| St John's Anglican Church | |
|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Reid | |
| St John's, Reid | |
 Exterior from West, 2017 | |
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| Location | Corner of Anzac Parade and Constitution Avenue, Reid, Australian Capital Territory |
| Country | Australia |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | stjohnscanberra |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | St John the Baptist Church of England, Reid |
| Dedication | Saint John the Baptist |
| Consecrated | 12 March 1845 by William Broughton |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | ACT Heritage Register |
| Architect(s) |
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| Style |
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| Years built | 1841–1873 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | 1 (in 1878) |
| Materials | |
| Bells | 8 (2m., 16 sp. st., 3c., tr.) |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Canberra and Goulburn |
| Parish | Canberra |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Mark Short |
| Rector | Rev David McLennan |
| Priest(s) | Rev Andrew Cameron (Public Theology) |
| Curate(s) | Rev Anna Krebs |
| Laity | |
| Organist/Director of music | Sheila Thompson |
| Youth ministry coordinator | Mary De Lautour (Children and Families Worker), Dr Kirsten Lamb (Youth Worker) |
| Music group(s) | St John's Choir |
St John the Baptist Church is an Australian Anglican church in the Canberra suburb of Reid in the Australian Capital Territory. The church is located at the corner of Anzac Parade and Constitution Avenue, adjacent to the Parliamentary Triangle, and is the oldest surviving public building within Canberra's inner city and the oldest church in the Australian Capital Territory.[1]
St John's has been described as "spiritual and social centre" and a "sanctuary in the city."[1][2] Overlooking Lake Burley Griffin today, it has remained a small English village-style church even as Australia's capital grew around it.[3][4] Over time, it became a focal point for Australia's governors-general, politicians, public servants and military leaders,[4] and has hosted royalty on numerous occasions.[5][6]
The church remains an active place of worship and a Canberra landmark, although it has now been surrounded by offices and residential buildings. The bells of St John's, cast from the same foundry as the National Carillon,[7][8] are audible from Lake Burley Griffin. St John's Care, a local charity, emergency relief and community organisation affiliated with Anglicare,[9] is based in the church precinct, as is the parish's musical group, the St John's Choir.[10] An annual community fair has been held in the church grounds since the 1930s, with participation from local schools, bands and arts organisations.[11] In March 2020, the church celebrated its 175th anniversary since its consecration in 1845.[12]
- ^ a b Wilson, Randall (2012). Sanctuary in the city : the Anglican Church of St John the Baptist Canberra. The Anglican Church of St John the Baptist, Canberra. ISBN 978-0646574455.
- ^ Directorate, Environment and Planning (4 August 2022). Jans, Edwina (ed.). "St Johns Church". www.canberratracks.act.gov.au. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
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Sue Wwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b Allbrook, Malcolm (2015). "History of Canberra's oldest church". Australian National University Reporter. 46 (2).
- ^ "Royalty Attends Wedding". British Pathe. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Queen meets Rush, attends church service". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 22 October 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "The Bells of St John's". St John's Church. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "National Carillon". ACT Government. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "St John's Care". St John's Care. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "St John's Choir". St John's Choir. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Fair". St John's Church. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ A Service to Celebrate 175 Years of Christian Worship on the Limestone Plains. St John's Anglican Church Canberra. 15 March 2020.