St Andrew’s Sunbury

“Did the stones whisper secrets?” a child once asked, pointing at St Andrew’s Sunbury. St Andrew’s Sunbury stands proudly at the corner of Brook and O’Shanassy Streets. This iconic landmark has witnessed Sunbury’s transformation from a small town to a bustling suburb. St Andrew’s Sunbury began its life as a Presbyterian church. The current Romanesque-style building, designed by H.W. & F.B. Tompkins, was completed in 1904. But the story begins much earlier, in 1868, with a humble weatherboard hall. This hall served as the first Presbyterian Church. It opened its doors in 1870, facing Stawell Street, which is now part of the Village Green. The original brick structure from 1904 later received extensions. These extensions were officially opened in December 1986. The land St Andrew’s Sunbury occupies belongs to the Wurundjeri people. They are the traditional owners of this area. Imagine the stories these walls could tell if they could speak. From horse-drawn carriages to modern cars, St Andrew’s Sunbury has seen it all. Today, St Andrew’s serves as a Uniting Church. It continues to be a place of worship and community. The church’s foundation stone, laid by Mrs. J. Duncan on August 17, 1904, bears witness to its rich history. As you stand before St Andrew’s Sunbury, take a moment to appreciate its journey. It is a journey intertwined with the growth and evolution of Sunbury itself.