St Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lutwyche will hold a centenary celebration on August 2, marking 100 years since the opening of the iconic brick church.
“St Andrew’s Church was an anchor for the community,” Priest-in-Charge Jenny Simson said.
The church has been part of the Lutwyche community for 166 years and was once known as the “Mother Church” of Brisbane’s northern suburbs.
The suburb was named after Judge Alfred Lutwyche, who donated the land for the church and is buried alongside his wife on the church grounds.
The original church building was made of wood and lost in a fire; the current brick church was built afterwards.
The new church was opened in 1926 before a crowd of more than 2,000 people, and now stands as a testament to a thriving and growing community.
The Centenary Service will bring together past and present parishioners to celebrate the long history and contribution to the local community.
The celebration is particularly meaningful for the Rev Jenny Simson.
She was baptised and confirmed at St Andrew’s as a child, she later returned to serve as the church’s priest.
“A lot of people… were baptized first, they get married, and then they bring their children to be baptized, and it played a very big part in the growth of the community,” Ms Simson said.
The centenary celebration will begin at 8.30am with a special Eucharist service, presided over by Bishop Sarah Plowman.
Then, guests will be invited to enjoy morning tea, explore historical displays and join guided tours of the church grounds.
A collection of historical photographs and memorabilia, alongside a timeline prepared by the Windsor Historical Society, will showcase the church’s rich history and its connection to the local community.
