Mosman Village Church

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Mosman Village Church
St Clement's Anglican Church, Mosman
Mosman Village Church
33°50′00″S151°14′24″E / 33.833404°S 151.240133°E / -33.833404; 151.240133
Country Australia
Denomination Anglican
Churchmanship Evangelical
Website www.mosmanvillage.church
History
Former name(s)St Clement's Anglican Church, Mosman
Founded26 August 1888 (1888-08-26)
Administration
Diocese Sydney
Parish Mosman
Clergy
Minister(s) Rev. Michael Crichton

Mosman Village Church (formally known as St Clement's Anglican Church) is an Anglican church located at 144 Raglan Street, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia. The church held its first public church service on Sunday, 26 August 1888. [1]

Contents

The church holds 3 services each Sunday at 8am (a traditional Anglican Prayer Book service), 10am (a family focussed service with kids program) and 5:30pm (a more informal church service). [2]

The church's location in Mosman, a scenic and affluent suburb of Sydney, also makes it a popular venue for weddings and other events.

History

St Clement's Anglican Church was opened in August 1888, located on the same site as today at the corner of Canrobert Street and Queen Street in Mosman, New South Wales.

"St. Clements C.E. Church, Mosman" from Broadhurst collection of postcards of New South Wales scenes (1855-1927) SLNSW 796656 St Clements CE Church Mosman.jpg
"St. Clements C.E. Church, Mosman" from Broadhurst collection of postcards of New South Wales scenes (1855–1927)
"Interior, St. Clements Church, Mosman" from Broadhurst collection of postcards of New South Wales scenes (1855-1927) SLNSW 796657 Interior St Clements Church Mosman.jpg
"Interior, St. Clements Church, Mosman" from Broadhurst collection of postcards of New South Wales scenes (1855–1927)

After 135 years, the church "announced a name change as part of a major re-brand designed to encourage local worshippers back to the Raglan Street parish." [3]

Vision

Mosman Village Church's vision is "to know Jesus and make Jesus known". [4] In order to realise this vision, the church has a 4-part strategy:

  1. Gather – To be a gathering church where its members regularly gather for church.
  2. Grow – To be a relational church where people are growing in their relationships with each other and with God.
  3. Give – To be a serving church where people generously give of their finances, time and attention.
  4. Go – To be a evangelistic church where people take the gospel of Jesus Christ with them and share it with people in their sphere of influence.

Schools

The church works closely with Mosman Preparatory School, Mosman Public School and Mosman High School helping the schools' various religious education programs. [1] : 176 

Building and Architecture

The church building is an example of Gothic Revival architecture. The church's architecture is characterized by its high, vaulted ceilings, pointed arches, and stained glass windows. The interior of the church is decorated with intricate wood carvings, stone masonry, and decorative plasterwork.

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References

  1. 1 2 Souter, G. (2012). Mosman: A History. Xou Pty. Limited. p. 119. ISBN   978-1-922057-05-1 . Retrieved 30 August 2018. ... The church, St Clement's, Mosmans Bay, was opened on 26 August 1888, with the Reverend North Ash preaching. His curate, Mr ...
  2. ↑ "Visit". Mosman Village Church. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  3. ↑ Usher, Anna (16 February 2023). "Major Rebrand: St Clement's Anglican Church enters a new era after 135 years in Mosman". Mosman Collective. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  4. ↑ "About". Mosman Village Church. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
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