Holy Apostles Anglican Parish Sunshine Braybrook

Holy Apostles Anglican Parish Sunshine Braybrook is a nonprofit religious organization and Anglican parish located in the Melbourne metropolitan area of Victoria, Australia. It serves the local community of Sunshine and Braybrook within the Diocese of Melbourne.

History and Background

The parish has a rich history connected with the Anglican community in the region. The congregation of Holy Apostles merged with those of St. Peter's and St. Andrew's in Braybrook, leading to the establishment of a new church and parish center on the Sunshine site. This consolidation aimed to unify resources and better serve the local Anglican community[1].

Activities and Services

Holy Apostles Anglican Parish operates as a vibrant community hub offering a range of activities and support services across all age groups. These include:

• Regular church services following an Anglo-Catholic tradition, characterized by a relaxed yet reverent worship style with a strong historical connection to catholic worship practices[5].
• Spiritual guidance and pastoral care for individuals and families.
• Emergency relief programs to assist those in immediate need within the community[3].
• Programs tailored for different age groups, including early childhood (under 6 years), children (6 to under 15), youth (15 to under 25), adults (25 to under 65), and seniors (65 and over)[4].

Governance and Registration

Holy Apostles Anglican Parish Sunshine Braybrook is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), operating under the Australian Business Number (ABN) 84527530544RR0001. It functions as a recognized charitable institution within the Anglican Church framework[3][4].

This parish continues to play an important role in nurturing faith, community spirit, and social support in the Sunshine and Braybrook areas, contributing significantly to the religious and social fabric of the region.

[1] https://www.sunshinehistoricalsociety.org.au/church-holy-apostles-anglican [2] https://www.anglicandirectoryaustralia.com.au/parish/holy-apostles-anglican-parish-sunshine-braybrook-vic-1814 [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/28b44a1d-39af-e811-a960-000d3ad24282/profile [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/28b44a1d-39af-e811-a960-000d3ad24282/documents/007bec95-6572-eb11-b1ac-000d3a6b0983 [5] https://shipoffools.com/mystery-worshipper/holy-apostles-sunshine-victoria-australia/