Welcome to St. James. We have a broad range of worship styles at St. James. If you are looking for a quiet, conservative traditional Anglican Service then 9 am Sunday mornings is for you. However, if you are looking for a service which is cross generational but focuses on children, youth and their families then 10:30 am Sunday morning is your time slot.
Sundays@5.30pm is our Youth and Young Adults Service However, you may like the idea of being involved in a new church plant amongst the people of West Heidelberg. Then, please join us at 10am each Saturday. Of course our Chinese congregation worships each Sunday at 1.30pm as well.
Whichever church service you attend our Leadership Team will make ourselves known to you and we will share with you how you can become a part of our church family.
Mike McNamara - Vicar
Questions?
Where is St James Ivanhoe?
Location: 252 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe, Victoria 3079. We’re just over the road from the old Ivanhoe Town hall and next to Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School.
Car parking: We have virtually no car parking on the church grounds. We have a drive in, drive out area to drop off disabled or elderly people. The best place to park is either in Noel Street (take note of the no parking signs), in Upper Heidelberg Road, or in the car park across Upper Heidelberg Rd attached to the Ivanhoe Centre.
Public transport: The Church is readily accessible by public transport, being a short walk from Ivanhoe railway station, and with buses running along Upper Heidelberg Road and Livingstone Street
Are kids welcome?
Kids are always welcome. We especially cater for children on Sunday at 10:30 am where we have a specific program for all children above 3 years old, and at our Chinese service on Sunday afternoon
What time should I arrive?
The best time to arrive is about 5 minutes prior to starting time. However, we welcome you at any time. You need not feel embarrassed if you arrive after the start time. Welcomers will be close at hand to guide you to a seat.
What does Anglican mean?
The Anglican Church is the Australian equivalent of the Church of England. Although we are independent of the Church of England we derive all our doctrines from the Church of England. St James is an Evangelical Anglican Church, which means we place a high priority on the bible as the authoritative word of God and we seek to apply the message of the bible in our modern context.
Where is St James 3081?
Location: Shop 48 (rear) The Mall, West Heidelberg, Victoria 3081. Shop 48 is known as “The Harmony Centre”, it’s located in the Bell Street Mall.
Car parking: The Mall has substantial car parking around it, particularly on the east side.
Public transport: The Mall is readily accessible by public transport, with buses running along east-west along Bell Street, and north-south along Oriel Road.
What should I wear?
We are not fussy about what you wear to church. We are a relaxed group of people whose priority is that you feel comfortable when you come.
Do I need to bring anything?
No, just bring yourself. Visitors are always welcome, there is no cost to attend Church.
For regular attendees we do have an offering opportunity which is one way we acknowledge our love for God and which enables us to fund our ministries. However, there is no expectation to give financially to the ministry of the Church.
How long are the services?
Generally our services go for around 1 hour.
How do I meet people?
The best way to start meeting is to stay behind after church as we meet for fellowship. All our services are followed by light refreshments and that is the best chance of starting to get to know us.
What if I’m not a Christian?
If you are not a Christian, you will find us a place where every question is taken seriously and we welcome those who are earnestly trying to discover the truth about Jesus and the Christian faith.