Welcome to our community!

St Stephen's Anglican Church is a welcoming group of local people worshipping God and supporting our local community in the beautiful natural surroundings of Warrandyte on the Yarra River. It is built on a foundation of strong support by the local community and a deep confidence in the grace and power of God. Many of our regular parishioners are from the immediately surrounding area, but some also come from much farther afield. Some come for the country atmosphere, others come to be among friends, some come to be challenged and inspired. Each find more of the God who is revealed in Jesus Christ. No matter where you come from, or the reason why, you are welcome to join us for any part of our regular program of worship, meditation, or community conversation.

Safe Church Statement:

St Stephen’s Warrandyte is a Child Safe Church.

We have a duty of care to ensure the safety and well-being of children who participate in our church and its programs. We are committed to protect children from harm. We are vigilant in the screening of staff and volunteers before they commence any work with children and youth. All our leaders have Working With Children’s Checks. Our Child Safety Officer, Nicole Joiner, can be contacted on pnjoiner@gmail.com

Concerns, reports and questions may be referred to an independent Professional Standards consultant:

KOOYOORA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS on 1800 135 246

There has been an Anglican Church on the current site since 1870.

Our Staff

St Stephen’s is blessed to have many wonderful volunteers, a committed parish council and paid staff. Our Vicar is the Reverend Mark Hanson.

Our Beliefs & Mission

Here you will find a summary of our beliefs and mission on some of the core issues of the Christian faith. We would love to talk to you and answer any questions you have about Christianity.

Our History

A brief history of St Stephen's from the time of the first Anglican presence at Anderson’s Creek now Warrandyte in 1851 when missions were sent to the goldfields. (Image left, Sunday school c1900, showing the first church building)

If you would like to make a donation, please find the details below:

Bank account details: BSB: 633-000 Account Number: 140334277

                                                                  Acknowledgement of Country                                                                            We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Stewards of the land on which our church stands. Our forebears did not respect the sovereignty of the first inhabitants of this land. Those actions were contrary to the Gospel message of respect and inclusion of all people in our Lord Jesus’ redeeming work. In this Acknowledgement of Country, we offer our regrets for the wrongs of the past, our respects in this present time, and seek to lay a foundation for trust into the future. Therefore, we pay respect to the Elders past, present and here today of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also acknowledge the customs and traditional lore of the Wurundjeri people, which cherishes this land and supports its people.