Wesley Church's 150th year
The 150th logo, designed by Susan Chang
The banner
The foundation for Wesley Church was laid in December 1857. The completed church was opened in August 1858.
We will celebrate 150 years of worship and work in this Church building on 31st August 2008.
The Celebration service
Sunday, 31st August, at 2.00 pm.
A special service of celebration, attended by the Governor of Victoria, his Excellency Prof David de Kretzer and Mrs de Kretzer. The preacher will be the ex-Moderator, Rev Sue Gormann. Our musical Director, Mr Geoff Urquhart is preparing special music with the choir, and the Gospel Hall choir will also be involved. Former members of Wesley are especially invited back to this celebration.
The service will both recall and honour the significant achievements of the past, and name the new and different challenges before us in the present.
Recalling the Story of Wesley Church
We are publishing a 100-page book entitled "In Celebration of Faith: stories and photos through 150 years at Wesley Church Melbourne". It is written by Rev Bill Gillard, and will include many previously unpublished photographs.
This booklet will be released at the service on August 31st, and will be available for purchase on the day.
The cost is A$10.00, plus A$5.00 for postage within Australia.
You can obtain a copy by contacting the Church Office (phone: (03) 9663 2935, email: 
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Music for the Church that Sings
On Sunday, September 28th, at 7.00 pm, there will be a celebration of Church music, involving a balance of choir, soloists and congregational singing.
The History Walk
On Saturday, October 18th. A history walk, to offer an opportunity to explore the many historic features of the Wesley site and the Gospel Hall site in Lt Bourke St. A midday luncheon is planned. Time to be determined.
The walk begins with tea or coffee at 10.00 am, and concludes at 2.30 pm. The cost is A$10.00, which includes lunch and morning and afternoon teas. It would help if you could inform the office that you plan to attend.
