
With heartfelt thanks to Rev'd Sally, leader of the Locum Ministry to this Parish, and to Rev'd Scott and Bishop Andrew who assisted in the ministry which has now concluded Welcome Rev'd Bryn! Parishioners are looking forward to welcoming Rev'd Bryn Jones this week A few months ago, Bishop Matt advised the Parish: “I am delighted to announce that the Rev’d Bryn Jones will return to the Diocese to serve as Rector of Castlemaine and Priest-in-charge of Daylesford” More from Bishop Matt & Rev'd Bryn HERE Services this coming weekend 5.00pm Saturday 10 October - Eucharist at St John's Chewton 10.00am Sunday 11 October - Choral Eucharist at Christ Church Castlemaine This Saturday - Agitation Hill Chamber Music Series 2026 - Concert 3 "The Illusion of Time" is at Christ Church at 4.00pm Saturday 10 October - A solo piano recital by Elyane Laussade - Program and booking info on Worship & Events page |
Praying for everyone in places where there is war
Praying for refugees and those who care for them
Praying for people who are hungry or alone or fearful
for those who are grieving
and for children everywhere
The Anglican Parish of Castlemaine acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung people (Djaara)
who have lived here on their traditional lands and cared for Djandak (Country) over many thousands of years
We respect their culture and their story
We respect Djaara elders past, present, and emerging
Joyful News
As part of ongoing work by the Djaara Corporation including the signing of a Recognition and Settlement Agreement with the Victorian Government in 2013, the Djaara have established Larnangurrak (their place, a community centre) in Bendigo, opened November 2024
And for the first time in Australia's history, a Statewide Treaty has been signed with First Peoples commencing December 2025
Praying for refugees and those who care for them
Praying for people who are hungry or alone or fearful
for those who are grieving
and for children everywhere
The Anglican Parish of Castlemaine acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung people (Djaara)
who have lived here on their traditional lands and cared for Djandak (Country) over many thousands of years
We respect their culture and their story
We respect Djaara elders past, present, and emerging
Joyful News
As part of ongoing work by the Djaara Corporation including the signing of a Recognition and Settlement Agreement with the Victorian Government in 2013, the Djaara have established Larnangurrak (their place, a community centre) in Bendigo, opened November 2024
And for the first time in Australia's history, a Statewide Treaty has been signed with First Peoples commencing December 2025