We are a community of Christians worshiping in two historic churches in the coastal villages of Flinders and Balnarring, on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. If you are visiting our region, please join us in our services and share a cuppa with us afterwards.
Our Vision
To be courageous, embrace change and live God’s word in today’s world.
Our Mission
We are a welcoming and inclusive community showing Christ’s love to all
St John’s Flinders Service | St Mark’s Balnarring Service Times
Sundays @ 8.30 am | Sundays @ 10.30 am | Thursdays @ 10.00 am
EASTER SERVICE TIMES – HOLY WEEK
Monday, 15 April 2019 @ 7.30 pm
Meditative Service @ St John’s Flinders
Tuesday, 16 April 2019 @ 7.30 pm
Meditative Service @ St Mark’s Balnarring
Wednesday, 17 April 2019 @ 7.30 pm
Tenebrae Service with Stripping of the Altar @ St John’s Flinders
Maundy Thursday, 18 April 2019 @ 6.00 pm
Last Supper Meal with Eucharist and Washing of Feet@ St Mark’s Balnarring (RSVP to Christine 5989 8620)
Good Friday, 19 April 2019
@ 8.30 am – Good Friday Service @ St John’s Flinders
@ 10.30 am – Good Friday Service @ St Mark’s Balnarring
Easter Sunday, 21 April 2019
@ 6.00 am – Ecumenical Easter Dawn Service @ Balnarring Beach (bring a torch)
@ 8.30 am – Vigil of Easter @ St John’s Flinders
@ 10.30 am – Holy Communion with Children’s Activities@ St Mark’s Balnarring
@ 10.30 am – Easter Family Service @ St John’s Flinders
ALL WELCOME
RECITALS 2019
RECITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS MADE EASY
The RECITAL SERIES 2019 has expanded to four recitals, with three at St John’s Flinders and one at St Mark’s Balnarring. A $160 subscription will save you $25 and this year the system has been streamlined to make it more user friendly:
- There will be no subscriber tickets. Your name will simply be listed at the door.
- If you are unable to attend a recital, your nominated guest will be admitted in your name.
There will be two performances of Handel’s MESSIAH in October
You are encouraged to subscribe, as this provides us with a solid core of bookings throughout the series. Please encourage friends to join you in subscribing and therefore help build up our support base. Subscription is easy – just click on the RECITALS button and select your options.
We are so appreciative of the support of Bendigo Bank this year. Its Balnarring Community Bank branch in the past ten years has given over one million dollars to local community development, an amazing generosity.
Please contact John Barren on 5989 8620 with any enquiries about RECITAL SERIES 2019.
This week
Week of Sunday, 14 April 2019 – Sunday, 21 April 2019
HOLY WEEK
Sunday, 14 April 2019
Palm Sunday
8.30 am – Eucharist @ St John’s Flinders
10.30 am – Eucharist @ St. Mark’s Balnarring
2.00 pm – The Genius of Corelli @ St John’s Flinders
Monday, 15 April 2019
8.30 am – Morning Prayers @ St Mark’s Balnarring
12.00 noon – Piece Makers @ St Mark’s Balnarring
7.30 pm – Meditation @ St John’s Flinders
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
Clergy at Cathedral—Renewal of baptismal vows and blessing of oils.
7.30 pm – Meditation @ St Mark’s Balnarring
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
9.30 am – Morning prayer @ St. John’s Flinders
7.30 pm – Tenebrae Service @ St. John’s Flinders
Maundy Thursday, 18 April 2019
8.30 am – Morning Prayer @ St Mark’s Balnarring
10.00 am – Eucharist @ St. Mark’s Balnarring
11.00 am – Fellowship Cuppa@ Red Hill Bakery Balnarring
6.30 pm – Last Supper Meal with Eucharist and Washing of Feet @ St Mark’s Balnarring
Good Friday, 19 April 2019
8.30 am – Good Friday Service @ St John’s Flinders
10.30 am – Good Friday Service @ St Mark’s Balnarring
Easter Saturday, 20 April 2019
5.00 pm – Building of the Cross @ Balnarring Beach
Easter Sunday, 21 April 2019
6.00 am – Easter Dawn Service @ Balnarring Beach – Bring a torch!
8.30 am – Vigil of Easter @ St John’s Flinders
10.30 am – Easter Eucharist with Children’s Services @ St. Mark’s Balnarring
10.30 am – Family Easter Service: “Signs and Wonders” @ St John’s Flinders
Upcoming Events
SUNDAYS@9 recommences
For more information please click the green Children button
All welcome. Please contact Christine Barren for more information.
Liturgy Committee – Monday, 6 May (St John’s)
Parish Council – Monday, 18 March (St John’s)
Gentle Exercise – every Friday in St John’s Hall
The Blue Door Bible Study – Tuesdays @ 12.30 pm
Friendship and Food – next lunch will be on Thursday, 2 May
Doing Justice – next on Sunday, 21 April
Godspace – Wednesday, 24 April