Welcome
Saint John’s extends a warm welcome to people of all faiths and none. Long a place of warm care and quiet peaceful beauty, Saint John’s has been a source of inspiration for generations, with a proud history of service to those in need.
A Vibrant Forum
Saint John’s is a vibrant forum for education, the arts, culture and public discourse. It is a place to gather in a relaxed and enjoyable environment, to share inspiring worship, and to grow in spirituality.
A Serving Community
Saint John’s is a community in which faith and service to others are nurtured and encouraged. Our programs serve the needs of a diverse and cosmopolitan community.
Upcoming Events
Stefan Cassomenos
Performs Beethoven, Brahms, Haydn and Liszt
Saturday 26 May @ 8.00pm @ Saint John’s
Melbourne pianist, conductor and composer Stefan Cassomenos is one of Australia ‘s most talented young artists. A founding member of the Yarra Trio, Stefan has appeared as a soloist throughout Europe and Asia, and now gives regular recitals and concerto performances throughout Australia. This recital presents a mixed program of Beethoven, Chopin, Bach, Haydn, Liszt, Prokofiev, Ligeti, Debussy, and more! Guaranteed to inspire and thrill. A performance not to be missed! Tickets $30/$25 concession/$15 student, plus $3 booking fee. Online bookings at Try Booking wwww.trybooking.com/BMFB or Tickets at the door or telephone 9571 6616. Doors open at 7.40pm. Tell your friends!
‘Stefan Cassomenos is a prodigious and formidable talent’
Discussing ‘five Uneasy Pieces’
Reflections on Scripture and Sexuality’
2.00pm Saturday 26 May @ Saint John’s
An open discussion with Alan Cadwallader, Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at Australian Catholic University, Canberra, and Meg Warner, Bromby Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the Trinity College Theological School. Saint John’s Anglican Parish, 5 Finch Street Malvern East. Copies of the study edition of ‘five Uneasy Pieces’ available on the day for $2.00. For further information call John Baldock on 0438 640 644.
Made in Melbourne
Stefan Cassomenos, Piano
Monica Curro, Violin
Sarah Curro, Violin
Saturday 19 May @ 8.00pm
Join us for the third performance in Saint John’s 2012 Concert Series – MADE IN MELBOURNE – on Saturday night 19 May at 8.00pm. Featuring Stefan Cassomenos, Piano, Monica Curro, Violin, Sarah Curro, Violin, the program includes Beethoven’s ‘Coriolan Overture’, Mozart’s ‘Piano Concerto No 25’, Britten’s ‘Young Apollo’, and a World Premier of Stefan Cassomenos’ ‘Double Violin Concerto’. Tickets $30/$25 concession / $10 school age student. ?Doors open at 7:40 pm with a complimentary glass of wine upon arrival. Booking in advance is strongly recommended as this event has limited seating. Online bookings at www.trybooking.com/BITR.
Go Grill’d!
Great news! Globe Café and St Jacks have been nominated to participate in the Grill’d Local Matters donation programme at Grill’d Malvern this month.?Every month, Grill’d Malvern is donating $500 to local groups and asking their customers to decide who the money goes to.?When customers buy a burger, they will receive a token to put into one of three jars representing different groups. Whoever has the most tokens at the end of the month receives $300. The other two groups receive $100 each. To do your bit to help the cause, spread the word and head on down to Grill’d Malvern and support Globe Café and St Jacks.
Trivial Pursuits
Parish Trivia Night – Saturday 26 July @ 6.30pm
Are you one of those people who’s head is simply brimming with useless trivia? Then come and pit your knowledge against the best at the Saint John’s Trivia Night on Saturday 26 July. The trivia night is being held in order to raise funds for urgent work on the southwest corner of the church. The cover charge is $100 per person and includes a light meal. Tickets include a tax-deductible gift to the National Trust to help with the church restoration. Teams of 10 per table. Register as individuals or a team via the Parish office on 9571 6616.
Fete! Fete! Fete!
Saint John’s Spring Carnival
Saturday 13 October @ 9.30am
Saint John’s Parish Fete will be held on Saturday 22 October, starting @ 9.30am. Stallholders are encouraged to start plying their wares for a Spring and pre-Christmas bonanza. Offers of help and enquiries to Parish Office on 9571 6616.
