Situated in the arts and heritage precinct of Moruya, St John’s is surrounded by beautiful gardens that contain the heritage listed St John’s Rectory, a community hall and the church established in 1890.
Anglicans have been practicing on this site since 1843 and today we retain our traditional roots whilst also embracing change. We recognise the gift of being deeply grounded in an ancient practice of church whilst also engaging in innovative and contemporary expressions of faith and spirituality.
In the beautiful township of Tuross Head is the small church of St Andrew’s. A small but faithful group gather there for Sunday worship.
photo of Linda
Our present Rector is the Reverend Linda Chapman, who was inducted on 21st August 2011.
Honorary Priests associated with the Parish are Bishop George Browning and Reverend Margaret Streatfield.
Linda comes from the contemplative stream of the church and is committed to the marriage of the contemplative and active life particularly in relation to social and ecological justice. Linda is also a Spiritual Director and was awarded an OAM in 2019 for services to the Church and community.
The significant life energy of this Parish has found expression in such ways as the founding of St Peter’s Anglican College, Broulee in 2002. Today we remain in close association with the School.
Our relationship with Anglicare reflects our engagement with social issues and care for the most vulnerable within our community. Anglicare offices are now housed in the Rectory. In addition, the Parish gave Anglicare our old shed to be renovated for use as “Cassie’s Place”, a child and adolescent sexual assault counselling service.
Our Parish Hall is well equipped and available for community meetings and events.
The Red Door Café
Born out of our relationship with Anglicare is the Red Door Café. This is a weekly community lunch hosted by the Parish in our hall every Tuesday at 12pm.
The Parish also founded and continues to coordinate the School Breakfast program at the local public school. Breakfast is offered five days a week to students at the school.
Our parish hall is well equipped and available for community meetings and events.