Contacts
The Reverend Russell S Joyce
Russell was Ordained within the Diocese of Melbourne in 1975 In 2006 he celebrated the 30th Anniversary of his ordination as a priest. He has served in the parishes of Belmont, Box Hill, Warrandyte, Werribee (all in the Melbourne Diocese) and also in East Otago and Wakari (in Dunedin, New Zealand) and the Wangaratta Cathedral Parish (Wangaratta, Victoria). Russell was also Chaplain to the Bishop of Wangaratta during his time at the Cathedral Parish. Russell has also served on the Maori Bishopric within the New Zealand Anglican Church (Te Pihopatanga O Aotearoa of Te Hahi O Te Porowini O Niu Tireni).
In November 1999 Fr Russell Joyce accepted the invitation to become the Vicar of St Peter’s in Brighton Beach and was Inducted on November 10th 1999.
Russell holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Bachelor of Divinity and also a Master of Theology. Since 1990 he has also served as a Chaplain in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve, and was advanced to Senior Chaplain in January of 2003. Russell has also graduated from the Royal Australian Navy Staff College with the qualification ‘psac’.
Russell has also served on a number of Boards and Committees within the Diocese of Melbourne and other Diocese, and is a Member of the Anglican Defence Force Board of General Synod of Australia and on the Vocations Panel for the Anglican Defence Force Chaplaincy. In community life Russell served for many years on the Council of La Trobe University.
In August 2006 Fr Russell received the Maritime Commander of Australia’s Commendation for his ministry over 12 years to the Anzac Frigate programme for the RAN and RNZN. In October 2007, Russell was elected by the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia as one of three clergy to the Anglican Defence Force Board.
St Peter’s Clergy
Fr John Leaver AO RFD ED - has joined the parish Staff as Part Time Associate Priest. Fr John comes with a long history of ministry in many Diocese and in many roles, including as Senior Chaplain in the Army Reserve and as a former Chaplain at Peninsula School. We welcome Fr John to the parish and to the ministry team. Fr John was awarded the AO for his services to the creation of low-fee community schools.
Fr Russell Braddon is a Priest-in-Association in the Parish. He has a long and faithful ministry within this Diocese and we are blessed indeed by his presence amongst us and ministry to and with us at St Peter’s in Brighton Beach.
St Peters Vestry & Churchwardens.
St Peter’s Vestry meets on the Second Tuesday of each month.
Parish Groups:
- Friends of St Peter’s.
- The Beavers (Tuesday morning garden & maintenance)
- Opto Art Group
- St. Peter’s Kindergarten
- Bible Study Group and Discussion Groups (as organised)
- Lenten Study and Advent Studies
- Ecumenical Study Groups
- Singing Group as required for the Great Festivals.
There is good church parking in Moffat Street and in Were Street in the area immediately around the church property.
The Vicar has Monday as his day off. He can be contacted through the details below at all other times.
Contact details
77 Were Street
Brighton Beach Victoria 3186
(Melway ref: 76E2)
Postal:
P.O.Box 9225
Brighton, VIC 3186
Australia
Phone: (61-3) 9592 2397