Stonnington Community Uniting Church
Explore Spiritual Understanding and Growth
- 57-59 Burke Rd., East Malvern (corner Coppin Street)
- 54 Serrell St., East Malvern
A Community of Faith in the Heart of East Malvern
The Stonnington Community Uniting Church is a safe place for all people. Visitors and members, regardless of race, creed, gender, cultural background, or sexual orientation are welcome. However you would like to be part of our community, there is a place for you here.
Acknowledgement: We gather on the sacred lands of the BoonWurrung and Wurundjeri people, who have been its custodians for thousands of years
Sunday Services
Our Sunday morning services are relaxed and inclusive. We incorporate traditional and contemporary music. We draw on the words of the old and new testaments of the Bible as well other thought-provoking and inspirational writings, artworks and the influence of the natural world.
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Special Interest Groups
A number of Groups meet in the comfortable facilities adjacent to the main church. These include the Afternoon Fellowship, the Common Threads, the Library Book Chatters and the Something for the Spirit Group. The church encourages expressions of the Uniting Church values across a range of applications
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Church Facilities
Behind the conservative facade, the Stonnington Community Uniting Church has highly usable and versatile facilities. The main church can be configured in majestic or intimate layouts. The adjoining hall, meeting rooms and renovated kitchen are truly functional.
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Upcoming Events
PCNV – Lent and Easter through a Progressive Lens
PCNV - Lent and Easter through a Progressive Lens
We are part of the Community
And the Community is part of Us
We are a Christian Community committed to following the way of Jesus rather than following religious dogma.
Stonnington Community is:
- a listening Church
- a helping Church
- a learning Church
We come from many walks of life, we have had different and similar experiences, we are singles, we are couples, we are children, we are adults. Some of us like dogs, some of us like cats. We have different faith beliefs. We come together in Christian Fellowship.
We are here to stay
Our Christian origins go back over 2000 years
Our East Malvern origins go back to 1886
Our congregation started when Rev John Ewing, the Presbyterian Minister of the Toorak Church began to visit the area, and to hold services in the homes of several of his parishioners. The church has had many ups and downs through the 1890’s Depression, World War 1, the Spanish Flu, the Great Depression of the 1930’s, World War 2 and more.
There have been relocations, building programs, amalgamations, ebbs and flows. Families have thrived, young people have moved to outer Melbourne, friends and strangers have returned. Amazing ministers have guided our community while lay persons have served tirelessly in the evolution of the Church.
We are now emerging from COVID times with constant and renewed committment to a Christian ethic. From 1886 to 2024, we are here and we are here to stay.
Tomorrow could start today
You may have driven past The Stonnington Community Uniting Church 1000 times. Going to work, dropping the children off at school, or on your way to visit your mum. Perhaps you have walked past the church with your dog, on the way to Central Park, the Newsagent or even that nice coffee place near the corner.
Have you ever wondered what happens on the inside. Have you made assumptions based on the red-brick facade? Maybe this Sunday would be a good day to wander in for Sunday Morning Service? Why not? You will be welcomed, no strings!
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Our Services & Groups
Eucharist & Community Lunch
1st Sunday of the Month
Sunday Church Services
Structured but not old fashioned
Coffee Catch-up
An informal catch up chat in a local cafe
Afternoon Fellowship
Share an afternoon of information and purpose
Common Threads
Where creativity and Christianity converge
Library and the Book Chat
This is for the book-lovers
Something for the Spirit
Making sense of the original Christian message in the 21st Century
Our Team
The Ordained Minister
We are preparing for our new minister. Chris the Rev is our temp.
Church Council
Comprised of Elders and elected Councillors
Office Manager
Jane is our amazing Office Manager
What our Parishioners Say
What do I value in church services?
Quiet fellowship, learning, listening and reflecting (not necessarily opening up to others about my thoughts), the music.
What parts of the wider life at Stonnington Community Uniting Church do I enjoy?
The community and fellowship
Do you have questions?
What’s Happening?
Revitalize and Wonder: Movement, Body, Mind and Spirit
Movement: Connecting with Body, Mind, and Spirit There is plenty of information on the human Body and physicality and much on the consciousness and the neurological of the Mind . Writings on the Spirit, faith, belief and religion go back thousands of years. How these...
Treasure Trove: A Church Library in Stonnington
Lean into the Church Library Treasure Trove The Stonnington Community Uniting Church Library brings together theological books, inspiring stories, current life issues and writers who have a faith perspective. The library has close ties to our Book Chat group. The...
7 Myths of Church Fellowship Groups
Debunking 7 Myths of Church Fellowship Groups A fellowship group is a gathering of people who have a common interest or are like-minded. Stonnington Community Uniting Church serves as a central hub for adults to meet across various special interests, purposes, and...
Religion vs Spirituality: Is there a difference?
Is Religion important to Spirituality and vice-versa? I have heard people say, "I am spiritual but not religious". In fact, I have used this expression myself. I hear it particularly used by those who do not have a religious or church background or indeed by those who...
Harmonizing Cultures: Discover the Melodies of Yukari Echo – Japanese Ladies Choir
Celebrating Harmony and Heritage Imagine a group of enthusiastic singers, all sharing a love of song and a deep connection to their cultural origins. That's exactly what Yukari Echo - Japanese Ladies Choir is all about. Based in Melbourne, this choir has been a...
Embracing Change: Understanding Progressive Christianity
Progressive Christianity - a beginner's view Progressive Christianity. I heard the term raised at a business meeting of church members recently. But what exactly does it mean? I thought I knew but decided to delve a little more into this intriguing and evolving...
“Common Threads” Craft Group
"Common Threads" - the Craft Group in Stonnington There is a long, long list of skills and projects at "Common Threads", a Special Interest Group of the Stonnington Community Uniting Church in East Malvern. This well-established Craft Group invites you to join us for...
7 health benefits of joining a Craft Group
Health Benefits of Stonnington Craft Group - "Common Threads" Knitting, crochet, embroidery and other crafts have exploded in the public consciousness as a pathway to better health and connectedness in the community. The benefits of crafting together is evident when...
Get in tune and sing with our Stonnington Church Choir!
Sing easy Traditional Music with our Church Choir Stonnington Community Uniting Church has a small choir and we would like to recruit occasional choir members to swell our ranks. Our beautiful church is a lovely place to sing, and the choir sings one Sunday per month...
The Peoples’ Choir is for Everybody
Never too young or too old to join the Peoples' Choir The Peoples' Choir provides a social and cultural opportunity for singers from across Melbourne and Victoria. We meet together on a Tuesday evening at the Stonnington Community Uniting Church, East Malvern and sing...