To Know Christ and
to Make Him Known
Christ Church is one of Melbourne’s most magnificent churches.
Every stone and stained-glass window is shaped to give glory to Christ, whose name glorifies the parish church.
Christ Church has stood at the centre of South Yarra for over 165 years, and today remains a thriving church rooted in the daily offering of worship and prayer.
We invite you to discover this sacred place and the love of God which forms its heart and inspires our worship, service and witness in the world.
Clergy and Staff
The Vicar
The Rev.d Fr. John Baldock
Installed on 23 November 2023, John Baldock is the 16th Vicar of Christ Church South Yarra. After studies in English, philosophy, and theology, and 7 years parishes, John worked for 18 years in interreligious relations, conflict resolution, and development across the globe, with a particular focus on Islam. John was a founding member of UNESCO’s Interreligious Advisory Committee, and in 2000, worked as a Senior Advisor to President H.E. Abdurrahman Wahid on the establishment of a national Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Indonesia. He has represented the Anglican Church in various Federal Government initiatives seeking to promote closer relations between faiths in the Asia-Pacific region. John came to Christ Church after serving in Camberwell and East Malvern.
Telephone 0436 116 903
Email vicar@ccsy.org.au
School Chaplain AND Associate Priest
The Rev.d Dr. Fionna Chia
Fionna holds a Master of Divinity degree from Ridley College and a Bachelor Dental Science (Hons.) from Melbourne University. Ordained in 2019, Fionna has served in the parishes of St. Mark’s Camberwell and St. John’s Camberwell, providing pastoral care and leading worship. She was also employed as a Ministry Assistant at the Presbyterian Ladies College between 2006 – 2010. Fionna serves half-time in the parish and half-time at Christ Church Grammar School, with the aim of ‘bringing the School to the Church, and the Church to the School’.
Telephone 03 9866 4434
Email fchia@ccsy.org.au
Parish Deacon
The Rev.d Marilyn Hope
The Revd Marilyn Hope is Parish Deacon at Christ Church. In addition to her leadership in liturgy, she is an experienced pastoral and spiritual supervisor and mentor. She also ministers with the Anglican Benedictine Oblates and is currently undertaking post-graduate research in the history of the Benedictines community in Melbourne and Camperdown.
Telephone 03 9866 4434
Email mhope@ccsy.org.au
Associate Deacon
The Rev.d Josephine Quinlan
The Rev.d Josephine Quinlan was Deaconed in February 2024. An experienced educator, she assists at Christ Church on Sundays and major festivals, working in Chaplaincy at Caulfield Grammar School during the week.
Telephone 03 9866 4434
Email jquinlan@ccsy.org.au
Pastoral Associate
Kim Bong
Kim Bong is an authorised Lay Minister, with ministry strengths in spiritual and pastoral care, administration, and hospitality.
Telephone 03 9866 4434
Email kbong@ccsy.org.au