Welcome to All Saints' Mitcham!
We are a gospel-centred, Bible-based Anglican church in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and we welcome you to join us. Each week we gather together to hear God's Word about the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ and regularly share in the Lord's Supper together.
Our Mission and Values
Our Mission (Why We Exist)
"To glorify God by knowing, loving, and proclaiming the Lord Jesus."
(Matthew 28:16–20; Ephesians 4:11–16; Colossians 3:14–17)
Values (What Matters to Us)
1. Making and Maturing Disciples of Jesus
A focus on deepening faith through Scripture and discipleship.
(Matthew 28:19–20, John 8:31–32, Romans 10:14–17, 2 Timothy 3:16–17)
2. A Warm and Welcoming Community
Hospitality and love as a reflection of God’s grace.
(Luke 10:27, John 15:12, Romans 15:7, 1 Peter 4:8–9)
3. An Intergenerational Family
An emphasis on unity, service, and sharing wisdom across age groups.
(1 Corinthians 12:12–26, Ephesians 4:11–13, Titus 2:1–6)
4. A Local Anglican Presence
A commitment to community engagement and our Anglican heritage.
(1 Corinthians 11:23–29, 1 Corinthians 14:26–33,40)
"To glorify God by knowing, loving, and proclaiming the Lord Jesus."
(Matthew 28:16–20; Ephesians 4:11–16; Colossians 3:14–17)
Values (What Matters to Us)
1. Making and Maturing Disciples of Jesus
A focus on deepening faith through Scripture and discipleship.
(Matthew 28:19–20, John 8:31–32, Romans 10:14–17, 2 Timothy 3:16–17)
2. A Warm and Welcoming Community
Hospitality and love as a reflection of God’s grace.
(Luke 10:27, John 15:12, Romans 15:7, 1 Peter 4:8–9)
3. An Intergenerational Family
An emphasis on unity, service, and sharing wisdom across age groups.
(1 Corinthians 12:12–26, Ephesians 4:11–13, Titus 2:1–6)
4. A Local Anglican Presence
A commitment to community engagement and our Anglican heritage.
(1 Corinthians 11:23–29, 1 Corinthians 14:26–33,40)
Our Team
Vicar
Rev’d Greg Wong Greg is married to Aileen and they have two kids, Zac and Adele. The family also have a Holland Lop rabbit named 'Mango'. Greg grew up in Melbourne, attending both school and university here. After university Greg worked in accounting then finance before being encouraged to go into full-time ministry to share the good news about Jesus with others. The family moved to Sydney where Greg studied at Moore Theological College, then returned to Melbourne in 2018, first to work as a Kids' and Families' Lay Minister, then in 2019 was ordained as an Anglican minister. Greg spent three years as an Assistant Minister and became the Vicar at All Saints' in 2022. Greg enjoys golf, tennis, and soccer (he is an avid Manchester United supporter) and keeps up to date with current macro-economic conditions. As a true Melburnian, Greg is a coffee enthusiast, constantly experimenting with his home coffee setup to achieve ‘the perfect shot’. |
Administration Assistant
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Chinese Pastor - Kevin Xu
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Preaching Pastor - Rev'd Andrew Reid
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Women's Pastor - Heather Reid
Student Minister - Johnson Wang
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Kids' Teacher - Peter Lin
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Wardens
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Geraldine Starbrook
Geraldine has been an active parishioner of All Saints' Nunawading/Mitcham for over twenty-five years. Born in Kyneton to parents associated with their Parish of St. Paul's, she later grew up in the Western District of Victoria. As a lifelong Anglican she loves the Anglican Church for its expression of the Christian faith and meaningful traditions. Her first encounter with the Diocese of Melbourne was through the Cathedral's Youth Fellowship in the 1960s. Geraldine was employed in the Retail Book Trade for many years and possesses a good library. She enjoys the Arts and an interest in matters historical. She has been a member of Nunawading U3A's Military History Class for several years and prior to that, The Australian Napoleonic Society. Two other areas of particular interest are the Seventeenth Century (she is a member of the Society of King Charles the Martyr) and the cultural and social life of 1920s and '30s Melbourne. Geraldine looks forward to an exciting new era for All Saints' under the curacy of the Reverend Greg. Young Tsao
Young grew up at Swanston Street Church of Christ (now Cross Culture) and accepted Christ as his Saviour as a teenager. Professionally, Young has worked in the property sector, of which a significant part has been in the homelessness, disability, and community housing sectors. Currently he is Head of Property for the Institute of Sisters of Mercy (Australia and PNG), and is also on the board of Ralac Community Housing. In 2000 Young married Claudine, and in 2005 they were blessed with the birth of their son, Benjamin. Molly and Russell, two Australian Terriers, complete the family. Young is an eager golfer and fisherman, and enjoys sharing a meal with friends and family. He has also been a Hawthorn supporter since emigrating from Malaysia at age seven. Young and his family attended Holy Trinity Doncaster for several decades, prior to joining All Saints Mitcham in 2022. Young is humbled to see God’s amazing blessing in growing All Saints Mitcham in recent years. He looks forward to further seeing God’s love and compassion in action, especially through people growing in relationship with God, and also with each other here at All Saints |
Bruce Venville (Vicar's Warden)
Bruce grew up in Glen Huntly, Victoria, attending the local schools and the Presbyterian church. As a member of All Saints' Mitcham, Bruce has been involved in fetes, working bees, and social events. Bruce also leads the Maintenance Team, which involves enjoying men’s fellowship whilst completing small projects around the church buildings. Bruce and his wife Joy have been blessed with two children and twin grandsons whom they are very proud of, sharing many family times together. Bruce and Joy built their home in Mitcham in 1966 and remain at the same address. Bruce's interests have included playing tennis, canoeing as an instructor, and driver for Eastern Volunteers. Bruce and Joy are also family historians, thoroughly enjoying researching their ancestry. Being a member of Scouts Victoria, in the Whitehorse District, for the past 46 years has been an important part of Bruce's life. As a parish warden, Bruce is looking forward, together with the Parish of All Saints' Mitcham, to inviting friends, families and neighbours to believe in Jesus. |
