Is it just me, or do you feel that too? There’s a certain energy here at Saint Matthew’s Anglican Church, a sense of peace that seems to seep from the very stones. Saint Matthew’s isn’t just a beautiful building, it’s a beacon of the Anglican Catholic tradition right here in Cheltenham. It stands proudly on the corner of Nepean Highway and Park Road, a testament to the enduring power of faith. What sets this church apart, you ask? It’s their dedication to the historic Catholic faith and practices of the early Church, while still embracing the wider Anglican tradition. Step inside and you’ll find yourself immersed in the beauty and order of traditional Anglican worship. The liturgy of A Prayer Book of Australia guides their services, filled with reverent liturgical worship, a rich sacramental life, and the stirring power of classic hymns. But Saint Matthew’s is so much more than its traditions. It’s a living testament to the belief that God’s love and welcome truly are for everyone. Here, within these very walls, people gather not just to worship, but to connect, to pray for one another and for the world beyond. They share in rituals that feed the soul and strengthen the spirit. You see, at Saint Matthew’s, hospitality isn’t just a word, it’s at the very heart of who they are.
Kororoit Creek
Is this where the river meets the sea? This is Kororoit Creek. It flows right here through Melbourne’s western suburbs