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
Services this coming weekend 5.00pm Saturday 22 August - Eucharist at St John's Chewton with Rev'd Sally Boothey 10.00am Sunday 23 August - Choral Eucharist at Christ Church Castlemaine with Rev'd Sally Boothey 5th Sunday Reminder On the weekend of 29/30 August there will be one 'whole of parish' Eucharist at 10am on the Sunday at Christ Church as it's the 5th Sunday All welcome Choral Evensong The next Choral Evensong is at 5.00pm Sunday 6 September at Christ Church Concert at Christ Church Sunday 13 September 2.00pm ‘Caelestis Splendor’ at Christ Church Castlemaine Program and booking info on Worship & Events page New Rector Bishop Matt has advised Parishioners that a new Rector has been appointed for the Parish of Castlemaine. “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.” Rev’d Bryn will commence in early October. Many thanks to all involved in the consultation and appointment process. More from Bishop Matt HERE |
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