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BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

Both Oaktree Anglican locations have been landmarks for the local community for over 100 years.

St Mary’s Church Caulfield

St Mary’s Caulfield was founded in the 1860’s and the existing bluestone church was dedicated in 1871. The church building is still used every day for worship, weddings, conferences, commemorative services, administration and church social functions.

St Mary’s Garden of Remembrance, Caulfield

St Mary’s Garden of Remembrance was established in the 1950’s as a place for interring the cremated remains of loved ones. This beautiful and quiet space is open to the public, and provides a welcoming space for reflection and refreshment.

 

For information concerning interring of ashes in the Garden, email office@oaktreeanglican.org.au. A simple Christian service is held at the time ashes are buried in the Garden. Memorials of people whose ashes are buried in the Garden are recorded in a Memorial Book kept in St Mary’s church.

St Mary’s Jubilee School, Caulfield

The Jubilee School on the corner of Hood Crescent and Glen Eira Road was built in 1887 AD to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. It is used for our Children’s Program on Sunday mornings, weekly Connect Groups, Acorns Playgroup and Storytime, and community gatherings.

 

The original site of the school that became Shelford Girls Grammar was in this building and the Jubilee Hall also hosted the first public Jewish meeting in Melbourne.

 

After significant deterioration and damage over the years, we’re excited to embark on a repair and renovation process that will mean the entire building can be enjoyed for many generations to come.

 

To make a tax-deductible donation to the Jubilee School Hall, click here.

 

Also, the magnificent Cork Oak that stands between St Mary’s church and the Jubilee School Hall is over 150 years old. Well known throughout the city, it is one of the largest cork oaks in Australia. It provides much shade and shelter throughout the year.

St Clement’s Church, Elsternwick

St Clement’s was established from St Mary’s in 1886. Its current site was established in 1915. It is used every Sunday for worship, and Wednesday for the weekly bible study.

 

It recently underwent major renovations to secure its place as a visual reminder of God’s presence in Elsternwick for years to come. Its well-known sign is seen by thousands of motorists and pedestrians that pass by each day

 

To enquire about using any of our facilities, please contact office@oaktreeanglican.org.au.