Messy Church – Spring & Advent

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A ‘Spring Miracles’ theme at Messy Church in September saw children potting up plants, making crafts and leading a little lamb. Some new families attended and it was a busy and buzzing time.

On 24th November, we sneaked in a slightly early Advent theme, sang Christmas songs, acted out a short play, decorated candle-holders and made Christmas cards.

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It is thrilling to see new families coming along.

We enjoy continued support from many parishioners who volunteer to come and help on the day; Continue reading →

Our new deacon

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ImageWelcome Llewellyn!

Rev’d Llewellyn Smith is part of the clergy team caring for both the Amberley parish and the Woodend-Pegasus parish. Many people from both parishes were delighted to attend his ordination on Saturday 4th May, where he was made a Deacon.

Llewellyn and his family—wife Cheryl and two teenaged children— are from South Africa. They have other family members in New Zealand and have been settled here for some years.

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What is this site about?

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The Anglican Parish of Amberley, incorporating St Pauls’ church in Leithfield, and Holy Innocents church in Amberley, is finally venturing into cyberspace. Information about our church services, meetings, and social events will be posted here, along with commentary designed to give readers a sense of our parish life and to help build community. It’s a start!