The Scot Church Melbourne
Churches in Melbourne

The Scots' Church, Melbourne, was built to be the most attractive building in Australia. From 1835 to the present the worship of God and the preaching of the Word of God have been central to the life of this historic church. We hope that you have enjoyed your visit to Scots' and that its atmosphere of quiet and beauty has enabled you to find rest, refreshment and blessing. If you’re visiting Scots’ the best store to start is at one of our customary Sunday meetings. Everyone will find a hot welcome at any of our meetings which dispute in style, but are all focused on hearing God’s Word together, building each other up and response in prayer and praise. So it was that the Presbyterian Church was the first church in Melbourne the beginning Christian denomination to have steady services of worship conducted by an ordained minister. Menzies in exceptional who played a major part in the design of this church and in the encouragement of the music in the Services. His role includes leading the ministry team and directing the labor and vision of the elders. Douglas is married to Alison and they have 2 grown up daughters and a son quiet at school. Richard has been in ministry for over 23 years and on the team at Scots' since 2003. At the church one of my huge pleasures is to show the organ to children who often reach into the church with their parents or in school groups and cooking! Christian is the minister for the Indonesian congregation at Scots' Church. Greg is married to Haesook, and they have two mature children. He enjoys helping people grasp the bible, and seeing them grow in their trust in Christ. Likes: cooking pizza especially, a appropriate coffee, and watching the cricket. He enjoys occupied with people and especially with the staff at Scots’ Church. Rick says, busy with the Church is like active with family. Since that time he has worked in a number of fields, including the transport and logistics industry. Jonathan enjoys being able to contribute to both the admin team and ministry team through his work. He is married to Suzanne and has three children. Delight come and unite us to serve the mission of transforming godless people into godly leaders for Jesus Christ. We sing hymns, we pray, we read from God’s word in the Bible, and we hear how God’s word applies to the challenges each one of us face in today’s world. What is included in that price? You must beginning face with the senior minister of Scots' Church and discuss your wedding with him.

His exploration rapidly led to the settlement of the area which was to grow into the Melbourne of today, and was soon followed by the first move to establish a church in Melbourne. Alexander Thomson who held Presbyterian services on the banks of the Yarra in 1836, but he was soon followed by Rev. So it was that the Presbyterian Church was the beginning church in Melbourne the beginning Christian denomination to have routine services of worship conducted by an ordained minister. James Forbes arrived from Scotland to minister in the colony, the first church was a temporary wooden building at the west last of Collins Street whilst the congregation applied for an official grant of land. Two acres on the donate site were obtained and a school was subsequently built. The present church building is famous for its austere interior including pleasing timber fittings and magnificent stained glass windows by both local and overseas makers. The style of the church is decorated Gothic which is somewhat unusual among st Presbyterian Church buildings. The church spire is 210 feet tall and was for many years the highest point in the city. The church was built by David Mitchell, who was the father of the famous Australian soprano Dame Nellie Melba, at one time a chorister in the Choir. Whilst the outer of the church has changed little in the subsequent century, the interior particularly the Apse has been altered considerably. In the end century, the Apse was dominated by a stone pulpit and reredos erected as a memorial to Rev. Menzies in exceptional who played a major part in the design of this church and in the encouragement of the music in the Services. In the slow 1930’s the vogue vestries were added in a style appropriate to the rest of the building. However, in 1989 the exterior stonework was restored and the spire rebuilt to its original height, regaining its traditionally urgent position in the Melbourne skyline. Almighty God, you have told us to be calm and know that you are God.