St Stephen's Church | Richmond

St Stephen's Church is a parish of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne.

Melbourne was settled in 1836, and was a district of New South Wales until separation in 1851. In that year gold was discovered near modern-day Ballarat, leading to an unprecedented boom of immigration and development. By the time these things were happening, the pioneers had already built St Stephen's on the top of Richmond Hill.

St Stephen's has always demonstrated a strong commitment to the community throughout its history. The parish enjoys warm relationships with neighbouring St Ignatius Church and Richmond Uniting Church. The three churches on the hill collaborate on numerous projects.

St Stephen's Church is the church where this writer and his family attended, and where both his brothers were married.