Our mission is to be a thriving Anglican community serving Northcote, Thornbury and beyond, where all are accepted, loved and encouraged. We welcome people of all cultures, ages, abilities and sexual orientations. We worship God and share his love through the sacraments, music and action.
Each of the churches in the Parish of South Darebin has a Memorial Garden. This policy governs the interment of ashes in the Memorial Gardens at All Saints Northcote and at St James Thornbury.
Health and safety guidelines ensure that our buildings and grounds are used in a safe way, and any risks are identified and managed. All members of the community and other users of the site, such as hirers of facilities, must read and abide by the guidelines. The guidelines include information on child safety and the…
Our Mission Action Plan is an expression of how we see our community, where we are headed, and what we are called to do. It guides our actions, our use of resources, and our engagement with others. Welcome the Lord – worship Reverence for liturgy and joy in music are central to our worship. The…
In addition to general Health and Safety guidelines, we have a COVID-Safe Plan aligned with Victorian public health requirements. This covers all aspects of the safe use of our buildings during the current pandemic and ensures that all services and activities are conducted in a way that will prevent the spread of infection. Measures such…
Parish of South Darebin Privacy Policy Commonwealth legislation prescribes a set of ‘Australian Privacy Principles’ that generally apply to departments and organisations, including the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. In line with this, and as part of its approach to making the church safe for all people, the Parish has developed a policy on collecting, using…
Parish leaders and volunteers are required to abide by the Safe Ministry Policy and other requirements of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. You can find these, along with other key policies and information about safe ministry here.
This policy provides a framework for delegating day-to-day expenditure with robust and transparent financial governance. It applies to all parish officers and employees of the Parish and covers the signing of documents and making financial and other commitments on behalf of the Parish.
Our policy for Facility Hire at All Saints Northcote and St James Thornbury.