St. Johns, Glebe

I don't know all that much about this impressive old building but according to the church's website, 'Bishop Frederick Barker identified the need for a Parish in Glebe soon after his arrival in the Colony of NSW in 1855. The parish was proclaimed to commence on 1 October 1856 under the incumbency of William Macquarie Cowper, the first Australian born clergyman. St John's Church building was completed in 1870, inspired by the vision of the famous colonial architect Edmund Blackett and completed by his sons. Both the Church building and its Courtyard are listed in the NSW Heritage Register.

St Johns has served Glebe, taking a vital interest in the social housing estate, for over 150 years. Our mission has essentially been the same, to be the presence of Jesus in Glebe, proclaiming his gospel and living his way. We seek to be a church for all of Glebe, providing challenge, support and community.'